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Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Going on a diet
A calorie is a unit for measuring the (1) of energy food will produce. The average
person needs about 1,800 calories per day to stay healthy. Without energy, the heart cannot pull blood
through blood vessels, (2) the organs to stop function. You gain weight because you consume
more calories a day than your body requires. The only way to lose weight is to reduce the number of
calories you consume. This is the basic (3) behind most diets.
(4) , diets don’t work for most people. It’s not that they don’t lose weight: they do, but
when they go off the diet, the kilos creep back. The key to losing weight and maintaining weight loss is a
sensible diet and exercise plan. You need to (5) how to eat fewer calories than you
consistently consume. You should also exercise daily so you can use up calories. Burning 250 or 500
calories per day can (6) a big difference.
(Adapted from First Exam Essentials)
Question 1. A. number B. degree C. amount D. standard
Question 2. A. which cause B. caused C. to cause D. causing
Question 3. A. approach B. method C. requisite D. principle
Question 4. A. In addition B. In contrast C. As a result D. However
Question 5. A. work out B. take on C. put up D. bring about
Question 6. A. lead B. make C. break D. lay

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each
of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Tips for dealing with conflict
What happens when you and your friends argue? How should you react when they get (7) with
you? Follow these helpful tips to deal with conflict in your friendships.
1. Stay calm. When we’re angry, we might say or even scream things that aren’t kind. It’s always
better to keep cool and think carefully before we speak.
2. Listen first. Give your friend a chance to speak without (8) them. You have to listen
carefully and pay attention (9) your friend’s face and body language. Try to imagine
how your friend is probably feeling at that moment.
3. Be clear and kind. You have to be honest about your thoughts and feelings. Explain the
problem clearly and say what you need from your friend. You should choose your words
carefully and try to be nice to (10) person. You don’t want to start a new argument!
4. Cool down. After you’ve had a serious argument, it’s good to relax and cool down. When you
feel better, you should go for a walk with your friend or maybe you can do something fun. Why not
play a sport or watch your (11) together?
5. Live and Learn. Arguments are a normal part of life, and we don’t have to worry about every
disagreement. But we should try (12) from them. After all, we don’t want to repeat the
same mistakes again!
(Adapted from Prepare)

Question 7. A. frustration B. frustratingly C. frustrating D. frustrated

Question 8. A. disrupting B. interrupting C. disturbing D. prohibiting
Question 9. A. at B. of C. to D. for
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Question 10. A. other B. the other C. others D. the others

Question 11. A. TV favourite show B. favourite TV show
C. show favourite TV D. favourite show TV
Question 12. A. to learn B. to learning C. learning D. learn

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a
meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13.
a. Linh: Do you have to do many chores at home, Nam?
b. Linh: Same here! I also have to sweep the floor and help cook dinner sometimes.
c. Nam: I wash the dishes and take out the trash every day.
A. b – a – c B. c – a – b C. a – c – b D. b – c – a
Question 14.
a. The first weeks were filled with social events and ‘meet and greet’ gatherings that helped me connect
with others.
b. I adjusted to university life with ease, largely thanks to the thorough research I’d done on my course
before applying.
c. Overall, I quickly realised that university life was an ideal fit for me.
d. Although I initially feared isolation after leaving my family and school friends, these concerns quickly
faded.
e. Many of these events came with unexpected discounts, which added to the positive experience.
A. a – e – d – b – c B. b – d – a – e – c C. d – e – b – a – c D. e – a – b – d – c
Question 15.
Dear Sir or Madam,
a. I would be grateful if you could consider me for a volunteer position at your shelter.
b. One of my friends volunteered at your shelter last summer and had a wonderful experience, which
inspired me to do the same.
c. I am available on weekends and some weekdays, and I am happy to help with feeding, cleaning, or
simply spending time with the animals.
d. Although I haven’t worked in an animal shelter before, I have looked after pets at home and am eager
to learn more.
e. I have always had a strong love for animals and would like the opportunity to help care for them in a
meaningful way.
