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VIP 90 – TỔNG ÔN TRỌNG ĐIỂM BỘ CÂU HỎI
DỄ TRÚNG TỦ & BỘ ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN ĐẶC BIỆT 2024
ĐỀ DỰ ĐOÁN ĐẶC BIỆT
PHÁT TRIỂN ĐỀ MINH HỌA 2024: ĐỀ SỐ 01
Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 1. Nhung is in a clothes shop.
- Nhung: “_________”
- Sales clerk: “Sure, the fitting room is right over there.”
A. Can I pay in cash? B. Can I try this dress on?
C. Can I get a full refund? D. Can I have another colour?
Question 2. Tony and Linda are talking about volunteering.
- Tony: “I think students should do some voluntary work.”
- Linda: “_________. Volunteering helps students improve their interpersonal skills.”
A. Sorry to hear that B. It’s not true
C. That’s not a good idea D. I totally agree with you
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs
from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 3. A. shoot B. blood C. moon D. food
Question 4. A. human B. happy C. honour D. habit
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other
three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 5. A. expect B. finish C. decide D. review
Question 6. A. marvellous B. important C. impressive D. terrific
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7. The first week at university can be daunting, but with determination, many freshmen can
overcome it.
A. affordable B. challenging C. fashionable D. peaceful
Question 8. We were not permitted to take photographs, so we just looked around the museum and then
left.
A. banned B. intended C. invited D. allowed
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 9. Lifelong learning fosters personal development by expanding knowledge and skills.
A. achieves B. produces C. discourages D. promotes
Question 10. After months of struggling to survive, the old patient is finally out of the woods thanks to
the efforts made by doctors and nurses.
A. in great danger B. making speedy recovery
C. lost in a dense forest D. rescued by a fisherman
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 11. A famous singer _______ to make a speech on gender equality at the conference last month.
A. has invited B. invited C. was inviting D. was invited
Question 12. The students _______ the essay when a phone rang.
A. are writing B. write C. have written D. were writing
Question 13. It’s important that we should try to ________ bullying at school.
A. prevention B. prevent C. preventive D. preventively
Question 14. Ms. Kim has been working as ______ teacher of English for 20 years.
A. the B. an C. a D. Ø (no article)
Question 15. The cheaper flight tickets are, _______ people will go travelling.
A. the more than B. the more C. the most D. more than
Question 16. Your school is next to a paddy field, _______?
A. is it B. are you C. aren’t you D. isn’t it
Question 17. The football team was determined to _______ the loss of the previous match.
A. come up with B. come down with C. make up for D. keep up with
Question 18. The scientists performed a(n) _______ to test the efficacy of the new drug in treating breast
cancer.
A. practice B. experiment C. attempt D. exercise
Question 19. The picture reminds me ______ my carefree childhood.
A. for B. at C. of D. to
Question 20. _______ a few years ago, the charity aimed to help people in need across the city.
A. Having established B. To establish
C. Has been established D. Established
Question 21. A lavish dinner took the ______ off her disappointment at not being asked to the party.
A. rope B. edge C. ring D. coin
Question 22. The slippery road ______ it impossible for us to travel to work.
A. made B. put C. paid D. took
Question 23. Hanah planned ______ a gap year after finishing secondary education.
A. taking B. to taking C. take D. to take
Question 24. The teacher _______ special praise for the student who made remarkable progress
throughout the semester.
A. preserved B. conserved C. reserved D. secured
Question 25. The manager will have an important meeting _______.

A. when he was returning from Italy B. as soon as he returns from Italy
C. before he returned from Italy D. after he had returned from Italy
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each
pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 26. Martin participated in an environmental initiative. He realised how dangerous plastic was
only then.
A. Not until Martin had realised how dangerous plastic was did he take part in an environmental initiative.
B. Only by taking part in an environmental initiative did Martin realise how harmless plastic was.
C. Only after Martin had taken part in an environmental initiative did he realise how dangerous plastic
was.
D. Scarcely had Martin taken part in an environmental initiative when he was unaware of the danger of
plastic.
Question 27. The couple was very poor. They couldn’t afford a new motorbike.
A. But for their poverty, the couple could have afforded a new motorbike.
B. Unless the couple is very poor, they can afford a new motorbike.
C. If the couple weren’t very poor, they could afford a new motorbike.
D. Without their poverty, the couple couldn’t afford a new motorbike.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning
to each of the following questions.
Question 28. Biden began to write short stories in 2019.
