SECTION I. LISTENING

Part 1: Listen to a talk about finding the right career path and decide if the following statements are True (T) or False (F). You can listen to the recording TWICE.

Part 2: Listen to a conversation about saola and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. You can listen to the recording TWICE.

1. What is a saola often referred to as?
A. the forest ghost
B. the Asian lion
C. the Asian unicorn
D. the hidden dragon

2. Where are saolas found?
A. only in Vietnam
B. in the forests of Viet Nam and Laos
C. throughout Southeast Asia
D. in China and Mongolia

3. What is the estimated population of saolas in the wild?
A. about 500
B. approximately 750
C. nearly 1000
D. over 1500

4. What are the main threats to the survival of saolas?
A. natural predators and disease
B. competition with other animals
C. climate change
D. hunting and accidental trapping

5. Why is habitat loss a threat to saolas?
A. Their habitats are being converted to agricultural land.
B. Their forest habitats are protected and expanding.
C. They are adaptable to new environments.
D. Their habitats are naturally regenerating.

SECTION II. LANGUAGE FOCUS

Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 11. A team from two famous universities in America has invented an AI digital ______.
A. portfolio
B. newspaper
C. Internet
D. data

Question 12. These ______ AI tutors can explain concepts clearly, answer specific questions, and give feedback on homework.
A. practical
B. virtual
C. real
D. digital

Question 13. Nowadays, information on the internet is _______ very quickly.
A. spreading
B. placed
C. distributing
D. updated

Question 14. Some information sources on the internet may spread ______, which confuses people.
A. reliable information
B. real information
C. false news
D. fake news

Question 15. You should ____ a professional to check your house for earthquake damage.
A. have
B. make
C. take
D. get

Question 16. I will have another key _____.
A. made
B. making
C. to make
D. make

Question 17. You must release the sea turtle into the sea. Otherwise, it will die soon.
A. If you don’t release the sea turtle into the sea, it will die soon.
B. Unless you release the sea turtle into the sea, it will not die soon.
C. Because you don’t release the sea turtle into the sea, it will not die soon.
D. If you release the sea turtle into the sea, it will die soon.

Question 18. “You shouldn’t waste so much time on social media,” the teacher said.

• The teacher ______ me not to waste so much time on social media.
  A. advised
  B. offered
  C. asked
  D. told

Part 2: Read the following announcement/ advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

133 TUITION

Do you love children? We need some tutors able to assist students aged 6 and 9 (19) ___ 133 Duong Ba Trac, Ward 1, District 8 this summer.

• You will work with children full of (20) ______
• Good appearance is needed. Don’t worry (21) you have tutored before.
• Flexible working hours
  How to apply? Our tutors must provide us with IDs and criminal records, and they must pass our rigorous application process. If you want to know more about our process, please visit us at www.hcmctutoring.vn.

Question 19.
A. at
B. on
C. in
D. of

Question 20.
A. energizer
B. energetic
C. energy
D. energetically

Question 21.
A. about
B. that
C. unless
D. if

SECTION III: READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 22 to 26.

During your last years of high school, it’s likely you’ll be confronted with two choices in regards to further education: vocational education and higher education. While higher education, also known as tertiary education, is the more common path to go down, vocational education and training is a good alternative if you find that academia isn’t your strong suit.
Some people believe that those who choose vocational training will mean that you’re less likely to find a high-paying job. This is incorrect. For students, vocational training is a way to find a job that can offer an income just as high as any university graduate position – sometimes even higher. However, this obviously depends on which area you decide to go in. In fact, the labour market shows that there is a high demand for technicians and people in the trade, since most high school graduates go towards higher education institutions. In contrast, the number of people who go into vocational training has remained steady for the past twenty years.
The courses in vocational training are generally shorter than university courses. Typically, associate degrees take about two years full-time. It can even take as little as a year to complete. Because of this, vocational students spend less money on their education than university students, who spend four years on a bachelor’s degree on average.
These courses also provide you with onsite training, which will give you the experience employers crave. A common complaint among university graduates is that they can’t find jobs because they don’t have any experience yet. With vocational training, you don’t have to worry about that! In fact, you can get started right away as soon as you get your job. No on-the-job training required. Because of this, students who complete a vocational course have higher chances of getting a job compared to university graduates.
Adapted from: https://www.training.com.au/ed/pros-and-cons-vocational-education/

Question 22: What would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Global Impact of Vocational Education
B. The Advantages of Vocational Training
C. The Misconceptions Surrounding Vocational Education
D. How to Apply for Vocational Courses

Question 23: The word “confronted” in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to __________.
A. seen
B. defined
C. ignored
D. encountered

Question 24: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
A. jobs
B. graduates
C. employers
D. courses

Question 25: Why does the passage suggest that vocational graduates have a higher employability rate?
A. because they receive higher salaries than university graduates
B. because they have more academic qualifications than university graduates
C. because they can start working immediately without additional training
D. because they are more experienced than university graduates

Question 26: Which can be inferred from the passage?
A. People commonly choose to pursue higher education.
B. People who choose vocational training cannot earn as much as university graduates.
C. The number of people who go into vocational training has declined for the past two decades.
D. University graduates can find jobs immediately even though they do not have experience.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 27 to 31.