Kind regards,
Thao Nguyen
A. b – c – d – a – e B. a – b – d – e – c C. d – c – e – a – b D. e – b – c – d – a
Question 16.
a. Mai: Same here. Every little thing distracts me.
b. An: I find it really hard to stay focused when I study at home.
c. Mai: I usually set a timer and keep my phone in another room - that really helps.
d. An: What do you often do to stay focused?
e. An: That’s a good idea. I think that method could really help me concentrate better.
A. b – a – d – c – e B. d – c – e – a – b C. b – c – e – a – d D. d – a – e – c – b
Question 17.
a. The sport has seen a significant rise in professional opportunities, with more clubs and leagues
supporting female athletes.
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b. With continued support and recognition, women’s football is poised to reach even greater heights in
the near future.
c. Although challenges like unequal pay and limited media coverage still exist, progress is being made.
d. Women’s football has gained remarkable popularity in recent years, attracting millions of fans around
the world.
e. Many of these players demonstrate exceptional talent, dedication, and resilience on the field.
A. d – b – c – e – a B. d – e – c – b – a C. d – a – e – c – b D. d – c – e – a – b

Read the following passage about barefoot running 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 22.
In recent years, the growing trend of barefoot running has started a debate among athletes and
doctors about the possible health benefits of running with very light sandals or no shoes at all. Some athletes
say that running barefoot has helped them cure or avoid injuries; others claim that running barefoot has
improved their running form and race times. Opponents, however, say that there is no scientific or medical
proof that barefoot running (18) .
Researchers point out that many of the world’s best long distance running cultures - the Tarahumara
Indians of Mexico and the Marathon Monks of Enryaku Temple in Japan, for example - run either barefoot
or in thin sandals and don’t often suffer leg injuries. These same experts note that certain injuries (19) are
rare among barefoot running cultures, especially back and knee issues.
Barefoot running supporters believe that going shoeless strengthens foot and calf muscles,
improves balance, reduces the shock of hitting the ground, and actually makes some runners faster.
Researchers have noted that running barefoot encourages runners to land more on the front of the foot - the
forefoot or ball of the foot - rather than on the heel, which is what most people do when they run in shoes.
This causes a smaller part of the foot to come to a sudden stop when the foot first lands, allowing the natural
spring-like motion of the foot and leg to absorb any further shock. By contrast, (20) . A 2012 study
compared runners wearing shoes and running barefoot. (21) . Despite this,
there is still no clear-cut data, and the debate about barefoot running is alive and well. Warning that people
who normally run in shoes have "forgotten" how to run without shoes, (22) .
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading)
Question 18.
A. that offers more safety or advantages than traditional running shoes
B. is safer or better than wearing traditional running shoes
C. providing greater protection or performance than conventional footwear
D. as a superior and more secure option than using regular running shoes
Question 19.
A. affected athletes who wear shoes frequently
B. that are common to shoe-wearing athletes
C. occured regularly among those who run with shoes on
D. whose appearance in runners who use traditional footwear
Question 20.
A. those running in shoes put stress on leg joints and the back using the “heel striking” style
B. running in shoes, the “heel striking” style tends to put stress on leg joints and the back
C. if the “heel striking” style puts stress on leg joints and the back, running in shoes is better
D. the “heel striking” style of running in shoes is said to put stress on leg joints and the back
Question 21.
A. The study documented a six percent improvement in energy usage when running barefoot
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B. Having noted a six percent rise in energy usage, the study warned against barefoot running
C. But for a six percent rise in energy usage, the study might have suggested running barefoot
D. A six percent improvement in energy usage encouraged barefoot running during the study
Question 22.