A. The last time Biden wrote short stories was in 2019.
B. Biden has written short stories since 2019.
C. Biden started to write short stories since 2019.
D. Biden hasn’t written short stories since 2019.
Question 29. “I bought a new dictionary yesterday,” said Nga.
A. Nga said that she had bought a new dictionary the day before.
B. Nga said that she bought a new dictionary yesterday.
C. Nga said that she has bought a new dictionary the day before.
D. Nga said that she would buy a new dictionary the day before.
Question 30. Passengers are required to fasten their seat belts.
A. Passengers can fasten their seat belts.
B. Passengers shouldn’t fasten their seat belts.
C. Passengers needn’t fasten their seat belts.
D. Passengers must fasten their seat belts.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.
Question 31. The firefighters was sensitive of the risks that lay ahead, but decided to proceed
A B C
with extreme caution.
D
Question 32. Instead of completely reconstructing the house, they decided to renovate them for
A B C
rent.
D
Question 33. Susan is absent from school last Friday because she didn’t feel well.
A B C D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
According to a recent study of teenagers, most of them do not do housework just for pocket money.
While many do household chores because they see it as a way of getting ready for adult life, (34) ______
feel they have a duty to help their parents because it is fair, especially if their parents work.
More than two-thirds of the young people (35) ______ were surveyed clean floors at least once a week
and more than 80% regularly set the table for meals or do the washing-up. Girls are more (36) _____ than
boys to wash their own clothes. There are, (37) ______, a few teens who only do the housework because
they are made to by their parents. They argue that they should not be expected to help out at home because
in their view, their teenage years are a period which should be enjoyed rather than (38) _______ with
household responsibilities.
(Adapted from Complete First)
Question 34. A. much B. another C. others D. each
Question 35. A. which B. who C. where D. whose
Question 36. A. capable B. likely C. typical D. special
Question 37. A. therefore B. for example C. moreover D. however
Question 38. A. evaluated B. required C. interrupted D. confused
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions from 39 to 43.
In the Indian city of Agra, close to the Yamuna River, stands the Taj Mahal, a well-known mausoleum
and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The huge white dome in the centre of the Taj Mahal is its most
iconic feature. It is surrounded by four smaller domes and is 35 metres high. The interior spaces of the
building are decorated with lovely arches and priceless stones set into the walls. There are gardens with
walkways, pools, and fountains around the structures.
The Taj Mahal's construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1648. It was built using materials
in India and other Asian countries. However, the main material is white marble. The Indians also used
other high-quality building materials at that time.
Emperor Shah Jahan had the Taj Mahal built as a burial place for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. According
to legend, he intended to create a black Taj Mahal on the other side of the river, but this never came true.
During the Indian Rebellion of 1857, British soldiers destroyed many areas of the Taj Mahal, taking some
of the precious stones from its walls. The Taj Mahal has suffered from environmental damage over the
years, and significant government efforts have been made to preserve its beauty.
The Taj Mahal is one of India's most well-known landmarks. Every year, millions of people come to
see the mausoleum. The Taj Mahal is mentioned in lists of iconic buildings to see and is considered one
of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
(Adapted from Bright)
Question 39. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. The Timeless Majesty of a Ruined Heritage
B. The Taj Mahal: A Symbol of Love and Legacy
C. Collective Efforts to Preserve a Legacy
D. Shocking Facts about a New Wonder of the World
Question 40. According to paragraph 1, which of the following is the most impressive feature of the Taj
Mahal?
A. the interior spaces with arches B. lovely gardens around the landmark
C. the huge white dome in the centre D. the modern architectural style
Question 41. The word priceless in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. quite expensive B. rather heavy C. very cheap D. extremely valuable
Question 42. The word its in paragraph 3 refers to ______?
A. the Indian Rebellion B. the other side of the river
C. the Taj Mahal D. a burial place
Question 43. Which of the following is NOT stated about the Taj Mahal in the passage?
A. The Indians used materials in India and other Asian countries during its construction.
B. Emperor Shah Jahan had it constructed in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
C. It is recognised as a new man-made wonder of the world thanks to its artistic features.
D. The government of India has made significant efforts to preserve its beauty.
The Internet is by far and away the most important invention of our lifetime, and it’s made great
changes to our lives. It’s changed the way we shop and think about money. Undeniably, the future of
money has never been so uncertain. Twenty years from now, will we still be using notes and coins, or
will we be using something completely different? Many experts predict that soon everyone all over the
world will be using a single currency, the Bitcoin – digital money.
