UNIT 1: LIFE STORIES WE ADMIRE

PRACTICE
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1. A. childhood B. biography C. marriage D. biological
2. A. admire B. achievement C. adopt D. army
3. A. campaign B. diary C. biography D. military
4. A. stylish B. contribution C. achievement D. communist
5. A. diagnosed B. distinguished C. passed D. launched
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of
primary stress in each of the following questions.
1. A. campaign B. duty C. genius D. knowledge
2. A. cancer B. army C. battle D. account
3. A. impact B. inspire C. decide D. prefer
4. A. considerate B. priority C. influential D. experience
5. A. ambitious B. visionary C. creative D. impressive
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. Despite growing up in an orphanage, she always felt a strong connection to her _______ family, hoping to
reunite with them someday.
A. biological B. ambitious C. cutting-edge D. creative
2. After being _______ with a rare genetic disorder, he channeled his energy into raising awareness and
funds for research.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
3. The soldiers who fought together in the war formed a tight-knit brotherhood, forever _______ by their
shared experiences.
A. adopted B. devoted C. bonded D. investigated
4. During the Vietnam War, brave soldiers in the Vietnamese _______ fought valiantly to defend their
homeland.
A. army B. operation C. college D. marriage
5. The successful defense of Dien Bien Phu marked a significant _______ for Vietnam in its struggle for
independence.
A. account B. impression C. achievement D. opinion
6. The strong bond between _______ who fought side by side created lifelong friendships.
A. soldiers B. biographies C. accounts D. experiences
7. Even in challenging conditions, Vietnamese women maintained their _______ traditional clothing and
cultural identity.
A. diary B. stylish C. resign D. biography
8. Daniel inherited the whole legacy of his grandma when she _______ last week.
A. brought up B. passed out C. passed away D. brought around
9. Nguyen Hue, with his _______ leadership, created a people's army, no matter small or large.
A. genius B. duty C. achievement D. itinerary
10. Mother Teresa was a Roman Catholic nun who _______ her life to serving the poor and destitute around
the world.
A. cutting- edge B. pancreatic C. visionary D. dedicated
11. He didn’t get married and _______ a child from the orphanage.
A. adopted B. adapted C. advertised D. admitted
12. While he was doing his _______, he was killed by the enemy.
A. visionary B. animated C. duty D. stylish
13. The website gives brief _______ of some famous historical figures in Vietnam.
 A. determinations B. biographies C. cancers D. rules
14. A _______ and creative leader will navigate his business through the most difficult period.
A. visionary B. biography C. discovery D. encouragement
15. One of her _______ achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium.
A. impress B. impressive C. impression D. impressively
16. The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new _______ technology.
A. full-length B. traditional C. cutting-edge D. standard
17. It was their determination that helped them _______ the enemy.
A. contain B. publish C. remain D. defeat
18. Nelson Mandela is one of the most _______ political leaders of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Century.
