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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. stale B. bake C. faith D. fair
Question 2: A. horn B. hour C. help D. health
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. plastic B. cartoon C. package D. standard
Question 4: A. holiday B. journalist C. attention D. document
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
Question 5: Denmark ranks first in the list of ______ countries in the world.
A. cleaner B. the cleanest C. more clean D. as clean
Question 6: They ______ a large amount of money in developing this city last year.
A. investment B. investing C. investor D. invested
Question 7: That single dad is working hard to support his family and ______ his children
alone.
A. take back B. bring up C. turn down D. put on
Question 8: Could we ______ a meeting to discuss technical issues of the project tomorrow?
A. open B. hold C. take D. give
Question 9: The students finished their assignment on time, ______ their teacher happy.
A. is made B. to make C. making D. made
Question 10: The first award in the competition ______ by Jennifer Hawkins last week.
A. won B. was won C. was winning D. has won
Question 11: Working back-to-back shifts at the hospital ______ her energy, leaving her no
time for rest.
A. trickled B. drained C. exuded D. sucked
Question 12: The coach wants his team to feel confident ______ winning the game.
A. of B. at C. with D. on
Question 13: The kids are getting in my ______ today, so I need you to watch them for a
little bit.
A. hair B. nose C. mouth D. tongue
Question 14: We chose group 4 ______ with us to complete the project lesson on climate
change.
A. to collaborate B. collaborated C. collaborating D. collaborate
Question 15: Tom burnt his hand when he ______ a cake in the kitchen.
A. had baked B. bakes C. was baking D. baked
Question 16: This charity organisation helped handicapped children ______ their
difficulties.
A. recover B. surpass C. overcome D. outweigh
C. ∅ (no article)
Question 17: I'm looking for______ apartment in the city center.
A. the B. an D. a
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Question 18: ______ , she will let you know.
A. When Linda found out the truth B. When Linda was finding out the truth
C. When Linda had found out the truth D. When Linda finds out the truth
Question 19: His parents are hospitable, ______?

A. aren’t they B. are they C. don’t they D. do they
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best
completes each of the following exchanges.
Question 20: Leo and Tim are talking about food.
- Leo: “I think it is true to say that the quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.”
- Tim: “______. Sometimes a man cares more about his feelings rather than food”
A. That’s great B. I refuse to believe that
C. I totally agree with you D. I guess you’re right
Question 21: Mary and her friend, Lily, are in a coffee shop.
- Mary: “Would you like Matcha ice-cream or Caramel with jam?”
- Lily: “ ______”
A. Neither is fine. They are good. B. I like eating them all.
C. Yes, I’d love to. D. It doesn’t matter.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22: She took her time to assimilate the complex concepts, ensuring she truly
understood them.
A. integrate B. contribute C. associate D. understand
Question 23: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve complex exercises on the board,
which helps students understand the lessons easily.
A. show B. confuse C. hide D. forget
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in
Question 24: My best friend is a reckless driver. He has been fined for speeding and has his
license suspended for six months.
A. enormous B. dangerous C. cautious D. famous
Question 25: I tried to be friendly with her, but I was told she’s a hard nut to crack.
A. a person who is very difficult to understand
B. a person who is sociable
C. a situation to deal with
D. a complicated problem to solve
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest
in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: It is impossible for us to finish the research in a month.
A. We must finish the research in a month.
B. We needn’t finish the research in a month.
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C. We can’t finish the research in a month.
D. We would finish the research in a month.
Question 27: Linda last went to the university library three months ago.
A. Linda went to the university library for three months.
B. Linda didn’t go to the university library for three months.
C. Linda has gone to the university library for three months.
D. Linda hasn’t gone to the university library for three months.
Question 28: “It is not easy for my son to overcome his shyness in class,” she told the
teacher.
A. She told the teacher that it was not easy for her son to overcome her shyness in class.
B. She told the teacher that it was not easy for her son to overcome his shyness in class.
C. She told the teacher that it is not easy for her son to overcome his shyness in class.
D. She told the teacher that it was not easy for his son to overcome his shyness in class.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 29: Press photographers are banned from taking photographs backstage. There is
not any exception whatsoever.
A. On no account are press photographers allowed to take photographs backstage.
B. In no way were press photographers allowed to take photographs backstage.
C. Under no circumstances are press photographers prohibited to take photographs
backstage.
D. On no occasion are press photographers banned from taking photographs backstage.
Question 30: We were nearly out of petrol. That’s why we stopped at the service station.
A. If we hadn’t been nearly out of petrol, we would have stopped at the service station
B. If we weren’t nearly out of petrol, we would stop at the service station.
C. If we hadn’t been nearly out of petrol, we wouldn’t have stopped at the service station
D. If we hadn’t been nearly out of petrol, we wouldn’t stop at the service station.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that
needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 31: Our country could successfully fight against COVID-19 pandemic thanks to
the government’s imaginary approaches.
A. fight against B. approaches C. imaginary D. thanks to
Question 32: My grandmother can remember things which happens many years ago.
A. happens B. My C. things D. can
Question 33: Some of my friends are going to spend his holidays by the sea.
A. spend B. his C. the sea D. Some
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 34 to 40.
A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak of disease. It happens when a bacterium or virus
becomes capable of spreading across a large region, continent, or worldwide. It causes severe
contagious illnesses which can spread quickly from one person to another. Throughout
history, there have been many pandemics that have had significant effects on various
populations.
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Pandemics have the capability of killing large portions of people in a place. In 1347, the
Black Death, a plague in Europe, spread and killed 75 million people, a whopping one-third
of Europe's population. When European explorers began encountering other places in the
world, they tended to spread diseases to the local population. One notable example is the
complete destruction of the Guanches on the Canary Islands. The majority of tribe members
were killed by disease brought by Spanish invaders in the 15th century.
In fact, many countries and cultures faced deadly pandemics after international exploration
became possible. It is believed that Columbus and his crew brought a strain of syphilis back
with them to Europe from the New World. In Europe, the virus was able to mutate because
of the location's different conditions. Additionally, European people that were sent to work in
Asia were killed by disease. Intercultural mixing, exposure to new viruses, and the
transportation of diseases led to many pandemics across the world.
Today, the COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease. It is

caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS-CoV-2. This epidemic first broke out in
Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Many efforts to control its spread have failed, which
allows the virus to reach almost every country. The World Health Organization (WHO)
declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30th January 2020 and a
pandemic on 11th March 2020. By 10th April 2022, the pandemic had caused more than 498
million cases and 6.17 million deaths, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in human
history.
Question 34: The word “contagious” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. healthy B. infectious C. expressible D. dangerous
Question 35: Why did the Guanches in the Canary Islands disappear?
A. The tribe caught a bad strain of syphilis.
B. The tribe was uninformed about pandemics.
C. Europeans intentionally exposed native populations to the disease.
D. They were infected with the illness spread by the Spanish
Question 36: The word “them” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. strains of syphilis B. Columbus and his crew
C. destructive pandemics D. Europe and the New World
Question 37: The word “ongoing” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. continuing B. past C. future D. over
Question 38: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The Black Death in medieval Europe was caused by exploration and conquest.
B. WHO upgraded the Covid-19 warning level twice within two months.
C. The efforts by WHO brought an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
D. The Guanche population in the Canary Islands disappeared due to the malady from the
Spanish intruders.
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Coronavirus disease is trouble-free to control in its early stages.
B. People hadn't witnessed the Covid-19 pandemic before 2019.
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C. The number of people killed in pandemics has made up a small percentage.
D. The popularity of cultural exchange led to the deadly pandemics in many nations and
cultures.
Question 40: Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A. The Spread of Covid-19
B. Europeans Creating Pandemics
C. Infection and the Death of Africans
D. The Killing Effects of Pandemics in Human History
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to
45.
If you are interested in having a trip of a lifetime, but also doing something useful at the
same time, then why not try joining a Greenforce expedition as a volunteer. Greenforce,
(41)______ was set up in 1997, is an international research agency that gathers information
about wildlife and natural habitats in various parts of the world. There is a qualified biologist
in charge of each team of volunteers and these carry out surveys all year round in some of
the world remote and most beautiful places. Volunteers come from all walks of life. No
previous experience is necessary as Greenforce provides full (42)______ in animal
identification and survey methods. However, you will need to be a person who enjoys the
outdoor life (43)______ working in remote locations can be challenging. You’ll also need to
be passionate about wildlife and prepare to learn a lot about the place you visit. (44)______
expedition lasts for ten weeks, and training begins in the UK with a residential weekend
where you can get a taste of expedition life and meet up with some of your teammates, as
well as learning about first-aid and basic survival skills. Each volunteer (45)______ £2,550
to the total cost of the expedition, but past volunteers say it is worth every penny.
Question 41: A. who B. which C. that D. whose

Question 42: A. operation B. performance C. production D. training
Question 43: A. but B. moreover C. since D. although
Question 44: A. Many B. Much C. Other D. Each
Question 45: A. contributes B. compensates C. pays D. offers
In the next decade, population growth will probably add to world hunger problems. As the
population grows, according to the World Hunger Programme, so will the number of
malnourished people. The world's population, estimated at 5.6 billion in 1994, may reach
11.5 billion by the year 2150, and most of that growth is occurring in the world's poorest
countries. At least 95 percent of the global population growth over the next thirty-five years
will take place in the hunger-belt regions of Africa, Asia, and Latin America. For countries
that already have a hard time feeding their populations, growth on a scale of even 3 percent a
year could add significantly to their food problems. This level of growth is already occurring
in Namibia and in South Africa, and many other countries are not far behind.
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In 1981, the United States recorded a population on the African continent of 481 million
people. This number topped 800 million by the year 2000. Africa would have to increase its
food production by 4 percent a year to meet the food needs of its increased population. But
Africa's food production is growing by only 1 percent a year, which means that nations
already struggling to meet their people's food needs will have an even greater struggle as
populations grow. “When food supply grows slower than population,” says Professor De-
Gregori, “a country is in trouble.”
(Source: Basic IELTS Reading)
Question 46: What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Population growth as a factor of hunger B. Prediction of world population
C. The consequences of hunger D. Population of the world
Question 47: The word malnourished in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. hungry B. disadvantaged C. needy D. poor
Question 48: According to paragraph 2, which is true about the food production in Africa?
A. It has greatly increased in recent years.
B. It can eventually meet the needs of the population.
C. It has dramatically decreased since 1981.
D. It is growing more slowly than the population.
Question 49: All of the following mentioned in the passage are about population growth and
its effect on world hunger EXCEPT ______.
A. when population grows faster than food supply, a country will suffer.
B. the biggest increase in population will be recorded in poor countries.
C. a country’s population will not starve if its annual growth reaches 3 percent.
D. the number of people in Africa is increasing faster than its ability to feed them.
Question 50: The word its in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. The United States B. Africa C. a population D. a
country
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Question 1: A. influence B. demonstrate C. encourage D. penalize
Question 2: A. strengthen B. attract C. destroy D. succeed
Question 3: It is expensive to take down and ______ the tent, so they do not remove it
during winter.
A. push up B. put down C. push down D. put up
Question 4: The students looked a little confused ______ the teacher’s questions.
A. at B. of C. with D. in
Question 5: You will visit Cuc Phuong National park next weekend, ______?
A. don’t you B. won’t you C. will you D. would you
Question 6: When Mrs. Wilson got home, her son ______ with his girlfriend on the phone.
A. chatted B. chats C. was chatting D. is chatting
Question 7: After 20 days of premiere, “Mai” has become ______ grossing film projects.
A. the highest B. higher C. the higher D. high than
Question 8: ______the letter, Tom will have left for Paris.
A. By the time we receive B. Before we received
C. After we receive D. When we received
Question 9: The teacher tries her best to make sure that her students can ______ her
explanations.
A. understandably B. understandable C. understand D. understanding
Question 10: During the discussion, he suddenly ______ red when someone criticized his
work, and the meeting quickly became tense.
A. met B. watched C. looked D. saw
Question 11: I don’t want her to smell ______. She has never had a surprise party before.
A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit
Question 12: House prices are expected ______ sharply in the next few months.
A. rising B. rise C. to rise D. to rising
Question 13: VigilEASE, Inc. has made a huge profit of $1,000 million, ______ its branches
to expand across the continent.
A. allowing B. allows C. to allow D. is allowed
B. ∅ (no article)
Question 14: My husband's family speaks ______ Polish.
A. the C. an D. a
Question 15: The unexpected thunderstorm ______ the flight, causing passengers to wait
anxiously at the gate.
A. detained B. apprehended C. bagged D. collared
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Question 16: Whenever you’re planning to ______ a new product, it’s essential to provide
excellent customer service.
A. start B. launch C. declare D. initiate
Question 17: The top-secret document ______ by one of the supervisors of the company in
2020.
A. was leaked B. leaks C. was leaking D. has leaked
Question 18: Tom and Peter are talking about extreme sports.
-Tom: “People should be encouraged to take part in dangerous sports.”
-Peter: “______. They are prone to both minor and severe injuries.”
A. For sure B. I completely disagree with you
C. Come on, that’s surely the case D. I couldn’t agree with you more
Question 19: Mr. Collins is asking to see the menu at a restaurant.
- Mr. Collins: “Could we see the menu, please?”- Waiter: “______.”
A. I’ll be your server, Sir B. Here you are, Sir
C. My pleasure, Sir D. You get a 2% discount
Question 20: A. system B. historical C. landscape D. business
Question 21: A. bathe B. tank C. plane D. fame
Question 22: The conservation efforts aim to protect vulnerable species from extinction.
A. endangered B. harmful C. dangerous D. abundant
Question 23: The professor provided adequate resources for the research project to ensure
that students have necessary materials.
A. abundant B. sufficient C. limited D. lack
Question 24: We need detailed information to determine exactly why these cancers are
occurring.
A. discover B. precede C. doubt D. estimate
Question 25: I hate to speak in public, but she'll get up on stage at the drop of a hat.
A. immediately B. hesitantly C. instantly D. confidently
Question 29: Last week, a team of foreign volunteers launches a campaign to help students
with disabilities.
A. to help B. launches C. with D. week
Question 30: If you have a problem, you are welcome to discuss it with me before you try to
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resolve them.
A. them B. have C. before D. with
Question 31: This was due to the shortage of males at the marital ages and was further
aggravated by heavy male unemployment at ages 20-34.
A. aggravated B. unemployment C. shortage D. marital
Question 32: Spectators are not permitted to bring alcohol into the stadium. There is no
exception for any individual.
A. On no condition are spectators allowed to bring alcohol into the stadium.
B. On no account are spectators banned from bringing alcohol into the stadium.
C. In no way were spectators allowed to bring alcohol into the stadium.
D. In all cases are spectators banned from bringing alcohol to the stadium.
Question 33: Nam was seriously ill for two weeks. He couldn’t take part in the School
Festival.
A. If Nam hadn’t been seriously ill for two weeks, he could have taken part in the School
Festival.
B. If Nam wasn’t seriously ill for two weeks, Nam could take part in the School Festival
C. If it weren’t for his serious illness for two weeks, Nam would take part in the School
Festival.
D. If Nam hadn’t been seriously ill for two weeks, he couldn’t have taken part in the School
Festival
Question 26: Perhaps she will get the yard mowed before it rains.
A. She should mow the yard before it rains.
B. She must get the yard mowed before it rains.
C. She must have the yard mowed before it rains.
D. She may get the yard mowed before it rains.
Question 27: It last rained in my town a month ago.
A. It hasn’t rained in my town for a month.
B. It rained in my town for a month.
C. It didn’t rain in my town for a month.
D. It has rained in my town for a month.
Question 28: "I was watching the stars all night," she said.
A. She said she was watching the stars all night.
B. She said she had been watching the stars all night.
C. She said she has been watching the stars all night.
D. She said she watched the stars all night.
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A team of social psychologists from California has spent six years studying the reactions of
people in cities around the world to different situations. The results show that cities where
people have less money generally have friendlier populations. Rio de Janeiro in Brazil,
which is often known for its crime, comes out top, Vientiane ranks second, and the capital of
Malawi, Lilongwe, comes third.
But what makes one city friendlier than another? The psychologists from California State
University say it has got more to do with environment than culture or nationality. They
carried out a study into the way locals treated strangers in 23 cities around the world. The
team conducted their research through a series of tests, where they dropped pens or
pretended, they were blind and needed help crossing the street.
The study concludes that people are more helpful in cities with a more relaxed way of
life such as Rio. While they were there, researchers received help in 93 percent of cases, and
the percentage in Lilongwe was only a little lower. However, richer cities such as
Amsterdam and New York are considered the least friendly. Inhabitants of Amsterdam
helped the researchers in 53 percent of cases and in New York just 44 percent. The
psychologists found that, in these cities, people tend to be short of time, so they hurry and
often ignore strangers.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS by Guy Brook- Hart and Vanessa Jakeman)
Question 34: What is the passage mainly about?