Up to now, digital money has mostly been the stuff of science fiction films. Recently, however, a
number of stories about Bitcoin have made their way into our newspapers, and governments around the
world have started to think about the consequences of such a monetary system. Bitcoin first made an
appearance in 2009, when computer whizz-kids invented ‘mining’, a way of earning them by solving
very complicated mathematical problems.
One such person was James Howells, an IT expert from Newport in Wales. Like many of the Bitcoin
pioneers, he probably didn’t think too much about his earnings. That was until, one day in 2013, he
discovered that the value of his Bitcoins had gone up, and they were now worth about £4 million!
So where had Howells stored his treasure? After looking for a long time – on the hard disk of his
computer, on every single USB stick he could find in his home – the terrible truth slowly dawned on him.
He’d stored the Bitcoins on an old hard disk, and he’d thrown it away while clearing out old computer
stuff the previous summer. Howells rushed to the recycling centre he’d taken it to. He was told he’d have
to search through waste more than a metre deep in an area the size of a football field.
(Adapted from THiNK)
Question 44. Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Bitcoin: A Passing Fad B. Digital Money: A Waste of Money?
C. Digital Money: Here to Stay? D. Bitcoin: For Better or Worse?
Question 45. The word uncertain in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. likely to change B. lasting for a long time
C. likely to succeed D. becoming less serious
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, many experts predict that ______.
A. paper money won’t be replaced by digital money
B. a sole currency will be used by everyone
C. digital money will disrupt the financial market
D. notes and coins will become dominant
Question 47. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. computer whizz-kids B. stories
C. mathematical problems D. bitcoin
Question 48. The phrase dawned on in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.
A. was hidden from B. became known to
C. turned less obvious to D. was concealed from
Question 49. Which of the following is true according to the passage?
A. Governments across the world don’t take the Bitcoin very seriously.
B. Digital money has only been used in low-quality science fiction movies.
C. James Howells had stored his Bitcoin earnings in a bank account.
D. The value of the Bitcoin greatly increased in its first four years.
Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Bitcoin pioneers were quite optimistic about the value of the Bitcoin.
B. Howells discarded his old hard disk because it contained his Bitcoins.
C. There is little chance that Howells will ever find his Bitcoin fortune.
D. Digital money will change our way of spending money for the worse.
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
STT Từ vựng Từ loại Phiên âm Nghĩa
1 fitting room n /ˈfɪtɪŋ ruːm/ phòng thử đồ
2 cash n /kæʃ/ tiền mặt
3 refund n /ˈriːfʌnd/ tiền hoàn
4 voluntary adj /ˈvɒləntᵊri/ tình nguyện
5 interpersonal adj /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsᵊnᵊl/ đối nhân xử thế
6 expect v /ɪkˈspekt/ mong đợi
7 review v /rɪˈvjuː/ đưa ra đánh giá, xem lại
8 marvellous adj /ˈmɑːvələs/ tuyệt vời
9 terrific adj /təˈrɪfɪk/ tuyệt vời
10 affordable adj /əˈfɔːdəbᵊl/ (giá cả) phải chăng
11 challenging adj /ˈʧælɪnʤɪŋ/ khó khăn
12 fashionable adj /ˈfæʃᵊnəbᵊl/ thời trang, thời thượng
13 peaceful adj /ˈpiːsfᵊl/ bình yên
14 daunting adj /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ làm nản chí, làm lo sợ
15 determination n /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃᵊn/ quyết tâm
16 freshman n /ˈfreʃmən/ sinh viên năm nhất
17 permit v /ˈpɜːmɪt/ cho phép
18 discourage v /dɪˈskʌrɪʤ/ làm nản lòng, ngăn chặn
19 promote v /prəˈməʊt/ xúc tiến, đẩy mạnh
20 foster v /ˈfɒstə/ thúc đẩy, tăng cường
