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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.

Question 1. Tim …….…. me several compliments on my new hairstyle and my clothes.

A. took B. asked C. paid D. put

Question 2. He chose to study ………. science because he was keen on learning about the natural
world.

A. an B. O (no article) C. the D. a

Question 3. The new social media platform……….. among young users in 2020.

A. gave up B. caught on C. cut down D. made out

Question 4. Henry will go jogging around the park…………….

A. as soon as he has finished cooking B. until he finished cooking

C. when he was finishing cooking D. after he had finished cooking

Question 5. She has a strong passion for acting, so she pursues a………. in drama at college.

A. task B. route C. course D. duty

Question 6. She became the first black woman………….. as prime minister of the UK.

A. elected B. electing C. was electing D. to be elected

Question 7. Many manual workers couldn't……. themselves to the prospect of being replaced by
robots.

A. diversify B. reconcile C. associate D. discriminate

Question 8. I……….. a significant improvement in my attention span since I practiced yoga.

A. was noticing B. notice C. have noticed D. will notice

Question 9. The beach view was great, ………..?

A. wasn't it B. isn't it C. is it D. isn’t it

Question 10. Our children are looking forward…………. the parade in our town next week.

A. attend B. to attending C. to attend D. attending

Question 11. A sports centre ……….. as a place for people of different ages to engage in physical
exercise.

A. builds B. has built C. had built D. was built

Question 12. Sarah decided to hold out an………… to her sister by apologizing after their quarrel.

A. ink drawing B. olive branch C. eating utensil D. orange juice

Question 13. To get the job, you must have three years of experience……….. sales.

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

Question 14…………. you cook the meat, the more tender it becomes.

A. The longer B. The longer than C. The longest D. Longer than

Question 15. When boys and girls reach puberty, they often behave…………..

A. different B. differ C. differently D. difference

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 16. A. progress B. treatment C. respect D. charter

Question 17. A. decisive B. delicate C. elegant D. physical

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 18. A. hunt B. luck C. mud D. put

Question 19. A. stop B. case C. lose D. same

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined words) in each of the following questions.

Question 20. He worked his fingers to the bone to feed and clothe his three children.

A. worked very hard B. put a lot of energy

C. changed his appearance D. made little effort

Question 21. In some countries, it's impolite to receive a gift from another person with one hand.

A. negative B. rude C. strange D. courteous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined bold words) in each of the following questions.

Question 22. The movie was so fascinating that it held everyone's attention from beginning to end.

A. normal B. boring C. interesting D. violent

Question 23. The police promised to reveal the details of the murder case after gathering enough
evidence.

A. disclose B. conduct C. intend D. prevent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to
complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 24. Susan and Laura are talking about endangered species.

- Susan: "Many species become endangered because of poaching."

- Laura: "…………….. It should be prevented at all costs."

A. It's true B. I couldn't agree with you C. I'm afraid not D. I don't think so

Question 25. Huy is talking to Hoang after the marathon.

- Huy: "You've won the first prize! Congratulations!"

- Hoang: "……………”

A. You're welcome. C. Thanks a lot. B. My pleasure. D. Never mind.

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 26. Many school-leavers cannot decide whether to join the labour market or pursue

A B C

its dreams at an educational institution.

Question 27. The School Youth Union organizes a drawing contest about city life last week.

A B C D

Question 28. The objection of the study is to investigate the relationship between learning

A B

motivation and academic performance.

C D

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. He doesn't have a sibling. He feels bored at times.

A. If he had had a sibling, he wouldn't have felt bored at times.

B. Provided that he has a sibling, he won't feel bored at times.

C. If he didn't have a sibling, he would feel bored at times.

D. Supposing he had a sibling, he wouldn't feel bored at times.

Question 30. The property prices are expensive. Few people can afford a house in the city.

A. Not until the property prices had been high did few people afford a house in the city.

B. Not only do few people afford a house in the city but the property prices are also high.

C. So high are the property prices that few people can afford a house in the city.

D. Such is the property prices that many people can afford a house in the city.

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 31. It's not necessary for us to reserve a table.

A. We should reserve a table.

B. We must reserve a table.

C. We cannot reserve a table.

D. We needn't reserve a table.

Question 32. The last time Linh visited her hometown was in 2021.

A. Linh hasn't visited her hometown since 2021.

B. Linh has visited her hometown since 2021.

C. Linh last visits her hometown in 2021.

D. Linh didn't visit her hometown in 2021.

Question 33. "I am preparing lunch now," said Laura.

A. Laura said that she is preparing lunch now.

B. Laura said that she was preparing lunch then.

C. Laura said that she had prepared lunch then.

D. Laura said that she was preparing lunch now.

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 34 to 38.

A recent survey, carried out by an electronics company, found that the happiest age for working
people is 58. The results (34)………… that people generally don't find happiness until this time
because there is so much going on in their lives. The most stressful age seems to be the thirties
because it is the time (35)…………. couples often decide to start a family.(36) …………. it is obviously a
joyful occasion when a baby is born, it can take a little time to get used to having an infant in the
house. Putting up with sleepless nights is one thing if you don't have to get up early the next
morning, but it is quite another if you need to (37)………… up to your boss's expectations at work.
Analysing the study shows that things get easier as children grow up, and by the time parents reach
their fifties, they are feeling better about their lifestyles. And for (38) ………… people, a further cause
for celebration may be the news that they are going to become grandparents.

