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2017 (2)
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WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY
A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something
that cannot be changed, but actually (1)______ is a lot that you can do to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt
explains the reason (2)______ schoolboys remember football results effortlessly but struggle with dates
from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and focus on it
(3)______. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better!
Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases your heart (4)______
and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces
stress, which is very bad for the memory.
The old saying that ― eating fish makes you brainy‖ may be true after all. Scientists have
discovered that the fats (5)______ in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil —
help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all
good brain food, too.
(Source: New Cutting Edge‖, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)
Question 1: A. there B. it C. that D. this
Question 2: A. why B. what C. how D. which
Question 3: A. hardly B. slightly C. consciously D. easily
Question 4: A. degree B. level C. rate D. grade
Question 5: A. made B. existed C. founded D. found

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In the early twentieth century, an American woman named Emily Post wrote a book on etiquette.
This book explained the proper behavior Americans should follow in many different social (1)______,
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from birthday parties to funerals. But in modern society, it is not simple to know the proper rules for
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behavior in your own country. It is necessary for people (2)______ work or travel abroad to understand
the rules of etiquette in other cultures as well.
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Cultural (3)______ can be found in such simple processes as giving or receiving a gift. In
Western cultures, a gift can be given to the receiver with relatively little ceremony. When a gift is
offered, the receiver usually takes the gift and expresses his or her thanks. (4)______, in some Asian
countries, the act of gift-giving may appear confusing to Westerners. In Chinese culture, both the giver
and receiver understand that the receiver will typically refuse to take the gift several times before he or
she finally accepts it. In addition, to (5)______ respect for the receiver, it is common in several Asian
cultures to use both hands when offering a gift to another person.
(Source: Reading Advantage by Casey Malarcher)
Question 1: A. positions B. situations C. locations D. conditions
Question 2: A. whose B. where C. which D. who
Question 3: A. different B. differently C. differ D. differences
Question 4: A. However B. Otherwise C. Moreover D. Therefore
Question 5: A. show B. get C. feel D. take

2018 (5)
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GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental
well-being. A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (1)_____
our lives. The study concentrated (2)_____ the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477
persons older than 70 years. The participants were asked how much contact they had with friends,
children, relatives and acquaintances.
Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (3)_____ to a far greater
extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even after these
friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socio- economic status,
health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (4)_____
one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health. Stress and tendency towards
depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur
less frequently. (5)_____, our support networks, in times of calamity in particular, can raise our moods
and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.
(Source. Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell)
Question 1: A. prolong B. lengthen C. stretch D. expand
Question 2: A. in B. with C. on D. at
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Question 4: A. who B. whom C. what D. that

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Question 5: A. Otherwise B. For example C. Moreover D. However

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When hosting an Olympic Games, a country has to take account of several considerations,
among which the financial one is by far the most important. The costs of hosting the Olympics can
(1)______ tens of billions of dollars, and it is commonplace for budgets to double or even triple. In
addition to the direct costs of hosting the Games (the opening and closing ceremonies, athletes' village,
security, etc.), cities often must build expensive new venues (2)______ lesser-known sports. Once
constructed, sports venues often incur additional maintenance costs long after the Games have ended.
While costs are the (3)______ concern for a host city, there are other factors to consider. For
one, an Olympic host city may receive substantial revenue from ticket sales, tourist spending, corporate
sponsorship, and television rights. Cities such as Los Angeles (1984) and Seoul (1988) actually made a
large profit from the Games they hosted. (4)______, hosting the Olympic Games confers prestige on a
host city and country, which can lead to increased trade and tourism. The Olympics are also an
opportunity to invest in projects (5)______ improve the city's quality of life, such as new
transportation systems.
(Adapted from “Skillful Reading & Writing 4” by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 1: A. surmount B. outnumber C. overcharge D. exceed
Question 2: A. on B. for C. at D. in
Question 3: A. influential B. primary C. supplementary D. instrumental
Question 4: A. Otherwise B. However C. For example D. In addition
Question 5: A. what B. which C. whom D. who

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Taking piano lessons and solving math puzzles on a computer significantly improve specific
math skills of elementary schoolchildren, according to a new study. The results, (1)_____ were
published in the journal Neurological Research, are the latest in a series that links musical
training to the development of higher brain functions.
Researchers worked with 135 second-grade students at a school in Los Angeles after (2)_____
a pilot study with 102 students. Children that were given four months of piano training as well as time
playing (3)_____ newly designed computer software scored 27 percent higher on math and fraction tests
than other children.
Piano instruction is thought to enhance the brain's "hard wiring" for spatial-temporal reasoning,
or the ability to visualise and transform objects in space and time, says Professor Gordon Shaw, who
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led the study. At the same time, the computer game allows children to solve geometric and math puzzles
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that boost their ability to (4)_____ shapes in their mind.

