TEST 1

PRONUNCIATION
A Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1 A brilliant B indolent C violent D confident
2 A determination B competitive C dedication D recognition
B 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 stress in each of the following questions.
3A artistic B successful C brilliant D creative
4A headline B respect C access D patient

VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR

A Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
5 The famous artist Vincent van Gogh ______ The Starry Night in 1889.
A paints B have painted C paint D painted
6 Although a gender gap still exists in the workplace, women are gaining ______ recognition.
A fewer and fewer B less and less
C much and much D more and more
7 Are you familiar ______ the writer named Franz Kafka? He was famous ______ his novels and recognized as
an important figure of 20th-century literature.
A of / with B with / for C for / at D for / of
8 Tuyên ngôn độc lập (The Declaration of Independence), which ______ by the prime minister Hồ Chí Minh,
was an important historical document. It ______ in the Vietnamese school curriculum for decades.
A was written / has been B wrote / was
C was writing / was being D has written / has been
9 The ______ you study, the ______ marks you will gain at school.
A much / more high B more / more high
C more / higher D much / higher
B Read the following 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 from 10 to 15.

UNRECOGNIZED GENIUSES SCIENCE FAIR

Discover the Unsung Heroes of Science!
Join us at the Unrecognized Geniuses Science Fair! This event highlights the determination and dedication of
two unsung heroes of science: Rosaline Franklin and Nikola Tesla!
● Explore the brilliant contributions of these scientists, whose work in 10______ and physics didn't gain the
recognition they deserved during their lifetimes.
● Discover their 11 ______ achievements through interactive exhibits and inspirational talks.
● Learn how their groundbreaking discoveries in DNA structure and electrical engineering 12______ headlines
until today.
Don't miss this chance to be inspired by their scientific legacies! Let’s note down the date!
Date: September 15th
Time: 10 AM 4 PM
Location: City Science Museum
10 A biology B biologist C biologic D biological
11 A artistic B violent C indolent D intellectual
12 A have made B make C are making D have been made

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
_From Bright Horizons Academy_
We would like to express our special thanks to our sponsor, Dr Lydia Brown, whose donation of school
equipment has made a huge contribution to our school. With your support, our students have 13______ to the
necessary tools to improve their learning.
Since receiving the equipment, we 14______ improvements in our students' performance. Life in the modern
world is getting harder and harder, but with your support, our students will be 15______ prepared.
Thank you once again for your generous support and for making a significant difference in our school
community.

13 A reference B link C access D connection

14 A are seeing B are seen C have seen D saw
15 A less and less B more and more C fewer and fewer D much and much
C 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 in each of the following questions.
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a Despite the difficulties, he performed well in school, and the harder he studied, the more recognition he
gained from the teachers and his classmates.
b Today, at the age of 78, my grandfather still studies every day because he wants to become more and more
knowledgeable.
c My grandfather has a very inspirational life story.
d His hard work paid off when he received a full scholarship to a famous university in Việt Nam.
e He was born into a poor family, so he had to face a lot of challenges.
Ac–e–a–d–b Bb–e–d–c–a
Cc–b–e–a–d Da–c–d–e–b
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a In 1905, he created the Theory of Relativity, with the famous equation 𝐸 = 𝑚𝑐2, which has changed how we
understand space, time, and energy.
b In 1921, he won the Nobel Prize in Physics, and this award showed his big impact on science.
c Some years after winning the prestigious award, Einstein moved to the United States.
d Albert Einstein was a renowned scientist known for his groundbreaking ideas about physics.
e There, he continued to work for peace and civil rights until he died in 1955.
f Even though he struggled in school when he was young, Einstein's intelligence and determination helped him
become a great physicist.
Ad–a–b–c–f–e Bf–b–e–d–c–a
Ca–e–b–c–d–f Dd–f–a–b–c–e
D 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.
Nam Cao is a renowned writer of short stories and novels in Vietnamese literature. He gained the respect from
Vietnamese readers and other writers for his short story Chi Pheo. 18______, the story paints a touching portrait
of Chí Phèo, whose life ends up in tragedy because of social injustice.
Chí Phèo tells the story of 19______, who becomes an indolent and violent individual after wrongful
imprisonment. 20______. They include stories of betrayal and injustice, and reflect Chí Phèo’s strong wish to
change into a better person. Through Chí Phèo's experiences, Nam Cao hoped to highlight the issues of
exploitation and moral decline 21______ before 1945.
Nam Cao's works have been highly praised for decades due to their artistic brilliance and their important impact
on Vietnamese literature. Chí Phèo 22______ its emotional depth, literary beauty, and thoughtful examination of
the socio-economic conditions of the time. The story has been included in Vietnamese school curriculum as an
obligatory reading, and different generations of Vietnamese students have studied it for decades. The reason is
that 23______ and the consequences of societal neglect.
18
A Written in the early 20th century B It was written in the early 20th century
C Having written in the early 20th century D Writing in the early 20th century
19
A the main character is named Chí Phèo B Chí Phèo is the main character
C Chí Phèo called the main character D the main character named Chí Phèo
20
A Exploring his tragic life-changing events B The story explores his tragic life-changing events
C Which explores his tragic life-changing events D His tragic life-changing events explores
21
A within Vietnamese society B outside Vietnamese society
C behind Vietnamese society D between Vietnamese society
22
A recognizes for B is recognized C is recognized for D recognizes
23
A successfully reflects the challenges of disadvantaged individuals
B the challenges of disadvantaged individuals successfully reflects Chí Phèo
C Chí Phèo successfully reflects the challenges of disadvantaged individuals
D the challenges of disadvantaged individuals successfully reflects

