LISTENING

PART 1:
There are seven questions in this part. For each question, there are three pictures and a short
recording. Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it.
For example:

1. When and where are they meeting?

2. What will Chris get for his birthday?

3. What does Mr.Jones look like?

4. Where is he going to plant the tree?

5. What is the man going to buy?

6. Which is Gary's room?

7. Which is the best vehicle for the man?

PART 2:

1. The teacher wants the students to …

 take notes after she has finished speaking.
 take notes while she is speaking.
 forget about taking notes.
2. The teacher suggests eating …
 sugary snacks
 only apples
 fruit and cereals
3. The teacher suggests finding a study place with a lot of …
 Light
 Space
 Books
4. If students feel stressed they should …
 go to bed
 go out for a walk
 drink some water
5. Students are advised to …
 select the important things to learn.
 read through everything once
 make notes about every topic
6. The teacher understands that repeating things can be …
 Difficult
 Uninteresting
 Tiring
 7. Students can do past exam papers ...
 in the library only
 at home if they take photocopies
 in the after-school study group
8. The teacher recommends a break of five minutes every …
 Hour
 two hours
 thirty minutes
9. It's important to ...
 eat regularly
 sleep when you feel tired
 keep hydrated

10. The teacher is sure that the students will …

 pass their exams.

 fail their exams
 do their best

PART 3:

Marc: It’s really good working in an (1)__________ Company, right?

Apollo: Yes, I believe so.
Marc: What do you think would be the (2)___________ of working in an
international company?
Apollo: The benefit packages are more (3)____________.The salary is usually
higher, too.
Marc: To add to that, there is more room for professional (4)_______ like
enhancing the English speaking skills.
Apollo: There’s also a chance to widen your (5)___________ because of your
exposure to different types of personalities.
Marc: It would also be a door opener to working (6)________.
Apollo: Local companys offer a very limited professional growth. Also, they
offer a minimum (7)__________ upon entry.
Marc: It was a career move when I decided to transfer to an International
Company.They have great retirement benefits.
Apollo: One thing I like most is the chance to (8)________ to another country.
Marc: It is (9)___________ to stay and work in an International Company.
READING
PASSAGE 3-Questions 21-30
EARLY CINEMA
The cinema did not emerge as a form of mass consumption until its technology
evolved from the initial “peepshow” format to the point where images were
projected on a screen in a darkened theater. In the peepshow format, a film was
viewed through a small opening in a machine that was created for that purpose.
Thomas Edison’s peepshow device, the Kinetoscope, was introduced to the
public in 1894. It was designed for use in Kinetoscope parlors, or arcades,
which contained only a few individual machines and permitted only one
customer to view a short, 50-foot film at any one time. The first Kinetoscope
parlors contained five machines. For the price of 25 cents ( or 5 cents per
machine), customers moved from machine to machine to watch five different
films ( or, in the case of famous prizefights, successive rounds of a single fight).

