PART 1: LISTENING
You are going to listen to a talk about solar energy. You will listen to the talk twice and decide the best option A, B, C, or D for each of the following questions from 1 to 6.
Question 1: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Solar energy is a recent discovery.
B. Solar energy is essential for the future of our planet.
C. Solar panels are only used in specific regions.
D. Solar energy is expensive and impractical.
Question 2: According to the speaker, where can you see solar panels in many places around the world?
A. Nowhere, they are not common.
B. Only in industrial areas.
C. On people’s houses.
D. Only in specialized stores.
Question 3: What does the speaker hope for regarding the future use of solar power in homes?
A. All houses will use solar power.
B. All houses will abandon solar power.
C. Solar power will only be for wealthy individuals.
D. Solar power will become expensive.
Question 4: How does the speaker describe the simplicity and cost of using solar energy for homes?
A. Simple but continuously expensive.
B. Free without the need for any initial investment.
C. Simple and free after initial equipment costs.
D. Complicated and expensive.
Question 5: What does the speaker predict about the future availability of solar panels?
A. Solar panels will become obsolete.
B. There is no mention of the future availability of solar panels.
C. Solar panels will only be available in specialized stores.
D. Solar panels will be available at local DIY stores.
Question 6: What are some potential future applications of solar energy mentioned by the speaker?
A. Solar-powered clothing and transportation.
B. Solar energy is limited to research purposes.
C. Solar-powered housing only.
D. Solar energy has no future applications.
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PART 2: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 7: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in the following question.
All mass media had to change and adapt to the advent of the Internet and Digital Media Ages.
A. adopt
B. adjust
C. transform
D. reject
Question 8: Had you ever appeared on TV before you took part………this reality show?
A. at
B. up
C. on
D. in
Question 9: The impact of increased ………has been harmful to the environment and has led to the growth of greenhouse gas emissions.
A. development
B. information
C. agriculture
D. urbanisation
Question 10: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
The term “Mass Media” we use today was coined with the creation of print media which started in Europe in the Middle-Ages.
A. modeled
B. designed
C. invented
D. copied
Question 11: What ………nice weather! Let’s go for ………picnic.
A. a / X
B. the / a
C. a/ a
D. X/ a
Question 12: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
A. passed
B. touched
C. realized
D. wished
Question 13: We should all go green by practicing the 4 R: reduce, reuse, recycle, and repair, ………is always encouraged by environmentalists.
A. what
B. which
C. that
D. where
Question 14: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Since the mid-twentieth century new technologies have been developed which helped to diversify mass media and make them an inseparable part of our lives.
A. differ
B. complicate
C. vary
D. process
Question 15: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
It is crucial that urban people don’t look down on rural people.
A. is crucial
B. urban
C. don’t look
D. on
Question 16: New digital media forms are more personal and social as they allow people to connect with each other, ………and share information and personalise their experience.
A. collaborate
B. collaborating
C. collaboration
D. Collaborated
Question 17: Many internet users delete their social accounts because of……….
A. online advertising
B. cyber bullying
C. Social networking
D. instant messaging
Question 18: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the phrase which contains the sound that is assimilated differently from the other three.
A. direct methods
B. mixed bag
C. basket maker
D. bad pain
Question 19: Coral ………her husband while she ………in Europe.
A. was meeting / was traveling
B. met / was traveling
C. met / traveled
D. met / had traveled
Question 20: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
Mass media forms was classified into six categories according to the sequence of their advent: print, recordings, cinema, radio, televisions and the Internet.
A. initiation
B. appearance
C. achievement
D. passing
Question 21: Don’t allow other people to take advantage of your ………………You should learn to give wisely.
A. hospitalisation
B. generosity
C. achievement
D. reputation
Question 22: Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction.
After the students had carried out a survey on the use of the Internet and analysed the related data, they had begun drawing their charts.
A. had begun
B. related data
C. analysed
D. had carried out
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 23: They become more fluent in English. They practise speaking more.
A. The more they practise speaking, the more fluent in English they become.
B. The more they practise speaking, the more fluent they become in English.
C. The more fluent they become in English the more they practice speaking.
D. The more they practise speaking in English, the better they become.
Question 24: He has a dog. The dog has got short legs.
A. He has a short-legged dog.
B. He has a short leg dog.
C. He has a shorted-leg dog.
D. He has a dog short legs.
Question 25: She feels sorry. The damage has been done.
A. She feels sorry although the damage has been done.
B. Although she feels sorry but the damage has been done.
C. Whatever sorry she feels, the damage has been done.
D. No matter how sorry she feels, the damage has been done.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 26: He becomes better at playing the piano with each passing day.
A. The better he becomes, the better he plays the piano.
B. He becomes better and better at playing the piano day by day.
C. He becomes better and better at playing the piano.
D. He becomes better and better at playing the piano with each day.
Question 27: The tower was built on the top of the hill 300 years ago.
A. The tower has stood on the top of the hill for 300 years.
B. The tower had stood on the top of the hill for 300 years before.
C. The tower has been standing on the top of the hill for 300 years.
D. They built the tower on the top of the hill for 300 years
Question 28: John had no sooner stopped using his brother’s laptop to surf the Net than he got a smartphone for his birthday.
A. John had no sooner gotten a smartphone for his birthday than he stopped using his brother’s laptop to surf the Net.
B. John had no sooner stopped using his brother’s laptop to surf the Net when he got a smartphone for his birthday.
C. John had no sooner stopped using his brother’s laptop to surf the Net than he got a smartphone for his birthday.
D. No sooner had John stopped using his brother’s laptop to surf the Net than he got a smartphone for his birthday.
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Question 29: Peter and John are talking about green activities at home.