21 expand v /ɪkˈspænd/ mở rộng
22 struggle v /ˈstrʌɡᵊl/ vật lộn
23 dense adj /dens/ rậm rạp
24 speedy adj /ˈspiːdi/ nhanh chóng
25 recovery n /rɪˈkʌvᵊri/ sự phục hồi
26 speech n /spiːʧ/ bài phát biểu
gender equality /ˈʤendər bình đẳng giới
27 n
iˈkwɒləti/
28 prevention n /prɪˈvenʃᵊn/ sự ngăn ngừa, sự ngăn trờ
29 preventive adj /prɪˈventɪv/ ngăn ngừa, phòng ngừa
30 bullying n /ˈbʊliɪŋ/ sự bắt nạt
31 paddy field n /ˈpædi/ fiːld/ cánh đồng lúa
32 previous adj /ˈpriːviəs/ trước đó
33 experiment n /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ thí nghiệm
34 attempt n /əˈtempt/ sự cố gắng, sự thử
35 lavish adj /ˈlævɪʃ/ xa hoa
36 disappointment n /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ sự thất vọng
37 slippery adj /ˈslɪpᵊri/ trơn trượt
38 preserve v /prɪˈzɜːv/ bảo quản, giữ gìn, bảo tồn
39 conserve v /kənˈsɜːv/ giữ gìn, bảo tồn
40 reserve v /rɪˈzɜːv/ để dành, dự trữ; đặt trước
41 secure v /sɪˈkjʊə/ có được, bảo vệ

42 praise n /preɪz/ lời khen ngợi
43 remarkable adj /rɪˈmɑːkəbᵊl/ đáng kể
44 progress n /ˈprəʊɡres/ sự tiến bộ
45 initiative n /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ sáng kiến
46 harmful adj /ˈhɑːmfᵊl/ có hại
47 harmless adj /ˈhɑːmləs/ vô hại
sensitive /ˈsensɪtɪv/ nhạy cảm, thấu hiểu cảm xúc của
48 adj
người khác
49 sensible adj /ˈsensəbᵊl/ có ý thức, biết phải trái; hợp lý
50 proceed v /prəˈsiːd/ tiếp tục tiến hành
51 caution n /ˈkɔːʃᵊn/ sự cẩn trọng
52 renovate v /ˈrenəveɪt/ trùng tu, tu sửa
53 pocket money n /ˈpɒkɪt/ ˈmʌni/ tiền tiêu vặt
54 household chore n /ˈhaʊshəʊld ʧɔː/ việc nhà
55 duty n /ˈdjuːti/ nghĩa vụ
56 fair adj /feə/ công bằng
57 survey v /səˈveɪ/ khảo sát
58 evaluate v /ɪˈvæljueɪt/ đánh giá
59 interrupt v /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ gián đoạn
60 mausoleum n /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/ lăng mộ
61 dome n /dəʊm/ mái vòm
62 iconic adj /aɪˈkɒnɪk/ mang tính biểu tượng
63 feature n /ˈfiːʧə/ đặc điểm
64 interior adj /ɪnˈtɪəriə/ bên trong
65 priceless adj /ˈpraɪsləs/ vô giá
66 fountain n /ˈfaʊntɪn/ đài phun nước
67 precious adj /ˈpreʃəs/ quý giá
68 walkway n /ˈwɔːkweɪ/ lối đi
69 fountain n /ˈfaʊntən/ đài phun nước
70 marble n /ˈmɑːbᵊl/ đá cẩm thạch
71 high-quality adj /haɪˈkwɒləti/ chất lượng cao
72 burial n /ˈberiəl/ sự chôn cất
73 legend n /ˈleʤənd/ huyền thoại
74 landmark n /ˈlændmɑːk/ địa điểm quan trọng
75 timeless adj /ˈtaɪmləs/ vượt thời gian
76 majesty n /ˈmæʤəsti/ sự tráng lệ
77 ruin v /ˈruːɪn/ phá huỷ, tàn phá
78 legacy n /ˈleɡəsi/ di sản
79 collective adj /kəˈlektɪv/ chung
80 uncertain adj /ʌnˈsɜːtᵊn/ không chắc chắn
81 predict v /prɪˈdɪkt/ dự đoán
82 currency n /ˈkʌrᵊnsi/ tiền tệ
83 digital adj /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ thuộc kỹ thuật số, ảo

84 monetary adj /ˈmʌnɪtri/ (thuộc) tiền tệ
whizz-kid /ˈwɪzkɪd/ người trẻ tuổi nhưng rất thông
85 n
minh
86 complicated adj /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ phức tạp
87 pioneer n /ˌpaɪəˈnɪə/ người tiên phong
88 treasure n /ˈtreʒə/ kho báu
89 fad n /fæd/ trào lưu
90 dominant adj /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ chiếm ưu thế
91 discard v /dɪˈskɑːd/ vứt bỏ
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

STT Cấu trúc Nghĩa
1 out of the woods thoát khỏi nguy hiểm, khó khăn
2 come up with nảy ra, nghĩ ra
3 come down with mắc bệnh
4 make up for đền bù cho, bù đắp cho
5 keep up with theo kịp với
6 remind somebody of something gợi nhắc ai về điều gì
7 take the edge off something làm bớt căng thẳng, khó chịu
make it possible/impossible (for somebody) + to khiến ai có thể/không thể làm gì
8
do something
9 plan to do something có dự định làm gì
10 be sensible of something có nhận thức về điều gì
11 be likely to do something có thể làm gì
12 something draws on somebody ai đó nhận ra được điều gì
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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Question 1. Tim ______ me several compliments on my new hairstyle and my clothes.