A. What makes a city friendlier than another.
B. An action research on city inhabitants’ behavior.
C. How to conduct a survey in a city.
D. An interesting survey about cities.
Question 35: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. the team B. tests C. locals D. strangers
Question 36: According to paragraph 3, Amsterdam and New York’s inhabitants _______.
A. pay less attention to strangers B. have more relaxed lifestyles
C. don’t have much money D. often commit crimes
Question 37: All of the following are mentioned in the study conducted by social
psychologists from California EXCEPT ______.
A. the study took six years to complete.
B. Rio de Janeiro, Vientiane, and Lilongwe are the top three friendliest cities according to
the study.
C. friendliness in a city is more dependent on the environment than culture or nationality.
D. the research shows that people are more helpful in richer cities.
Question 38: The word “helpful” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. supportive B. serious C. honest D. polite
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43.
THE SECRETS OF LONG LIFE
Marge Jetton is speeding down the motorway in her purple car. Marge, (39)______ recently
turned 101, is late for one of several volunteer commitments she has today. Already this
morning, she has eaten breakfast, walked 1.6 km, and lifted weights.
Like (40)______other residents of Loma Linda, California, Marge is a member of a religious
community that has always supported healthy living. It (41)______ smoking and drinking
alcohol, and discourages the (42)______ of most meat, rich foods, and caffeinated drinks as
well as most spices. Instead, they enjoy beans, nuts, whole wheat bread, soy milk, tomatoes,
and other fruits as well as five glasses of water a day.
All of these lower the risk of developing certain diseases. (43) ______, they get together and
socialize with each other to relieve stress every Saturday. A study has revealed that members
of this community live four to ten years longer than other Californians.
(Adapted from Close up B1-Student’s book)
Question 39: A. which B. that C. who D. whom

Question 40: A. many B. few C. each D. much
Question 41: A. excludes B. prevents C. halts D. forbids
Question 42: A. digestion B. consumption C. storage D. intake
Question 43: A. However B. Because C. Moreover D. Although
Learning to speak is automatic for almost all children, but learning to read requires elaborate
instruction and conscious effort. Well aware of the difficulties, educators have given a great
deal of thought to how they can best help children learn to read. No single method has
triumphed. Indeed, heated arguments about the most appropriate form of reading instruction
continue to polarize the teaching community.
Three general approaches have been tried. In one, called whole-word instruction, children
learn by rote how to recognize at a glance a vocabulary of 50 to 100 words. Then they
gradually acquire other words, often through seeing them used over and over again in the
context of a story.
Speakers of most languages learn the relationship between letters and the sounds associated
with them (phonemes). That is, children are taught how to use their knowledge of the
alphabet to sound out words. This procedure constitutes a second approach to teaching
reading – phonics.
Many schools have adopted a different approach: the whole-language method. The strategy
here relies on the child’s experience with the language. For example, students are offered
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engaging books and are encouraged to guess the words that they do not know by considering
the context of the sentence or by looking for clues in the storyline and illustrations, rather
than trying to sound them out.
Many teachers adopted the whole-language approach because of its intuitive appeal. Making
reading fun promises to keep children motivated, and learning to read depends more on what
the student does than on what the teacher does. The presumed benefits of whole-language
instruction – and the contrast to the perceived dullness of phonics – led to its growing
acceptance across America during the 1990s and a movement away from phonics.
(Adapted from https://miniielts.com)
A. The Challenges of Learning to Read
B. A Debate Among Educators: Approaches to Teaching Reading
C. The Benefits of Whole-Language Instruction
D. The Triumph of Phonics over Whole-Word Instruction
Question 45: The word appropriate in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. proper B. unsuitable C. important D. essential
Question 46: The word them in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A. illustrations B. books C. words D. clues
Question 47: According to paragraph 4, the whole-language method depends on ______.
A. the child’s awareness of vocabulary B. the child’s engagement with books
C. the language experience of the child D. the way the child pronounces words
Question 48: The word appeal in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. attraction B. refusal C. purpose D. drawback
A. Educators have tried three approaches to teach children to read.
B. The whole-language approach is applied because of its intuitive appeal.
C. Educators can use only one method to teach children to read.
D. Most children learn to speak automatically.
A. In most languages, speakers learn the connection between letters and the words.
B. In whole-word instruction, children learn how to use the knowledge of the alphabet.
C. The influence of the teacher’s activities on student’s learning to read is more important
than anything else.
D. The abandonment of the phonics approach in American schools was assumed to be due to
its boredom.
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Question 1: A. ill B. ink C. high D. fish
Question 2: A. wear B. swim C. wife D. row
Question 3: A. natural B. different C. negative D. electric
Question 4: A. exist B. offer C. carry D. answer
Question 5: The members of the ______ to the South Pole will carry out a number of
scientific experiments.
A. journey B. trip C. expedition D. travel
Question 6: I am about to drop ______ on my parents by telling them that I’m going to quit
law school and pursue a career in art.
A. a brick B. a stone C. a log D. a plank
Question 7: The brand of this car is different ______ the others over there.
A. from B. for C. with D. of
Question 8: My brother intends ______ abroad next year to improve his language skills.
A. studied B. study C. to study D. studying
Question 9: The stadium ______ by the local government in 2000.
A. finances B. was financing C. was financed D. has financed.
Question 10: She couldn't help but ______ her breath as she witnessed the breathtaking view
from the mountaintop.
A. catch B. take C. stop D. get
Question 11: They had to use candles when the light suddenly ______ during the dinner.
A. switched off B. went out C. came off D. put off
Question 12: Some students cheated in the exam, _______ their teachers and parents.
A. disappointed B. is disappointed C. disappointing D. to disappoint
Question 13: There are warnings that deforestation will upset the ______ balance of this
area.
A. ecologist B. ecological C. ecology D. ecologically
Question 14: You will not understand the importance of English______.
A. until you apply for a job B. after you had applied for a job
C. when you will apply for a job D. as soon as you applied for a job
Question 15: This is ______ room in Ha Long hotel.
A. the most large B. the larger C. the largest D. larger
Question 16: When I came home yesterday, my mum ______ dinner for our family.
A. was preparing B. prepares C. prepared D. has prepared
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Question 17: The house was built ten years ago, ______?
A. wasn’t it B. didn’t it C. isn’t it D. was it
Question 18: She worked really hard this year, so she was given a 10% pay ______.
A. inflation B. extra C. decrease D. bonus
D. ∅ (no article)
Question 19: She put on ______ orange scarf before heading out into the cold winter air.
A. a B. an C. the
Question 20: Jessica is at the airport. She is carrying her suitcases along the way to the
check-in desk. A young man comes over and talks to her.
- The man: “Do you want me to help you with those suitcases?”
- Jessica: “______”
A. No, those aren’t mine. B. Of course, not for me.
C. No, I can manage them myself. D. No, I can’t help you now.
Question 21: Ann and Peter are talking about housework.
- Ann: "I think children should be paid for doing the housework."
- Peter: "______. It's their duty in the family."
A. That's what I think B. I don't think so
C. You're exactly right D. There's no doubt about it
Question 22: I made a conscious decision not to interfere in their argument because they
needed to resolve their differences on their own.
A. intervene B. interrupt C. interpret D. encourage
Question 23: The art gallery features various collections of paintings from many artists.
A. uniform B. similar C. different D. common
Question 24: One noticeable drawback of living in a big family is a lack of privacy.
A. mystery B. reason C. concern D. advantage
Question 25: Go and tell her that you love her! That kind of girl is really few and far
between.
A. rare B. common C. unusual D. strange
Question 29: Overall, the percentage of consumers who make online purchases this year
shows a considerate increase in cosmetics and household appliances.
A. appliances B. percentage C. shows D. considerate
Question 30: She decides to quit her job to stay at home and look after her sick mother last
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month.
A. to quit B. after C. to D. decides
Question 31: Bottlenose dolphins are usually slow swimmers, but it can reach speeds of over
30 mph for short periods.
A. speeds B. periods C. it D. usually
Question 32: Ann had Chat GPT correct her essay. Hence, she got high marks in the test.
A. If Chat GPT hadn’t corrected her essay, Ann wouldn’t get high marks in the test.
B. If Ann hadn’t had her essay corrected by Chat GPT, she couldn’t get high marks in the
test.
C. If Ann had Chat GPT correct her essay, she couldn’t get high marks in the test.
D. If Ann hadn’t had her essay corrected by Chat GPT, she couldn’t have got high marks
in the test.
Question 33: Peter failed the interview again. He was fully aware of the importance of
having careful preparation only then.
A. No sooner had Peter fully been aware of the importance of having careful preparation
than he failed the interview again.
B. Hardly had Peter fully been aware of the importance of having careful preparation when
he failed the interview again.
C. Not until Peter was fully aware of the importance of having careful preparation did he
fail the interview again.
D. Only after Peter had failed the interview again was he fully aware of the importance of
having careful preparation .
Question 26: I last wrote about vaccines on this blog over a week ago.
A. I have written about vaccines on this blog for over a week.
B. I haven’t written about vaccines on this blog for over a week.
C. I wrote about vaccines on this blog for over a week.
D. I didn’t write about vaccines on this blog over a week ago.
Question 27: They are not allowed to use our personal information for their own purposes.
A. They don’t have to use our personal information for their own purposes.
B. They mustn’t use our personal information for their own purposes.
C. They can use our personal information for their own purposes.
D. They may use our personal information for their own purposes.
Question 28: They claimed, "We have never seen anything like this before."
A. They claimed they have never seen anything like this before.
B. They claimed they had never seen anything like that before.
C. They claimed they never see anything like this before.
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D. They claimed they never saw anything like that before.
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
One of the main causes of pressure on children today is the increased use of social media.
Nowadays, children spend (34) _____ hours interacting with social media platforms. It is
thought that this has led to pressures to maintain a particular image. If children share an
image or video online, the number of likes or comments can have a dramatic effect on how
they feel about themselves. They also feel under pressure to maintain a particular image to
show how exciting their lifestyle is. (35) _____, there is a constant focus on their social lives,
and they feel judged about their vacations and the things they like and do. In addition to
pressures from social media, children are feeling increasing pressure from living in an
environment (36) _____ they are always in contact with people. Previously, if a child had a
difficult time with friends, they could leave this behind at school. The shift to smartphones
has meant that this has become increasingly difficult. A number of surveys have (37) ______
how not being able to switch off and walk away has increased stress levels for children. If
technological (38) _____ was limited, it would significantly reduce stress levels for young
people.
Question 34: A. few B. a little C. much D. many