These Kinescope arcades were modeled on phonograph parlors, which had

proven successful for Edison several years earlier. In the phonograph parlors,
customers listened to recordings through individual ear tubes, moving from one
machine to the next to hear different recorded speeches or pieces of music. The
Kinetoscope parlors functioned in a similar way. Edison was more interested
in the sale of Kinetoscopes ( for roughly $ 1,000 apiece) to these parlors than
in the films that would be run in them ( which cost approximately $10 to $15).
He refused to develop projection technology, reasoning that if he made and
sold projectors, then exhibitors would purchase only one machine – a
projector – from him instead of several.
[A] Exhibitors, however, wanted to maximize their profits, which they could
do more readily by projecting a handful of films to hundreds of customers at a
time ( rather than one at a time) and by charging 25 to 50 cents admission. [B]
About a year after the opening of the first Kinetoscope parlor in 1894, showmen
such as Louis and Auguste Lumière, Thomas Armat and Charles Francis
Jenkins, Orville and Woodville Latham ( with the assistance of Edison’s
former assistant, William Dickson) perfected projection devices. [C] These
early projection devices were used in vaudeville theaters local town halls,
makeshift storefront theaters, fairgrounds, and amusement parks to show films
to a mass audience. [D]
With the advent of projection in 1895-1896, motion pictures became the
ultimate form of mass consumption. Previously, large audiences had viewed
spectacles at the theater, where vaudeville, popular dramas, musical and
minstrel shows, classical plays, lectures, and slide–and–lantern shows had been
presented to several hundred spectators at a time. But the movies differed
significantly from these other forms of entertainment, which depended on
either live performance or ( in the case of the slide and-lantern shows) the active
involvement of a master of ceremonies who assembled the final program.
Although early exhibitors regularly accompanied movies with live acts, the
substance of the movies themselves is mass-produced, prerecorded material
that can easily be reproduced by theaters with little or no active participation
by the exhibitor. Even though early exhibitors shaped their film programs by
mixing films and other entertainments together in whichever way they thought
would be most attractive to audiences or by accompanying them with lectures,
their creative control remained limited. What audiences came to see was the
technological marvel of the movies; the lifelike reproduction of the
commonplace motion of trains, of waves striking the shore, and of people
walking in the street; and the magic made possible by trick photography and
the manipulation of the camera.
With the advent of projection, the viewer’s relationship with the image was no
longer private, as it had been with earlier peepshow devices such as the
Kinescope and the Mutoscope, which was a similar machine that reproduced
motion by means of successive images on individual photographic cards
instead of on strips of celluloid. It suddenly became public – an experience that
the viewer shared with dozens, scores, and even hundreds of others. At the same
time, the image that the spectator looked at expanded from the minuscule
peepshow dimensions of 1 or 2 inches ( in height ) to the life-size proportions
of 6 or 9 feet.
21. According to paragraph 1, all of the following were true of viewing
films in Kinetoscope parlors EXCEPT…….
A. prizefights were the most popular subjects for films.
B. Customers could view one film after another.
C. One individual at a time viewed a film.
D. Each film was short.
 22. The author discusses phonograph parlors in paragraph 2 in
order to…….
A. describe the model used to design Kinetoscope parlors
B. explain Edison’s financial success
C. contrast their popularity to that of Kinetoscope parlors
D. illustrate how much more technologically advanced Kinetoscope
parlors were
23. Which of the sentence below express the essential information in
the underlined sentence from the passage? Incorrect answer choices
change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential
information.
A. Edison did not want to develop projection technology because it
limited the number of machines he could sell.
B. Edison was more interested in developing a variety of machines
than in developing a technology based on only one.
C. Edison would not develop projection technology unless exhibitors
agreed to purchase more than one projector from him.
D. Edison refused to work on projection technology because he did not
think exhibitors would replace their projectors with newer
machines.
24. The word “ readily” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. easily B. frequently
C. intelligently D. obviously
25. The word “assistance” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. help B. leadership
C. criticism D. approval
26. According to paragraph 4, how did the early movies differ from
previous spectacles that were presented to large audiences?
A. They were more educational.
B. They were viewed by larger audiences.
C. They were a more expensive form of entertainment.
D. They did not require live entertainers.
27. According to paragraph 5, what role did early exhibitors play in
the presentation of movies in theaters?
 A. They often took part in the live-action performances.
B. They advised film-maker on appropriate movie content.
C. They decided how to combine various components of the film
program.
D. They produced and prerecorded the material that was shown in the
theaters.
28. The word “It” in the passage refers to
A. The viewers’ relationship with the image.
B. The advent of projection
C. A similar machine
D. Celluloid
29. According to paragraph 6, the images seen by viewers in the
earlier peepshows, compared to the images projected on the screen,
were relatively
A. small in size B unfocused
C. inexpensive to create D. limited in subject matter
30. Look at the four squares [_] that indicate where the following
sentence can be added to the passage.
When this widespread use of projection technology began to hurt his
Kinetoscope business, Edison acquired a projector developed by Armat
and introduce it as “ Edison’s latest marvel, the Vitascope.”
Where would the sentence best fit?
A. [A]
B. [B]
C. [C]
D. [D]
PASSAGE 4 – Questions 31-40
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a method of producing
electricity developed from the temperature difference that subsists between
deep and shallow waters. It converts solar radiation to electric power. The