A. took B. asked C. paid D. put
Question 2. He chose to study ______ science because he was keen on learning about the natural world.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. the D. a
Question 3. The new social media platform ______ among young users in 2020.
A. gave up B. caught on C. cut down D. made out
Question 4. Henry will go jogging around the park _______.
A. as soon as he has finished cooking B. until he finished cooking
C. when he was finishing cooking D. after he had finished cooking
Question 5. She has a strong passion for acting, so she pursues a ______ in drama at college.
A. task B. route C. course D. duty
Question 6. She became the first black woman _______ as prime minister of the UK.
A elected B. electing C. was electing D. to be elected
Question 7. Many manual workers couldn’t ______ themselves to the prospect of being replaced by
robots.
A. diversify B. reconcile C. associate D. discriminate
Question 8. I _______ a significant improvement in my attention span since I practised yoga.
A. was noticing B. notice C. have noticed D. will notice
Question 9. The beach view was great, _______?
A. wasn’t it B. isn’t it C. is it D. was it
Question 10. Our children are looking forward ______ the parade in our town next week.
A. attend B. to attending C. to attend D. attending
Question 11. A sports centre ______ as a place for people of different ages to engage in physical exercise.
A. builds B. has built C. had built D. was built
Question 12. Sarah decided to hold out an ________ to her sister by apologising after their quarrel.
A. ink drawing B. olive branch C. eating utensil D. orange juice
Question 13. To get the job, you must have three years of experience ______ sales.
A. at B. on C. of D. in
Question 14. ______ you cook the meat, the more tender it becomes.
A. The longer B. The longer than C. The longest D. Longer than
Question 15. When boys and girls reach puberty, they often behave ________.
A. different B. differ C. differently D. difference
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three
in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 16. A. progress B. treatment C. respect D. charter
Question 17. A. decisive B. delicate C. elegant D. physical
Question 18. A. hunt B. luck C. mud D. put
Question 19. A. stop B. case C. lose D. same
Question 20. He worked his fingers to the bone to feed and clothe his three children.
A. worked very hard B. put a lot of energy
C. changed his appearance D. made little effort
Question 21. In some countries, it’s impolite to receive a gift from another person with one hand.
A. negative B. rude C. strange D. courteous
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 22. The movie was so fascinating that it held everyone’s attention from beginning to end.
A. normal B. boring C. interesting D. violent
Question 23. The police promised to reveal the details of the murder case after gathering enough
evidence.
A. disclose B. conduct C. intend D. prevent
Question 24. Susan and Laura are talking about endangered species.
- Susan: “Many species become endangered because of poaching.”
- Laura: “________. It should be prevented at all costs.”
A. It’s true B. I couldn’t agree with you
C. I’m afraid not D. I don’t think so
Question 25. Huy is talking to Hoang after the marathon.
- Huy: “You’ve won the first prize! Congratulations!”
- Hoang: “________”
A. You’re welcome. B. My pleasure.
C. Thanks a lot. D. Never mind.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26. Many school-leavers cannot decide whether to join the labour market or pursue
A B C
its dreams at an educational institution.
D
Question 27. The School Youth Union organises a drawing contest about city life last week.
A B C D
Question 28. The objection of the study is to investigate the relationship between learning
A B
motivation and academic performance.
C D
Question 29. He doesn’t have a sibling. He feels bored at times.
A. If he had had a sibling, he wouldn’t have felt bored at times.
B. Provided that he has a sibling, he won’t feel bored at times.
C. If he didn’t have a sibling, he would feel bored at times.
D. Supposing he had a sibling, he wouldn’t feel bored at times.
Question 30. The property prices are expensive. Few people can afford a house in the city.
A. Not until the property prices had been high did few people afford a house in the city.
B. Not only do few people afford a house in the city but the property prices are also high.
C. So high are the property prices that few people can afford a house in the city.
D. Such is the property prices that many people can afford a house in the city.
Question 31. It’s not necessary for us to reserve a table.
A. We should reserve a table. B. We must reserve a table.
C. We cannot reserve a table. D. We needn’t reserve a table.
Question 32. The last time Linh visited her hometown was in 2021.
A. Linh hasn’t visited her hometown since 2021.
B. Linh has visited her hometown since 2021.
C. Linh last visits her hometown in 2021.
D. Linh didn’t visit her hometown in 2021.
Question 33. “I am preparing lunch now,” said Laura.