Question 35: A. Therefore B. Moreover C. However D. Otherwise
Question 36: A. which B. when C. where D. why
Question 37: A. displayed B. highlighted C. demonstrated D. presented
Question 38: A. access B. development C. advance D. approach
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43
Einstein took longer than usual to begin to speak. He began sometime after his second
birthday. He was also rebellious towards authority when he was at school. These two facts
may have been the origin of a popular myth that Einstein was a bad student and that he failed
at school. This is simply not true. Einstein was outstanding at physics and Math when he
was young. At sixteen, he wrote a brilliant essay that had a direct link with his later work in
relativity. The myth may also come from the fact that at sixteen, he tried to get into the
prestigious Federal Polytechnic in Zurich. The normal entrance age was eighteen. It seems he
failed some of the non-science subjects, doing badly in French, for example. The school did
not take him. But the next year, he passed. In later life, Einstein was well-known for making
some mistakes in his Math and the Math he was doing was not exactly straightforward.
Einstein's brain was quite special, a part of it is responsible for mathematical thought
and spatial-kinesthetic intelligence. In Einstein's brain, this region was 15 percent wider than
average. Besides, the line running from the front of the brain to the back was not complete.
They think that this allowed the two halves of Einstein's brain to talk to each other more
fluently. How do we know all this? After he died, a curious scientist removed his brain to
check it out.
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(Adapted from “Gateway B2, by David Spencer)
A. Facts about Einstein's brain B. Extraordinary facts about Einstein
C. The early life of Einstein D. Young Einstein’s performance at school
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true about Einstein according to the passage?
A. He was exceptional in physics and math during his younger years.
B. His later work in relativity was found to be connected with the essay written when he was
sixteen.
C. He was good at literature and languages in his secondary school.
D. He was famous for making mistakes in his mathematics during his later years.
Question 41: According to the passage, which of the following can be a fact about Einstein?
A. He was known as a bad student. B. He failed at school when he was young.
C. He was admitted to Federal Polytechnic at 17. D. He never made any mistakes at school.
Question 42: The word “outstanding’’ in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. obedient B. subordinate C. unmanageable D. brilliant
Question 43: The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to _______.
A. intelligence B. thought C. maths D. Einstein's brain
To be successful, a business traveler must be able to maintain contact with the office, no
matter what the time or place. Negotiations often involve decisions based on the latest
figures; therefore, modern employers tend to look for those who are able to master state-of-
the-art equipment. New telecommunications products and services now on the market make
staying in touch easier than ever before.
The most widespread device is the cellular telephone, the price of which has dropped from
several thousand dollars to a few hundred, including installation. Users of any budgets can
afford one with all necessary functions to meet their need to communicate, to entertain or to
study and work. There are over 2 million mobile cellular phones in use today, including both
car phones and cordless transportable units. Car phones have proven indispensable for road
emergencies as well as routine business transactions. Phone service is also available on
airplanes and on the rails.
Recently introduced pocket-size organizers help business travelers with heavy schedules
keep track of clients. These are tiny computers that can store all kinds of information that can
satisfy any users in spite of any jobs they have. They can serve as phone and address
directories, calendars, electronic memo pads, and calculators, among other uses. As a result,
this device has become an indispensable assistant for many people.
Another invaluable telecommunications tool is smaller, lighter fax machines that plug into
any standard electrical outlet and phone line. The devices allow instantaneous transmission
of hard copy to any location having a compatible fax machine. It is expected that faxing will
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soon become the primary means of sending and receiving short documents requiring prompt
attention. Fax machines have come in a wide range of models and greater offer of
applications.
Question 44: What is the best title for the passage?

