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ĐỀ SỐ 17
Read the following blog post 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.
These days, I never leave for a trip without my smartphone. I use apps and the Internet to access
maps, airport information, and (1) things. I used to take taxis or the subway to get everywhere in a
new city. But not only does the cost of these rides add up, they’re also not a great way to see a city or
learn (2) a new place. With my smartphone, I’m more confident finding my own way
around. I always have access to a map, so I do quite a (3) of walking tours. I don’t have to
worry about getting lost (4) I can enter my destination into my phone and it will give me
directions, and even re-adjusts the route if I (5) a wrong turn. I’ve even used smartphone
apps to tour museums in New York and London. With the right apps and an Internet connection, a
smartphone makes (6) the city a breeze!
Rajeev, 28
(Adapted from Active Skills for Reading)
Question 1. A. other B. each C. the others D. much
Question 2. A. for B. with C. from D. about
Question 3. A. proportion B. number C. quality D. degree
Question 4. A. whereas B. unless C. since D. although
Question 5. A. put B. leave C. make D. cut
Question 6. A. facilitating B. manipulating C. navigating D. integrating

Read the following brochure 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.
Thailand is a (7) for teenagers looking for adventure. Our tours are specially designed for
teenagers who are going on holiday alone, perhaps for the first time. Here is what you can expect.
DAYS 1–5 After you land in Bangkok, you fly to the north of the country. Here, you can learn new
skills such as Thai boxing, cooking and dancing. You also visit an elephant sanctuary where sick, old, and
very young elephants are (8) , and you go to the rice paddies to learn how rice grows in
the flooded fields. On your last night there is a celebration dinner (9) Khantoke, where local
people serve you traditional food.
DAYS 6–7 First thing in the morning, you fly to the famous island of Phuket. After lunch, you can
snorkel and dive in some of the bluest waters in the world. One of the dives we organise involves (10)
with sharks, but don’t worry, they’re not the kind that attack! On the second day you hike
through magnificent countryside, go on a boat trip, and see the most (11) sunsets in your life.
DAY 10 Your final destination is Bangkok. Here, you’ll visit the Royal Palace and see the temple of
the Emerald Buddha. You can also go to the world-famous ‘endless markets’, where you can buy real and
fake designer (12) at bargain prices.
(Adapted from PET Result)
Question 7. A. tourist great destination B. destination great tourist
C. great destination tourist D. great tourist destination Question
8. A. picked up B. looked after C. taken out D. brought in
Question 9. A. that calls B. to call C. called D. calling
Question 10. A. swim B. to swimming C. to swim D. swimming
Question 11. A. impressively B. impression C. impressive D. impress
Question 12. A. sources B. materials C. gadgets D. goods

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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.
Dear Emma,
a. Although I’m still learning, the process itself is incredibly rewarding.
b. I’ve developed a real interest in painting, and it’s quickly become one of my favourite ways to relax.
c. Painting has given me a new creative outlet, and I can’t wait to show you some of my work soon.
d. I even signed up for a weekend workshop to improve my skills.
e. It started with a simple watercolour set I found at a local art shop, and now I spend hours experimenting
with colours and techniques.
Best wishes,
Maya
A. a – d – c – e – b B. e – c – b – a – d C. d – b – c – e – a D. b – e – a – d – c
Question 14.
a. One afternoon, while exploring a new city, I took a different street and quickly realised I had no idea
where I was.
b. Instead of panicking, I decided to keep walking and stumbled upon a hidden garden filled with beautiful
sculptures.
c. It’s strange how a simple wrong turn can lead to the most unexpected experiences.
d. Overall, that day taught me that sometimes, the best adventures happen when things don’t go as
expected.
e. Although getting lost was not part of my plan, it turned out to be the highlight of my trip.
A. a – e – c – b – d B. e – b – a – c – d C. b – c – e – a – d D. c – a – b – e – d
Question 15.
a. Unlike traditional media, this format allows for greater authenticity and spontaneity, which many
viewers find appealing.
b. With just a camera and an internet connection, individuals can document their lives, share opinions, and
reach a global audience.
c. Despite these challenges, the platform continues to attract aspiring creators eager to build a personal brand
and connect with others.
d. Vlogging has become one of the most influential forms of digital self-expression in recent years.
e. However, the growing popularity of vlogging has also raised concerns about privacy, online criticism, and
the pressure to maintain constant visibility.
A. d – b – a – e – c B. d – e – b – c – a C. d – c – a – b – e D. d – a – c – e – b
Question 16.
a. Nina: I think attending community events really brings people together.
b. Luca: I’ve already picked out a spot to watch the lantern release.
c. Luca: I am! My cousins went last year and said the food stalls were amazing.
d. Nina: Yeah, and there’ll be live music and traditional games this time too.
e. Nina: Are you going to the Lantern Festival on Saturday?
A. a – c – d – b – e B. e – b – a – c – d C. a – b – d – c – e D. e – c – d – b – a
Question 17.
a. Max: Seriously? That would make classes way more fun!
b. Ella: I know - just having one around would make everyone feel so much more relaxed.
c. Ella: Did you hear our school might get a dog as a teaching assistant?