A. athletes are advised to take their time before trying barefoot running
B. barefoot running requires a cautious approach taken by most athletes
C. doctors and coaches urge athletes not to rush into barefoot running
D. a sudden transition to barefoot running may be risky for most athletes
Read the following passage about the Number 7 train and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
Welcome to the International Express, the most international train journey in the world. Every day,
some of New York's three million immigrants take the Number 7 train from Queens to Manhattan and each
stop is like a different country. Get off at Flushing station and experience China, go to Corona and you're in
Mexico; the next stop is India at Jackson Heights. Many immigrants are from Latin America, Eastern
Europe, Africa or Asia. If you listen carefully, you can hear more than 100 different languages.
So why is this train so popular? A hundred years ago, most immigrants lived in Manhattan, but by
1910 Manhattan was overcrowded and life was very difficult. Then, in 1917, things improved, thanks to a
new train to a suburb called Queens. Immigrants moved out of the city because there was more space in
Queens, but they could still get to work in Manhattan.
These first immigrants came to New York to escape poverty and war, and to have a better life.
Today, people come for the same reasons. Manuela Garcia's family is typical. Her father, Tomas, came from
Mexico in 1986 and sold tacos from a small food stall next to Corona station. Tomas got through hard
times, saved his money and bought a bakery. Today the jukebox there plays Mexican songs and a satellite
TV shows Mexican TV programmes. 'We're proud of our culture, but the bakery is not just for Mexicans,'
says Tomas. 'We have Polish and Turkish customers, too. We all get on with each other.'
The train speeds past LaGuardia airport as the rain stops and the sun comes out. Manuela looks out of
the window and watches the planes take off. People are getting away to experience the world. Manuela
smiles. She doesn't need to go to faraway countries - the world is right there on the Number 7 train.
(Adapted from Insight)
Question 23. According to paragraph 1, what is said about the Number 7 train?
A. It is special because every station is like a different country.
B. It aims to educate immigrants about New York’s history.
C. Only a minority of New Yorkers take this train daily.
D. Train passengers can hear no more than 100 languages.
Question 24. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. languages B. immigrants C. things D. reasons
Question 25. The word “escape” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. earn B. avoid C. improve D. face
Question 26. The phrase “got through” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .
A. accepted B. overcame C. struggled D. experienced
Question 27. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Immigrants moved to Queens because jobs were easier to find there.
B. Tomas maintains his Mexican culture within their bakery through music and television.
C. The first immigrants arriving in New York aimed to pursue a better life there.
D. New York is a melting pot with immigrants from different parts of the world.
Question 28. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
She doesn't need to go to faraway countries - the world is right there on the Number 7 train.
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A. She can only see the world if she takes the Number 7 train to distant places.
B. Going to faraway countries helps her appreciate what she finds on the Number 7 train.
C. She needn’t travel abroad as she can experience different cultures on the Number 7 train.
D. Travelling on the Number 7 train, she no longer dreams of visiting faraway countries.
Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer discuss a positive personal feeling towards the Number 7
Train?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer mention success in integrating into a new culture?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Read the following passage about an inspiring couple and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
Amy Carter-James is small, blue-eyed and blonde, with a friendly smile. [I] She doesn't look like she
could change the lives of thousands of people but, remarkably, she has. [II] 'I spent eight months
volunteering in a very poor rural school in Kenya,' she says. [III] 'That was the first time I saw poverty, I
was so young and so easily inspired and I thought, "Why can't tourism do the same thing for community
development?" [IV]
On her return to England, twenty-two-year-old Amy and her boyfriend Neal decided to drive across
Mozambique, one of the poorest countries in Africa, but it wasn't exactly a holiday. Once there, the couple
got off the beaten track and headed for Quirimbas National Park, where they found a tiny stretch of white
sand close to a village called Guludo. Life in Guludo was hard: there was little clean water and not enough
food. Healthcare was poor and people in the village had a life expectancy of thirty-eight years. Amy and
Neal had no qualifications in tourism or healthcare but they had common sense, enthusiasm and
determination. They talked to the villagers about their plan to create a small beach resort which would
provide employment for people and lift families out of poverty.