A. Office Communications B. New Telecommunications Products and Services
C. The Business Travelers D. Computers and Businessmen
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, what do negotiations require?
A. The latest figures about the market and consumers
B. Judgments based on the most recent data
C. New telecommunications products and services
D. The market and products that are popular
Question 46: The phrase state-of-the-art in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. useful B. expensive C. fashionable D. advanced
Question 47: The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ________.
A. The computer users B. The pocket-size computers
C. All kinds of information D. Different jobs
Question 48: The word instantaneous in paragraph 4 most closely means.
A reasonable B. obligatory C. cheap D. rapid
Question 49: It can be inferred from the passage that fax machines probably.
A. will replace mail delivery of short documents
B. are still far from becoming a standard business tool
C. cannot be used in conjunction with phone service
D. are now as small and light as they can ever be
A. The price of cellular phones has decreased drastically.
B. Cellular phones have become popular in many fields.
C. A wide range of data can be stored in pocket-size organizers to meet the needs of all
users.
D. Few people have relied on pocket-size computers as their primary assistance.
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ĐỀ 4
Question 1: A. bird B. knife C. time D. mind
Question 2: A. bloc B. cure C. city D. cave
Question 3: A. subscribe B. recruit C. publish D. protect
Question 4: A. benefit B. furniture C. industry D. reviewer
Question 5: The bomb exploded with a loud bang, ______ the whole building.
A. was destroyed B. to destroy C. destroying D. destroyed
Question 6: They want to cancel the match, ______?
A. do they B. don’t they C. are they D. didn’t they
Question 7: The postman rang the bell while Martin ______ the car.
A. was repairing B. repairs C. is repairing D. repaired
Question 8: If your father ever finds out that you’ve been taking days off school he’ll come
down on you like a ______ of bricks
A. wheelbarrow B. ton C. pile D. load
Question 9: In the future world, the ______ experience of all people on the planet will be
recorded.
A. collection B. collector C. collect D. collective
Question 10: Hanh will finish all her work ______.
A. while her boss was returning B. after her boss had returned
C. as soon as her boss returns D. before her boss returned
Question 11: I'm not sure if I'm capable ______ handling this difficult situation.
A. of B. at C. in D. with
Question 12: This car is ______ in the showroom
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A. the more expensive B. more expensive
C. so expensive D. the most expensive
Question 13: This beautiful painting ______ to us by my grandfather last year.
A. gives B. was given C. was giving D. has given
Question 14: The agencies are working together to coordinate ______ on food safety.
A. policy B. procedure C. rule D. campaign
Question 15: I ______ a few adjustments to the gears, and my bike works much better now.
A. did B. made C. formed D. acted
Question 16: She threatened ______ me to court for not paying the bill on time.
A. taking B. taken C. to take D. take
Question 17: When he retires, he will be able to look back over a brilliant ______.
A. job B. career C. work D. occupation
Question 18: I was consoling Joey on her having ______ with her boyfriend.
A. broken away B. grown up C. grown on D. broken up
Question 19: When I visited the zoo yesterday, I saw______ elephant.
A. a B. an C. (no article) D. the
Question 20: Sarah and Jenifer are talking about gender equality in employment.
- Sarah: “I believe that married women should not pursue a career.”
- Jenifer: “______. Doing the same things at home every day is really tiring and boring.”
A. I don’t agree with you B. Keep up the good work
C. Oh, I don’t know D. I couldn’t agree more
Question 21: Peter is talking to Mary about eating habits.
- Peter: “You should eat more fruits and vegetables.”
- Mary: “______.”
A. No, thanks B. You’re welcome C. My pleasure D. Yes, I will
Question 22: The rapid industrialization of the area resulted in the exhaustion of natural
resources.
A. depression B. exploitation C. influence D. depletion
Question 23: The teacher wanted to emphasize the importance of studying regularly for
academic success by talking about that again and again.
A. stress B. admire C. hesitate D. ban
Question 24: Last year, they had some financial difficulties when her husband was fired.
Together, they weathered the storm and figured out how to keep going.
A. understood a difficult period quickly B. worked in a difficult period slowly
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C. failed to overcome a difficult period D. came safely through a difficult
period
Question 25: The scientist affirmed the importance of maintaining ecological balance and
preserving the planet's natural resources.
A. recognized B. stressed C. emphasized D. denied
Question 29: Some of his activities are illegal, but the local authorities tend to turn a blind
eye to him.
A. him B. turn C. Some D. but
Question 30: Andrew said that stairways in the affected buildings are in eminent danger of
collapse
and unsafe for residents to use.
A. collapse B. eminent C. to use D. affected
Question 31: I cycle to my village at this time last Sunday.
A. my village B. at C. last D. cycle
Question 32: Mrs. Daisy broke up with her husband. Then she understood all what he had
sacrificed for her.
A. No sooner had Mrs. Daisy understood all what her husband had sacrificed for her than
she broke up with him.
B. Only after Mrs. Daisy had broken up with her husband did she understand all what he
had sacrificed for her.
C. Only by breaking up with her husband did Mrs. Daisy understand all what he had
sacrificed for her.
D. Hardly had Mrs. Daisy understood all what her husband had sacrificed for her when
she broke up with him.
Question 33: He didn't know the road was icy. Thus, he was driving very fast.
A. If he knew the road was icy, he wouldn't drive so fast.
B. If he had known the road was icy, he would have been driving so fast.
C. If he had known the road was icy, he wouldn't have been driving so fast.
D. If he knew the road was icy, he would drive so fast.
Question 26: Using dictionaries is not allowed in the examination.
A. You needn’t use dictionaries in the examination.
B. You shouldn’t use dictionaries in the examination.
C. You mustn’t use dictionaries in the examination.
D. You won’t use dictionaries in the examination.
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Question 27: They said, "We'll be moving to a new house next month."
A. They said they will be moving to a new house next month.
B. They told they would be moving to a new house the following month.
C. They said they would be moving to a new house the following month.
D. They told us they will be moving to a new house next month.
Question 28: The last time I saw my fellows was a month ago.
A. I have not seen my fellows for a month. B. I have seen my fellows for a month.
C. I did not see my fellows for a month. D. I saw my fellows for a month.
indicate the correct
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Through the centuries, the dream of medieval alchemists was to discover how to turn lead
and (34)______ "base" metals into gold. Some were fakes, but many were learned men with
philosophical goals. Their (35)______ was based on the ancient idea that all matter consists
of different proportions of just four substances - earth, water, fire, and air. They believed that
it was possible to adjust the proportions of the elements that made up lead by chemical
means so that it turned into gold, a process called transmutation. Their experiments were
concerned with finding the substance - (36)______ they called the philosopher's stone - that,
when added to lead, would cause this astonishing change to take place. Alchemists also
searched for the elixir of life, a substance that could cure diseases and (37)______ life. They
failed on both counts. (38)______, their techniques for preparing and studying chemicals
helped lay the foundation for the modern science of chemistry.
(Adapted from “VSTEP Collection”)
Question 34: A. another B. others C. other D. one
Question 35: A. expedition B. quest C. adventure D. investigation
Question 36: A. which B. who C. where D. whose
Question 37: A. prolong B. lengthen C. expand D. increase
Question 38: A. Despite B. However C. Furthermore D. Therefore
There are many kinds of books in the world. They fall into two categories which are
fiction and non-fiction. Well-received books from either kind are even made into movies and
games.
Fiction books are written using the imagination. The characters and events
surrounding them are not real. Fiction books can be found in abundance at bookstores and
libraries. They can even be found on the shelves of comic shops and game shops. Often,
fiction books are written in two or three combinations from the science, fantasy and classical
groups. The most popular kind among youngsters is probably in the area of fantasy.
Anything involving magic and witchcraft, space-crafts and aliens, or superheroes and time
travel may be used in this category.
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Many different kinds of non-fiction books are available on the market. These are
written about facts, real people, real events and real places. Most of the time, non-fiction
books are written by people who have experienced or witnessed the happenings themselves.
Real-life stories can also be contributed by readers and thus they can be found in magazines
and newspapers.
As more books are written and produced across the globe, our choice for selection
also increases. Although reading is a good form of habit, choosing the right kind of books to
read is just as important. We, as the readers, have the responsibility to learn to choose wisely.
(Adapted from Conquer Comprehension 3 by Judy Tilaka & Felicia Wong)
A. The importance of readers’ choices in reading books
B. Difference between fiction and non-fiction books
C. Tips to choose fiction and non-fiction books
D. Reading books: a good habit
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true in the passage?
A. Choosing a suitable book is not as important as developing a habit of reading.
B. Both popular fiction and non-fiction books are made into games.
C. Reading the right kind of books is important.
D. Non-fiction books are based on the writers’ experiences.
Question 41: According to paragraph 2, fiction books involve _____.
A. real life stories B. imaginary events C. experience D. facts
Question 42: The word fantasy in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. imagination B. reality C. comics D. romance
Question 43: The word they in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. real-life stories B. readers C. non-fiction books D. the
happening
Within the space of a few decades, video game technology has changed beyond
recognition. From basic single-player computer games involving simple stick controls, we
can now manipulate the movements of computer game characters with our bodies. We can
even invite other people from anywhere in the world to join us in online games. So how
might gaming evolve in the next few decades?
The average age of gamers has risen to about 30 in recent years. Experts agree that
this trend is likely to continue. Not only are people continuing to play games later in life, but
now even older people with no computer skills can also confidently take part in the games
console revolution. More and more games are designed to need very little pressing of
buttons. Games of the future may even be completely voice-activated. Because of this user-
friendliness, game designers are trying to appeal to a whole new market, the middle-aged.
We may soon see the release of games with themes such as gardening or cookery.
The younger generation, however, can push themselves harder with more serious
gaming, and they expect games to become a lot more physical in the future. There are
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already some games that sense the movement of any part of the body. Soon, game consoles
will even be adapted to the way we feel through our facial expressions. Some games will
feel more real than ever through the use of 3D imagery.
Today's most advanced video games are played at home, but it is already common
for people to continue playing them wherever they go via their phones or similarly-sized
gadgets. Businesses could even try to take advantage of this, couldn't they? They could start
advertising within games that are being played by people in their target groups, those who
live in certain areas or by people with particular tastes.
(Adapted from On Screen B2 by Virginia Evans- Jenny Dooley)
A. The Changes in The Gaming World
B. The Impacts of Computer Games on Players
C. The Importance of Mastering Computer Games
D. The Comparison Between Computer Games in The Past And Today
Question 45: The word “manipulate” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. maintain B. control C. prevent D. increase
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, what is one factor making game consoles more
accessible to older people?
A. Games requiring less button pressing.
B. Introduction of virtual reality technology.
C. Decrease in the price of game consoles.
D. Improved graphics and sound effects.
Question 47: The word “adapted” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. supported B. carried C. removed D. adjusted
Question 48: The word “them” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. phones B. gadgets C. video games D. people
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT true about future games according to the
passage?
A. Computer games might be more popular with middle-aged people.
B. Video games for younger players will be physically demanding.
C. Some games are more lifelike with 3D images.
D. Gaming will only be limited to playing at home.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the final paragraph?
A. People prefer playing games on their smart devices which contain advertisements.
B. Businesses should make their own computer games to advertise their products.
C. Players can choose not to see advertisements during their games on smartphones.
D. It is a good idea for companies to put ads in games played by a certain group of people.
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ĐỀ 5
Question 1: A. same B. soup C. sure D. taste
Question 2: A. cure B. burn C. hurt D. turn
Question 3: A. punish B. visit C. reduce D. listen
Question 4: A. pollution B. attitude C. applicant D. habitat
Question 5: Medical researchers encouraged people ______ more fluids and eat fruits and
vegetables with a high-water content.
A. drink B. drinking C. to drinking D. to drink
Question 6: That’s her bag, _________?
A. hasn’t it B. has it C. isn’t it D. is it
Question 7: Our old friends arrived while we _________ the dishes.
A. were washing B. washed C. have washed D. are washing
Question 8: Mona Lisa ______ by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 16th century.
A. was painted B. paints C. was painting D. has painted
Question 9: The _________ between the rich and poor is staggering in most developing
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countries.
A. difference B. differ C. different D. differently
Question 10: Paris is famous _________ its fashion, art, and delicious cuisine.
A. at B. for C. of D. to
Question 11: You should _________ this book again? There is a lot of information you
need.
A. break down B. go over C. show off D. care about
Question 12: After the Cabinet reshuffle, the Minister wasn’t very happy at his new
_________.
A. work B. job C. shift D. post
Question 13: Thousands of unexploded bombs still exist, ______ the government and
citizens worried.
A. is making B. made C. to make D. making
Question 14: Mary got straight A again this term. She’s ______student of all.
A. hard-working than B. the most hard-working
C. as hard-working D. more hard-working
A. ∅ (no article)
Question 15: She is ______ honest person. You can trust her.
B. an C. a D. the
Question 16: ______, the manager assistant will inform us about the result.
A. When the meeting ended B. When the meeting ends
C. When the meeting had ended D. When the meeting was ending
Question 17: After the leader’s suggestions, all members said nothing, and I was the first
one to ______ the silence in the discussion.
A. stop B. drop C. break D. pause
Question 18: My husband is a teacher, and whenever he gets together with his coworkers,
they do nothing but talk ______ the whole time.
A. mall B. shop C. market D. store
Question 19: The ______ cuisines in Vietnam include Pho, Banh Mi, and local delicacies.
A. autograph B. character C. signature D. formula
Question 20: Jenny and Jimmy are talking about university education.
- Jenny: "I think having a university degree is the only way to succeed in life."
- Jimmy: "_________. There are successful people without a degree."
A. That's life B. That's all right
C. I can't agree more D. I don't quite agree
Question 21: Tim wants to make an apology to Bill for having broken his racket.
- Tim: “Sorry, I didn’t mean to do that. ” - Bill: “_________”
A. You can blame yourself. B. You’ve to forget it!
C. Then what did you mean? D. No problem. Don’t worry about it.
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Question 22: I hope you'll consider including me in the English club activities; I believe it
would be a fantastic opportunity for me to immerse myself in the language.
A. composing B. removing C. adding D. engaging
Question 23: The teacher will evaluate the students’ performance based on their
understanding of the learning materials by giving them a test.
A. simplify B. accept C. ignore D. assess
Question 24: After years of rivalry with her cousin, she decided to hold out an olive branch
and go have fun together.
A. become enemies with each other B. become friends again
C. become understandable D. become difficult to understand
Question 25: After months of fruitless negotiations with team owners, the city withdrew its
offer to build a new stadium.
A. successful B. qualified C. unexpected D. significant
Question 29: In 1452, a man named Leonardo Da Vinci experimented with airplane designs
in their artwork.
A. designs B. airplane C. their D. experimented
Question 30: The agency is showing all the signs of an aged company whose growth is too
dependent
on buying market size.
A. aged B. market C. agency D. signs
Question 31: One of the most feasible methods of forest conservation these days was to
control the cutting of trees.
A. was B. One of C. feasible D. conservation
Question 32: The audience just took their seats. The leader singer stepped onto the stage
then.
A. Only when the leader singer stepped onto the stage the audience took their seats.
B. Hardly did the audience take their seats, the leader singer stepped onto the stage.
C. Not until the leader singer stepped onto the stage did the audience take their seats.
D. No sooner had the audience taken their seats than the leader singer stepped onto the stage.
Question 33: She watched a lot of films in Japanese. That’s why she had no difficulty
communicating with people in Japan.
A. If she didn’t watch a lot of films in Japanese, she would have difficulty communicating
with people in Japan.
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B. If she hadn’t watched a lot of films in Japanese, she would have had difficulty
C. If she had watched a lot of films in Japanese, she would have had difficulty
D. If she hadn’t watched a lot of films in Japanese, she would have had no difficulty
Question 26: The last time Paul paid a visit to Vietnam was 10 years ago.
A. Paul spent 10 years paying a visit to Vietnam.
B. Paul hasn’t paid a visit to Vietnam for 10 years.
C. Paul has paid a visit to Vietnam for 10 years.
D. Paul didn’t pay a visit to Vietnam 10 years ago.
Question 27: It is impossible for John to drive a car without a driving license.
A. John must drive a car without a driving license.
B. John may drive a car without a driving license.
C. John can’t drive a car without a driving license.
D. John needn’t drive a car without a driving license.
Question 28: They told me, "We will visit the new museum downtown next week."
A. They told me that they will visit the new museum downtown the next week.
B. They told me that I would visit the new museum downtown next week.
C. They told me they visit the new museum downtown the following week.
D. They told me that they would visit the new museum downtown the next week.
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
Human beings are extremely diverse in very many ways. People (34) _________ in opinions,
race, nationality, gender, age, sexuality, ethnicity, class, religion, lifestyle and so much more,
yet at the very basic we are all human species. Ideally, (35) _________people feel pain and
joy despite the differences. Today, the changes in time and technology have made it
extremely impossible for any group of people to live without interacting with other outside
their group. Often, people of different cultural and geographical (36) _________ meet in
international conferences, education exchange programs, sports, etc.
Sadly, the history of mankind discriminating against each other based on cultural differences
has been with us for ages. So many people have died or have been denied their rights (37)
_________ individual greed. Properties and economies have also been destroyed due to lack
of understanding. Unfortunately, some of these occurrences are visible even today,
perpetuated by people (38) _________ little understand the importance of the uniqueness of
our diversity.
(Source: https://www.springbreakwatches.com)
Question 34: A. differ B. distinguish C. separate D. disagree
Question 35: A. little B. much C. every D. all
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Question 36: A. backgrounds B. settings C. identities D. evidences
Question 37: A. thanks to B. because of C. despite D. though
Question 38: A. which B. whom C. who D. whose
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
The decisions we make in our early life, e.g. what school we go to, the subjects we
choose to study, the decision to go to university/college, the courses we choose, can impact
our career path. If this decision is heavily swayed by parental preference, the child may end
up following a vocation that, deep down, they are not interested in. At the same time, without
practical guidance and support when pursuing interests, poor choices can be made.
Everyone has a unique set of skills and aptitudes. Each child is individual in their
own way, and so may possess different skills and abilities to their parents. With this in mind,
adopting a similar career role to either parent may not be the right course of action.
We all take time to ‘find our feet’. Parents will often say things such as “pick a
course you think you’ll like” or “why don’t you apply for this job”. Though it may seem they
are doing the right thing in terms of steering their children in the right direction, parents also
need to understand that we all need space and time to discover what we truly want to pursue.
University, for example, isn’t for everyone – and engaging in relevant work experience and/
or undertaking an apprenticeship can be just as valuable in finding a suitable vocation in
which you can thrive.
The trick here is to educate children that life is about self-discovery and new skills
and talents are developed. How many of us are in careers we thought we would be in when
we were 18? We can only make decisions based on what we know about ourselves at the
time, take the pressure off them by letting them know it's okay that they aren't sure what they
want to do yet but the important thing is to be proactive in finding their way.
(Adapted from https://www.midkent.ac.uk/)
Question 39: Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Practical guidance and support for children
B. Advice on guiding children’s education
C. Adopting a similar career role to either parent
D. Valuable things in a suitable vocation
Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true about the decisions we make in our early
life?
A. They have an influence on our career
B. They are made without parent’s guidance
C. Sometimes, we do not like the job our parents decide
D. Parents play an important role in our decision making.
Question 41: The word “steering” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. guiding B. forcing C. preventing D. competing
Question 42: What is the benefit of relevant work experience or undertaking an
apprenticeship for children?
A. It gives a vocation of great value.
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B. It makes children like their vocation.
C. It helps in finding a suitable vocation.
D. It teaches children to be confident.
Question 43: The word “which” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. work experience B. apprenticeship C. suitable vocation D. University
There are a number of natural disasters that can strike across the globe. Two that are
frequently linked to one another are earthquakes and tsunamis. Both of them can cause a
great amount of devastation when they hit. However, tsunamis are the direct result of
earthquakes and cannot happen without them.
The Earth has three main parts. They are the crust, the mantle, and the core. The crust is the
outer layer of the Earth. It is not a single piece of land. Instead, it consists of a number of
plates. There are a few enormous plates and many smaller ones. These plates essentially rest
upon the mantle, which is fluid. As a result, the plates are in constant and slow motion. The
plates may move away from or toward other plates. In some cases, they collide violently
with the plates next to them. The movement of the plates causes tension in the rock. Over a
long time, this tension may build up. When it is released, an earthquake happens.
Tens of thousands of earthquakes happen every year. The vast majority are so small that only
scientific instruments can perceive them. Others are powerful enough that people can feel
them, yet they cause little harm or damage. More powerful earthquakes, however, can cause
buildings, bridges, and other structures to collapse. They may additionally injure and kill
thousands of people and might even cause the land to change its appearance.
Since most of the Earth's surface is water, numerous earthquakes happen under the planet's
oceans. Underwater earthquakes cause the seafloor to move. This results in the displacement
of water in the ocean. When this occurs, a tsunami may form. This is a wave that forms on
the surface and moves in all directions from the place where the earthquake happened. A
tsunami moves extremely quickly and can travel thousands of kilometers. As it approaches
land, the water near the coast gets sucked out to sea. This causes the tsunami to increase in
height. Minutes later, the tsunami arrives. A large tsunami can travel far inland. As it does
that, it can flood the land, destroy human settlements, and kill large numbers of people.
Question 44: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. How Earthquakes and Tsunamis Occur
B. What Kind of Damage Natural Disasters Can Cause
C. Why Tsunamis Are Deadlier Than Earthquakes
D. When Earthquakes Are Likely to Happen
Question 45: According to paragraph 1, tsunamis occur ______.
A. at the same time with earthquakes B. right after earthquakes
C. with no earthquakes D. before the unexpected earthquakes
Question 46: The word collide in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. hit B. move C. merge D. break
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Question 47: The word perceive in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. derive B. detect C. locate D. prevent
Question 48: The word They in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. thousands of people B. powerful earthquakes
C. other structures D. scientific instruments
A. The Earth's crust consists of a number of plates that are in constant and slow motion.
B. Underwater earthquakes can cause tsunamis, which can be extremely powerful and
destructive.
C. Most earthquakes happen on land rather than under water and damage infrastructures.
D. The movement of the Earth's crustal plates can cause tension, leading to the occurrence of
earthquakes.
Question 50: According to the passage, what can be inferred about tsunamis?
A. They kill more people each year than earthquakes.
B. They are dangerous to people living near the shore.
C. They are able to move as fast as the speed of sound.
D. They cannot damage ships sailing on the ocean.
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Question 1: A. smooth B. month C. south D. both
Question 2: A. islet B. set C. met D. wet
Question 3: A. separate B. classify C. develop D. organize
Question 4: A. support B. employ C. donate D. govern
B. ∅ (no article)
Question 5: I'm thinking of buying ______ new pair of shoes for my sister's wedding.
A. a C. an D. the
Question 6: The blue whale is by far ______ animal on Earth.
A. the most heavy B. the heaviest C. more heavy D. heavier
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Question 7: After months of hard work, the team finally turned ______ and launched their
new product successfully.
A. a blind eye B. over a new leaf C. a deaf ear D. the corner
Question 8: Except for some parts that are ______, the whole story is absolutely true.
A. thought of B. took up C. found out D. made up
Question 9: If you don’t want your business to ______ bankrupt, avoid consulting those
willing to step out on a limb.
A. come B. take C. go D. pay
Question 10: .______ unwell, she decided to stay home instead of going to work..
A. To feel B. Feeling C. Felt D. Being felt
Question 11: Secondary education is now compulsory nationwide, ______?
A. wasn’t it B. does it C. isn’t it? D. was it?
Question 12: Humans depend on species ______to have food, clean air and water, and fertile
soil for agriculture.
A. diversity B. minority C. capacity D. majority
Question 13: Going on a roller coaster ride makes me experience motion ______.
A. illness B. weakness C. tiredness D. sickness
Question 14: They tried ______further funds in the research project on protecting the
environment.
A. to raise B. raise C. to raising D. raising
Question 15: The letter ______ to her parents by her little son last night.
A. was written B. writes C. was writing D. has written
Question 16: The most ______thing about it is the large number of color photographs.
A. fascinate B. fascination C. fascinatingly D. fascinating
Question 17: You shouldn’t share your secret with her because she is bad ______keeping it.
A. among B. at C. with D. on
Question 18: The accident happened when the drunken man ______to work.
A. is driving B. was driving C. drives D. drove
Question 19: ______, she will have made a big cake.
A. After you dropped in her house B. When you will drop in her house
C. Until you had dropped in her house D. By the time you drop in her house
Question 20: Sarah and Minh are talking about music.
- Sarah: “I think music can heal our soul and enhance our mood.”
- Minh: “_________. Listening to music is an effective way to release stress and bring us
good feelings.”
A. It’s hard to say so B. I couldn’t agree more
C. I’m afraid it is not true D. I like music, too
Question 21: Peter is asking Mary, his classmate, for her opinion about the film they
watched last night.
- Peter: “What do you think about the film?”- Mary: “_________”
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A. I wish I could watch one. B. The best I've ever watched!
C. I can't agree with you more. D. Yes, let's watch it together.
Question 22: The company launched a new marketing campaign to promote its latest
product.
A. develop B. inspire C. release D. advertise
Question 23: John had many problems to overcome, but he held onto his conviction that he
could make his dreams come true.
A. confusion B. worry C. belief D. pause
Question 24: Thanks to Greenpeace’s campaigns, people's level of environmental awareness
has improved significantly.
A. declined B. developed C. increased D. bettered
Question 25: I tried to be friendly with her but I was told she’s a hard nut to crack.
A. a person who is very difficult to understand B. a person who is sociable
C. a difficult problem or situation to deal with D. a complicated problem to solve
Question 29: She is on the front cover of a famous magazine last week.
A. front B. magazine C. is D. of
Question 30: In the 1930s, the nation of Germany was well known for theirs amazing flying
machines known as dirigibles.
A. nation B. for C. dirigibles D. theirs
Question 31: To ensure a mutually beneficent outcome, it is necessary that both parties be
fully informed of all relevant information.
A. beneficent B. informed C. necessary D. relevant
Question 32: He missed too many lessons. Thus, he couldn’t retake the exam.
A. He could retake the exam if he didn’t miss too many lessons.
B. If he hadn’t missed too many lessons, he could have retaken the exam.
C. Had he missed too many lessons, he could have retaken the exam.
D. If he hadn’t missed too many lessons, he might not have retaken the exam.
Question 33: Online distribution of pirated publications is illegal. Many Internet users still
commit the offence.
A. As long as many Internet users commit the offence, online distribution of pirated
publications is illegal.
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B. Illegal though online distribution of pirated publications is, many Internet users still
commit the offence.
C. Were online distribution of pirated publications illegal, many Internet users wouldn't
commit the offence.
D. Such is the offence of many Internet users that online distribution of pirated publications
is illegal.
Question 26: I last went to the cinema two weeks ago.
A. I went to the cinema for two weeks.
B. I didn’t go to the cinema for two weeks.
C. I have gone to the cinema for two weeks.
D. I haven’t gone to the cinema for two weeks.
Question 27: "I saw a shooting star last night," she told her friends.
A. She told her friends she saw a shooting star the previous night.
B. She told her friends she was seeing a shooting star the night before.
C. She told her friends she had seen a shooting star the night before.
D. She told her friends that she had seen a shooting star last night.
Question 28: It is necessary for you to wash your hands before eating.
A. You would wash your hands before eating.
B. You must wash your hands before eating.
C. You may wash your hands before eating.
D. You can wash your hands before eating.
38.
An Energy Booster
When you train, your body loses the essential vitamins and nutrients necessary to function
properly. For many years, athletes have compensated for this loss by drinking beverages
designed to restore and rehydrate what the body loses. One such substance (34)_________
has been on the market as a nutritious substitute is the sports drink Gatorade. Gatorade got its
start back in 1965, when (35)_________medical researchers at the University of Florida
were asked by the football team to find a dietary (36)_________ that would help keep the
players energetic during the long, hot practices in the Florida heat. The doctors went about
experimenting to create a new, healthy sports drink. (37)_________ it took a lot of work,
they eventually came up with a drink that helped improve athletes’ endurance. The team
decided to call the drink ‘Gatorade’. Soon, the entire team started drinking Gatorade
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regularly, and to prove the (38)_________of the new tonic, the Gators went on to win the
Orange Bowl in 1967.
Question 34: A. who B. that C. where D. when