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The findings are significant (5)_____ a grasp of proportional math and fractions is a prerequisite
to math at higher levels, and children who do not master these areas of math cannot understand more
advanced math that is critical to high-tech fields.
(Adapted from “Eye on Editing 2” by Joyce S. Cain)
Question 1: A. which B. whose C. who D. that
Question 2: A. composing B. concerning C. conducting D. carrying
Question 3: A. at B. for C. with D. of
Question 4: A. manipulate B. accumulate C. accommodate D. stimulate
Question 5: A. because B. unless C. before D. although

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Urban development is having a direct impact on the weather in many cities worldwide. It has
been noticed that the difference (1)______ temperature is usually greater at night and the phenomenon
occurs in both winter and summer. Experts agree that this is due to urban development, when open green
spaces are replaced with asphalt roads and tall brick or concrete buildings. These materials retain heat
generated by the Sun and release it through the night. In Atlanta, in the US, this has even led to
thunderstorms (2)______ occur in the morning rather than, as is more common, in the afternoon.
Large cities around the world are adopting strategies to combat this issue (3)______ it is not
uncommon to find plants growing on top of roofs or down the walls of large buildings. In Singapore,
the government has (4)______ to transform it into a "city within a garden" and, in 2006, they held an
international competition calling for entries to develop a master plan to help bring this about. One
outcome was the creation of 18 “Supertrees” – metal constructions resembling very tall trees. Each one
is a vertical freestanding garden and is (5)______ to exotic plants and ferns. They also contain solar
panels used to light the trees at night and also containers to collect rainwater, making them truly self-
sufficient.
(Adapted from "The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS" by Pauline Cullen, Amanda French and Vanessa Jakeman)
Question 1: A. with B. in C. on D. out
Question 2: A. where B. which C. what D. when
Question 3: A. but B. for C. or D. and
Question 4: A. committed B. pledged C. confessed D. required
Question 5: A. land B. house C. place D. home

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The knock-on effect of volunteering on the lives of individuals can be profound. Voluntary work
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helps foster independence and imparts the ability to deal with different situations, often simultaneously,
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thus teaching people how to (1)______ their way through different systems. It therefore brings people
into touch with the real world; and, hence, equips them for the future.

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Initially, young adults in their late teens might not seem to have the expertise or knowledge to
impart to others that say a teacher or an agriculturalist or a nurse would have, (2)______ they do have
many skills that can help others. And in the absence of any particular talent, their energy and
enthusiasm can be harnessed for the benefit (3)______ their fellow human beings, and ultimately
themselves. From all this, the gain to any community no matter how many volunteers are involved is
(4)______.
Employers will generally look favorably on people (5)______ have shown an ability to work as
part of a team. It demonstrates a willingness to learn and an independent spirit, which would be desirable
qualities in any employee.
(Adapted from “IELTS Testbuilder 2” by Sam McCarter)
Question 1: A. give B. work C. put D. take
Question 2: A. so B.but C. or D. for
Question 3: A. out B. under C. of D. on
Question 4: A. unattainable B. immeasurable C. undetectable D. impassable
Question 5: A. which B. whose C. who D. what

2019 (5)
Đề minh họa
Advances in mobile technology and social networking websites mean we spend more time online
than ever before. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third largest in the world by population
(The Economist, 2010). It is (1)_____ not surprising that so many psychologists, sociologists, and others
are eager to give their thoughts on how this is impacting negatively on our society.
The biggest criticism levelled at social networking is that young people are losing their offline
friends to online friends (2)_____ are unable to provide the same deep connection and emotional
support. However, a lot of research shows these criticisms are generally (3)_____. Allen et al. (2010)
discovered that it is socially adjusted adolescents who are more likely to have a networking profile than
those who are not. One study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project (2009) found that people
are not (4)_____ offline friends with online companions but are using them to support their offline
relationships. The study also found that social networks allow us to have discussions with a much more
diverse set of people than in the real world, so we share knowledge with people from a wide (5)_____
of backgrounds.
(Adapted from “Skillful Reading & Writing 4” by Mike Boyle and Lindsay Warwick)
Question 1: A. while B. however C. despite D. therefore
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Question 2: A. what B. who C. which D. whom