A. admired B. perfect C. talent D. skilled
19. When we were on a voluntary tour, we ____ to public places to collect rubbish every day.
A. were going B. went C. have gone D. had gone
20. I _______ about him when suddenly he came in.
A. talk B. talked C. am talking D. was talking
21. I was revising for my civics class when my dad ____________ me about the volunteer job.
A. tell B. was telling C. told D. had told
22. When Tien _______ some photos of the wildlife reserve, it started to rain heavily.
A. has taken B. was taking C. would take D. is taking
23. I ____ Maria for the first time at the Heart-to-Heart Charity Office.
A. saw B. was seeing C. was seen D. has seen
24. We _______ our quality time when the unexpected guess _______.
A. had – came B. were having - came
C. had been having – came D. have had – would have come
25. When I went to get the tickets, 1 realised I ____ any money.
A. wasn’t having B. didn’t have C. haven’t had D. hadn’t had
26. I _______ an online class in Advanced Maths when the Wi-Fi got disconnected.
A. attends B. have attended C. was attending D. had attended
27. When I first saw Miriam, I ____ her to come in for tea and we talked for nearly two hours.
A. invited B. invite C. have invited D. was inviting
28. While he _______ some plants in the garden, his wife was preparing dinner.
A. waters B. is watering C. would water D. was watering
29. The girls were chatting ____ the boys were playing games.
A. when B. while C. during D. at the same time
30. The boys broke a window when they _______ football.
A. played B. were playing C. half played D. are playing
31. Last night, we _______ for you for ages but you never _______ up.
A. waited – showed B. would wait - showed
C. were waiting - were showing D. waited – was showing
32. Last night at this time, they _______ the same thing. She _______ and he _______ the newspaper.
A. are doing/ is cooking/ is reading B. were doing/ was cooking/ was reading
C. was doing/ has cooked/ is reading D. had done/ was cooking/ read
33. We _______ to the hospital to visit Mike when he _______ to say that he was fine.
A. were driving - was calling B. drove - called
C. were driving – called D. drove - was calling
34. While Phong _______ a presentation, his laptop suddenly crashed.
A. has given B. was giving C. is giving D. gives
35. What _______ to you on Sunday night?
A. happen B. happened C. was happening D. would happen
36. He was talking to his mother about his first day at school when his phone _______.
A. rings B. was ringing C. rang D. has rung
37. I first met her four years ago when we _______ at a middle school.
A. had been studying B. are studying
C. have been studying D. were studying
38. Ms. Trang her time and energy to giving free English lessons for poor children.
A. admires B. devotes C. diagnoses D. attends
39. He gave us a thrilling of his experiences on the battlefield.
A. rule B. biography C. account D. blockbuster
40. His parents passed away in a tragic accident.
A. biological B. ambitious C. cutting-edge D. creative
41. At the age of 30, she was with a rare form of breast cancer.
A. dedicated B. admired C. volunteered D. diagnosed
42. When I was in college, I with a man because we both shared a passion for detective novels.
A. adopted B. devoted C. bonded D. attended
43. Many Vietnamese young men volunteered to join the army during the war against France.
A. resistance B. biography C. account D. experience
44. We a documentary about war heroes at 8.30 P.M. last Friday.
A. watched B. have watched C. were watching D. are watching
45. I was reading an online article about General Vo Nguyen Giap when my friend .
A. calls B. is calling C. has called D. called
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined bold
word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 1. The company’s sales have doubled since the introduction of new cutting-edge technology.
A. simple B. flexible C. modern D. old-fashioned
Question 2. It was their determination that helped them defeat the enemy.
A. focus on B. surrender to C. deal with D. depend on
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s)
in each of the following questions.
Question 3. He was considered the greatest mathematical genius of his age.
A. a person who is diagnosed with a rare disease B. a person who is unusually intelligent
C. a person who is not ambitious enough D. a person who is not fairly creative
Question 4. One of her impressive achievements is the discovery of radium and polonium.
A. visionary B. animated C. outstanding D. stylish
Exercise 5: Read the following advertisement / announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D to
indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks
① My Tam Live Concert in Ho Tram!
📅 Date: May 11, 2024
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Venue: My Soul 1981, Hồ Tràm, Bà Rịa Vũng Tàu
Get ready for an (1) ______ night with the sensational Vietnamese singer, My Tam! She'll be performing
her greatest hits, captivating the audience with her soulful voice and mesmerizing stage presence.
Tickets (2) ______ fast, so grab yours now! Don't miss this chance to experience the magic of My Tam live
in concert. For ticket information and reservations, visit My Tam's official website
(https://www.mytam.info) or call our hotline at +84 123 456 789. See you there!
1. A. unforgettable B. boring C. animated D. creative
2. A. sold B. was selling C. have sold D. are selling
3. A. For B. And C. Yet D. Nor
② Meeting with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
We are pleased to announce a significant bilateral meeting between General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong
of (4) ______ Communist Party of Vietnam and President Joseph R. Biden Jr. of the United States. This
historic occasion marks the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-U.S. Comprehensive Partnership. The leaders
will discuss bilateral ties, (5) ______ issues, and further strengthen the bonds of friendship between our
nations. The meeting will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, and underscores the importance of cooperation
and (6) ______ development in the region and the world.