A. b – a – c B. a – c – b C. b – c – a D. c – a – b
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Read the following passage about mobile phones 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.
More than two billion people use mobile phones today. In many places, it is more common to use a
mobile phone, or cell phone, than a landline. Mobile phones are especially popular with young people.
(18) .
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are concerned that in the future, people may suffer health problems from using mobile phones. Even
now, there are people (19) . While there still isn’t any proof that mobile phones are bad for
your health, neither is there any proof that mobile phones aren’t bad for your health. Research has shown
that using mobile phones affects brain activity, but it isn’t clear why or what effect it might have over the
long term.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. Radiation happens
when one object sends heat or energy to another object. High-tech machines, in fact, (20)
. The amount of radiation from mobile phones falls between the lower amount that radio waves
produce and the higher amount that microwaves make. It’s a fact that some radiation comes from mobile
phones. (21) . Some scientists, however, disagree. They say we still don’t know if small
amounts of radiation over a long period of time can cause health problems.
As the debate about the safety of mobile phones continues, you might want to take some advice from
scientists. Use your mobile phone only when you really need to. Keep your telephone calls short.
Turn your phone off when you aren’t using it. Using it for long calls, (22) . In the future,
mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, be careful.
(Adapted from Select Reading)
Question 18.
A. Considering not just a means of communication, phones are symbols of being cool and connected
B. Seeing phones not just as a means of communication makes them symbols of being cool and connected
C. Not just a means of communication, they design phones as symbols of being cool and connected
D. They see phones not just as a means of communication, but as symbols of being cool and connected
Question 19.
A. held a belief that using their mobile phones is affecting their health
B. whose perception of their mobile phones as a root of health problems
C. reported feeling unwell due to their mobile phone use
D. who claim that their mobile phones are making them sick
Question 20.
A. able to sense even tiny levels of radiation emitted by mobile phones
B. whose ability to detect low doses of mobile phone radiation is amazing
C. can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones
D. that can pick up minimal traces of radiation from mobile phone signals
Question 21.
A. Concerned about this fact, mobile phone companies that show agreement claim the amount is too
negligible
B. Mobile phone companies share a concern about this fact, arguing that the amount is too low to be
harmful
C. Upon acknowledging this fact, mobile phone companies insist the amount is not enough to cause
concern
D. While mobile phone companies agree with this fact, they say the amount is too small to worry about
Question 22.
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A. you should try using earbuds instead of holding the phone to your ear
B. earbuds are a better alternative to holding the phone directly to your ear
C. holding the phone to your ear may be more harmful than using earbuds
D. attempts to use earbuds can reduce direct contact with mobile phone radiation
Read the following passage about the sound of silence and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 23 to 30.
The days of people shouting into mobile phones on buses could soon be a thing of the past with
‘silent sounds’, a new technology that transforms lip movements into a computer-generated voice for the
listener at the other end of the phone. The device, developed by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT),
uses ‘electromyography’. This process monitors tiny muscular movements that happen when we speak and
converts them into electrical signals that can then be turned into speech, without a sound uttered.
Michael Wand, a scientist at KIT, says this technology, which they have worked many years to
develop, opens up a whole range of applications, from helping people who have lost their voice due to
illness or accident, to being able to share confidential information – as long as there are no lip-readers
around, of course.
Furthermore, as the electrical signals are universal, they can be immediately transformed into the
language of the phone user’s choice. You can silently utter a sentence in your own language, and the
listener can hear the sentence translated into another language. It appears as if you have spoken in a foreign
language. This works effectively for languages like English, French and German, but it fails to function
properly for languages like Chinese, where different tones can hold different meanings.
The engineers have got the device working to 99 per cent efficiency, so the mechanical voice at the
other end of the phone gets one word in 100 wrong, explained Michael Wand. ‘But we’re working to
overcome the remaining technical difficulties. In five, maybe ten years, this will be useable, everyday
technology,’ he said.
(Adapted from Gateway)
Question 23. The word “them” in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. lip movements B. muscular movements
C. electrical signals D. silent sounds
Question 24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the ‘silent sounds’ technology?
A. It can turn muscle signals into electrical signals.
B. It was created by KIT.
C. It reduces background noise during calls.
D. It uses electromyography to detect movements.
Question 25. The word “utter” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by .
A. create B. say C. cause D. mind
Question 26. The word “overcome” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. ignore B. handle C. limit D. prefer
Question 27. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
In five, maybe ten years, this will be useable, everyday technology.
A. Possibly in five years, but surely by ten, this will be common technology.
B. This technology will certainly be usable every day within the next five to ten years.
C. It will probably take five to ten years for this technology to be used.
D. It's expected that in either five or ten years, this will be used every day.
Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. The ‘silent sounds’ technology struggles to differentiate meanings based on tone.
B. Those losing their ability to speak benefit the most from the ‘silent sounds’ technology.
C. The engineers have failed to achieve a very high level of accuracy with the device.
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D. Lip-readers are not allowed to share secret information with those with hearing impairment.
