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 sentences.
1. A. aid B. hair C. paint D. sprain
2. A. aches B. watches C. faces D. places

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 the position of primary stress in each of the following
sentences.
3. A. relieved B. confused C. ashamed D. anxious
4. A. explorer B. waterfall C. volcano D. disaster

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.
5. There is no reason to be anxious __________ the result.
A. about B. at C. of D. with
6. Just __________ the advice above, and eventually you will be able to play the note well.
A. listen B. do C. refuse D. follow
7. Children's lives are in __________ every time they cross this river to get to school.
A. risk B. injury C. condition D. danger
8. “My listening score isn’t very good.” - “I think you ________ spend more time on it.”
A. don’t B. should C. need D. ought
9. ___________ your homework on the bus while you ____________ to school?
A. Did you do - came B. Were you doing - was coming
C. Did you do - were coming D. Were you doing - were coming

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of
the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter in each of the following questions.
10. a- One day, I bought a long plastic snake and put it next to my sister on her bed.
b- When I was young, my sister looked after me as our parents worked abroad.
c- I used to think of playing a prank on my sister as she was always shouting at me.
d- She cried a lot, so I had to apologise to her and promised never to prank on her.
e- At midnight, she suddenly screamed when she touched something long and soft.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. e-d-c-b-a C. b-c-a-e-d D. d-e-a-c-
b
11. a- Besides, I must get up sooner so that I can have breakfast before going to the train
station.
b- Dear sister, I hope you are OK and will succeed in your job.
c- Also, life is hard, which reminds me the days in Viet Nam when you prepared
everything for me.
d- Lots of love.
e- Firstly, I’m sorry that I wake you up at 6 A.M because it is 4 A.M in Ibaraki, Japan now.
A. a-b-c-d-e B. e-d-c-b-a C. b-e-a-c-d D. d-c-a-
e-b
Read the ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE MID-TERM TESTS
following The school administrators would like to announce
 All students (15)______ present by 7:30, from Dec 26 upto Dec 29.
 (16)______ cheating during your tests.
A DIAMOND IS FOREVER
Love has the language of its (12) _____, sweet and full of secret meanings
 Bringing
for each along
lover’s mobile
heart. devices
It speaks (17)_______
in the stopping
mountain and yourin tests.
the sun, buds and in the
wondrous lights of an engagement diamond. (13) _____ while its voice may someday
fade from the mountains, sun and buds, it lingers clarion clear in the diamond’s joyful
flames, repeating the dreams of lovers down their married lifetime and (14) _____.

advertisement/ school announcement 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.

12. A. self B. own C. side D. time

13. A. And B. But C. So D. Or
14. A. beneath B. beside C. beyond D. behind

15. A. must B. required C. have to be D. receive

16. A. Without B. Not C. No D. Hardly
17. A. means B. equal C. requires D. refers

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.
Dear Trizzie,
(18)____ your invitation. It (19)____ great way to celebrate the start of the school holidays.
Unfortunately, (20)____ because I’m going to be in Japan with my parents. (21)____ 02 July. It
would be nice to meet up (22)____ . Can you suggest the place? (23)____ some coffee at Cao
Nguyen Legends? I hope you enjoy your party.
Cyan.
18. A. I’m sorry for B. Thank you for C. Apologising for D. Thanks
to
19. A. seems to B. looks like a C. sounds like a D. seems
to be alike
20. A. I can’t get it B. I can’t know it C. I can’t use it D. I can’t
make it
21. A. Arriving on B. We get back on C. Return on D. To get
back on
22. A. at times B. sometimes C. at time D.
sometime
23. A. Let’s have B. Shall we C. I suggest having D. Why
don’t we have
++++++++++
According to a(n) (24)___ in the Wall Street Journal, decades of (25)___ show the
benefits of chores - academically, emotionally and even professionally. Giving children
household chores at an early age helps to build a lasting sense of mastery, responsibility and
self-reliance, according to research by Marty Rossmann, professor emeritus at the University of
Minnesota. In 2002, Dr. Rossmann analysed data from a longitudinal study that followed 84
children across four periods in their lives - in preschool, around ages 10 and 15, and in their
mid-20s. She (26)___ found that young adults who began chores at ages 3 and 4 were more
likely to have good relationships (27)___ family and friends, to achieve academic and early
career success and to be self-sufficient compared with those (28)___ didn’t have chores or who
started them as teens. Chores also teach children how to be empathetic and responsive to
others’ needs.