A. Laura said that she is preparing lunch now.
B. Laura said that she was preparing lunch then.
C. Laura said that she had prepared lunch then.
D. Laura said that she was preparing lunch now.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.
A recent survey, carried out by an electronics company, found that the happiest age for working people
is 58. The results (34) ______ that people generally don’t find happiness until this time because there is
so much going on in their lives. The most stressful age seems to be the thirties because it is the time (35)
_____ couples often decide to start a family.
(36) _____ it is obviously a joyful occasion when a baby is born, it can take a little time to get used to
having an infant in the house. Putting up with sleepless nights is one thing if you don’t have to get up
early the next morning, but it is quite another if you need to (37) _____ up to your boss’s expectations at
work. Analysing the study shows that things get easier as children grow up, and by the time parents reach
their fifties, they are feeling better about their lifestyles. And for (38) _____ people, a further cause for
celebration may be the news that they are going to become grandparents.
(Adapted from Solutions)
Question 34. A. gathered B. revealed C. affected D. impressed
Question 35. A. whose B. whom C. when D. who
Question 36. A. However B. Therefore C. Because D. Although
Question 37. A. face B. go C. live D. seek
Question 38. A. another B. each C. much D. some
Lisbon, which has been the capital of Portugal since 1252, is both beautiful and historic. Today, visitors
can spend their time walking across Lisbon's beautiful squares, exploring the city's narrow streets and
wide range of shopping opportunities - from high-end designer shops to market stalls. Or, they can simply
sit in the wonderful cafés and restaurants which serve great local food.
Lisbon is rich in ancient cultural delights. Under the busy shopping area in the city centre, there is a
hidden network of 2,000-year-old Roman rooms. But if history is your passion, Lisbon certainly won't
disappoint.
If you are hoping to travel around and see more of the city, there are many options. You might like to
jump on the old tram system, which has been in use from 1873, or go on a bike tour of the city or a river
cruise. You could also visit the zoo, the modern Pavilion of Knowledge, which is Lisbon's own interactive
science museum, or one of the largest indoor aquariums in Europe, the Oceanarium.
Lisbon is one of the few European cities lucky enough to be so close to sandy beaches, which are rarely
over-crowded, except perhaps in August. However, it's not just a summer destination either. Lisbon has
one of the mildest climates of any European cities, making it good to visit all year around.
(Adapted from Gateway)
Question 39. Which could be the best title for the passage?
A. A Perfect Destination to Try Roman Food
B. Exploring the Charms of Historic Lisbon
C. A Modern City that Never Sleeps
D. Lisbon in Ancient Times
Question 40. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. squares B. shops C. tourists D. market stalls
Question 41. According to paragraph 1, tourists can do all the following when visiting Lisbon EXCEPT
_______.
A. browsing clothes stores B. walking through beautiful squares
C. trying local dishes D. watching parades in narrow streets
Question 42. The word delights in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.
A. features B. habits C. feelings D. joys
A. The weather in Lisbon makes it an ideal tourist destination all year round.
B. The number of holidaymakers to Lisbon sharply declines in August.
C. Travelling by the old tram system is the only way to explore Lisbon.
D. The Oceanarium in Lisbon is the largest indoor aquarium in Europe.
Most younger children get a good night's sleep and wake up fresh and energised the next day. In
contrast, teenagers' body clocks change, creating a 'forbidden zone' for sleep at around 9 or 10 pm. Later
on, in middle age, the clock changes again, making it hard for parents to stay awake just when their
teenage kids are at their most alert.
To make matters worse, recent research has shown that using an electronic device in the hour before
going to bed greatly affects sleep patterns. According to studies, teenagers who used a computer or mobile
phone before bedtime were much more likely to need more than an hour to fall asleep, and were also more
likely to sleep several hours less each night. Teens who used other electronic devices such as an MP3
player, tablet, game console or TV also experienced some sleep deprivation.
But how does this affect learning? In experiments carried out in North America, students were taught
a series of skills and then slept for various lengths of time. The students who then had a good sleep
improved further. The other students who got less than six hours' sleep either didn't improve or actually
fell behind.
Other researchers are exploring the effect of light in setting sleep patterns, as darkness seems to trigger
the release of melatonin, often called 'the sleep hormone', and light emitted from electronic devices tricks
the brain into thinking it should be active rather than winding down. The solution here may involve the
introduction of a 'digital sunset', where music, social media and all electronic devices are turned off a
couple of hours before bed, similar to how the sun sets in the evening.