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Question 3: A. uninvolved B. unequalled C. unsettled D. unfounded

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Question 4: A. making B. providing C. combining D. substituting

Question 5: A. vary B. variety C. various D. variously

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Becoming an independent language learner
In an educational context, the term “learner independence” has gained increasing importance in
recent years. It is of particular (1)_____ to language learning and commonly refers to the way students
confidently control and organize their own language learning process. While some people seem to have
an almost (1)_____ flair for languages, others have rely on strategies to maximize their skills and learn
a foreign language more effectively.
The main thing to remember is that becoming a truly independent learner ultimately depends
above all on taking responsibility for your own learning and being prepared to take every opportunity
available to you to learn. You also increase your chances of (1)_____ by learning according to your own
needs and interests, using all available resources. Research shows that learners (1)_____ adopt this
approach will undoubtedly manage to broaden their language abilities considerably and, (1)_____, are
more likely to achieve their objectives in the longer term.
(Adopted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Malthews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 1: A. resemblance B. relevance C. acquaintance D. acceptance
Question 2: A. habitual B. spiritual C. perceptive D. instinctive
Question 3: A. successfully B. successful C. succeed D. success
Question 4: A. who B. why C. where D. which
Question 5: A. as a result B. in contrast C. though D. because

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Effects of television on childhood literacy
Nowadays, television occupies a large portion of children's time. From when they start in
preschool, children spend more time watching television than participating in any other (1)_____ except
sleeping. (2)_____, this is not necessarily a bad thing.
The results of some research suggest that there is considerable overlap between the
comprehension processes activated while reading and the processes (3)_____ take place during a period
of television viewing. If this is so, it may very well be the case that children who learn comprehension
skills from television skills from television viewing before they ready to read are (4)_____ with some
very important tools when they later learn to read. It has been noted that children are frequently better
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at recalling televised stories they have watched compared to those they have simply heard. Due to the
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fact that it is a visual medium, television can present information more concretely than written and

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spoken text, making it an ideal medium in which to (5)_____ some of the skills and knowledge needed
for later reading.
(Adapted from “Complete Advanced” by Laura Malthews and Barbara Thomas)
Question 1: A. activity B. actively C. activate D. active
Question 2: A. Due to B. Because C. However D. For example
Question 3: A. who B. where C. that D. when
Question 4: A. covered B. equipped C. obsessed D. occupied
Question 5: A. cultivate B. allocate C. manipulate D. regulate

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The cyberspace learning initiative
Advances in technology have generated revolutionary applications that could change the face of
education as we know it today. Online learning, also known as electronic learning, may (1)_____ the
future of education thanks to recent developments in the Internet and multimedia technologies.
It is anticipated that cyberspace institutions or online universities will replace traditional
educational (2)_____. Virtual classrooms will be multi-functional, acting simultaneously as learning
platforms, forums and (3)_____ networks. They will be geared towards promoting the acquisition of
knowledge as a life- long endeavour, (4)_____ occurs through global collaboration. Cyberspace
institutions can go a long way towards achieving this as they are able to liberate us from the limitations
of time and space. Flexibility of time and location makes e-learning a highly accessible, international
resource. (5)_____, prospective students will, regardless of age, background or origin, have unlimited
access to both formal and informal learning opportunities. The pursuit of knowledge will consequently
become an end in itself and not a means to an end.
(Adopted from “Traveller Advance” by H. Q. Mitchell)
Question 1: A. shape B. view C. see D. plan
Question 2: A. backgrounds B. establishments C. specifications D. provisions
Question 3: A. socialise B. society C. social D. socially
Question 4: A. when B. which C. where D. who
Question 5: A. Because B. Therefore C. However D. Although
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The importance of fairy tales for children
Fairy tales are the stories that adults, especially parents, tell young children. In view of their
name, it is surprising that hardly any of them are actually about fairies. (1)_____ most fairy tales have
happy endings, the stories usually deal with very (2)_____ situations - children abandoned in the forest,
terrifying giants, cruel stepmothers. However, despite being scared when they are told the stories,
children will often ask to hear them over and over again.
Many psychologists believe that what fairy tales do, in addition to (3)_____ children's
imagination, is to show that there are problems in the world and they can be overcome. Just like adults,
children have fears and worries: theirs are of things such as abandonment, loss, injuries, witches. Fairy
tales present real problems in a fantasy form (4)_____ children are able to understand. This, it is claimed,
allow them to (5)_____ their fears and to realise, if ever in their unconscious mind, that no matter how
difficult the circumstances, there are always ways of coping.
(Adopted from “Richmond Practice Tests for Cambridge English: Advanced ”)
Question 1: A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Therefore
Question 2: A. frightening B. Frighteningly C. frighten D. fright
Question 3: A. motivating B. stimulating C. speculating D. inciting
Question 4: A. where B. why C. that D. who
Question 5: A. confront B. alter C. nurture D. suffer