E Read the following passage 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 24 to 28.
Vincent van Gogh was an influential Dutch painter. He is renowned 24______ his expressive and unique
artworks that have left a mark on the world of art. Born on March 30, 1853, Van Gogh created over 2,000
pieces of art, including around 860 oil paintings, which is a highly impressive number. His most famous works,
such as "Starry Night," "Sunflowers," and "The Bedroom," have gained the 25______ for their creative use of
color and emotional depth.
Van Gogh's life as an artist was extremely difficult and saddening. He struggled with mental illness and lived in
extreme poverty, receiving financial support mainly from his brother, Theo. However, Van Gogh's 26______ to
his art was remarkable, even as he battled his depression.
Tragically, Van Gogh's artistic journey was cut short when he 27______ at the age of 37 on July 29, 1890.
During his lifetime, his art attracted little attention, and he only sold a few paintings. However, in the years
following his death, his talent was finally recognized, and since then he 28 ______ one of the most important
figures of Western art. As a result, his life story continues to inspire countless artists and captivate audiences
worldwide with the vibrant beauty of the masterpieces that reflected his brilliant and sensitive soul.
24 A with B of C about D for
25 A inspiration B headline C recognition D success
26 A dedication B disability C contribution D evidence
27 A died B have died C was dead D was dying
28 A become B has become C became D has became