Question 35: A. a lot of B. another C. every D. much
Question 36: A. enhancement B. supplement C. request D. addition
Question 37: A. Although B. Because C. However D. For example
Question 38: A. advantage B. benefit C. influence D. effectiveness
Dogs originally came from wolves. Wolves look a lot like dogs, but they are bigger. They are
also quite fierce. At some point, some wolves changed through evolution. Some of them
were smaller and gentler. These nicer wolves were the first dogs. No one knows for sure
when this happened or why. Some people say it happened naturally over 50,000 years ago.
Others say people made it happen between 15,000 and 50,000 years ago.
However, they came to be, people quickly saw that dogs were useful. Scientists who study
humans say the first tamed dogs appeared with humans about 13,000 years ago in the Middle
East. Not long after there were dogs in Asia, Africa, Europe and eventually, North America.
These dogs were probably used mostly for hunting and traveling. They were also good
companions.
Dogs were an important part of life in ancient Egypt. Egyptian . Egyptian dogs were used not
only for hunting but as guards and warriors as well. They believed the god that guarded hell
was a dog. Ancient Egyptians also named their pet dogs. Some popular names meant Brave
One, Reliable, North-wind, Blacky, and Useless. Dogs were also good ancient Roman
warriors. The Roman army used dogs all over Europe. Sometimes the dogs were attack dogs,
but other times the dogs were messengers.
There are many different kinds of dogs today. How could they all come from wolves? There
are many different explanations. Some scientists believe that dogs mixed with other animals
from the Canidae family. This includes coyotes, foxes and jackals. Most scientists also
believe that evolution and breeding influenced the variation. Later, people found breeds of
dogs they liked and combined them to make all new breeds. In this way, people are still
helping new breeds to appear today!
Question 39: The passage is mainly about ______.

A. factual details concerning dogs.
B. the beginnings or emergence of dogs as a species
C. the development and transformation of dogs over time
D. dogs throughout historical events and eras.
Question 40: The word guards in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _____.
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A. protectors B. hunters C. pets D. soldiers
Question 41: The word they in paragraph 4 refers to _______.
A. foxes B. people C. jackals D. scientists
Question 42: When were the first tamed dogs seen beside humans?
A. Over 50,000 years ago B. About 13,000 years ago
C. About 15,000 years ago D. Between 15,000 and 50,000 years ago
Question 43: All of the following are mentioned in the passage, EXCEPT ______.
A. Humans played a role in the evolution of dogs
B. The exact origin of the first dogs remains unknown
C. The Romans used dogs for a specific task.
D. Dogs are descendants of wolves
In the United States, air-conditioning has influenced the movement of population from the
cooler northern states to the southern ones. Since air-conditioning made life more pleasant in
the summer months, states like Florida and Arizona began to draw people from the north.
This population shift has affected regional economies between northern and southern states.
The effects of air-conditioning on society are hardly limited to the United States. Singapore's
Senior Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, claims that air-conditioning is one reason for Singapore's
rise as an Asian power. In his view, societies in the past progressed most rapidly in countries
with cooler climates, but now that countries in tropical zones are using air-conditioning, they
can also expand and grow. The use of air-conditioning is seen in some Asian countries as a
way to show status. In Hong Kong, for example, office managers tend to keep temperatures
extremely cold, sometimes at only 60°F (16°C), 10 to 14°F (6 to 7°C) below the
recommended settings. The main reason is simply to show that the company can afford it.
Although air-conditioning has led to economic improvement and has increased daily comfort
for people everywhere, its impact on the environment has not been so positive. First, air
conditioning units release polluting chemicals into the air, which contribute to global
warming. Furthermore, running air-conditioning on a large scale requires enormous amounts
of energy. The burning of coal and oil to produce this energy also contributes to air pollution
and thus, to global warming.
In some countries, governments and industry are beginning to search for ways to reduce the
harm caused by air-conditioning. In Japan, summer temperatures have been raised in office
buildings to conserve energy. In the United States, government, industry, and private groups
are searching for ways to reduce the amount of dangerous chemicals released by air
conditioners. Staying cool is important, and many cannot imagine life without air-
conditioning. However, new technologies are to be found to make sure that air-conditioning
does not create more problems than it solves.
(Adapted from Advanced Reading Power by B.S. Mikulecky and L. Jefferies)
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A. Air-conditioning: Making It More Eco-Friendly
B. Air-conditioning: Overpopulation and Global Warming
C. Air-conditioning: Better Technologies for the Future
D. Air-conditioning: Economic and Environmental Impact
Question 45: The word shift in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. change B. schedule C. transition D. movement
Question 46: The word status in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. rank B. strength C. platform D. respect
Question 47: According to paragraph 2, the recommended temperature settings are _______.
A. 70 to 74 °F (22 to 23°C) B. 60 to 70°F (16 to 22°C)
C. 10 to 14°F (6 to 7°C) D. 46 to 50°F (8 to 10°C)
A. societies in the past B. countries with cooler climates
C. countries in tropical zones D. some Asian countries
A. Air-conditioning is environmentally destructive as it requires a lot of energy to run.
B. Keeping office temperatures warmer is one of the recommended energy-conserving
solutions.
C. Most companies in Hong Kong fail to cover the expenses for air-conditioning their offices.
D. Reducing harmful effects of air conditioners requires collaboration among economic
sectors.
A. Air-conditioning systems can only run on energy generated from fossil energy sources.
B. Some problems resulting from air-conditioning remain unsolved.
C. Some people have to sacrifice their comfort for air-conditioning.
D. The disadvantages of air-conditioning outweigh its advantages.
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Question 1: A. lane B. base C. hat D. fate
Question 2: A. course B. cite C. cue D. cable
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Question 3: A. travel B. conserve C. allow D. provide
Question 4: A. decorate B. simplify C. sacrifice D. remember
Question 5: A delicious meal ______ by her brother yesterday.
A. was cooked B. cooks C. was cooking D. has cooked
Question 6: Despite facing criticism, she remained ______ and continued to pursue her
dreams.
A. stead as a rock B. slippery as an eel
C. swift as the wind D. quiet as a mouse
Question 7: That millionaire has ______ lots of her money to charity.
A. called on B. called for C. given away D. given back
Question 8: They were pleased that their questions were ______ answered.
A. satisfactory B. satisfactorily C. satisfaction D. satisfy
Question 9: These are new fields, so nothing is familiar ______ me.
A. between B. to C. at D. for
Question 10: ______ to this new city, Mai and John discovered many interesting places.
A. Moved B. To move C. Moving D. Being moved
Question 11: Janet ______ to her favorite song on TV when her friends arrived.
A. was listening B. are listening C. listened D. has listened
Question 12: The boys were at home yesterday, ______ ?
A. didn’t they B. weren’t they C. were they D. did they
Question 13: They will have a trip to Dalat ______.
A. after the rainy season had ended. B. when the rainy season ends.
C. until the rainy season is ending. D. as soon as the rainy season ended.
D. ∅ (no article)
Question 14: The number of ______ tigers is decreasing quickly.
A. an B. a C. the
Question 15: She ______ a garden party to celebrate the artist's 60th birthday, and everyone
enjoyed the beautiful weather and delicious food.
A. opened B. made C. held D. took
Question 16: All three TV channels provide extensive ______ of sporting events.
A. vision B. broadcast C. network D. coverage
Question 17: It was a wonderful performance. Linda played the piano ______ of all the
contestants.
A. the most beautifully B. most beautifully
C. more beautifully D. the more beautifully
Question 18: Billionaire Bill Gates decided ______ in a technology start-up to reduce the
amount of methane coming from animal burps.
A. to have invested B. investing C. to investing D. to invest
Question 19: Despite being recognized as a proficient worker, Kate occasionally has a
tendency to ______ from responsibility.
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A. recoil B. blench C. flinch D. shrink
Question 20: Jenny is asking Mary to use her bike.
- Jenny: “Do you mind if I use your bike?”
- Mary: “______.”
A. Not at all. Help yourself. B. Yes, certainly.
C. Sorry. I have no idea. D. You can say that again.
Question 21: John and David are talking about online learning.
- John: “I think online learning has more advantages than disadvantages.”
- David: “______. Studying online means we have to sit in front of a computer for many
hours.”
A. Yes. It’s very exciting B. I think you’re right
C. I couldn’t agree more D. I don’t agree with you
Question 22: We need to book a conference room for the meeting next week.
A. arrange B. prepare C. reserve D. preserve
Question 23: In her interpretation of the text, she compared how it related to both the past
and present, showing its deeper meanings.
A. understanding B. copying C. simplification D. following
Question 24: The young actor bears a striking resemblance to his father, with the same
piercing eyes and charismatic smile.
A. differs significantly B. looks remarkably like
C. looks stunning D. strongly resembles
Question 25: The teacher praised Jimmy for being diligent in completing all assignments.
A. lazy B. hardworking C. indifferent D. careless
Question 29: Lions do not usually hunt humans, but some males seem to seek it out.
A. it B. but C. usually D. seem
Question 30: It is important not to exaggerate the influence of unions in other sectors, since
most remained disinterested in or unaware of the port issue.
A. disinterested B. unaware C. sectors D. exaggerate
Question 31: The children take part in an English-Speaking Contest at this time last year.
A. an B. Contest C. this D. take
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Question 32: The plane had just taken off. The pilot said we had to return to the airport.
A. Only after the pilot said we had to return to the airport did the plane take off.
B. Not until the pilot said we had to return to the airport did the plane take off.
C. No sooner had the plane taken off than the pilot said we had to return to the airport.
D. Had the pilot not said we had to return to the airport, the plane wouldn’t have taken off.
Question 33: John was seriously ill. That’s why he could not see off his sister at the airport.
A. If John weren’t seriously ill, he could see off her sister at the airport.
B. As long as John had seen his sister off at the airport, he couldn’t have been seriously ill.
C. If John hadn’t been seriously ill, he could have seen off her sister at the airport.
D. Provided that John hadn’t been seriously ill, he might have seen his sister off at the airport.
Question 26: He said, "I have decided to quit my job because of its boredom."
A. He said that he has decided to quit his job because of its boredom.
B. He said that he had decided to quit my job because of its boredom.
C. He said that he had decided to quit his job because of its boredom.
D. He said that he decided to quit his job because of its boredom.
Question 27: You are not allowed to take the exam paper out of the classroom.
A. You may take the exam paper out of the classroom.
B. You mustn’t take the exam paper out of the classroom.
C. You needn’t take the exam paper out of the classroom.
D. You should take the exam paper out of the classroom.
Question 28: He last visited Vietnam five years ago.
A. He has visited Vietnam for five years.
B. He didn't visit Vietnam for five years.
C. He visited Vietnam for five years.
D. He hasn't visited Vietnam for five years.
38.
Do you have a mobile phone? It can be so useful! Mobile phones help people
(34)_____ in touch with friends and family. Many mobile phones also provide
entertainment. They're full of games and (35)_____ other apps to keep people occupied. If
you were to ask most mobile phone users, they'd say their mobile phone definitely makes life
easier!
(36)_____, most people don't know about the impact mobile phones have on our
ecosystem. If you have ever looked at the inside of a mobile phone, you know they're made
of many types of metals. The process of mining for these metals is one major way mobile
phones affect the ecosystem. When people mine for metals, (37)_____ waste is created. It
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hurts both aquatic and plant life if not disposed of properly. In addition, mining for our
phones adds to deforestation as a large number of trees are cut down for mining every year.
Moreover, mining for phone production puts more carbon into the air, (38)_____ adds to
climate change, another major concern for our ecosystem. The impact of mobile phones on
our ecosystem is expected to grow as many people replace their phones after using them for
just a few years and send their old phones straight to a landfill.
Question 34: A. have B. live C. keep D. lose