The couple set to work on a beach lodge, building beach huts from local materials and
employing people from the surrounding area. Once the lodge was complete, they set up a charitable
foundation called NEMA, which received 5% of its revenue. This money was used to create clean water
points, fund healthcare projects, build two primary schools and support conservation projects - it helped to
enhance the lives of thousands of people.
But the highlight for many is getting to know people in the village, taking part in festivals and
learning about NEMA's work. People like Amy and Neal believe that the tourist industry can do much good
in the world and Guludo Lodge is leading the way, winning many awards for its responsible tourism. Back
in the village, people are talking about NEMA. In the local dialect, it's a word with a special meaning. 'It's
difficult to explain,' says Amy, 'but it means that kind of hope that accompanies the end of suffering.'
(Adapted from Insight)
Question 31. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
It all started when Amy took a gap year in Africa after she finished university.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is NOT indicated about Amy Carter-James?
A. She was deeply affected by the poverty she witnessed.
B. Her abilities to transform lives are often doubted.
C. She spent time volunteering in a rural school in Kenya.
D. She spent time teaching in a rural school in Kenya.
Question 33. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. Amy and Neal, back in England, accidentally travelled to poor Mozambique and the remote Guludo village
where they aimed to build a resort to help the community.
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B. After returning home, Amy and Neal chose to visit Mozambique, finding poverty in Guludo, inspired them
to set up a resort mainly for employment.
C. In Mozambique's Quirimbas National Park near Guludo, Amy and Neal, despite no experience,
successfully built a beach resort to create jobs and alleviate poverty.
D. Returning to England, Amy and Neal drove to Mozambique's Quirimbas Park and, seeing poverty in
Guludo, planned a resort for jobs and to reduce hardship.
Question 34. The phrase “got off the beaten track” in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. explored a lesser-known path B. stayed away from a remote area
C. opted for a tourist spot D. engaged in a meaningful activity
Question 35. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
The couple set to work on a beach lodge, building beach huts from local materials and employing
people from the surrounding area.
A. The couple built a beach lodge that helped the surrounding area grow, which eventually led them to hire
local workers and use nearby materials.
B. Not only did the couple begin constructing a beach lodge using local materials, but they also hired
workers from nearby communities.
C. Had the couple not found local materials, they wouldn’t have started building huts or involving people
from the region.
D. Only when local materials became available did the couple decide to work on the beach huts and hire
people from the surrounding area.
Question 36. The word “its” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. money B. NEMA
C. the lodge D. the surrounding area
Question 37. The word “enhance” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. degrade B. innovate C. disallow D. reflect
Question 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Despite having no experience, Amy and Neal managed to eradicate poverty in Guludo.
B. The funds from NEMA were used to address critical needs in the community.
C. Life expectancy in Guludo was low, which contributed to poor overall health.
D. The most important aspect of NEMA is to engage tourists in the locals’ lives.
Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Amy and Neal's initiative shows that tourism is always a force for positivity.
B. The villagers in Guludo are uncertain about the impact of NEMA on their lives.
C. Amy and Neal have completely transformed our perceptions of the tourist industry.
D. NEMA has brought tangible relief and a sense of optimism to the villagers.
Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Amy Carter-James, after witnessing poverty in Kenya, travelled with Neal to Mozambique and the
village of Guludo, where they established the NEMA foundation, funded by the community.
B. Volunteering in Kenya motivated Amy to seek community development through tourism; she and Neal
then went to Mozambique's Guludo, constructed a resort using local resources to fund vital projects.
C. Amy was inspired by volunteering in Kenya, and she, along with Neal, drove to impoverished
Mozambique, specifically Guludo, and despite lacking formal qualifications, planned and built a beach
resort and foundation (NEMA) to improve local lives.
D. Driven by her experience in Kenya, Amy and Neal journeyed to Mozambique, identified the
impoverished village of Guludo, and subsequently developed a beach resort and the NEMA charity to
contribute to conservation efforts.