1. A. the B. an C. a D. no article
2. A. internationally B. nationality C. international D. nation
3. A. sustainable B. rare C. accessible D. cutting-edge
Exercise 6: 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 1.
a. She joined the Viet Minh and became a guerrilla fighter at a very young age.
b. Take care, and I look forward to catching up soon! Warm regards, Thanh
c. Unfortunately, she was apprehended by the French authorities and executed by firing squad when she was
only 19 years old.
d. Her grave, located in Hang Duong Cemetery, stands as a symbol of her courage and the revolutionary
spirit. It's a place of great historical significance, and I felt honored to pay my respects there.
e. Dear Ann, I hope this letter finds you well. I recently had the opportunity to visit Vo Thi Sau's grave in
Con Dao, Vietnam.
f. Vo Thi Sau was a remarkable Vietnamese schoolgirl who became involved in revolutionary activities.
A. e – d – a – b – f – c B. d – f – b – a – c – e
C. e – f – a – c – d – b D. b – f – c – e – a – d
Question 2.
a. Despite health challenges, he authored over 30 works, including poems, stories, and memoirs. His life
exemplified perseverance and lifelong learning, inspiring students to overcome difficulties.
b. Teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky, who wrote with his feet, inspired generations of Vietnamese students.
c. His determination led him to participate in the national math contest in 1963, where he placed fifth and
received recognition from President Ho Chi Minh. Ky later majored in Literature at Hanoi University and
became a teacher.
d. In 2005, he was recognized as "Vietnam’s first teacher to write with his feet." Teacher Nguyen Ngoc Ky's
legacy reminds us that "nothing is impossible".
e. Born in 1947 in the northern province of Nam Dinh, Ky faced a severe illness that left him without the use
of his arms at the age of four.
f. However, he refused to surrender to despair. Using his feet, he accomplished tasks that others do with
their hands.
A. d – f – b – a – c – e B. e – d – a – b – f – c
C. b – f – c – e – a – d D. b – e – f – c – a – d
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.
① Gia Long was the first emperor of the Nguyen dynasty as well as the founding father of the modern
nation of Vietnam. Born as Nguyen Phuc Anh, he was the nephew of the last Nguyen lord who ruled over
southern Vietnam. (1) ______ being born into a royal family, he had to (2) ______ many difficulties in his
early life as he became the target of rival groups who attempted to wipe out the Nguyen clan completely.
After the deaths of his father and uncle at the hands of the rival leaders, Nguyen Phuc Anh fled to the
southern coastal tip of Vietnam where by chance he met a French priest, Pigneau de Behaine, who would (3)
______ become his trusted adviser and play a major role in his rise to power. He escaped with the help of
the priest and later on sought aid from the French in his struggle against his rivals. (4) ________ the help of
the French, and equipped with advanced European armaments, he was (5) _______ in securing victories
over his rivals.
1. A. Because of B. In view of C. Despite of D. In spite of
2. A. encounter B. adopt C. manage D. bond
3. A. at last B. especially C. specially D. eventually
4. A. With B. Without C. But for D. Thanks
5. A. engaged B. involved C. successful D. attended

② THE PRICE OF FAME

Charlotte Church looks like a normal teenager, but she is far from average. She has an amazing
voice. Her fan stands in queues for hours to get tickets for her concerts, and she is often on television.
Charlotte's singing (1) ______ began when she performed on a TV show at the age of 11. The head of a
record company was so impressed by her voice that he signed her up on the spot. Her first album rose to
number one in the charts.
Charlotte still attends school in her home town when she can. However, she is often away on tour for
weeks at a time. She doesn't miss out on lessons, though, because she takes her own tutor with her! She (2)
_____ three hours every morning with him. Her exam results in all the subjects she studies are impressive.
But how does she (3) _____ with this unusual way of life? She insists that she has the same friends
as before. That may be true, but she can no longer go into town with them because everybody stops her in
the street to ask for her (4) _____. It seems that, like most stars, she must learn to (5) _____ these
restrictions and the lack of privacy. It's the price of fame.