Question 35: A. many B. much C. every D. another
Question 36: A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover
Question 37: A. endangered B. disposable C. industrious D. hazardous
Question 38: A. where B. which C. that D. when
A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of
young people, and it is surprising to discover at what early age children start expressing
preferences for particular kinds of books. A recent report, which examined in detail the
reading habits of primary-school children, showed that even seven-year-old boys and girls
have clear views about what they want to read. Girls, in general, read more, and far more
girls than boys preferred reading stories. Boys were showing a taste for the more instant
appeal of picture stories, or else books about their hobbies.
These tastes continue unchanged until the children are teenagers. Apparently girls
read more in general, but more fiction in particular. You could say that there are more
opportunities for girls to read fiction: magazines encourage the fiction habit in girls in their
early teens, and by their late teens, girls have probably moved on to the adult women’s
magazines. Teenage boys tend to buy magazines about their hobbies: sports, motorcycles,
heavy transport and so on.
Adult reading tastes are also the subject of research. Again the number of women who
read for pleasure is considerably higher than the number of men. It seems that the majority of
women still want love stories. There has also been some analysis of what men actually read.
Apparently only 38 percent of men read anything, but 50 percent of what they read is fiction
in the form of action-packed stories of space or gunmen.
Question 39: Which of the following would be the best title for the reading?
A. Researches into Reading Habits of Adults
B. Researches into Reading Tastes according to Genders
C. Researches into Reading Habits of Children
D. Reading Patterns of Children Unchanged
Question 40: Recent research into children reading has shown that they ______ .
A. start to read at very early age
B. have formed their reading tastes by the time they are seven
C. examine in detail what they read at school
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D. can read clearly in primary school
Question 41: The word ‘fascinating’ in paragraph 1 means most nearly the same
as__________.
A. informative B. social C. interesting D. boring
Question 42: In paragraph 3, the word "they" refers to__________.
A. stories B. tastes C. men D. women
Question 43: Which of the following is NOT true about adult reading habits?
A. Most women read nothing at all
B. Women prefer reading romantic books
C. Space or gunmen are favorite topics among men
D. Almost half of men read anything
Although bear-like, koalas are not bears. They are mammals, so feed their young milk and
are marsupials, which means that their babies are born immature and they develop further in
the safety of a pouch. They are tree-dwelling, herbivorous marsupials, which average about
9kg in weight and live on gum leaves. Their fur is thick and usually ash grey with a tinge of
brown in places. Koalas in the southern parts of Australia are considerably larger and have
thicker fur than those in the north. This is thought to be an adaptation to keep them warm in
the colder southern winters.
Younger breeding females usually give birth to one joey each year, depending on a range of
factors. The joey stays in its mother’s pouch for about 6 or 7 months, drinking only milk.
After venturing out of the pouch, the joey rides on its mother’s abdomen or back, although it
continues to return to her pouch for milk until it is too big to fit inside. The joey leaves its
mother’s home range between 1 and 3 years old, depending on when the mother has her next
joey.
Koalas are mostly nocturnal. They sleep for part of the night and also sometimes move
about in the daytime. They often sleep for up to 18-20 hours each day. There is a myth that
koalas sleep a lot because they ‘get drunk’ on gum leaves. However, most of their time is
spent sleeping because it requires a lot of energy to digest their toxic, fibrous, low-nutrition
diet and sleeping is the best way to conserve energy.
The koala gets its name from an ancient Aboriginal word meaning “no drink” because it
receives over 90% of its hydration from the eucalyptus leaves (also known as gum leaves) it
eats, and only drinks when ill or times when there is not enough moisture in the leaves i.e.
during droughts, etc.
(Adapted from “blog.e2language.com”)
A. Koalas’ Reproduction
B. The Origin of The Koala’s Name And Its Diets
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C. Koalas’ Appearance and Behavior
D. The True Story of Koalas
Question 45: The word “pouch” paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. herb B. feather C. bag D. can
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, how often do younger mother koalas usually breed?
A. They give birth to one joey biannually.
B. They give birth to one offspring annually.
C. They don’t give birth until the females reach 6 or 7 months.
D. They don’t breed during the day.
Question 47: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. a mother B. a joey C. a pouch D. back
Question 48: The word “nocturnal” in paragraph 3 is ______.
A. sleepy all day and night B. awake at daytime
C. sleepy at night D. active at night
A. Koalas drink water during meals in order to digest gum leaves.
B. Koalas spend up to twenty hours sleeping each day.
C. Koalas do not drink water normally.
D. Koalas are herbivorous and tree-dwelling.
A. Koalas get drunk on gum leaves.
B. Koalas are considered diurnal mammals.
C. Sleeping is of vital importance for koalas
D. There are more koalas in the southern parts of Australia than in the north.
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Question 1: A. hotel B. heritage C. lighthouse D. hour
Question 2: A. mend B. fence C. verse D. went
Question 3: A. success B. robot C. product D. medal
Question 4: A. quality B. position C. document D. violence
Question 5: I felt so scared. It was ______ movie I’ve ever watched.
A. horrifying B. more horrifying C. the most horrifying D. the
more horrifying
Question 6: Our company ______ business with various international clients, and we strive
to provide them with excellent products and services.
A. goes B. connects C. does D. supply
Question 7: Project-based learning provides wonderful opportunities for students to develop
their ______.
A. create B. creative C. creativity D. creatively
Question 8: The enterprise’s management agreed ______ in renewable energy sources to
reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
A. invest B. investing C. to investing D. to invest
Question 9: He is always a responsible man, ______?
A. does he B. isn’t he C. was he D. wasn’t he
Question 10: I met the Director yesterday afternoon and the contracts have already been in
the ______.
A. books B. tracks C. ways D. works
D. ∅ (no article)
Question 11: I'm reading ______ book about ancient Egypt.
A. the B. a C. an
Question 12: The friendly soccer match was ______ at the last minute due to the heavy rain.
A. kept on B. looked out C. carried on D. called off
Question 13: That boy has got no manners - he is always rude ______ everyone.
A. to B. in C. for D. on
Question 14: The math problem ______ by one of the most intelligent students in my last
Math class.
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A. has solved B. solves C. was solving D. was solved
Question 15: The company's proclamation to ______ operations entailed the closure of three
UK factories, signaling a strategic optimization initiative.
A. streamline B. chisel C. whittle D. carve
Question 16: I will give you a hand ______.
A. when I watered my vegetables B. before I had watered my vegetables
C. while I was watering my vegetables D. as soon as I have watered my
vegetables
Question 17: The new employee was eager to hit ______ and make a good impression on his
first day.
A. the ground running B. the hay C. the jackpot D. the sack
Question 18: Mike ______ in the garden when he heard a piercing scream.
A. has worked B. was working C. worked D. had worked
Question 19: ______ well, both of my friends failed in the grammar exam last week.
A. Not having prepared B. Having not prepared
C. Not having been prepared D. Having not been prepared
Question 20: Kenny asked for permission to smoke, but his colleague couldn’t put up with
the smoke.
- Kenny: “Do you mind if I smoke in here?”
- Alex: “______.”
A. No, thank you B. Yes, you can.
C. I’d rather you didn’t D. No, I couldn’t
Question 21: Juliet and David are talking about A.I.
- Juliet: “A.I. robots are widely used in many areas, including the car and food industries and
medicine.”
- David: ______. The use of robots can replace the human workforce and reduce the cost of
production”
A. You are dead wrong B. I refuse to believe that
C. I completely agree D. You must be kidding
Question 22: Despite her talents, she remained modest and never boasted about her
achievements.
A. confident B. humble C. comfortable D. gigantic
Question 23: The new environmental regulations had a significant impact on reducing
pollution levels in the city.
A. cause B. effect C. expansion D. inactivity
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Question 24: The novel’s engaging story captivated readers from the first page to the last.
A. passionate B. boring C. attractive D. interesting
Question 25: The government has given the go-ahead for a multi-billion pound road-
building project which will help improve the roads and make the traffic less crowded.
A. approved B. introduced C. declined D. permitted
Question 29: The atmosphere and hospitalization of the smaller office today has made him
changed his initial assessment of the organization.
A. initial B. smaller C. atmosphere D. hospitalization
Question 30: Some animals are in danger of extinction as humans are hunting it for meat.
A. extinction B. it C. are D. in
Question 31: Last term, the students in the writing class have learned how to write thesis
statements, organize their material, and summarize their conclusion.
A. to write B. the students C. conclusion D. have learned
Question 26: "We were stuck in traffic for over an hour," they told the officer.
A. They told the officer they were stuck in traffic for over an hour.
B. They told the officer they have been stuck in traffic for over an hour.
C. They told the officer they had been stuck in traffic for over an hour.
D. They told the officer they are stuck in traffic for more than an hour.
Question 27: It is unnecessary for David to meet the manager before 8 o’clock.
A. David needn’t meet the manager before 8 o’clock.
B. David can’t meet the manager before 8 o’clock.
C. David will meet the manager before 8 o’clock.
D. David must meet the manager before 8 o’clock.
Question 28: The last time I visited my grandmother was when the pandemic broke out.
A. I have visited my grandmother since the pandemic broke out.
B. I haven’t visited my grandmother since the pandemic broke out.
C. I didn’t visit my grandmother when the pandemic broke out.
D. I started to visit my grandmother when the pandemic broke out.
Question 32: The athlete was exhausted. He fell asleep during the press conference.
A. Had the athlete not fallen asleep during the press conference, he wouldn’t have been
exhausted.
B. No sooner had the athlete fallen asleep during the press conference than he was exhausted.
C. So exhausted was the athlete that he fell asleep during the press conference.
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D. Not until the athlete was exhausted did he fall asleep during the press conference.
Question 33: The car driver in front stopped so suddenly. Therefore, the accident happened.
A. If the car driver in front didn’t stop so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t happen.
B. If the car driver in front hadn’t stopped so suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have
happened.
C. Had the car driver in front not stopped so suddenly, the accident would have happened.
D. If the car driver in front had stopped suddenly, the accident wouldn’t have happened.
38.
The Internet is a global network of billions of computers and other electronic devices.
With the Internet, it's possible to access almost any information, communicate with anyone else in
the world, and do much more. You can do all of this by connecting a computer to the Internet,
which is also called going online. When someone says a computer is online, it's just
(34)______way of saying it's connected to the Internet.
At this point you may be wondering, how does the Internet work? The exact answer is
pretty complicated and would take a while to explain. (35)______, let's look at some of the most
important things you should know. It's important to realize that the Internet is a global network
of physical cables, (36)______ can include copper telephone wires, TV cables, and fiber optic
cables. Even wireless connections like Wi-Fi and 3G/4G rely on these physical cables to access the
Internet.
When you visit a website, your computer sends a request over these wires to a server. A
server is where websites are (37)______, and it works a lot like your computer's hard drive. Once
the request arrives, the server (38)______ the website and sends the correct data back to your
computer. What's amazing is that this all happens in just a few seconds!
(https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/internetbasics/what-is-the-internet/1/)
Question 34: A. some B. another C. other D. many

Question 35: A. Although B. Otherwise C. Because D. Instead
Question 36: A. which B. where C. who D. when
Question 37: A. offered B. stored C. supplied D. collected
Question 38: A. recalls B. repeats C. retrieves D. recovers
Many psychologists claim that doodling provides fascinating insights into one’s
personality: it is a creative outlet that reflects a person’s state of mind. For example, arrows
can represent ambition if they point upwards, thoughtfulness if horizontal, while arrows
pointing in all directions may indicate an open mind. A person who doodles straight lines is
often an outspoken type. Zeros and crosses in a doodle are indicative of someone who is
competitive while idealists often draw stars. A five-pointed star is said to indicate driving
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ambition, while six reflects a capacity for concentration. Circles may indicate a daydreamer,
while boxes suggest a practical, logical, and precise mind.
According to Swiss psychotherapist and researcher Carl Jung, if we look deeper, we
can see that some symbols and numbers have meanings in common. Typical examples
include trees, mazes, snakes, triangles, crosses, and fish. However, the way individuals use
symbolic expressions will depend upon their life and any subconscious conflicts they may be
experiencing. Analyzing symbols produced in a doodle can therefore sometimes reveal
meanings and insights that words cannot.
(Adapted from ‘Stars & Stripes for the Michigan ECPE’)
Question 39: What is the best title of the passage?

