TEST 1

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.
Question 1: A. childhood. B. biography. C. marriage. D. biological
Question 2: A. studio. B. diagnose. C. phonography. D. biography
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 primary stress in each of the following sentences.
Question 3: A. devote. B. return. C. publish. D. translate
Question 4: A. ambitious. B. visionary. C. creative. D. impressive
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: _________the money, I could get access to the unlimited online library.
A. Transfer B. Having transferred C. To transfer D.
Transferring
Question 6: She made him ________ for his mistake.
A. apologize. B. apologizing. C. to apologize. D.
apologized
Question 7: We ________ a documentary about war heroes last Friday.
A. watch. B. watched. C. watching. D.
watched
Question 8: This book is __________ than the one I read last week.
A. more interesting. B. most interesting.
C. interesting. D. the most interesting
Question 9: You have finished your homework, __________?
A. do you. B. don’t you. C. have you. D. haven’t you

Read the following notes and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option
that best fits each other numbered blanks below.
Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong’s life and achievements
● Born on April 14, 1944, in Hanoi.
● (10) ______ the Communist Party of Vietnam in 1967.
● Worked (11) _______ the General Secretary of the Communist Party since 2011.
● Known for his strong anti-coruption (12) ______ and his focus on maintaining the party’s influence
while overseeing economic reforms.

Question 10: A. To join B. Joined C. Joining D. Join

Question 11: A. As B. like C. by D. ∅
Question 12: A. effort B. ease C. effortful
D. effortless

Read the following advertisement and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct option that best fits each other numbered blanks below.
A TOUR AROUND VIETNAM
(13) ______ Vietnam with our exclusive tour package!
Experience (14) ______ vibrant streets of Hanoi, the stunning beauty of Ha Long Bay, and the rich
culture of ancient temples.
Enjoy delicious local cuisine and breathtaking (15) ______.
Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Question 13: A. Explore B. Explain C. Globalise D. Diverse

Question 14: A. a B. the C. ∅ D. an
Question 15: A. lance B. land C. landscapes D. local

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to

make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions.
Question 16:
a. Firstly, it's considered impolite to point your feet at someone, especially an older person, as the
feet are considered the lowest part of the body.
b. In conclusion, these cultural taboos reflect the importance placed on harmony, respect, and
maintaining social order in Vietnamese society.
c. Additionally, raising your voice or showing anger in public is seen as breaking social harmony.
d. In Viet Nam, respecting elders is a cultural norm that holds great significance.
e. Lastly, discussing personal matters or asking someone's age, salary, or marital status upon first
meeting is often seen as intrusive.
A. d-a-c-e-b B. d-a-e-c-b
C. d-b-a-c-e D. a-d-e-c-d
Question 17:
a. I hope you have a fantastic time exploring Vietnamese cuisine!
b. Secondly, using both hands to receive or give something is a sign of respect.
c. First and foremost, it’s common to wait for the host to start the meal before you begin eating.
d. Best regards,
e. Dear Michael, I hope you're doing well! I am writing to share some dining etiquette tips for your
upcoming visit to Viet Nam.
f. Lastly, don’t be surprised if people insist you take more servings - it’s a way of expressing
hospitality.
A. f-c-d-a-b-e B. d-a-e-b-c-f
C. e-c-b-f-a-d D. c-e-a-b-f-d

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 23.

One of the most obvious effects of globalisation on local cultures is the spread of popular culture.
(18)________ global media and the internet, cultural products such as music, films, and television
shows (19)________ in even the most remote corners of the world. This has led to the erosion of
traditional cultural practices and music. For example, many traditional music styles and instruments
are being replaced by Western pop music and electric instruments, and traditional dress is being
replaced by Western-style clothing. This can lead to a loss of cultural identity and (20) ________ .
Another effect of globalisation on local cultures is the erosion of traditional languages. As people
(21)________ global media and travel more, they are (22) ________ the language of the dominant
global culture, often at the expense of their own traditional languages. This can lead to a loss of
linguistic diversity. In some cases, it can also lead to the extinction of languages (23) ________ .
Adapted from: https://reflections.live/
Question 18:
A. On the rise with B. On the rise of
C. With the rise on D. With the rise of
Question 19:
A. now are accessible easy B. are now accessibly easily
C. are now easily accessible D. now are easy accessibly
Question 20:
A. a sense of disconnection from one’s own heritage
B. a disconnection of sense from one's own heritage
C. a heritage of disconnection from one’s own sense
D. a sense of own from one's disconnection heritage
Question 21:
A. become more exposing to
B. become more exposed to
C. become more exposing on
D. become more exposed on
Question 22:
A. more likely adopting B. likely adapting
C. more likely to adopt D. likely to adapting
Question 23:
A. that not being passed down to future generations
B. not passing down to future generations
 C. that do not pass down to future generations
D. that are not passed down to future generations