system uses the ocean’s natural thermal gradient to direct a power-producing
cycle. To produce a significant amount of power, the temperature between
warm water on the surface and deep cold water should differ by about 20
degrees Celsius. On average, 23 million square miles of tropical seas absorb
an amount of solar radiation equal in heat content to about 250 million barrels
of oil. If less than one tenth of this could be converted into electric power, it
would provide more than 20 times the total amount of electricity utilized in
America on any given day.
Oceans are a huge renewable resource with the possibility of producing
millions of watts of electric power. Some experts think the cold, deep seawater
that is used in the OTEC process is rich in nutrients and, therefore, can be used
to culture marine and plant life on shore or on land.
There are certain conditions which have to be met to enable OTEC to work.
First, commercial OTEC facilities must be located in an environment that is
stable enough for efficient system operation. This means that they must be built
on land or submerged on the continental shelf. In addition, the natural ocean
thermal gradient necessary for OTEC is generally found between latitudes
20°𝑁 to 20°𝑆. The temperature of the surface water must differ from that of
deep water and allowances should be made for a wide-open space. Tropical
islands meet the requirements for a wide space, so they are areas for OTEC
development. Land-based facilities offer advantages. For example, plants do
not require extensive maintenance, and they can be installed in sheltered areas,
safe from storms and general bad weather. Land-based sites allow OTEC plants
to function with related industries.
Thermal energy from the ocean was first proposed as far back as 1881.
However, it wasn’t until 1930 that a system was built, producing 22kw of
electricity. Another was constructed sometime later, but it was destroyed by
waves. In 1980, the U.S department of energy built a site for OTEC heat
exchangers on board a navy ship. Tests revealed that OTEC systems are able
to function on slow-moving ships and are of little consequence to the
surrounding marine environment.
In 1981, Japan established a close-cycle plant in the Pacific Ocean, producing
40,00o watts of electricity. In May 1993, another 50,000 watts of electricity
was produced. However, it was an impractical energy source as the materials
used were expensive. Currently, scientists are continuing to develop more cost
effective and open-cycle OTEC systems. An integrated OTEC system can
help create harmonious, self-sustaining island communities independent of
imported fossil fuels and their associated costs.
Tidal energy is another form of ocean energy caused by the gravitational pull
of the moon and sun, and the rotation of the Earth. When tides come into shore,
they can be trapped in reservoirs behind dams. Then when the tide lowers, the
water behind the darn can be released, functioning similarly to a hydroelectric
power plant. Tidal dams can change the tidal level. In the local basin, affecting
the navigation. The prime disadvantage is the effect a tidal station has on plants
and animals. However, tidal fences, which are also used to channel the energy
of tides, have a less environmental impact than traditional sources of power
such as fossil fuels or nuclear power and are cheaper to install.
Turbines are devices with blades attached to a central rod that spin when a force
hits the blades. [A] This spinning motion is extremely practical. The first
turbine used was the undershot waterwheel, probably the oldest type of
waterwheel dating back over 2,000 years. [B] Waterwheels and windmills were
the first turbines; their wooden blades captured the power of wind or rivers to
lift water for irrigation or to rotate huge stones to grind grain. [C] It wasn’t until
the 1880s when the generator was first invented, that people began using
turbines to produce electricity. [D]
31. According to paragraph 1, OTEC uses what to produce power?
A. The wave energy stored in the Earth’s oceans
B. The salt in the ocean
C. The seawater temperature differences
D. The tropical ocean’s warm surface water
32. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. take in C. reject
B. work together with D. make efficient
33. The word “converted” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. consumed B. released
C. used D. transformed
34. In paragraph 3, the author mentions “ The temperature of the
surface water” as an example of
A. The requirements for the perfect OTEC settlement
B. The specific requirements needed for OTEC to work
C. The careful calculations and considerations needed in OTEC
D. Why water-based programs are always superior to land-based ones
35. According to paragraph 5, what does the author say was the main
problem with the closed cycle plant in the Pacific Ocean?
 A. It was damaged by the salt water
B. It was environmentally damaging to the area
C. It could not generate electricity without pollution
D. The overall cost was far too high to be economically feasible
36. Which of the following best expresses the essential information in
the highlighted sentence? Incorrect answer choices change the
meaning in important ways or leave out essential information
A. The beauty of the OTEC system is that it allows islands to be self-
sufficient.
B. The OTEC system could prove to lead the world in an age of co-
dependency.
C. A completely autonomous, cost effective society could be created
by the system.
D. The system could mean that societies are no longer dependent on
fossil fuels
37.According to paragraph 6, which of the following is true of tidal
energy?
A. It is derived from the hydrological climate cycle.
B. It is based on the small fluctuation of tide in a given area.
C. It has no environmental and ecological effects on local inhabitants.
D. It needs a barrage to convert tidal energy into electricity.
38.The word “practical” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A.unnecessary B. swift
C.useful D. sensitive
39. The following are all characteristics of the OTEC system EXCEPT
A. It seeks to harness the temperature difference.
B. It is not technically feasible for the production of base load
electricity.
C. It can be practiced on slow moving ships.
D. It can create self-sufficient systems.
40. Look at the four squares [_] that indicate where the following
sentence can be added to the passage.
It was turned by water flowing under the wheel and striking the boards.
Where would the sentences best fit?
A. [A]
B. [B]
C. [C]
D. [D]
WRITING