(Adapted from Optimise)
A. How Sleep Affects Lifelong Learning?
B. The Impacts of Electronic Gadgets on Children
C. How to Stay Alert before Important Exams?
D. Teenagers, Sleep and Learning
Question 45. The word energised in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by _______.
A. active B. creative C. realistic D. exhausted
Question 46. The word their in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. younger children B. body clocks C. teenage kids D. parents
Question 47. According to paragraph 2, using electronic devices before bedtime is said to _______.
A. change teenagers’ behaviours B. disrupt sleep patterns
C. lead to tiredness and lack of energy D. result in serious illnesses
Question 48. The phrase sleep deprivation in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. bad sleeping habits B. a deep sleep
C. lack of sleep D. a good night’s sleep
Question 49. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Younger children experience a shift in their body clocks during their teenage years.
B. Teens who use electronic gadgets before bedtime often don’t get enough sleep.
C. Experiments in North America showed the importance of sleep after learning.
D. The performance of all students in experiments in North America showed progress.
Question 50. It can be inferred from the passage that _____.
A. researchers are trying to understand the link between sleep and age
B. light from electronic devices actually helps to release the sleep hormone
C. reducing electronic device use before bedtime could promote better sleep
D. a ‘digital sunset’ only brings benefits to teenagers reaching adulthood
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 compliment n /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ lời khen
2 passion n /ˈpæʃᵊn/ niềm đam mê
3 pursue v /pəˈsjuː/ theo đuổi
4 task n /tɑːsk/ nhiệm vụ, nghĩa vụ; bài tập
5 route n /ruːt/ đường đi, lộ trình
6 course n /kɔːs/ khóa học
7 duty n /ˈdjuːti/ bổn phận, nhiệm vụ
8 elect v /ɪˈlekt/ bầu cử, bầu chọn
9 prime minister n /ˌpraɪm ˈmɪnɪstə(r)/ thủ tướng
10 manual adj /ˈmænjuəl/ thủ công, chân tay
11 prospect n /ˈprɒspekt/ viễn cảnh
12 replace v /rɪˈpleɪs/ thay thế
13 diversify v /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ đa dạng hóa
14 reconcile v /ˈrekᵊnsaɪl/ hòa giải
15 associate v /əˈsəʊʃiət/ liên kết
16 discriminate v /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/ phân biệt
17 significant adj /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkᵊnt/ đáng kể
18 attention span n /əˈtenʃᵊn spæn/ thời gian có thể tập trung
19 quarrel n /ˈkwɒrᵊl/ trận cãi nhau
20 tender adj /ˈtendə/ mềm
21 puberty n /ˈpjuːbəti/ tuổi dậy thì
22 progress n /ˈprəʊɡres/ tiến bộ
23 treatment n /ˈtriːtmənt/ sự điều trị
24 respect n /rɪˈspekt/ sự tôn trọng
25 charter n /ˈʧɑːtə/ hiến chương
26 decisive adj /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ quyết đoán
27 delicate adj /ˈdelɪkət/ tinh tế
28 elegant adj /ˈelɪɡᵊnt/ thanh lịch
29 physical adj /ˈfɪzɪkᵊl/ (thuộc) thể chất
30 feed v /fiːd/ cho ăn
31 clothe v /kləʊð/ cung cấp quần áo
32 courteous adj /ˈkɜːtiəs/ lịch sự
33 impolite adj /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/ bất lịch sự
34 violent adj /ˈvaɪəlᵊnt/ bạo lực
35 fascinating adj /ˈfæsᵊneɪtɪŋ/ thú vị, hấp dẫn
36 disclose v /dɪˈskləʊz/ tiết lộ
37 conduct v /kənˈdʌkt/ tiến hành
38 intend v /ɪnˈtend/ có ý định
39 reveal v /rɪˈviːl/ tiết lộ
40 school-leaver n /ˈskuːl liːvə(r)/ học sinh tốt nghiệp
41 labour market n.p /ˈleɪbə mɑːkɪt/ thị trường lao động
42 objection n /əbˈʤekʃᵊn/ sự phản đối

43 objective n /əbˈʤektɪv/ mục tiêu
44 investigate v /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/ điều tra
45 relationship n /rɪˈleɪʃᵊnʃɪp/ mối quan hệ
46 motivation n /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃᵊn/ động lực
47 performance n /pəˈfɔːməns/ thành tích, sự thể hiện
48 sibling n /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ anh/chị em
49 property n /ˈprɒpəti/ bất động sản