6. A. profession B. marriage C. career D. blockbuster
7. A. admires B. spends C. takes D. devotes
8. A. cope B. adjust C. bear D. tolerate
9. A. letter B. autograph C. signs D. writing
10. A. look down on B. make do with C. run out of D. put up with
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 1 to 5.
① The school field trip last year had a big impact on my life. (1) ________ the forest, a sudden rainstorm
caught us off guard. As the rain poured down, I found myself helping others, (2) _______, and laughing
together. The experience was (3) _______ a turning point, not just in the trip, but in my life. It felt (4)
______ bonds were forming, and friendships were growing stronger. The shared laughter and struggles
created a connection as we faced the unexpected together. This event left (5) ______and the friendships I
appreciate.
Question 1. A. When we explore B. While we were exploring
C. While we are exploring D. When we have explored
Question 2. A. sharing umbrellas B. I shared umbrellas
C. to share umbrellas D. umbrellas were shared
Question 3. A. if B. though C. like D. as
Question 4. A. as if B. as like C. though as D. though
Question 5. A. a lasting perspective on my impact B. an impact on my lasting perspective
C. a perspective on my lasting impact D. a lasting impact on my perspective

② Donald John Trump is the 45th President of the United States, in office since January 20, 2017. In
addition to being a politician, he is a successful business magnate and television personality as well. The son
of a wealthy real estate developer, Trump attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
(1) _______. He owned several beauty pageants and ventured into reality television as well. (2) ______, he
entered national politics in the early 2000s and set his eyes on the presidential office. As a politician, his
career was marred by allegations of sexual misconduct and he also earned much 3) ____ for his extravagant
lifestyle and controversial comments on immigrants from Islamic nations. (4) _______ Trump ran for the
2016 presidential election as a Republican and defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton in a surprise
victory. Donald Trump is the first person to assume presidency without prior military or government service
and at 70, (5) _______.
Question 1.
A. before taking charge of his family's business B. Between taking charge of his family's business
C. after taking charge of his family's business D. Without taking charge of his family's business
Question 2.
A. Expanding the horizons of his ambitions B. Reducing the horizons of his ambitions
C. Admiring the horizons of his ambitions D. Diagnosing the horizons of his ambitions
Question 3.
A. criticism B. accusation C. blame D. conviction
Question 4.
A. Thanks to the controversies surrounding him, B. Despite the controversies surrounding him,
C. With the controversies surrounding him, D. Other than the controversies surrounding him,
Question 5.
A. she is also the oldest one to assume the office B. he is also the oldest one to invest the office
C. she is also the oldest one to participate the office D. he is also the oldest one to assume the office
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 1 to 5.
①
Steve Jobs, a genius in the world of technology, was born in 1955 and adopted by a working-class
family. He dropped out of college, taking a leap into the unknown, where he found his passion for
technology and creativity.
In 1976, Jobs met Steve Wozniak, and together they founded Apple, a company that would
revolutionise the computer industry with cutting-edge innovations. Apple's Macintosh computer and the
iconic iPhone are testaments to Jobs' commitment to cutting-edge design and user-friendly technology.
Apart from his work at Apple, Jobs also played a significant role in the success of Pixar Animation
Studios, where he contributed to the creation of the first computer-animated film, Toy Story. Despite
facing setbacks, such as being diagnosed with cancer, Jobs continued to lead Apple until his passing away
in 2011.
His legacy lives on through the products and innovations that have shaped the way people live and
work in the digital age.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Steve Jobs’ academic achievements B. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
C. Steve Jobs’ rare disease D. Steve Jobs’ first company
2. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs?
A. He was adopted by a working-class family.
B. He found a passion for technology from childhood.
C. He didn’t finish his college education.
D. He’s a genius in the world of technology.
3. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to .
A. cutting-edge innovations B. Apple's Macintosh computer and iPhone
C. Jobs and Steve Wozniak D. design and technology
4. The word setbacks in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to .
A. difficulties B. advantages C. results D. influences
5. Which of the following is true about Steve Jobs?
A. He contributed to the success of Pixar Animation Studios.
B. He established Apple without the help of Steve Wozniak.
C. He didn’t lead Apple when he was diagnosed with cancer.
 D. His ambition was to shape the way people lived and worked

②
David Beckham is an English footballer who has played for Manchester United and Real Madrid, as
well as representing his country 100 times. He moved to the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 to increase the
profile of football in America. He married Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and has become a worldwide
celebrity, an advertising brand and a fashion icon.