Part 1

Question 1-5

 Here are some questions about going to the theatre.

 For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first, using no more than three words.
 Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.

Example: The theatre has two cafés.

There are two cafés in the theatre.

1. Theatre tickets are more expensive than last year.

Last year, theatre tickets ..............................................than they are now.
2. The booking office telephone is often engaged.
It is often .......................................................... phone the booking office.
3. Peter said: “Why don’t you go to the booking office yourself?”
Peter said, “How .................................... to the booking office yourself?”
4. Many theatres accept credit cards.
At many theatres you .............................................................. credit card.
5. You can’t smoke in the theatre.
Smoking .............................................................................. in the theatre.
Part 2

Question 6

You recently went on an all-inclusive holiday with your family. The services at
the hotel were good. However, the canteen food was disappointing, some of it
was overcooked and there weren’t enough vegetarian options for your daughter.
You’d like to receive compensation from the hotel.

Write a letter to the hotel manager. (You should write between 140 and
190 words)
Part 3

Question 7

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. (Write at least 250 words)
Write about the following topic:

Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because
of technology. Some people say that this is a positive development, while others
argue that it is leading to negative consequences.

Discuss both sides of this argument and then give your own opinion.
SPEAKING

Part 1: Social Interaction (3’)

Let’s talk about your free time activities.

- What do you often do in your free time?

- Do you watch TV? If not, why not? If yes, which TV channel do you like
best? Why?

- Do you read books? If not, why not? If yes, what kinds of books do you like
best? Why?

Let’s talk about your neighborhood.

- Can you tell me something about your neighborhood?

- What do you like most about it?

- Do you plan to live there for a long time? Why/why not?

Part 2: Solution Discussion (4’)

Situation: A group of people is planning a trip from Danang to Hanoi. Three

means of transport are suggested: by train, by plane, and by coach. Which
means of transport do you think is the best choice?

Part 3: Topic Development (5’)

Topic: Reading habit should be encouraged among teenagers.

Reading

- increases knowledge

- improves memory
- reduces stress

- [your own ideas]

Câu hỏi thêm:

- What is the difference between the kinds of books read by your parents’
generation and those read by your generation?

- Do you think that governments should support free books for all people?

- In what way can parents help children develop their interest in reading?