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.
Question 1: A. thoughtful
B. threaten
C. therefore
D. thin
Question 2: A. idiot
B. idea
C. idol
D. ideal
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. conceal
B. contain
C. conserve
D. conquer
Question 4: A. inflation
B. maximum
C. applicant
D. character
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: For the last 20 years, we _______ significant changes in the world of science and technology. A. witness
B. have witnessed
C. witnessed
D. are witnessing
Question 6: Your mother is cooking in the kitchen, _______? A. isn’t she
B. doesn’t she
C. won’t she
D. is she
Question 7: Exercising regularly is _______ than sitting for long periods of time in front of a screen. A. as beneficial
B. more beneficial
C. the most beneficial
D. most beneficial
Question 8: I can hear a cat _______ at the window. A. scratches
B. to scratch
C. scratching
D. to scratching
Question 9: Being self-reliant is what many young people _______. A. rely on
B. strive for
C. cope with
D. figure out
Read the following advertisement/school announcements and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tour!
Join us on a journey through Vietnam’s history with a tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum! In our tour, you can: • Discover the (10) _______ of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam and a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence. • Explore the impressive structure of the mausoleum, where (11) _______ Ho Chi Minh’s body is preserved. • Learn (12) _______ the life and achievements of Ho Chi Minh from our expert guides. Contact us to book now! • Email: Vietnamtourguide@gmail.com • Zalo: +841234567.
Question 10: A. biology
B. biographic
C. biography
D. biological
Question 11: A. a
B. an
C. the
D. x
Question 12: A. about
B. on
C. in
D. for
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOOL YEAR-END PARTY
The School Youth Union would like to announce: • All students (13) _______ to be present at 19 00 on May 29 • Each class is to prepare a performance for the Talent Show. Each performance should not exceed 5 minutes. • Each class is to (14) _______ one student to take part in the ‘ King and Queen of the Night’ event. • (15) _______ you have any question , please contact your class monitor.
Question 13: A. are required
B. requiring
C. requires
D. have required
Question 14: A. nominate
B. dominate
C. activate
D. illustrate
Question 15: A. Should
B. Had
C. Were
D. Do
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful report/letter for the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Therefore, we recommend that you put the suggested solutions into practice as soon as possible.
b. Third, we recommend that we make use of plastic waste in arts and crafts projects, for example, for making plant pots or bird feeders.
c. Second, the Youth Union should hold regular sessions to teach students how to recycle properly.
d. This report suggests three main solutions to the problem of single-use products in our school.
e. First, we suggest that the school should provide more recycling bins.
f. Reusing and recycling single-use plastics will lead to a greener school environment and help promote a green lifestyle among young people.
A. d – e – b – a
B. d – e – c – b – a – f
C. d – e – b – c – f – a
D. d – e – c – b – f – a
Question 17:
a. All in all, men should be aware of the benefits of looking after the children in order to make their children have enough love and attention.
b. Best regards,
c. Additionally, when men contribute to sharing child-rearing, the burden is less and their wives become happy to have more time for relaxing.
d. Firstly, when men stay home, they have a chance to bond with their children and improve their relationship.
e. Dear Lucy, I hope you are well! I’ve been thinking about why it is crucial for men to stay home and take care of their children.
f. Secondly, the men who decide to raise their children at home can play good role models. Taught by their fathers, the children learn a lot of family values.
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
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 from 18 to 23.
Our Teen Talk magazine has recently received a lot of questions from secondary school students asking about things they should consider (18) _______. We’ve talked to our career experts, and here is (19) _______.
First, learn about yourself and (20) _______ beliefs, soft skills, and interests. For example, if you are passionate about working with people and (21) _______, you may consider becoming a social worker or a teacher. If you are interested in learning languages, history, art, and architecture, you might look for jobs in the tourist industry. Spend time thinking about what you want to do, and list what you are good at. (22) _______
Next, you should take into account any career qualifications you may need and (23) _______. Many jobs require formal education at a university or college. In order to work as a doctor, for example, you will need to study at medical school for some years of general medical training, followed by several years of specialty training.
Question 18: A. choosing their careers
B. when having chosen their careers
C. when choosing their careers
D. to choose their careers
Question 19: A. this advice
B. our advice
C. its advice
D. their advice
Question 20: A. discovering your personality type
B. discover over your personality type
C. discovered your personality type
D. to discover your personality type
Question 21: A. discovering your personality type
B. discover over your personality type
C. discovered your personality type
D. to discover your personality type
Question 22: A. to help them develop
B. helping develop them
C. to help develop them
D. helping them develop
Question 23: A. This helps you find out a career path matching your personality
B. Which helps you find out a career path matching your personality
C. It helps you finding out a career path matching your personality
D. Helping you find out a career path matching your personality
Question 24: A. wanting to pursue
B. wanted to pursue
C. want to pursue
D. to want to pursue
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 of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Nowadays, a growing number of travel companies are adding adventure holidays to their list of getaways. The reason? More and more people are looking to do something a bit different when they go on holiday. Today’s traveller is increasingly likely to be (24) _______ with simply lying on a beach all day or visiting the usual tourist spots. Instead, he/she is seeking a more unique experience. One that might involve travel to an isolated or unexplored area, for example, or one which offers activities (25) _______ provide an adrenaline rush. In short, today’s traveller wants a holiday where he/she can expect (26) _______ more excitement.