Beckham was born in London in 1975. His parents were fanatical Manchester United supporters. His
talent was obvious from an early age and he signed with Manchester United on his fourteenth birthday. He
helped the youth team win several trophies and made his first team debut in 1995. He helped his team
achieve considerable success in his eleven seasons with them.
Beckham has been runner-up twice as world football's best player. He won many trophies with
Manchester United, including the Champions League, and won a league title with Real Madrid. He also
captained his club and country. He was famously sent off in a match against Argentina in the 1998 World
Cup. In 2003, Beckham received an honour for services to football from Britain's Queen.
Beckham has many interests off the soccer pitch and is rarely out of the headlines, especially
concerning his marriage and children. He has established football academies in Los Angeles and London. In
2006 he was named a judge for the British Book Awards. He lives near Tom Cruise and the two are best
buddies. Beckham is also a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador.
1. What is the main idea of the reading passage?
A. The life and career of David Beckham
B. Beckham's family background
C. Beckham's life before and after getting married
D. Beckham's marriage with a Spice Girl's member
2. According to the passage, Beckham has played 100 times for ____.
A. Real Madrid B. Manchester United
C. the national team of America D. The national team of England
3. The word "fanatical" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. inspired B. enthusiastic C. realistic D. idealistic
4. When did Beckham receive the royal award for his contribution to football?
A. In 1995 B. In 1998 C. In 2003 D. In 2006
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about Beckham?
A. He contributed to the success of the youth team of the Manchester United.
B. He made England lose the match against Argentina in the 1998 World Cup.
C. He was voted one of the best football players of the world more than once.
D. Some of Beckham's interests are not related to football.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 1 to 7.
① A large number of inventions require years of arduous research and development before they are
perfected. For instance, Thomas Edison had to make more than 1,000 attempts to invent the incandescent
light bulb before he finally succeeded. History is replete with numerous other examples of people trying, yet
failing to make inventions before they eventually succeeded. Yet some inventions have come about not
through hard work but simply by accident in most cases, when someone unintentionally invented something,
the inventor was attempting to create something else. For example, in the 1930s, chemist Roy Plunkett was
attempting to make a new substance that could be used to refrigerate items. He mixed some chemicals
together. Then, he put them into a pressurized container and cooled the mixture. By the time his experiment
was complete, he had a new invention. It was not a new substance that could be used for refrigeration
though. Instead, he had invented Teflon, which is today most commonly used to make nonstick pots and
pans. Similarly, decades earlier, John Pemberton was a pharmacist in Atlanta, Georgia. He was attempting
to create a tonic that people could use whenever they had headaches. While he was not successful in
that endeavor, he managed to invent Coca-Cola, the world - famous carbonated soft drink.
Scientists have also made crucial discoveries by accident when they were conducting experiments. In
1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, an antibiotic in this manner. He discovered some mold
growing in a dish with some bacteria. He noticed that the bacteria seemed to be avoiding the mold. When he
investigated further, he determined some of the many useful properties of penicillin, which has saved
millions of lives over the past few decades. Likewise, in 1946, scientist Percy Spencer was conducting an
experiment with microwaves. He had a candy bar in his pocket, and he noticed that it suddenly melted. He
investigated and learned the reason why that had happened. Soon afterward, he built a device that could
utilize microwaves to heat food, the microwave oven.