READING
A 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.
When Kalpana Chawla was little, she often asked her father to take her on plane rides at the local flying club in
Karnal, India. This showed her great passion for flying from a very young age, and it led her to pursue a career
in engineering. After earning a degree in aeronautical engineering from a college in India, Kalpana moved to
the United States and became a U.S. citizen in the 1980s.
In 1988, Kalpana began working for NASA. Six years later, she was selected to train as an astronaut. After a
year of rigorous training, she became the first Indian-born woman in space by being assigned to her first space
mission on the space shuttle Columbia.
Kalpana’s first mission began on November 19 and ended on December 5, 1997. During this mission, Kalpana
and her fellow astronauts orbited the Earth 252 times, and they travelled 6.5 million miles in only more than
two weeks. Kalpana made a huge contribution to space science during this mission. Reflecting on her
experience, she said, “When you look at the stars and the galaxy, you feel that you are not just from any
particular piece of land, but from the solar system.”
In 2000, Kalpana was chosen for her second space mission, once again on the space shuttle Columbia.
However, technical problems delayed the mission until 2003. Between her two missions, she spent a total of 30
days, 14 hours, and 54 minutes in space. Tragically, the Columbia disintegrated upon reentry to Earth on
February 1, 2003, and Kalpana and her fellow astronauts did not survive.
After her death, Kalpana was honored in various ways. She had some buildings, a street and an asteroid named
in her memory. Noteworthily, she was awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, gaining the
recognition she truly deserved for her contributions to space exploration.
(Adapted from Asian-American Astronauts | ReadWorks)
29 What would be the best title for the passage?
A The Congressional Space Medal of Honor B An exceptional space mission
C The first Indian-born woman in space D A groundbreaking contribution to science
30 What does the word “rigorous” in the passage mostly mean?
A indolent B extreme C patient D accurate
31 What happened after Kalpana started working for NASA?
A She was elected to be president of NASA and started running their missions.
B She was chosen to train as an astronaut and then chosen for a space mission.
C She was chosen to be a doctor for the astronauts who go on space missions.
D She left NASA after a year and went to work for a different space organization.
32 What is TRUE about Kalpana’s legacy after her death according to the passage?
A Kalpana’s time as an astronaut was considered as less important than her time as a student.
B Unfortunately, Kalpana gained no recognition after her death.
C Kalpana has been remembered in many different ways for her service as an astronaut.
D The most important thing about Kalpana’s legacy is the buildings named after her.
33 What does the word “it” in paragraph one refer to?
A The local flying club in Karnal B Kalpana’s childhood
C Engineering D Kalpana’s passion for flying
B 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.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz is highly regarded as the first feminist author of the New World for her significant
works and her influential perspectives on women’s rights.
She was born in a small town near Mexico City in November 1651. At that time, Mexico was a Spanish colony,
and women were not allowed to attend school or encouraged to engage in reading, writing poetry, or studying.
Nevertheless, Inés de la Cruz was passionate about all these activities. She learned not only Spanish but also
Latin and Nahuatl, which is a native language spoken in Mexico before the Spanish arrived. At the age of 12,
she was sent by her parents to live at the royal court, where she was personally tutored by the wife of a
government official.
As she grew older, she faced pressure to stop studying and get married. To continue her studies freely, Inés de
la Cruz chose not to marry and instead became a nun at the age of 26. As a nun, she collected a lot of books and
became a prolific writer. She even wrote some of her poems in Nahuatl, honoring a language many Spanish
settlers deemed inferior to Spanish.
Despite the common belief at the time, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz did not view women as inferior to men, In her
works, she created female characters who were strong, brave, and intelligent. This angered church leaders, but
Inés de la Cruz was determined to hold on to her belief.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz died in Mexico City at the age of 44. Renowned for advocating women's rights, she is
still celebrated in Mexico today. The town where she was born was renamed in her honor, and her image
appears on the Mexican currency.
(Adapted from Women Who Overcame Challenges | ReadWorks)
34 Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A The history of Mexico
B Discrimination towards women in the 17th century
C Nahuatl – a native language of Mexico
D The first feminist author of the New World
35 The word prolific in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ______.
A indolent B creative C rich D productive
36 The word inferior in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A important B major C lesser D exceptional
37 What activities did Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz love to do as a child?
A running, hiking, and playing soccer B painting, sculpting, and drawing
C wrestling, boxing, and playing hockey D reading, writing poetry, and studying
38 What happened after Inés de la Cruz decided to become a nun?
A She decided she didn’t like being a nun and quickly left.
B She became a productive author and had time to read a lot.
C She did not have enough time to write so she focused on other things.
D She learned how to cook many different traditional Mexican dishes.
39 The word “This” in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
A The fact that Inés de la Cruz created strong and intelligent female characters
B The common belief that women were inferior to men
C The fact that Inés de la Cruz wrote her poems in Nahuatl
D Inés de la Cruz’s passion for reading and writing poetry
40 It can be inferred from the passage that Inés de la Cruz ______.
A respected the Nahuatl language so she learned and wrote in it.
B attacked the church with her writings.
C believed that the Spanish language was superior.
D disrespected the Nahuatl language so she wrote in it to mock it.

WRITING
A Rearrange the given words to make complete sentences. Do not change the given words.
41 competitive environment, / Sarah / a / Although / confident / works / remains / in / she/.
_____________________________________________________________________.
42 made / John’s / a / lonely and isolated / him / violent personality / individual /.
_____________________________________________________________________.
43 in his youth, / successful businessman / Mark / Despite being / who / a / always thought / indolent / became /
outside the box /.
_____________________________________________________________________.
44 evidence of discrimination / feel inspired / The organization’s / towards / made / find / people of color /
determination to / me /.
_____________________________________________________________________.
45 In the Lonely Hour / international fame / their / Sam Smith / with / gained / debut album /.
_____________________________________________________________________.

B Complete the sentences so that the meaning remains the same.

46 Many people recognized her for her contributions to music.
She gained_______________________________________________________________.
47 An increasing number of organizations are fighting for gender equality.
More and________________________________________________________________.
48 You will possibly become more famous as you publish more novels.
The more________________________________________________________________.
49 I started being fascinated by Charles Dicken’s novels 3 years ago.
I have___________________________________________________________________.
50 The lack of recognition in the workplace disappointed some women.
Some women_____________________________________________________________.