Trekking, mountaineering expeditions, bungee jumping, rock climbing, safaris, conservation work, overland journeys, cultural exchanges, deep sea diving; all these are just a few of the types of adventure holidays that are (27) _______ on. In fact, the different types of adventure holiday are limited only by the imagination. (28) _______, if you are the type of traveller who loves new experiences, enjoys challenges, and seeks inspiration, why not consider an adventure trip for your next holiday?
Question 24: A. content
B. cautious
C. unsatisfied
D. disqualified
Question 25: A. where
B. that
C. what
D. whose
Question 26: A. a few
B. many
C. another
D. a little
Question 27: A. growing
B. fitting
C. picking
D. catching
Question 28: A. But
B. Though
C. Therefore
D. Or
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 29 to 33.
Steve Jobs, a genius in the world of technology, was born in 1955 and adopted by a working-class family. He dropped out of college, taking a leap into the unknown, where he found his passion for technology and creativity.
In 1976, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, and together they founded Apple, a company that would revolutionise the computer industry with cutting-edge innovations. Apple’s Macintosh computer and the iconic iPhone are testaments to Jobs’ commitment to cutting-edge design and user-friendly technology.
Apart from his work at Apple, Jobs also played a significant role in the success of Pixar Animation Studios, where he contributed to the creation of the first computer-animated film, Toy Story. Despite facing setbacks, such as being diagnosed with cancer, Jobs continued to lead Apple until his passing away in 2011.
His legacy lives on through the products and innovations that have shaped the way people live and work in the digital age.
Question 29: What does the passage mainly discuss? A. Steve Jobs’ academic achievements
B. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
C. Steve Jobs’ rare disease
D. Steve Jobs’ first company
Question 30: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs? A. He was adopted by a working-class family.
B. He found a passion for technology from childhood.
C. He didn’t finish his college education.
D. He’s a genius in the world of technology.
Question 31: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to _____. A. cutting-edge innovations
B. Apple’s Macintosh computer and iPhone
C. Jobs and Steve Wozniak
D. design and technology
Question 32: The word “setbacks” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to _____. A. difficulties
B. advantages
C. results
D. influences
Question 33: Which of the following is true about Steve Jobs? A. He contributed to the success of Pixar Animation Studios.
B. He established Apple without the help of Steve Wozniak.
C. He didn’t lead Apple when he was diagnosed with cancer.
D. His ambition was to shape the way people lived and worked.
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.
Using paper bags instead of plastic bags is a simple way to help our environment. Paper bags are better because they are made from trees, which can grow again. Plastic bags are made from oil, which is a resource that we cannot replace easily.
Paper bags can break down in nature. If a paper bag is left outside, it will become part of the earth again in a short time. This is called biodegrading. Plastic bags do not biodegrade easily. They can take hundreds of years to break down. This means they stay in the environment for a long time and can harm animals and plants.
Paper bags are also easy to recycle. Many places have special bins for recycling paper. When paper bags are recycled, they can be turned into new paper products. This saves trees and energy. Plastic bags are harder to recycle. Many recycling centers do not accept them because they can get stuck in the machines.
Using paper bags can also help reduce litter. When people throw plastic bags on the ground, they often end up in rivers, lakes, and oceans. This can hurt fish and other sea animals. Paper bags are less likely to cause this issue because they break down faster.
Everyone can help by choosing paper bags instead of plastic bags. Many stores offer paper bags, or you can bring your own. Some people even use cloth bags, which can be used many times and are even better for the environment.
Question 34: What would be the best title for the passage? A. Paper vs. Plastic: Making the Eco-Friendly Choice.
B. The Environmental Benefits of Switching to Paper Bags.
C. Why Paper Bags Are a Better Choice for Everyday Shopping.
D. Choosing Paper Bags: A Simple Way to Help Our Environment.
Question 35: The word “litter” in paragraph 4 means _____. A. emission
B. rubbish
C. resource
D. material
Question 36: The word “issue” in paragraph 4 is opposite in meaning to _____. A. problem
B. disadvantage
C. solution
D. drawback
Question 37: Why are plastic bags not accepted in many recycling centers? A. because they are harder to recycle and reuse.
B. because they can get stuck in the machines.
C. because they can be turned into new products.
D. because they do not save natural resources
Question 38: The word “This” in paragraph 3 refers to _____. A. recycling
B. reusing
C. reducing
D. buying
Question 39: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? A. Paper bags are made from natural resources.
B. Plastic bags are made from fossil fuels.
C. Plastic bags take more than a century to break down.
D. Paper bags take more than a day to break down.
Question 40: It can be inferred from the last paragraph that _____. A. Cloth bags are presented as an even better option than other bags.
B. Making environmentally choices has a positive impact on the planet.
C. Every person has the ability to contribute to environmental protection.
D. Everyone can help by choosing paper bags instead of plastic bags.
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