2020 (6)
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Ecotourism
The primary aim of ecotourism is to educate the traveller and bring him or her closer to nature.
Participants are given the chance to visit parts of the world (1)______ are untouched by human
intervention and to engage in conservation work and various other kinds of environmental projects.
Visitors benefit by gaining an appreciation of natural habitats and an (2)______ into the impact of human
beings on the environment. Local communities gain financially but also in (3)______ ways, since not
only monuments but other buildings as well, such as bridges or Windmills, are restored in order to attract
more Visitors.
(4______, there are also disadvantages to this type of tourism. There have been cases in which
tourism has been allowed to develop with no control or limits. As a result, (5)______ cultures have been
affected or even threatened by foreign lifestyles. Many people today support that our approach to the
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development of ecotourism has to be reconsidered. It is essential that this type of tourism be

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environmentally, socially, and culturally friendly.

Question 1: A. who B. that C. when D. why
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Question 2: A. advent B. intent C. access D. insight

Question 3: A. other B. another C. every D. one
Question 4: A. Although B. Therefore C. However D. Moreover
Question 5: A. primary B. peculiar C. indigenous D. exotic

Đề minh họa 2
Mobile phones: a benefit or social nuisance?
Few people under 30 will be able to imagine a time before the existence of mobile phones.
Neither will they be (1)_____ of the harmful effect that many people predicted text language would
have on young people's language skills.
Interestingly, linguists nowadays believe that expressing oneself clearly in texts is evidence of a
good background in grammar and sentence structure. Mobile phones are credited with encouraging
people to communicate more. They can also provide reassurance to people (2)_____ are alone in
dangerous situations. Some people use mobile phones as a kind of barrier to unwelcome social contact;
texting can signal your unavailability to (3)_____ people in the same way that wearing sunglasses and
headphones does.
Some issues with mobile phones are still controversial. Talking loudly on the phone while on
public transport is thought to be rude and (4)_____ by many people in the UK. (4)_____, a significant
minority of people still do it, despite the sighing and other obvious signs of disapproval from their fellow
passengers.
(Adapted from “Advanced Expert” by Jan Bell and Roger Gower)
Question 1: A. anxious B. alert C. aware D. forgetful
Question 2: A. which B. when C. where D. who
Question 3: A. other B. another C. every D. one
Question 4: A. inconsiderate B. insignificant C. inflexible D. inattentive
Question 5: A . Therefore B. However C. Moreover D. Otherwise

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INTERNSHIPS
In many countries going through difficult economic times, job openings for new graduates can
be few and far between. In this competitive environment, relevant work experience can help job seekers
stand out from the crowd, and (1)_____ organizations now offer temporary placements, called
internships. The problem with numerous internships, (2)_____, is that they are unpaid, and this often
puts young people off applying for them.
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Employers and interns sometimes come to mutually beneficial arrangements, however. Dinesh
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Pathan, applying for an internship with an IT company, negotiated a deal in which he would be given
travel (3)_____ only for two weeks, and then, as long as he could show his marketing work was adding
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value, he would be paid a wage. The arrangement worked well: Dinesh had a(n) (4)_____ to work hard,
and he ended up feeling “not so much an intern as a temporary staffer”. HR consultant Denise Baker
says similar arrangements are common. What is more, “if interns do well, employers would often rather
make them full employees than recruit people (5)_____ they don’t know”.
(Adapted from Exam Essentials Practice Tests - Cambridge English by Tom Bradbury and Eunice Yeates)
Question 1: A. much B. every C. another D. many
Question 2: A. instead B. therefore C. moreover D. however
Question 3: A. companions B. restrictions C. expenses D. destinations
Question 4: A. profit B. incentive C. persuasion D. promotion
Question 5: A. who B. when C. where D. which