Peter: What do you think are green activities at home? – John: …………………..
A. I totally agree with you. We should take short showers instead of long baths.
B. That’s right we should start growing an organic vegetables garden.
C. I think that we should turn off our electric appliances when we don’t use.
D. I am no expert, but I think we should participate in burning garbages to clean the village.
Question 30: Peter and John are talking each other at home.
Peter: You should not leave the light on when you are away. – John: …………………..
A. Try me!
B. You are right.
C. OK, let’s do it.
D. That’s a good idea.
Question 31: Jenny is giving a compliment to Mrs. Green.
Jenny: “You are so patient with us.”
– Mrs. Green: “______”
A. I’m fine, thanks.
B. I know. I have trouble controlling my temper.
C. Thanks, that’s nice of you to say so.
D. Thanks. Have a nice trip.
Question 32: John and Jane are discussing on protecting cultural identities.
John: “Do you think that people should protect their cultural identities in the age of globalization?”
Jane: “______”
A. Of course not, you bet!
B. Well, that’s very surprising
C. There is no doubt about it.
D. Yes, it’s an absorb idea.
PART 3: READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each other numbered blanks.
Together with the festive atmosphere Tet brings to Vietnam every year, the event also the best time of the year for Vietnamese to spend time on their (33) ______ life and pay respect to religious institutions. Visiting pagodas on the first days of the year has long been a (34) ______ tradition.
It has been a long-lasted custom of the people in this country each time a New Year arrival to visit pagoda. In Vietnam, the custom is described as “Lễ Chùa” – in which “lễ” means not only visiting but also showing respects in all sincerity to Buddha and Gods of the pagodas or temples. No matter how busy the Vietnamese are during the hilarious atmosphere of Tet, everyone attempts (35) ______ an incense to wish for best wishes for the New Year like healthiness, happiness, and wealth.
(36) ______, praying at pagodas and temples is among the best ways to go out and enjoy the spring. Mixing ones’ soul with the spiritual spaces, breathing in the aroma of burning incense and flowers and enjoying relaxing glimpse in the garden of the pagodas help demolishing all the stresses and worries of the previous year.
(Source: vietnamonline.com)
Question 33: A. spiritless
B. spiritual
C. spirited
D. spirit
Question 34: A. deep-fried
B. deep-pocketed
C. deep-rooted
D. deep-seated
Question 35: A. to burning
B. burning
C. to burn
D. burn
Question 36: A. Moreover
B. Thus
C. In addition to
D. Beside
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 37 to 40.
A Cultural Difference: Being on Time
In the United States, it is important to be on time, or punctual, for an appointment, a class, a meeting, etc. However, this may not be true in all countries. An American professor discovered the difference while teaching a class in a Brazilian university. The two-hour class was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m and end at 12 p.m. On the first day, when the professor arrived on time, no one was in the classroom. Many students came after 10 a.m. Several arrived after 10:30 a.m. Two students came after 11 a.m. Although all the students greeted the professor as they arrived, few apologized for their lateness. Were these students being rude? He decided to study the students’ behavior.
The professor talked to American and Brazilian students about lateness in both an informal and a formal situation: lunch with a friend and in a university class, respectively. He gave them an example and asked them how they would react. If they had a lunch appointment with a friend, the average American student defined lateness as 19 minutes after the agreed time. On the other hand, the average Brazilian student felt the friend was late after 33 minutes.
In an American university, students are expected to arrive at the appointed hour. In contrast, in Brazil, neither the teacher nor the students always arrive at the appointed hour. Classes not only begin at the scheduled time in the United States, but they also end at the scheduled time. In the Brazilian class, only a few students left the class at noon; many remained past 12:30 p.m to discuss the class and ask more questions. While arriving late may not be very important in Brazil, neither is staying late.
The explanation for these differences is complicated. People from Brazilian and North American cultures have different feelings about lateness. In Brazil, the students believe that a person who usually arrives late is probably more successful than a person who is always on time. In fact, Brazilians expect a person with status or prestige to arrive late, while in the United States lateness is usually considered to be disrespectful and unacceptable. Consequently, if a Brazilian is late for an appointment with a North American, the American may misinterpret the reason for the lateness and become angry.
(Source: https://www.communicaid.com)
Question 37: According to the first paragraph, what sentence is TRUE?
A. No Brazilian students of the American professor came on time for the class.
B. Brazilian students and professors arrived at the class on time.
C. It is necessary for people in all countries in the world to be punctual.
D. All Brazilian students who came late apologized to the teachers.
Question 38: What does the pronoun “he” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. The American student
B. The Brazilian student
C. A friend
D. The professor
Question 39: The following sentences are TRUE about how American and Brazilian students reacted in a formal and an informal appointment, EXCEPT ______
A. The students and professors in Brazil often go to the class at the scheduled time.
B. The class in Brazil began and ended later than the scheduled time.
C. The American came earlier than The Brazilian in an appointment with friends.
D. The American students must come to the class at the appointed time.
Question 40: Why are the students in Brazil often late for the class?
A. Because they think that arriving late is not important.
B. Because they believe that a person usually arriving late is probably more successful than a punctual student.
C. Because they are not expected to go on time.
D. Because they don’t mind staying late for more discussion.
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