1. Which title best summarizes the main idea of the passage ____.
A. History's Most Important Inventions B. Accidental Inventions and Discoveries
C. How to Become a Great Inventor D. You Don't Always Get What You Want
2. In paragraph 1, the word "arduous" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. detailed B. tough C. specific D. constant
3. In paragraph 2, the word "endeavor" is closest in meaning to ____.
A. research B. dream C. request D. attempt
4. What does the author say about Teflon?
A. People first used it as a refrigeration device. B. It was created many years before Coca-Cola.
C. The man who made it was a pharmacist. D. It is used for kitchenware nowadays.
5. Who was John Pemberton?
A. The person who made Teflon B. The creator of Coca-Cola
C. The man who discovered penicillin D. The inventor of the microwave
6. The author uses Alexander Fleming as an example of ____.
A. one of the most famous inventors in history
B. a person who made an accidental scientific discovery
C. someone who became a millionaire from his invention
D. a man who dedicated his life to medical science
7. What does the author imply about penicillin?
A. Doctors seldom use it nowadays. B. Some people are not affected by it.
C. It is an invaluable medical supply. D. Mold combines with bacteria to make it.

②
Joyce Carol Oates published her first collection of short stories, By The North Gate, in 1963, two
years after she had received her master's degree from the University of Wisconsin and become an instructor
of English at the University of Detroit. Her productivity since then has been prodigious, accumulating in
less than two decades to nearly thirty titles, including novels, collections of short stories and verse, play and
literary criticism. In the meantime, she has continued to teach, moving in 1967 from the University of
Detroit to the University of Windsor, in Ontario, and, in 1978, to Princeton University Reviewers have
admired her enormous energy, but find a productivity of such magnitude difficult to assess.
In a period characterized by the abandonment of so much of the realistic tradition by authors such as
John Barth, Donald Barthelme, and Thomas Pynchon, Joyce Carol Oates has seemed at times determinedly
old-fashioned in her insistence on the essentially mimetic quality other fiction. Hers is a world of violence,
insanity, Fractured love, and hopeless loneliness. Although some of it appears to come from her own direct
observations, her dreams, and her fears, much more is clearly from the experiences of others. Her first
novel With Shuddering Fall (1964), dealt with stock car racing, though she had never seen a race. In Them
(1969) she focused on Detroit from the Depression through the riots of 1967, drawing much of her material
from the deep impression made on her by the problems of one of her students. Whatever the source and
however shocking the events or the motivations, however, her fictive world remains strikingly akin to that
real one reflected in the daily newspapers, the television news and talk shows, and popular magazines of our
day.
1. What is the main purpose of the passage?
A. To review Oates' By the North Gate B. To compare some modern writers
C. To outline Oates career D. To describe Oates' childhood
2. Which of the following does the passage indicate about Joyce Carol Oates' first publication?
A. It was not successful B. It was a volume of short fiction
C. It was part of her master's thesis. D. It was about an English instructor in Detroit
3. Which of the following does the passage suggest about Joyce Carol Oates in terms of her writing career?
A. Most of her work is based on personal experience.
B. Her style is imitative of other contemporary authors.
C. She has produced a surprising amount of fictions in a relative short time.
D. She has experienced long nonproductive periods in her writing.
4. The word "fictive" in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. imaginary B. attractive C. helpful D. impressive
5. What was the subject of Joyce Carol Oates' first novel?
A. Loneliness B. Racing C. Teaching D. Insanity
6. Why does the author mention Oates' book Them?
A. It is her best piece of nonfiction
B. It is an autobiography
C. It is a typical novel of the 1960's.
D. It is a fictional work based on another person's experiences.
7. Which of the following would Joyce Carol Oates be most likely to write?
A. A romance novel set in the nineteenth century B. A story with an unhappy ending
C. A dialogue for a talk show D. A science fiction novel
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to choose the word or phrase that best fits
each of the numbered blanks from 21 to 25.
It is said that women can rule kingdoms, and some of them actually did. Below are three of the most
famous queens in world history. The queen of ancient Egypt (ruling from 51 BC to 30 BC) was most famous
for her determination and beauty. She was also very intelligent and well (21) , and could speak nine
languages. Queen Elizabeth I ruled England for 45 years (1558-1603). She was (22) for her strong
determination and intelligence. She is considered one of the most successful queens in British history. She
(23) the powerful Spanish Navy in 1588 and encouraged the development of the arts.