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YOUR ONLINE IDENTITY
Presenting yourself in the best possible light to a prospective employer is what job applications
are all about. (1) _____ when you put together a compelling CV, write your concise covering letter and
check your LinkedIn profile, you might also want to “Google” yourself and see what comes up, because
increasingly that’s what employers are doing. Your online identity, in (2) _____ your Facebook profile,
could in fact be considered the ultimate CV - a personal, honest and spontaneous description of how
you see yourself and how those (3) _____ know you see you.
That’s not to say that a potential employer is necessarily going to disapprove of your silly
behaviours on a night out with friends, indeed, they might be looking for an extrovert character. But it
does mean they will be examining your real interests and motivations and mining (4) _____ sites for
clues to your true character. So if you say in your CV you’re a motivated, loyal team player and then
criticize your employer to friends on Facebook, that’s probably not going to go (5) _____. Try Googling
yourself and then ask: “Would you hire you?”
(Adapted from Keynote by Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson and Lewis Lansford)

Question 1: A. Till B. Or C. Nor D. So

Question 2: A. particular B. short C. all D. general
Question 3: A. what B. who C. which D. where
Question 4: A. every B. each C. much D. such
Question 5: A. unchanged B. unjustified C. unnoticed D. unattended

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Social networking sites are now estimated to have over 700 million users worldwide. As users
can create their own profiles, you mind expect them to portrait themselves in the best possible light.
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When putting up a profile, it would be (1) _____ for them to present flattering images, choose
sophisticated and discerning interests, and carefully express their thoughts to appear more intelligent
than in real life. (2) _____, according to a recent study conducted on 250 Facebook users, this is not the
case. Far from being idealised version of themselves, most users’ profiles (3) _____ closely to what they
are really like and show their true personalities including their both psychological weaknesses and
natural physical flaws.
It’s not entirely clear why online profiles depict users’ personalities so accurately. It could be
that users want to portray themselves as they really are, or that people attempt to present an ideal image
of themselves but fail to do so. One thing seems clear: social networking sites can in no way be
considered a false online world (4) _____ is idealised and removed from reality; rather, they are simply
(5) _____ way in which people choose to interact with each other.
(Adapted from English Unlimited by Adrian Doff and Ben Goldstein)
Question 1: A. controversial B. exceptional C. believable D. reasonable
Question 2: A. Besides B. Therefore C. Furthermore D. However
Question 3: A. conform B. comply C. abide D. follow
Question 4: A. that B. who C. where D. when
Question 5: A. other B. another C. few D. many

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TEENAGERS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
In many countries, there is a widespread perception that teenagers’ lives nowadays are
dominated by technology. However, the information (1)______ was gathered in a recent study of
Australian teenagers’ use of and attitudes towards technology suggests that this view doesn't reflect the
reality of their everyday existence. The research by academics from the University of Canberra in
Australia found that, while most teenagers had ready access to home computers, mobile phones and
(2)______ electronic devices, they generally spent more time on traditional (3) ______ such as talking
to family and friends, doing homework and enjoying hobbies and sports than on using technology.
Accessing social media and playing computer games ranked as low as ninth and tenth respectively
among the ten most common after-school activities.
Fifteen-year-old Laura Edmonds is one of the teenagers surveyed. She admits to being very
(4)______ to her smartphone and makes full use of various apps, (5) ______ if she needs to unwind
after a hard day at school, she tends to “hang out with my friends, listen to music or chat with my mum
and dad”.
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Question 1: A. when B. which C. where D. who

Question 2: A. one B. every C. other D. another

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Question 3: A. operations B. pursuits C. events D. incidents

Question 4: A. enclosed B. attached C. related D. conformed
Question 5: A. nor B. till C. like D. but