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 24 to 28.
Dining together with family is an important tradition in many cultures, and for good reason. However,
shifting social realities might be painting a newer picture for the future of restaurants. (24) ________
an increasing number of individuals choose to live alone, this means that the restaurant business will
need to continue to evolve and adapt to allow customers to savour their dining experience, (25)
________ translates to more single-serving meals, better food delivery options, or more (26) ________
restaurants and cafes. One thing is certain: the future of diners in Japan is shaped by the rise of
single households.
One of the most (27) ________ changes in the dining industry has been the rise of single-serving
meals. This has led to a rise (28) ________ "lonely meals” or meals that are eaten alone at home or in
public spaces like parks and cafes.
Adapted from: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/new-generation-diners-how-solo-dining- revolutionizing-aisha-stapi%C4%87/
Question 24: A. As B. Despite C. Although D. So
Question 25: A. when B. which C. that D. where
Question 26: A. specialized B. involved C. formed D. complicated
Question 27: A. notice B. noticeable C. notify D. noticeably
Question 28: A. of B. on C. to D. in

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 29 to 33.
Would you ever wear something made with paper from your old schoolbooks? It might sound like
a crazy idea, but Kara Koskowich, a high school student in Canada, became front-page news when
she made herself a dress out of her maths homework.
The dress was for her school ‘prom’, or leaving party, and she decided to have some fun
creating this amazing and unique dress, as well as help the environment at the same time by
recycling 75 pages from her maths exercise book. It was also an affordable option compared to
buying a new dress at considerable expense; apart from the thread she bought, the dress was
basically free.
Kara's best friend joined in the creative fun too, making her own recycled dress for the occasion
using plastic shopping bags. Other teenagers have also made unusual versions of party dresses.
Coffee filters, chewing gum wrappers and crisp packets have all turned out to be viable materials.
(Adapted from First for Schools Trainer by Sue Elliott, Helen Tiliouine and Felicity O’Dell)
Question 29: Which is the passage mainly about?
A. An unforgettable school prom B. A dress with reasonable prices
C. A dress made of paper D. A student’s efforts to protect the environment
Question 30: According to paragraph 1, Kara Koskowich attracted media attention when she ______.
A. designed a dress made with paper B. got rid of all her maths homework
C. was actively involved in recycling D. bought herself an unusual dress
Question 31: The word affordable in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. stupid B. likely C. dangerous D. cheap
Question 32: The word her in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. Kara B. a teacher C. Kara’s best friend D. a university student
Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as a material for making
unusual dresses for the school prom?
A. crisp packets B. cardboard C. coffee filters D. chewing gum wrappers

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.
The concept of flipped learning is largely credited to Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams, a
set of Colorado high school teachers who decided to start adding audio to their PowerPoints back in
2007, posting them online to students who were absent from class would still get a chance to hear
what their teacher had to say. The teachers saw that these videos weren’t just beneficial for students
who needed to play catch-up. They were being watched by kids who were in school to hear the
lessons too. The recordings were helping to reinforce learning.
 Bergmann and Sams began pre-recording all of their lectures, and today’s flipped classroom
was born. Since then, teachers who have adopted flipped classrooms have turned to introducing
lessons with digitized lectures, with viewing typically done outside of the classroom as homework, or
at-home reading then using their class time to engage students in more active learning. That can
mean everything from group activities to peer teaching. Essentially, learning has been flipped from
using homework as a way to follow a lecture up with problem-solving or group projects. Instead, the
homework is where students have a concept presented, and their flipped classroom is where they do
their problem-solving or projects.
During the pandemic, this flipped learning became a necessity for many teachers, especially
those in a hybrid model who were trying to maximize their in-class time with students. And the
flipped classroom model has been seen by some teachers as a way to provide a homework
alternative that makes better use of students’ time, as students are not expected to come up with
answers to problems at home when they need their teacher’s assistance.
(Adapted from: https://www.teachstarter.com/au/blog/flipped-learning-in-primary-classrooms-
us/)
Question 34:Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Evolution of Classroom Teaching: From Traditional to Flipped Learning
B. The Impact of Covid-19 on Educational Practices: Flipped Learning Emerges
C. Innovative Teaching Techniques: The Rise of Bergmann and Sams' Flipped Classroom
D. Maximizing Learning Opportunities: The Role of Hybrid Models and Flipped Learning
Question 35:The word they in paragraph 1 refers to______
A. videos B. students C. Powerpoints D. teachers
Question 36:Which of the following is NOT stated in paragraph 2?
A. Teachers who have adopted flipped classrooms typically use class time for passive learning
activities.
B. Homework in the flipped classroom model involves viewing digitized lectures or reading at home.
C. Flipped learning involves using class time for active learning, such as group activities or peer
teaching.
D. The concept of flipped learning originated with Bergmann and Sams pre-recording their lectures.
Question 37: The word engage in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to______
A. encourage B. coordinate C. participate D.
communicate
Question 38:The word hybrid in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to______
A. separation B. combination C. blended D. pyramid
Question 39:According to the passage, in the Covid 19 situation, ______
A. Traditional teaching methods were favored over flipped learning.
B. Flipped learning became a necessity for many teachers, particularly those in a hybrid model.
C. Teachers abandoned the use of technology in the classroom.
D. Students were expected to spend less time on homework and more time in class.
Question 40:It can be inferred from the passage that______
A. Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams were initially resistant to the idea of flipped learning.
B. Flipped learning primarily benefits students who are already proficient in their studies.
C. The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of flipped learning among educators.
D. Traditional teaching methods have completely replaced flipped learning in modern classrooms.