A. Doodling as a Symbolic Art Form. B. Interpreting Human’s Personalities.
C. Personalities through Doodling. D. Psychological Benefits of Doodling.
Question 40: According to the second paragraph, doodles can be useful in understanding the
inner mind because ______.
A. They are a therapy technique used by psychologists.
B. They can relate to the unexpressed feelings or experiences.
C. They reveal the real characteristics or ambitions of a person.
D. They share common meanings and insights with words.
Question 41: The word ‘they’ in the second paragraph refers to ______.
A. conflicts B. expressions C. individuals D. symbols
Question 42: The word ‘outlet’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to ______.
A. power socket B. release of stress C. retail shop D. way of
expression
Question 43: Which of the following statements is NOT true about the text?
A. Doodling offers a glimpse into a person's character traits.
B. Arrows pointing upwards in a doodle indicate ambition.
C. Circles in a doodle suggest a practical and logical mind.
D. Symbols in a doodle may share meanings in common.
People are making use of technology more than ever, and now with the Covid-19
pandemic, people are using the virtual world to its full potential. Particularly, online training
is `changing lives for better and has encouraged people to take the help of the virtual world
and increase productivity.
Employees used to leave their work and come for the training. Now they will have the
opportunity of flexible hours and can join the training according to their convenience. They,
therefore, are becoming less worried and more focused on the online training programs.
To arrange physical training, trainers have to prepare a space for the training to
commence, leaflets to hand over to each candidate, and also food for the attendees. With the
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help of online training, the cost-cutting is skyrocketing. Therefore, all they need is a good
Wi-Fi connection, a good webcam, and a laptop.
The speaker of a physical session has to cover the topics in a specific time and tends to
teach fast. This can be very troubling for slow attendees as they will miss the previous
concept and catch up on the next one. With online training, inferior trainees can write the
points that they don’t understand and research the topic for themselves later. As a result, self-
regulated learning is implemented and learning is more than ever.
Each student may have different learning styles; for example, one can take notes to
learn a particular course while others prefer to watch the visuals by the teacher. In
conventional classes, the teacher needs to ensure quality for all, so he might follow only one
method to teach each and every student. This makes some learners feel uncomfortable if they
don’t like that learning method. When studying online, the teacher can provide them with
various strategies which can satisfy variations in learning.
Online training programs ensure constructive feedback. In physical classes, students
may write their essays in paper copies, which cannot be carried everywhere. With digital
copies, the teacher can read their essays even when they go for a vacation or when he is free
from personal errands. So, the feedback is always top-notch.
(Adapted from: https://www.articlecube.com/how-online-training-will-change-your-life-
better)
A. the necessity of virtual world to employers.
B. different advantages of online training.
C. various ways of learning during pandemic.
D. some types of feedback in education.
Question 45: The word “They” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. employees B. trainers C. programs D. hours
Question 46: The word “skyrocketing” in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by ______.
A. highlighting dramatically B. collapsing completely
C. falling heavily D. rising rapidly
Question 47: The phrase “implemented” in paragraph 4 could be best replaced by ______.
A. rectified B. refrained C. employed D. explored
Question 48: What are the two ways of learners’ getting the knowledge mentioned in the
passage?
A. listening carefully and researching B. using audios and writing points
C. taking notes and relearning concepts D. jotting down and observing pictures
Question 49: Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Inferior trainees in a physical class have no difficulty when the speaker is pressed for time.
B. Online training is efficient because it helps reduce the training cost for trainers.
C. Online classes enable employees to choose the most convenient time for training.
D. Different trainees might be taught with the same learning method in conventional
training.
Question 50: What can be inferred about online feedback according to the passage?
A. Essays must be submitted in paper in online training programs.
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B. The trainer should spend lots of time giving online feedback.
C. Constructive feedback is impossible in online classes.
D. The teacher can give feedback at their convenience.
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Question 1: A. place B. date C. make D. sad
Question 2: A. roof B. flight C. of D. leaf
Question 3: A. salary B. habitat C. attention D. atmosphere
Question 4: A. talent B. value C. curfew D. technique
Question 5: Students aren’t allowed to use their mobile phone in the examination room,
______?
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A. are they B. aren’t they C. were they D. weren’t they
Question 6: Renewable energy sources can help ______ fossil fuels and reduce carbon
emissions.
A. maintain B. conserve C. reserve D. preserve
Question 7: You may encounter many difficulties in life, but you should never ______hope.
A. look out B. give up C. carry off D. go away
Question 8: A new logo ______ by the graphic designer in this company last month.
A. has designed B. designs C. was designing D. was designed
Question 9: The new policies they implemented at the school _____ effect immediately,
resulting in a smoother and more efficient administrative process.
A. took B. came C. gave D. gained
Question 10: This is ______ place I’ve ever been to.
A. quieter B. the most quiet C. the quietest D. more quiet
Question 11: Teachers are often busy ______ planning lessons and assessing students’
performances.
A. in B. of C. with D. at
Question 12: When Mary ______ her baby to sleep, her husband phoned her.
A. lulls B. was lulling C. lulled D. is lulling
Question 13: Maria's natural talent for public speaking allowed her to steal the ______ and
win over the audience.
A. flashlight B. greenlight C. limelight D. headlight
Question 14: It is his ______ that will be mainly administrative.
A. respond B. responsible C. responsibly D. responsibility
Question 15: The facility was erected as a spot where workers could ______ and recharge post-
shift.
A. unravel B. unwind C. slacken D. disentangle
Question 16: _____ all day, both of my brothers were very tired and slept early.
A. Having worked B. Have working C. Have worked D. Having been
worked
Question 17: My classmates plan ______ a two-day trip to explore the ancient town.
A. to have B. having C. have D. to having
A. ∅ (no article)
Question 18: The giant panda is ______ endangered species.
B. the C. a D. an
Question 19: ______, the teacher will give us another test.
A. When the bell will ring B. When the bell rings
C. When the bell rang D. When the bell had rung
Question 20: Linda and Minh are talking about traffic laws in Vietnam.
- Linda: “Drunk drivers should be severely fined.”
- Minh: “______. Many traffic accidents were caused by drunk drivers.”
A. That’s not true B. You’re dead wrong
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C. I disagree D. I completely agree
Question 21: Peter is talking to a waitress in a restaurant.
- Peter: “Excuse me, I didn’t order this salad.”
- The waitress: “______. I think this may be someone else’s meal.”
A. I’m sorry B. Let’s share the bill
C. Enjoy your meal D. I’d like to book a table
Question 22: Graduating from college marks a significant milestone in many people's lives.
A. represents B. evaluates C. respects D. appears
Question 23: Yoga helps promote your physical flexibility and make your mind feel better
through different poses and breathing exercises.
A. hardness B. changeability C. difficulty D. inflexibility
Question 24: The author’s ambiguous ending left readers pondering the story’s true
meaning.
A. ambitious B. uncertain C. clear D. vague
Question 25: After the accident, he was constantly on edge, jumping at the slightest sound.
A. anxious B. composed C. angry D. tense
Question 29: People tend to be considered suggested if they act or accept suggestions based
on the input
of others.
A. input B. suggestions C. tend D. suggested
Question 30: He is diagnosed with autism when he was just over two.
A. autism B. with C. is D. just
Question 31: After the two met via a dating app, the girl moved to the US with their husband
four years ago.
A. their B. dating C. met D. moved
Question 32: Jack’s watch was ten minutes slow. That’s why he was late for his interview.
A. If Jack’s watch weren’t ten minutes slow, he wouldn’t be late for his interview.
B. Jack wouldn’t have been late for his interview if his watch hadn’t been ten minutes slow.
C. Had Jack not been late for his interview, his watch might have been ten minutes slow.
D. If Jack’s watch hadn’t been ten minutes slow, he would have been late for his interview.
Question 33: You cancel at least one month before your arrival date. You will receive a
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refund.
A. Only after you cancel at least one month before your arrival date will you receive a refund
B. Not until you receive a refund will you cancel at least one month before your arrival date.
C. No sooner had you canceled at least one month before your arrival date than you received
a refund.
D. Only if you cancel at least one month before your arrival date will you receive a refund.
Question 26: It’s not necessary for every single kid to go to college.
A. Every single kid needn’t go to college.
B. Every single kid should go to college.
C. Every single kid must go to college.
D. Every single kid can’t go to college.
Question 27: She told me, “I will attend the conference tomorrow.”
A. She told me that she is attending the conference tomorrow.
B. She told me that she was attending the conference the following day.
C. She told me that she would attend the conference the following day.
D. She told me that she would attend the conference tomorrow.
Question 28: I last met my old teacher three years ago.
A. I have not met my old teacher for three years.
B. The last time I didn’t meet my old teacher was three years ago.
C. I did not meet my old teacher three years ago.
D. It’s three years since I didn’t meet my old teacher.
38.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
Traditionally in some Asian countries, a child’s grandfather or a fortune-teller chooses the
child’s name. The child’s name is chosen to influence the child’s character. (34)______,
names may be based on a connection to certain elements such as fire, water, earth, wood, or
metal. Or the name might include a written character meaning beauty, strength or kindness.
In certain African cultures, when a child is born (35)______ a large part in determining the
child’s name. In Ghana’s Akan culture, the day a child is born determines the child’s name.
But (36)______day has different names for boys and girls. For instance, a boy born on
Friday is named Kofi, whereas a girl born on the same day is named Afua. Both Kofi and
Afua are names meaning “wanderer” or “explorer.” Children (37)______ have names are
seen as travelers.
No matter where the name comes from, a child’s name is the first gift in life. Whether it is
chosen according to preference or dictated by tradition, the name (38)_____ something about
a child’s culture.
(Adapted from Reading Challenge 2- Casey Malarcher • Andrea Janzen)
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Question 34: A. However B. For example C. Although D. Otherwise
Question 35: A. plays B. gives C. keeps D. makes
Question 36: A. many B. each C. much D. few
Question 37: A. who B. which C. whose D. whom
Question 38: A. shines B. thinks C. reminds D. reflects
One of the most commonly-used terms after the pandemic is the term “new normal.”
The new normal in education is the increased use of online learning tools. The COVID-19
pandemic has encouraged new ways of learning. All around the world, educational
institutions are looking forward to online learning platforms to continue with the process of
educating students. The new normal now is a transformed concept of education with online
learning at the core of this transformation. Today, digital learning has emerged as a
necessary resource for students and schools all over the world. For many educational
institutes, this is an entirely new way of education that they have had to adopt. Online
learning is not applicable not just to academic subjects but to extracurricular activities as
well. Recently, the demand for online learning has risen significantly, and it will continue
doing so in the future.
As with most teaching methods, online learning also has its own set of positives and
negatives. Decoding and understanding these positives and negatives will help institutes in
creating strategies for more efficiently delivering the lessons, ensuring an uninterrupted
learning journey for students.
(https://elearningindustry.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-online-learning)
Question 39: What is the best title of the passage?

A. The Future of Education: A Digital Transformation
B. How Online Learning Became a Necessity During COVID-19
C. The Negatives of Online Learning in the New Normal
D. Extracurricular Activities: Moving Online in the Pandemic
Question 40: According to paragraph 1, which of the following has become an essential
resource for education in the world?
A. New academic subjects B. Digital learning platforms
C. Extracurricular activities D. New educational concepts
Question 41: The word they in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. institutes B. schools C. students D. subjects
Question 42: Which of the following is NOT true in paragraph 1 as a possible reason for the
increased use of online learning tools?
A. the outbreak of the COVID-19 B. the necessity for a ‘new normal’
C. the demand for online learning D. the development of the Internet
Question 43: The word strategies in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. plans B. suggestions C. outlines D. means
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TV. The Internet. The mall. Everywhere we look, we see advertisements that urge us
to buy, buy, buy. In today’s consumer society, we are under constant pressure to shop. Of
course, most people only buy what they need and what they can afford. However, there are
some people, called shopaholics, who cannot control their desire to spend money and buy
things. This kind of addictive behavior can lead to overwhelming financial problems, family
conflict, and deep unhappiness.
What are the symptoms of a shopaholic? People with this problem often spend hours
and hours shopping on the Internet or the mall. Their closets are full of clothing and jewelry
they have never worn, with the price tags still on them. Their home may be packed with
shopping bags and boxes that overflow with things that they bought but never used: kitchen
gadgets, books, electronics, DVDs, and dozens of other items. Many shopaholics are aware
of this problem, but when they go to a store, they simply cannot resist the urge to buy. Some
of them are ashamed of their weakness and try to hide it by storing their purchases in places
like the attic, where others won’t see them.
Psychologists suggest there are several reasons for a shopping addiction. For some
people, it is a way of relieving stress. For others, shopping is a way to fight loneliness or
depression. For people with low self-esteem, shopping can be a way that they prove their
self-worth. Sometimes the problem develops out of boredom. It becomes a replacement for
other hobbies and interests and it helps pass the time. Although shopping can temporarily
make people feel good, they often experience feelings of shame and guilt later.
When shopping habits get out of control, people need professional help. They can
either see a counselor or join an organization such as Shopaholics Anonymous. Groups like
this try to help people understand the reasons for their addiction and learn how to control the
urge to shop. Their goal is to help people find ways to fulfill themselves that don’t lead to
serious debt and troubled lives.
(Adapted from Strategic Reading 1 2nd Edition by Jack C. Richards and Samuela Eckstut-
Didier)
Question 44: What is the main idea of the passage?