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The Best Students
According to most professors, mature students are ideal students because they are hard-working
and become actively involved in all aspects of the learning process. The majority of mature students
have a poor educational (1)______ but they manage to do exceptionally well at tertiary level. (2)______
many of them have a job and children to raise, they are always present at seminars and lectures and
always hand in essays on time. They like studying and writing essays and they enjoy the class
discussions (3)______ take place. Consequently, they achieve excellent results. In fact, as they have
experienced many of life’s pleasures, they are content with their lives and this has a positive effect on
their attitude, making them eager to learn.
On the other hand, despite their enthusiasm and commitment, mature students suffer from
anxiety. The fact that they have made (4)______ sacrifices to get into university puts extra pressure on
them to succeed. Nevertheless, completing a degree gives mature students a sense of achievement,
(5)______ their confidence and improves their job prospects.
(Adapted from Use of English for All Exams by E. Moutsou)
Question 1: A. development B. background C. basement D. institution
Question 2: A. Although B. But C. So D. And
Question 3: A. whom B. which C. where D. when
Question 4: A. every B. another C. much D. many
Question 5: A. arises B. boosts C. mounts D. surges

Mã đề 404
Teenagers having exams may feel stressed for different reasons. Then future may depend on
their exam results. And many of them will probably be afraid that their performances will not be as good
as their friends’ and may feel worried about being (1)______ negatively to them. They may feel so
(2)______ by the amount of studying which they need to do. To obtain a good result, they may have to
give up (3)______ leisure activities such as doing sports and listening to music. Teenagers (4)______
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sleep and a lack of motivation to study. (5)______, it is important for teachers and parents to watch out
for these signs and to be as supportive and encouraging as possible.

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(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Han, Hutchinson, Passmore and Uddin)
Question 1: A. agreed B. compared C. closed D. suggested
Question 2: A. relaxed B. exhausted C. excited D. embarrassed
Question 3: A. each B. many C. much D. every
Question 4: A. which B. where C. who D. when
Question 5: A. Therefore B. However C. Although D. Moreover

Mã đề 401
Many people say that schooldays are the best days of their life, and they often feel that this
should be a period of enjoyment. (1)_____, exams often make them unhappy, and many students prefer
having no exams at all. They say the exams (2)_____ they have to take often make them worried, and
they have no time to relax. Others, on the other hand, say that exams help students study better. They
will have to study throughout the year, and if they do well, they will become more (3)_____ in studying.
There are (4)_____ students who prefer only final exams. They say that they have to work hard
for two months a year and so they have more time for their leisure activities. They think that this is a
better way of (5)_____ students’ knowledge and ability in the subjects they are studying.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools by Brook-Hart, Hutchison, Passmore and Uddin)
Question 1: A. Although B. Moreover C. Therefore D. However
Question 2: A. where B. who C. when D. which
Question 3: A. bored B. nervous C. friendly D. interested
Question 4: A. each B. another C. some D. fever
Question 5: A. accessing B. assessing C. assisting D. accepting

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Television is still one of our most popular forms of entertainment. It brings people closer.
(1)_______ families still watch shows or enjoy live sports programmes together. Television gives people
something to talk about at school and at work and it often gets us talking about important issues.
(2)_______, television - like everything else in the world today - is changing.
The most important (3)_______ on television recently has been technology. Computers and the
Internet have completely changed the way we get information and entertainment. Watching films and
videos online is becoming more and more popular. Computers and smartphones, (4)_______ are much
cheaper than ever before, help people choose their favourite programmes quickly and more effectively.
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like. Therefore, television stations have to change the way they make shows in order to give (5)_______
what they want.

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(Adapted from Gateway by Spencer and Edwards)

Question 1: A. Every B. Much C. Each D. Many
Question 2: A. Although B. Otherwise C. However D. For example
Question 3: A. ability B. influence C. advantage D. strength
Question 4: A. where B. which C. who D. when
Question 5: A. presenters B. visitors C. viewers D. spectators

Mã đề 401
Imagine you are buying an apple in a supermarket. Which do you choose, one with a small brown
mark, or one without? Be honest – you’d go for the apple (1)______ looks perfect. Supermarkets do this
too, but on a much larger scale when buying fruit and vegetables from farmers. And what (2)______ of
the ones with marks on them? They are thrown away. So are the ones that are a funny shape or size.
(3)______ reason for waste is that people buy more food than they can eat and supermarkets do
everything they can to encourage this, for example with offers like ‘Buy one, get one free’. Developed
countries waste about 650 million tons of food each year and so do developing countries. (4)______,
the waste happens for very different reasons. As the world’s population grows, this problem will
only (5)______, so we need to take action urgently.
(Adapted from Navigate)
Question 1: A. when B. which C. who D. whose
Question 2: A. becomes B. happens C. applies D. depends
Question 3: A. Many B. Another C. Other D. Few
Question 4: A. However B. Although C. As a result D. For example
Question 5: A. postpone B. worsen C. adjust D. improve