Question 29. In which paragraph does the writer mention a scientific term?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30. In which paragraph does the writer explore a device’s weakness?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Read the following passage about living without technology and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate
the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.
Are you addicted to technology? You probably think you aren't, but just take a minute to look more
closely at your daily life. [I] Your mobile phone alarm wakes you up, and the first thing you do is check if
you have any new email messages, maybe even check the weather forecast so you can decide what to put on.
[II] On the way to college, you pop in your MP3 player earbuds and listen to some music you downloaded
the previous night. [III] Some students are using tablets to take notes. [IV] Are you still so sure you could
let go of technology?
Increasing numbers of people, however, are taking the decision to go technology-free. This involves
making a concerted effort to remove all technological devices from their lives. Take Laura Jo Wegman and
Donovan Corliss. Not only have they gotten rid of the obvious technology, such as computers and TVs, but
they have also modified their cooker to remove the LED display and have a rotary dial telephone. The family
now play musical instruments, make bread and even talk to each other! They say it's revolutionised their
lives.
And this family isn't alone. The 'unplugging' movement is growing fast. Not everyone takes it as
seriously as Wegman and Corliss, but more and more people are adopting new approaches to
technology. For example, Tiffany Shlain pioneered the idea of having a technology-free day once a week,
usually on a Saturday. Shlain says ‘It's definitely harder to make plans,’ as, instead of sending lots of texts,
she needs to make an arrangement and stick to it. And as Shlain points out, the quality of interaction with
people who aren't constantly checking their mobiles is much better.
Another popular activity is to take a digital detox retreat, a long weekend hiking out in the
countryside with no gadgets. It allows you to develop the skill of finding your way without Google Maps
and seeing the beauty of nature without having to take a digital photograph of it. So why not try reverting
back to a tech-free world, even if just for a while? And, if you can't even imagine kicking the habit, ask
yourself if you really aren't addicted.
(Adapted from Insight)
Question 31. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
Once at college, your teacher is using an interactive whiteboard.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 32. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a feature of a technology-
dependent lifestyle?
A. Listening to music on an MP3 player B. Using tablets for note-taking
C. Checking the weather forecast on TV D. Using a mobile phone to check emails
Question 33. The phrase “let go of” in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to .
A. take up B. give up C. result in D. prepare for
Question 34. The word concerted in paragraph 2 mostly means .
A. successful B. valuable C. determined D. complex
Question 35. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. More people are choosing a technology-free life, like Laura Jo Wegman and Donovan Corliss, who
removed all devices and now enjoy music and conversation.
B. Laura Jo Wegman and Donovan Corliss decided to live without technology, removing computers and TVs
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and now play instruments and bake bread as a family.

C. Choosing to be technology-free, a small but growing trend exemplified by Laura Jo Wegman and
Donovan Corliss, involves removing devices for a more connected family life.
D. The Wegman-Corliss family strive to eliminate technology, even modifying appliances, leading to
activities like music and talking, which has improved their lives.
Question 36. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
Not everyone takes it as seriously as Wegman and Corliss, but more and more people are adopting new
approaches to technology.
A. Only if others showed the same level of commitment as Wegman and Corliss would they be able to rethink
their use of technology.
B. As more people are starting to change how they engage with technology, they are not beginning to show
similar dedication to Wegman and Corliss.
C. While Wegman and Corliss are more committed, many others are gradually changing how they interact
with technology.
D. Were more people as devoted as Wegman and Corliss, the shift in how technology is approached would
occur more rapidly.
Question 37. The word “it” in paragraph 3 refers to .
A. interaction B. arrangement
C. the 'unplugging' movement D. technology-free day
Question 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Having a technology-free day makes it more challenging for Shlain to plan social engagements.
B. The Wegman-Corliss family is the first one to adopt a technology-free lifestyle, inspiring others.
C. Shlain’s technology-free day is typically on Saturday as she has fewer commitments at weekends.
D. A digital detox retreat has always been regarded as the best method to encourage people to go tech- free.
Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Google Maps can’t be used appropriately for a long journey in some mountainous areas.
B. The Wegman-Corliss family didn’t use to have conversations with each other regularly.
C. Shlain will ultimately adopt a completely tech-free world to improve her quality of life.
D. People usually invent valid excuses for their decision not to get rid of modern technology.
Question 40. Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Many people use technology constantly in their daily lives, but some choose to go without it, either
fully like Wegman’s family or partially like Shlain, to improve personal connections and experiences.
B. People often rely on phones, tablets, and music devices, but examples like Shlain’s tech-free Saturdays
show that reducing technology can improve communication and help form better habits in daily routines.
C. Although technology dominates our daily routines, some are choosing to unplug completely or
occasionally, like Wegman, Shlain, and those joining digital detox retreats to reconnect with people and
nature.
D. Although people nowadays are addicted to technology, the unplugging movement is growing slowly as
individuals give up all gadgets to live a completely tech-free world, and some others try digital detox
retreats.

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