24. A. paper B. article C. book D. novel

25. A. students B. researchers C. studies D. people
26. A. then B. however C. notwithstanding D.
nevertheless
27. A. between B. towards C. for D. with
28. A. which B. who C. whose D. whom

Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
We all experience joy and sorrow in our lives, but have we ever wondered why we need
both? Some people might think that joy is the only thing worth pursuing, and that sorrow is
something to avoid at all costs. However, this is a shortsighted view.
The quote "We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world"
is attributed to Helen Keller, a remarkable woman who overcame blindness and deafness to
become a renowned author, activist and lecturer. She knew firsthand the challenges and
hardships that life can bring, but she also appreciated the beauty and meaning that can be found
in overcoming them. She believed that joy and sorrow are inseparable, and that they both enrich
our lives in different ways.
Joy is the natural response to the good things that happen to us, such as love, friendship,
success, achievement, pleasure and satisfaction. Joy gives us a sense of happiness, gratitude,
fulfilment and optimism. It motivates us to pursue our goals and dreams, and to share our gifts
and talents with others. Joy is essential for our well-being and happiness. However, joy alone is
not enough to make us complete. Joy can blind us to the realities and needs of others, and to the
opportunities for improvement and change. We are not perfect.
On the other hand, sorrow challenges us to face our problems and difficulties, and to cope
with our emotions and feelings. Sorrow is there to make us more resilient. That said, sorrow alone
is not enough to make us grow. Sorrow can paralyse us from taking action and moving forward,
making us lose sight of our strengths and potentials.
Therefore, we need both joy and sorrow in our lives. Joy and sorrow balance each other
out, and make us more human.
29. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Importance of Pursuing Joy in Life
B. Helen Keller's Journey towards Happiness
C. The Inseparable Connection between Joy and Sorrow
D. Overcoming Challenges and Finding Meaning in Life
30. The word "firsthand" in paragraph 1 mostly means _____.
A. personally B. immediately C. indirectly D.
regrettably
31. According to paragraph 3, only joy in life can lead to _____.
A. happiness and gratitude
B. motivation and pursuit of goals
C. a sense of completeness and perfection
D. insensitivity and blindness to the real world
32. The word “paralyse” in paragraph 4 mostly means _____.
A. encourage B. hinder C. empower D. inspire
33. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Joy and sorrow are both unavoidable. B. Helen was born with joy.
C. Sorrow challenges us to face our problems. D. Sorrow is a necessary evil.
+++++++++++
Being lost at sea is one of the most terrifying experiences a person can face. Imagine being
surrounded by nothing but water, with no land in sight, no help on the way, and no idea how long
you will survive. You have to deal with hunger, thirst, exposure, fatigue, and the constant threat
of sharks, storms, or pirates. You have to cope with the loneliness, the despair, and the fear of
never seeing your loved ones again. You have to hope for a miracle, but also prepare for the
worst.
Some people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive by using their skills, their
resources, and their willpower. They have built rafts, caught fish, collected rainwater, and
signalled for rescue. They have prayed, meditated, and kept their spirits up. They have found
strength in themselves and in their companions. They have lived to tell their stories.
But others have not been so lucky. They have succumbed to dehydration, hypothermia,
infection, or injury. They have gone mad, given up, or drowned. They have vanished without a
trace, leaving behind only questions and grief. They have become statistics, or legends.
Being lost at sea is a test of human endurance and resilience. It is a challenge that few can
overcome, and many cannot imagine. It is a nightmare that no one wants to face.
34. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. The Challenges of Surviving at Sea
B. The Resilience of Those Lost at Sea
C. The Nightmare of Being Lost at Sea
D. The Terrifying Experience of Travelling by Sea
35. The word "despair" in paragraph 1 probably means _____.
A. excitement B. hopelessness C. determination D.
contentment
36. The purpose of paragraph 2 is to _____.
A. describe the difficulties faced by those lost at sea
B. discuss the emotional impact of being lost at sea
C. highlight the importance of companionship during the ordeal
D. provide examples of survival strategies at sea
37. According to paragraph 3, some people might not _____.
A. prepare for the worst-case scenario B. be able to imagine being lost at
sea
C. find the strength to survive D. signal for rescue when lost at sea
38. The word "succumbed" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. survived B. surrendered C. surpassed D.
succeeded
39. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Some people have managed to survive being lost at sea.
B. Dehydration is one of the dangers faced by those lost at sea.
C. The test of endurance and resilience is easy to overcome.
D. Being lost at sea is a nightmare that people fear.
40. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Survival at sea requires a combination of luck and preparation.
B. All people who have been lost at sea have managed to survive.
C. Being lost at sea is a common experience for sailors and fishermen.
D. The fear of being lost at sea is greater than the reality of the experience.