Mã đề 405
Since the invention of the Internet, the world has become a different place. People are sending
messages, apparently up to 60 billion a day, and it usually takes only seconds to deliver them. (1) ______
are we now forgetting how to communicate face-to-face?
Without a doubt, there are (2) ______ challenges, but there are also examples of when the
Internet has changed someone’s life for the better. Look at Tara Taylor’s case, a mother (3) ______ lives
in the USA: when she uploaded a photo of her daughter to Facebook, a facefriend (4) ______ a problem
with one of the child’s eyes, so Tara took her to the doctor. It turned out that the girl had a rare disease,
but her sight was saved! The story of communication is, in many (5) ______, the story of the human
race: we have always shared knowledge and built relationships, whatever means of communication we
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(Adapted from High Note)

Question 1 A. For B. Since C. Although D. But
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Question 2: A. every B. some C. much D. another

Question 3: A. which B. when C. whose D. who
Question 4: A. developed B. avoided C. created D. spotted
Question 5: A. ways B. paths C. roads D. routes

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Keeping it and healthy may seem difficult, but there are a few easy-to-follow guidelines. Firstly,
a balanced diet (1)_____ means selecting food that is low in salt and sugar is absolutely essential.
Experts recommend reducing the amount of fat in our diet, as too much can (2)_____ heart problems.
Secondly, it is important to (3)_____ exercise into your daily routine. This can be done by simply
walking as much as possible and climbing stairs instead of taking the lift. Exercise is necessary to
maintain a healthy body, as well as increasing energy levels and making you feel generally fitter and
happier.
Finally, staying relaxed is (4)_____ reason for good health. Too much stress can lead to a variety
of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. Whenever possible, do things you enjoy and treat
yourself occasionally. (5)_____ the message is simple — enjoy yourself but learn to respect your body
too. It’s all a question of getting a balance right.
(Adapted from FCE Use oƒ English)
Question 1: A. who B. when C. whose D. which
Question 2: A. solve B. improve C. prevent D. cause
Question 5: A. fit B. match C. use D. search
Question 4: A. few B. another C. many D. much
Question 5: A. So B. Or C. Although D. Since

Mã đề 401
Getting work experience is a good way for young people who are still at school to see whether
they would enjoy a particular career. Future employers like to know about their work experience
(1)______ they think is important for them in the process of recruiting employees. And young people
get the chance to consider (2)______ possibilities for a future career with working professionals. In
addition, they will find these professionals’ advice specially helpful when thinking about the different
choices they will have to (3) ______.
Work experience often involves uncomfortable situations, (4)______ people who are in such
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workplace. Appearance is also important and they need to dress suitably whether they are going for a

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job as an engineer or an IT specialist, or a job which is perhaps less technical but equally (5)______,
such as medical doctor or a teacher.
(Adapted from Complete First for Schools)
Question 1: A. who B. which C. when D. where
Question 2: A. each B. many C. none D. one
Question 3: A. build B. fill C. do D. make
Question 4: A. nor B. for C. but D. either
Question 5: A. confusing B. commanding C. demanding D. understanding

Mã đề 402
People have been recording information in the form of writing since ancient times. Latin - the
language of religion, and French — the language of the rich and powerful, were the preferred languages
in the Middle Ages in Europe. Subjects were usually connected to religion, trade and government
although historians have also come across love letters which (1)_____ people Wrote to stay in touch.
After the invention of the printing press, books and documents became readily (2)_____ This, together
with improvements in education and the spread of postal services, permitted families and friends
(3)_____ messages to each other by letters. Maintaining contact was much easier than it had ever been.
In recent years, though, everything has changed. Mobile phones, emails and text messages
(4)_____ have been increasingly popular are replacing letters. Why bother writing a letter when you
can make a small talk on the phone for very little cost? (5)_____ most people would agree that there is
something very special about receiving a handwritten letter.
(Adapted from High Note)
Question 1: A. many B. each C.every D. another
Question 2: A. available B. constant C. vacant D. occupied
Question 3: A. expand B. transform. C. lengthen D. convey
Question 4: A. when B. where C.who D. which
Question 5: A. Although B. Moreover C. However D. Because.
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