Catherine II was a minor German princess who became known as Catherine the Great and ruled
Russia from 1762 to 1796. She was intelligent, ambitious, and (24) to her adopted country. She (25)
the Russian Empire, adding an area of more than 500,000 square kilometres. She improved education for
children and women, and opened the first school for girls in Russia.
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 21. A. adopted B. educated C. devoted D. attended
Question 22. A. dedicated B. bonded C. volunteered D. admired
Question 23. A. diagnosed B. devoted C. admired D. defeated
Question 24. A. dedicated B. adopted C. defeated D. volunteered
Question 25. A. narrowed B. prevented C. concentrated D. expanded
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions from 26 to 30.
Steven Paul Jobs was born on 24 February, 1955 in San Francisco, USA. His biological parents were
not married and gave him up for adoption. He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs. In 1971, Jobs met Steve
Wozniak, who was five years older than him, but they bonded over their love of electronics. After high
school, Jobs attended Reed College in Oregon, but found the classes boring and dropped out after six
months.
When Jobs was 21, he and Wozniak started Apple Computers in Jobs' family garage with money
they got by selling Jobs' van and Wozniak's scientific calculator. By making computers smaller, cheaper,
and accessible to everyday users, their company became a huge success and sales quickly increased.
Although Jobs left Apple in 1985, he returned to his post in 1997 when the company needed new ideas. He
helped
invent new products such as the iMac, the iBook for students, the iPod music player, and iTunes music
software. In 2007, he introduced the touch-screen iPhone which changed the way phones were used. Apple
products were not only designed to be cutting-edge technology, but also to be stylish and easy to use. In
addition, Jobs contributed to computer animation. In 1986, he bought a small company, which later became
Pixar Animation Studios. It produced the first full-length computer-animated film Toy Story, followed by
other blockbusters.
In 2003, Jobs was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. He fought the disease for several
years, and stopped working in August, 2011. Two months later, he passed away. He had four children, three
with his wife of 20 years and one from a previous relationship. On an Apple web page, a statement reads,
'Apple has lost a visionary and creative genius, and the world has lost an amazing human being.'
(Adapted from Global Success)
Question 26. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Steve Jobs’ career as a researcher B. Steve Job’s first joint venture
C. Steve Jobs’ educational background D. Steve Jobs’ life and achievements
Question 27. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to .
A. Clara and Paul B. Jobs and Steve Wozniak
C. Jobs’ biological parents D. classes
Question 28. According to paragraph 2, Jobs and Wozniak .
A. founded their own company B. didn’t sell computers
C. left Apple in 1985 D. worked in Wozniak’s family garage
Question 29. The word stylish in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _ .
A. complex B. fashionable C. careless D. famous
Question 30. Which of the following is NOT stated about Steve Jobs according to the passage?
A. He returned to Apple when the company needed new ideas.
B. He stayed positive even though he contracted a rare disease.
C. His Pixar Animation Studios produced many blockbusters.
D. He left Reed College without finishing his studies.

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PART III. PRACTICE

Exercise 1: 1C 2D 3A 4C 5A
Exercise 2: 1A 2D 3A 4C 5B
Exercise 3: 1A 2D 3C 4A 5C 6A 7B 8C 9A 10D 11A 12C 13B 14A 15B 16C 17D 18A 19B 20D 21C
22B 23A 24B 25B 26C 27A 28D 29B 30B 31A 32B 33C 34B 35B 36C 37D 38B 39C 40A 41D 42C 43A
44C 45D
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s)
in each of the following questions. 1.D 2.B
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s)
in each of the following questions. 3.B 4.C
Exercise 5: 1. 1A 2D 3A 2. 1A 2C 3A
Exercise 6: 1C 2D
Exercise 7: 1D 2A 3D 4A 5C 6C 7B 8A 9B 10D
Exercise 8: 1. 1B 2A 3C 4A 5D 2. 1A 2A 3A 4B 5D
Exercise 9: 1. 1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 2. 1A 2D 3B 4C 5B
Exercise 10: 1. 1B 2B 3D 4D 5B 6B 7C 2. 1C 2B 3C 4A 5B 6D 7B

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
B D D A D D B A B B