PART 1:

Question 1. My dad has to work on a night _____ today, so he can’t eat out with
us.
A. job B. shift C. fuel D. energy
Question 2. Governments across the world should ______ hands to address the
problem of plastic pollution.
A. shake B. turn C. join D. cause
Question 3. In order to ______ a place at a prestigious university, you need to
apply yourself to studying.
A. win B. dominate C. fulfill D. complete
Question 4. Many high school students are under _______ because of some
changes to their curriculum.
A. emphasis B. pressure C. achievement D. assignment
Question 5. A survey was conducted among high school students to determine their
______ towards extracurricular activities.
A. violence B. cooperation C. footstep D. attitude
Question 6. Despite _______ many thoughts, Hoang and his wife are at
loggerheads over child rearing.
A. competing B. obtaining C. viewing D. sharing
Question 7. Lam is a reliable person; I always ________ in her when I have
problems.
A. confide B. define C. refuse D. convey
Question 8. Employers are _______ to explain the contract of employment in
detail to employees.
A. agreed B. sacrificed C. obliged D. recorded
Question 9. I couldn’t put up with Jimmy; he always behaved in a(n) _______
manner.
A. irresistible B. superior C. flexible D. manageable
Question 10. Students at every upper secondary school in our country have to
study some _____ subjects such as Literature, Maths and English.
A. full B. role C. core D. part
Question 11. The prospect of sitting in an interview room and listening to
interviewers’ questions can be very _______.
A. daunting B. noticeable C. frightened D. fearless
Question 12. The seriousness of the pandemic is now common _________.
A. factor B. security C. creativity D. knowledge
Question 13. Despite a tight budget, the school has risen to the ______ by
organising a field trip for its senior students.
A. difficulty B. issue C. challenge D. problem
Question 14. There is growing ______ of the view that cars are harmful to the
environment.
A. degree B. acceptance C. vision D. determination
Question 15. Students are advised to _______ full use of the Internet to facilitate
their studies.
A. take B. gain C. make D. have
Question 16. His _______ as sales manager is expected to help increase the
company’s revenue.
A. appointment B. challenge C. proportion D. majority
Question 17. Starting a new job can be ______ at first, but you can find it
enjoyable in the long run.
A. impressive B. original C. pleasurable D. stressful
Question 18. The natural beauty of the pagoda left a lasting ________ on visitors.
A. addiction B. protest C. support D. impression
Question 19. Our insurance company always strives to protect the _______ of our
clients.
A. hobbies B. interests C. disadvantages D. issues
Question 20. It’s very hard to _______ on your online meeting while your child is
crying.
A. preserve B. concentrate C. express D. experience
Question 21. After the scandal last year, the singer is determined to make
a(n)______ effort to improve her image.
A. lacking B. stressful C. concerted D. ultimate
Question 22. Everyone in the office seemed to show no _______ for the idea of
working overtime.
A. competition B. solution C. resource D. enthusiasm
Question 23. Mr. Trung is held in high esteem by his colleagues because of his
strong _____ of responsibility.
A. sense B. sensation C. scenario D. scene
Question 24. In order to fulfill the entry ______, you have to take this exam.
A. equivalence B. popularity C. qualifications D. requirements
Question 25. I was quite impressed by the restaurant ________ in vegetarian
dishes.
A. dedicating B. specialising C. establishing D. organising
PART 2:
Question 1. They have made many ______ attempts to climb the mountain but
never succeeded.
A. ultimate B. lacking C. stressful D. concerted
Question 2. James rarely shows ______ for a particular field; he even doesn't know
what he likes.
A. enthusiasm B. resource C. solution D. competition
Question 3. Changing the working environment may be ______, but I believe you
will soon get used to it.
A. pleasurable B. original C. stressful D. impressive
Question 4. Adjusting students' ______ towards learning is the first step to improve
their learning outcomes.
A. footstep B. cooperation C. attitude D. violence
Question 5. ______ subjects for this term include Math, English and Science.
A. Role B. Core C. Part D. Full
Question 6. Teachers and students are ______ hands to create a healthy and
friendly school environment.
A. turning B. joining C. shaking D. causing
Question 7. The HR Department always tries to look after the ______ of
employees.
A. hobbies B. interests C. efforts D. disadvantages
Question 8. This shop ______ in second-hand Japanese devices that are high-
quality but affordable.
A. specialises B. establishes C. organises D. dedicates
Question 9. You only have a chance to ______ a place at a top university if you
have an outstanding academic record.
A. dominate B. complete C. fulfil D. win
Question 10. Thinking of high school exams is quite ______ although I graduated
years ago.
A. noticeable B. frightened C. daunting D. fearless
Question 11. The importance of lifelong learning is becoming common ______.
A. factor B. security C. knowledge D. creativity
Question 12. There is growing ______ that going to college is not the only way to
success.
A. vision B. acceptance C. degree D. determination
Question 13. His ______ of humour is hilarious at times, but sometimes also
annoying.
A. sensation B. sense C. scenario D. scene
Question 14. I cannot ______ on writing because the noise is too loud.
A. express B. preserve C. experience D. concentrate
Question 15. Many young people today are under unrealistic peer ______.
A. assignment B. emphasis C. pressure D. achievement
Question 16. Dan has another night ______ job to increase his income despite
having a full-time one.
A. shift B. fuel C. energy D. work
Question 17. While the dog was chasing me, I rose to the ______ by running to the
crowd.
A. challenge B. problem C. issue D. difficulty
Question 18. I had a lasting ______ of the locals' hospitality and kindness.
A. addiction B. protest C. support D. impression
Question 19. The manager announced the ______ of Mark as the team leader of the
project.
A. challenge B. proportion C. appointment D. majority
Question 20. Getting a part-job to gain more work experience is a way to ______
use of your time in college.
A. gain B. make C. take D. have
Question 21. It's ______ for teachers to wear formal clothes when going to school.
A. recorded B. obliged C. sacrificed D. agreed
Question 22. Tina trusts me; she always ______ in me and asks me for advice.
A. conveys B. refuses C. defines D. confides
Question 23. Fortunately, we ______ a thought on parenting.
A. view B. share C. obtain D. compete
Question 24. Freddy often tries to avoid talking to people who seem to speak in a
______ manner.
A. superior B. manageable C. irresistible D. flexible
Question 25. You need to submit a photocopy of your identity card to complete the
entry ______.
A. requirements B. qualifications C. popularity D. equivalence