A. How to help the shopaholics to control their shopping habits.
B. Shopaholics and some related problems to them.
C. How to shop effectively with a relatively low budget.
D. Shopping online – a popular kind in modern time.
Question 45: The word symptoms in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. indications B. consequences C. reasons D. tendencies
Question 46: According to paragraph 2, ______.
A. People addicted to shopping spend their time on their mobile phones without doing
anything.
B. Although people are aware of their addictive behavior of shopping, they can’t stop it.
C. People who are addicted to shopping always show off their luxury items to other people.
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D. Shopaholics usually ask other people to keep their valuable possessions in mysterious
places.
Question 47: The word relieving in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. revising B. fostering C. reducing D. forgetting
Question 48: The pronoun it in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. a replacement B. the problem C. the time D. shopping
Question 49: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Shopping can help the shopaholics feel happy forever.
B. Shopaholics don’t usually use all of the items they bought.
C. Shopaholics Anonymous can help people control the desire to shop.
D. Shopaholics face many issues including family conflict.
A. If people are consulted about shopping, they won’t become shopaholics.
B. Shopaholics always feel satisfied with their shopping interests.
C. When needing money to shop, shopaholics may even borrow it from other people.
D. Rich people tend to shop more regularly than people with a low shopping budget.
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Question 1: A. cave B. stage C. sand D. grade
Question 2: A. sugar B. soft C. song D. stuff
Question 3: A. industry B. confidence C. computer D. quality
Question 4: A. balloon B. action C. balance D. pressure
Question 5: The sudden change in weather threw ______ their plans for a picnic in the park.
A. a wrench in B. caution to the wind
C. in the towel D. them off the scent
Question 6: Their project was _______ over a two-month period, but failed due to poor
planning.
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A. carried out B. looked after C. given up D. turned off
Question 7: I ______ myself occupied by watching television and gardening every
afternoon.
A. keep B. put C. make D. gave
Question 8: Who will be in charge of the department _______?
A. as soon as Sophie had left B. when Sophie leaves
C. after Sophie left D. by the time Sophie was leaving
Question 9: Some tourists _______ a skiing lesson on the nursery slope when it snowed.
A. have B. were having C. are having D. have had
Question 10: His son became addicted to social media last year, ______?
A. doesn’t he B. didn’t he C. did he D. does he
Question 11: They are acquainted _______ sharing the household duties among members of
their family.
A. of B. at C. with D. in
Question 12: Jimmy enjoys studying in the garden because it is ______ place in his house.
A. more relaxing B. the most relaxing C. as relaxing D. the more relaxing
Question 13: A laboratory technician forbade us _______into the lab without permission.
A. go B. to go C. going D. to going
Question 14: The valuable painting ______ from the museum by a mysterious thief two
days ago.
A. was stolen B. steals C. was stealing D. has stolen
A. ∅ (no article)
Question 15: My brother lives next door to _______ Jacksons.
B. a C. an D. the
Question 16: Thousands of _______ from all over the world will take part in the contest.
A. competitive B. compete C. competitors D. competitively
Question 17: The marauding invaders ______ every village they encountered along their
predetermined route of conquest.
A. bounced B. dismissed C. sacked D. terminated
Question 18: ______ for a big company, I don’t have any chance to work with foreigners.
A. Not worked B. Not to work C. Not work D. Not working
Question 19: To everyone’s surprise, he _______ the defending champion.
A. defeated B. devastated C. damaged D. destroyed
Question 20: Peter is talking to Mary about her daughter.
- Peter: “How beautiful your daughter is!”- Mary: “_______”
A. Sorry, I have no idea. B. Thank you for your compliment.
C. Yes, I share your opinion. D. Don’t say anything about it.
Question 21: Linda and Janet are talking about family living under one roof.
- Linda: “I think it’s a good idea to have three or four generations living under one roof.
They can help one another.”
- Janet: “______. Many old-aged parents like to lead an independent life in a nursing home.”
A. I agree with you completely B. It’s nice to hear that
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C. That’s not true D. Me, too.
Question 22: We need to qualify the president's remark by considering the diverse
perspectives and potential biases involved.
A. recognize B. validate C. discover D. expose
Question 23: The CEO had to justify the company's decision to invest in new technology
during the shareholders' meeting.
A. clarify B. oppose C. dismiss D. ignore
Question 24: Despite facing setbacks, her optimistic outlook kept her motivated to pursue
her dreams.
A. pessimistic B. hopeful C. positive D. upbeat
Question 25: Due to unexpected work commitments, I had to take a rain check on the
dinner date with my friends.
A. prepare B. postpone C. accept D. change
Question 29: Seniors are especially appreciable of thoughtful gifts that make them feel
appreciated, and
improve their quality of life.
A. appreciated B. quality C. appreciable D. thoughtful
th
Question 30: Le Van Duoc, a 9 grader in Nghe An, has been praised for their courageous
action in
saving five children from drowning.
A. has been praised B. their C. drowning D. grader
Question 31: Samantha has difficulty doing her Maths homework yesterday.
A. doing B. has C. homework D. Maths
Question 32: His parents supported and encouraged him. He did really well in the
competition.
A. Had it not been for his parents’ support and encouragement, he couldn’t have done so
well in the competition.
B. If his parents had given him support and encouragement, he could have done really well in
the competition.
C. No matter how much his parents supported and encouraged him, he couldn’t do well in
the competition.
D. Such were his parents’ support and encouragement that he couldn’t do really well in the
competition.
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Question 33: Laura was badly injured in the accident. She didn’t take part in the marathon.
A. If Laura had taken part in the marathon, she wouldn’t have been badly injured in the
accident.
B. Laura would have taken part in the marathon if she hadn’t been badly injured in the
accident.
C. If Laura hadn’t been badly injured in the accident, she might not have been taken part in
the marathon
D. Laura could take part in the marathon if she weren’t badly injured in the accident.
Question 26: Anna said, "I will never forget this moment".
A. Anna said she will never forget this moment.
B. Anna said she would never forget this moment.
C. Anna said she would never forget that moment.
D. Anna told she would never forget this moment.
Question 27: I am sure Helen’s taking Dobber to the vet because her car is not here.
A. Helen must be taking Dobber to the vet because her car is not here.
B. Helen may be taking Dobber to the vet because her car is not here.
C. Helen needn’t be taking Dobber to the vet because her car is not here.
D. Helen can’t be taking Dobber to the vet because her car is not here.
Question 28: The last time she took her children to the zoo was two months ago.
A. She hasn’t taken her children to the zoo for two months.
B. She has taken her children to the zoo for two months.
C. She had two months to take her children to the zoo.
D. She didn’t take her children to the zoo two months ago.
38.
CAN WE CHANGE THE CLIMATE?
It may seem hard to believe that people can actually change the Earth’s climate. But
scientists think that the things people do that send greenhouse gases into the air are making
our planet warmer. Once, all climate changes occurred naturally. (34)______, during
the Industrial Revolution, we began altering our climate and environment through
agricultural and industrial practices. The Industrial Revolution was a time (35)______ people
began using machines to make life easier. It started more than 200 years ago and (36)______
the way humans
live. Before the Industrial Revolution, human activity released very few gases into the
atmosphere, but now through population growth, fossil fuel burning, and deforestation, we
are affecting the mixture of gases in the atmosphere. Since the industrial revolution, the need
for energy to run (37)______ has steadily increased. some energy, like the energy you need
to do your homework, comes from the food you eat. But other energy, like the energy that
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makes cars run and (38)______ of the energy used to light and heat our homes, comes from
fuels like coal and oil – fossil fuels. Burning these fuels releases greenhouse gases.
(Adapted from: https://www.monografias.com/trabajos64/global-warming/global-warming2)
Question 34: A. Otherwise B. However C. Therefore D. Although

Question 35: A. which B. that C. when D. whom
Question 36: A. turned B. transformed C. converted D. changed
Question 37: A. appliances B. tools C. machines D. devices
Question 38: A. much B. every C. few D. many
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43
Experts say that if you feel tired during the day, even during boring activities, you don’t
sleep enough. If you often fall asleep within five minutes of lying down, you may suffer a
state of lacking sleep. “Microsleeps,” periods of sleep that last from a few to several
seconds, are another mark of not getting enough sleep. Moreover, the common practice of
“burning the candle at both ends” - working hard until late at night - in western countries has
created so much sleep deprivation.
Many studies have shown that not sleeping enough is dangerous. When sleep-deprived
people – those who don’t have enough sleep - are tested, they perform as badly as or worse
than those who are drunk. Lack of sleep also increases alcohol’s effects on the body.
Therefore, if people without enough sleep drink, they will become much more impaired than
someone who is well-rested. Driving when extremely tired is the cause of about 100,000
motor vehicle accidents and 1,500 deaths each year, and driving while tired can lead to
disaster. Caffeine and other stimulants cannot overcome the effects of severe sleep
deprivation. Health experts say that if you have trouble keeping your eyes focused, if you
can’t stop yawning, you may be too tired to drive safely.
(Adapted from “501 Reading Critical Reading Questions- Learning Express, First Edition)

A. offering measures for people with sleep deprivation
B. explaining why sleeplessness has become common in Western cultures
C. alerting readers to the signs and risks of not getting enough sleep
D. discussing the effects of alcohol on a sleep-deprived person
Question 40: Which of the following is the symptom that sleep-deprived people have
according to paragraph 1?
A. feeling sleepy after reading books B. having sleep loss recently
C. having microsleeps when working D. working hard until late at night
Question 41: In paragraph 2, the word “they” refers to ______.
A. many studies B. sleep-deprived people
C. western countries D. alcohol’s effects
Question 42: The word “impaired” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. weakened B. improved C. interested D. excited
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A. About 100,000 motor vehicle accidents are caused by drunk drivers annually.
B. Caffeine is believed to be useless to get over the serious lack of sleep.
C. When feeling tired, people have trouble concentrating and can’t stop yawning.
D. Alcohol has stronger impacts on people who are sleep-deprived.
Willis Carrier designed the first air-conditioning unit in 1902, just a year after graduating
from Cornell University. At a Brooklyn printing plant, fluctuations in heat and moisture
were causing the size of the printing paper to keep changing slightly, making it hard to align
different colors. Carrier’s invention made it possible to control temperature and humidity
levels and so align the colors. The invention also allowed industries such as film, processed
food, textiles and pharmaceuticals to improve the quality of their products.
In 1914, the first air-conditioning device was installed in a private house. However, its size,
similar to that of an early computer, meant it took up too much space to come into
widespread use, and later models, such as the Weather maker, which Carrier brought out in
the 1920s, cost too much for most people. Cooling for human comfort, rather than industrial
need, really took off when three air conditioners were installed in a department store in
Detroit, Michigan. People crowded into the shop to experience the new invention. The
fashion spread from department stores to cinemas.
To start with, money-conscious employers regarded air conditioning as a luxury. They

considered that if they were paying people to work, they should not be paying for them to be
comfortable as well. So in the 1940s and ‘50s, the industry started putting out a different
message about its product: according to their research, installing air conditioning increased
productivity amongst employees. They found that typists increased their output by 24%
when transferred from a regular office to a cooled one. Another study into office working
conditions, which was carried out in the late 1950s, showed that the majority of companies
cited air conditioning as the single most important contributor to efficiency in offices.
However, air conditioning has its critics. Jed Brown, an environmentalist, complains that air
conditioning is a factor in global warming. Unfortunately, he adds, because air conditioning
leads to higher temperatures, people have to use it even more. However, he admits that it
provides a healthier environment for many people in the heat of summer.
(Adapted from Complete IELTS band 4-5)
A. The History of An Invention. B. Air Conditioning – A Luxury.
C. Willis Carrier – A Great Inventor. D. The Critics of Air Conditioning.
Question 45: When Willis Carrier invented air conditioning, his objective was to _______.
A. make workers feel cooler B. produce more attractive paper
C. set up a new business D. solve problems in a factory
Question 46: The word plant in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. interviews B. tree C. factory D. flora
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Question 47: The word took off in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. copied B. left C. became popular D. removed
A. offices B. employers C. companies D. stores
A. Home air conditioners were not popular at first because they were too big and expensive.
B. The research done in the 1940s and ‘50s was to persuade businesses to buy air
conditioners.
C. Jed Brown says that air conditioning is good for people, but bad for the environment.
D. Jed Brown is in favour of the use of air conditioners to protect the environment.
A. The first air-conditioning unit was designed by an environmentalist with a view to
reducing global warming.
B. The first air-conditioning device was installed in a private house in the 1940s and soon
became a popular device.
C. Employers refused to put air conditioning in workplaces at first because they did not want
to spend money improving working conditions.
D. It was found that the productivity rose 50% for typists who worked in an air-conditioned office.
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