In 2015 Doreetha Daniels received her associate degree in social sciences from College of the Canyons, in Santa Clarita, California. But Daniels wasn’t a typical student: She was 99 years old. In the COC press release about her graduation, Daniels indicated that she wanted to get her degree simply to better herself; (27) _________ during that pursuit were a testament to her will, determination, and commitment to learning.
Few of us will pursue college degrees as nonagenarians, or even as mid-career professionals (though recent statistics indicate that increasing numbers of people are pursuing college degrees at advanced ages). Some people never really liked school in the first place, sitting still at a desk for hours on end or suffering through (28) _________. And almost all of us have limits on our time and finances – due to kids, social organisations, work, and more – (29) _________.
As we age, though, learning isn’t simply about earning degrees or attending (30) _________. Books, online courses, MOOCs, professional development programs, podcasts, and other resources have never been more abundant or accessible, (31) _________. Every day, each of us is offered the opportunity to pursue intellectual development in ways that are tailored to our learning style.
Adapted from: https://hbr.org/20T7/02/lifelong-learning-is-good-for-your-health-your-wallet-and-your-social-life

Question 27:
A. six years of her school
B. her six years of school
C. her six schools of years
D. six schools of her years

Question 28:
A. what seemed to be impractical courses
B. that seemed to be impractical courses
C. how seemed to be impractical courses
D. why seemed to be impractical courses

Question 29:
A. who make additional formal education impractical or impossible
B. that make additional formal education practical or possible
C. that make additional formal education impractical or impossible
D. who make additional formal education practical or possible

Question 30:
A. store institutions
B. storying institutions
C. story institutions
D. storied institutions

Question 31:
A. make it easier than ever to make a habit of lifelong learning
B. making it easier than ever to make a habit of lifelong learning
C. to make it easier than ever to make a habit of lifelong learning
D. to making it easier than ever to make a habit of lifelong learning

SECTION IV: WRITING

Part 1: Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful letter or text in each of the following questions.

Question 32:
a. Lisa: Exactly! Albert Einstein was born in 1879 in the city of Ulm, Germany. From an early age, he showed a deep curiosity about the world around him.
b. Lisa: Hey Tom, have you ever wondered about how Einstein came up with his famous theory of relativity?
c. Tom: I’ve heard of it, but I don’t really know much about it. Wasn’t Einstein the genius who changed the way we look at space and time?

A. a-b-c
B. c-b-a
C. b-c-a
D. a-c-b

Question 33:
a. David: That’s interesting. So, what’s driving this shift from rural to urban areas?
b. Anna: Hi David! I heard you’re visiting Vietnam for the first time. What do you think of the cities here?
c. Anna: Well, the main factor is economic development. As Vietnam’s economy has grown, especially after the economic reforms in the 1980s, industries and businesses have expanded in urban areas. This has created a demand for labor, attracting people from the countryside.
d. Anna: You’re absolutely right! Vietnam has been undergoing a major process of urbanization over the last few decades. More and more people are moving from rural areas to cities in search of better job opportunities and living standards.
e. David: Hi Anna! Yes, I’m really impressed. I’ve been to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and I’ve noticed a lot of construction going on. It seems like Vietnam is rapidly urbanizing.

A. d-a-b-c-a
B. b-a-c-e-d
C. b-e-d-a-c
D. e-a-b-d-c

Question 34:
a. Furthermore, highly educated women have opportunities to become leaders at work.
b. Secondly, educated women can both take care of their children and fulfil their job requirements.
c. In conclusion, there should be no sex discrimination in our society nowadays.
d. Their incomes are higher and higher. Why has the situation changed lately?
e. Firstly, girls who stay at school longer can build their good backgrounds.
f. The number of women who become highly educated labourers is increasing.

A. f–d–e–b–a–c
B. d–a–c–f–e–b
C. b–a–e–c–d–f
D. d–c–e–a–b–f

Question 35:
a. All in all, sharing child-rearing and housework helps make a full house.
b. That is why more and more fathers are loved by both their wives and their children.
c. Additionally, housework helps men sympathise with their wives.
d. Firstly, they have a chance to bond with their children and improve their relationships.
e. In my opinion, men sometimes should stay home, take care of their children and do housework.
f. Secondly, children instructed by their fathers should become stronger and stronger.

A. f–a–c–d–b–e
B. e–d–f–c–a–b
C. e–f–b–d–c–a
D. b–d–e–c–f–a

Part 2:

Question 36: Write an opinion essay (about 150 – 180 words) presenting some measures of protecting wildlife.

SECTION V. SPEAKING

Part 1: Make a conversation between you and your partner using one of the following situations:

Topic 1: Artificial intelligence

Situation: You’re in class, discussing benefits of robots.

Topic 2: The world of mass media

Situation: You’re talking to your friends about advantages and disadvantages of internet.

Topic 3: Wildlife conservation

Situation: You’re visiting Cuc Phuong national park and talking to a visitor about difficulties of preserving the park.

Topic 4: Career paths

Situation: You’re discussing with your close friends about your future jobs.

Topic 5: Lifelong learning

Situation: You’re talking to an old woman about challenges of learning a foreign language she is facing.

Part 2: Discussion/Debate: Choose one of the following topics to make discussion or debate with your teacher.

Topic 1: Artificial intelligence

Suggested questions:

1. What are they?
2. What do they look like?
3. What do you think they can do?

Topic 2: The world of mass media

Suggested questions:

1. Can you name some mass media you know?
2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of internet?

Topic 3: Wildlife conservation

Suggested questions:

1. Can you name some endangered species?
2. Why are they in danger?
3. What can we do to protect them?

Topic 4: Career paths

Suggested questions:

1. What will you want to become after school?
2. What are you doing to make your dream come true?

Topic 5: Lifelong learning

Suggested questions:

1. Do you know someone who’s a lifelong learner?
2. Have you ever thought of continuing learning after school?
3. If yes, how will you continue your learning?

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