Question 34. A. gathered B. revealed C. affected D. impressed

Question 35. A. whose B. whom C. when D. who

Question 36. A. However B. Therefore C. Because D. Although

Question 37. A. face B. go C. live D. seek

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 39 to 43.
Lisbon, which has been the capital of Portugal since 1252, is both beautiful and historic. Today,
visitors can spend their time walking across Lisbon's beautiful squares, exploring the city's narrow
streets and wide range of shopping opportunities - from high-end designer shops to market stalls.
Or, they can simply sit in the wonderful cafés and restaurants which serve great local food.

Lisbon is rich in ancient cultural delights. Under the busy shopping area in the city centre, there is a
hidden network of 2,000-year-old Roman rooms. But if history is your passion, Lisbon certainly won't
disappoint.

If you are hoping to travel around and see more of the city, there are many options. You might like
to jump on the old tram system, which has been in use from 1873, or go on a bike tour of the city or
a river cruise. You could also visit the zoo, the modern Pavilion of Knowledge, which is Lisbon's own
interactive science museum, or one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe, the Oceanarium.

Lisbon is one of the few European cities lucky enough to be so close to sandy beaches, which are
rarely over-crowded, except perhaps in August. However, it's not just a summer destination either.
Lisbon has one of the mildest climates of any European cities, making it good to visit all year around.

(Adapted from Gateway)

Question 39. Which could be the best title for the passage?

A. A Perfect Destination to Try Roman Food B. Exploring the Charms of Historic Lisbon

C. A Modern City that Never Sleeps D. Lisbon in Ancient Times

Question 40. The word they in paragraph I refers to

A. squares B. shops C. tourists D. market stalls

Question 41. According to paragraph 1, tourists can do all the following when visiting Lisbon EXCEPT

A. browsing clothes stores B. walking through beautiful squares

C. trying local dishes D. watching parades in narrow streets

A. features

Question 42. The word delights in paragraph 2 mostly means

A. joys B. habits C. feelings D. features

Question 43. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. The weather in Lisbon makes it an ideal tourist destination all year round.

B. The number of holidaymakers to Lisbon sharply declines in August.

C. Travelling by the old tram system is the only way to explore Lisbon.

D. The Oceanarium in Lisbon is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe.

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 44 to 50.

Most younger children get a good night's sleep and wake up fresh and energised the next day. In
contrast, teenagers' body clocks change, creating a 'forbidden zone' for sleep at around 9 or 10 pm.
Later on, in middle age, the clock changes again, making it hard for parents to stay awake just when
their teenage kids are at their most alert.

To make matters worse, recent research has shown that using an electronic device in the hour
before going to bed greatly affects sleep patterns. According to studies, teenagers who used a
computer or mobile phone before bedtime were much more likely to need more than an hour to fall
asleep, and were also more likely to sleep several hours less each night. Teens who used other
electronic devices such as an MP3 player, tablet, game console or TV also experienced some sleep
deprivation.

But how does this affect learning? In experiments carried out in North America, students were
taught a series of skills and then slept for various lengths of time. The students who then had a good
sleep improved further. The other students who got less than six hours' sleep either didn't improve
or actually fell behind.

Other researchers are exploring the effect of light in setting sleep patterns, as darkness seems to
trigger the release of melatonin, often called 'the sleep hormone', and light emitted from electronic
devices tricks the brain into thinking it should be active rather than winding down. The solution here
may involve the introduction of a 'digital sunset', where music, social media and all electronic
devices are turned off a couple of hours before bed, similar to how the sun sets in the evening.

(Adapted from Optimise)

Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?

A. How Sleep Affects Lifelong Learning?

B. The Impacts of Electronic Gadgets on Children

C. How to Stay Alert before Important Exams?

D. Teenagers, Sleep and Learning

Question 45. The word energised in paragraph I can be best replaced by……………

A. active B. creative C. realistic D. exhausted

Question 46. The word their in paragraph 1 refers to……….

A. younger children B. body clocks C. teenage kids D. parents

Question 47. According to paragraph 2, using electronic devices before bedtime is said to……….

A. change teenagers' behaviours B. disrupt sleep patterns

C. lead to tiredness and lack of energy D. result in serious illnesses

Question 48. The phrase sleep deprivation in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A. bad sleeping habits B. a deep sleep C. lack of sleep D. a good night's sleep
Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Younger children experience a shift in their body clocks during their teenage years.

B. Teens who use electronic gadgets before bedtime often don't get enough sleep.

C. Experiments in North America showed the importance of sleep after learning.

D. The performance of all students in experiments in North America showed progress.

Question 50. It can be inferred from the passage that…………..

A. researchers are trying to understand the link between sleep and age

B. light from electronic devices actually helps to release the sleep hormone

C. reducing electronic device use before bedtime could promote better sleep

D. a 'digital sunset' only brings benefits to teenagers reaching adulthood