50 reserve v /rɪˈzɜːv/ đặt trước (bàn, khách sạn)
51 gather v /ˈɡæðə/ tập hợp, thu thập
52 affect v /əˈfekt/ ảnh hưởng
53 stressful adj /ˈstresfᵊl/ căng thẳng
54 infant n /ˈɪnfənt/ trẻ sơ sinh
55 joyful adj /ˈʤɔɪfᵊl/ vui vẻ
56 historic adj /hɪˈstɒrɪk/ mang tính lịch sử
57 square n /skweə/ quảng trường
58 high-end adj /ˌhaɪ ˈend/ cao cấp
59 ancient n /ˈeɪnʃᵊnt/ xưa, cổ
60 delight n /dɪˈlaɪt/ sự vui thích, điều thích thú
61 disappoint v /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ làm thất vọng
62 tram n /træm/ xe điện
63 cruise n /kruːz/ du thuyền
64 interactive adj /ˌɪntəˈræktɪv/ tương tác
65 aquarium n /əˈkweəriəm/ bể nuôi cá, thủy cung
66 mild adj /maɪld/ dịu nhẹ
67 destination n /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃᵊn/ điểm đến
68 holidaymaker n /ˈhɒlədɪˌmeɪkə/ người đi du lịch
69 trigger v /ˈtrɪɡə/ gây ra
70 emit v /ɪˈmɪt/ phát ra
71 active adj /ˈæktɪv/ tích cực, hoạt động
72 creative adj /kriˈeɪtɪv/ sáng tạo
73 realistic adj /rɪəˈlɪstɪk/ thực tế
74 exhausted adj /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ kiệt sức
75 energise v /ˈenəʤaɪz/ tiếp năng lượng
76 sleep deprivation n /sliːpˌdeprɪˈveɪʃᵊn/ thiếu ngủ
77 explore v /ɪkˈsplɔː/ khám phá
78 alert adj /əˈlɜːt/ tỉnh táo
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 pay someone a compliment on something khen ai đó về điều gì
2 give up từ bỏ
3 catch on trở nên phổ biến
4 cut down cắt giảm
5 make out nghe, nhìn hoặc hiểu được điều gì, ai đó
6 reconcile oneself to something cam chịu, chấp nhận điều gì
7 look forward to ving mong đợi điều gì
8 hold out an olive branch giảng hòa
9 have experience in something có kinh nghiệm trong việc gì
10 work one’s fingers to the bone làm việc rất chăm chỉ
11 hold one’s attention giữ được sự chú ý của ai
12 at all costs bằng mọi giá
13 at times thỉnh thoảng, đôi khi
14 carry out tiến hành
15 live up to one’s expectation đạt đến kỳ vọng của ai

Question 1. A. scholar B. chemist C. chaos D. chapter
Question 2. A. home B. folk C. shot D. cold
Question 3. A. enormous B. fortunate C. creative D. financial
Question 4. A. gender B. fabric C. laundry D. support
Question 5. It is _______ Vietnamese film I’ve ever watched.
A. the better B. better C. the best D. as good
Question 6. She cannot ______ what to wear at her birthday party tonight.
A. decision B. decide C. decisive D. decisively
Question 7. Young people are starting to practise green living, ______ to save the planet for future
generations.
A. is helped B. to help C. helped D. helping
Question 8. The charity aims to help ______ poor in the neighbourhood.
A. an B. a C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 9. Susan doesn’t _______ with her neighbours. They’re always arguing.
A. keep up with B. think back on C. cut down on D. get on with
Question 10. The monthly report _______ by Sam yesterday morning.
A. was typed B. was typing C. has typed D. typed
Question 11. I suggested _______ the museum first, but they dismissed my idea.
A. to visiting B. visiting C. visit D. to visit
Question 12. They had to wait until the manager came, _______?
A. didn’t they B. hadn’t they C. did they D. had they
Question 13. The victory of the Vietnam women’s football team _______ the headlines for days,
overshadowing other news stories.
A. governed B. influenced C. dominated D. commanded
Question 14. He _______ on the sofa when the doorbell rang.
A. is resting B. has rested C. rests D. was resting
Question 15. As a popular tourist attraction, Hoi An Ancient Town attracts millions of ______ all year
round.
A. onlookers B. audiences C. witnesses D. sightseers
Question 16. We will talk to Jack about his studying _______.
A. when he was returning from school B. as soon as he returns from school
C. after he had returned from school D. once he will return from school
Question 17. When she was a college student, she used to ______ babysitting to earn money.
A. take B. lay C. put D. do
Question 18. Tony is a clever child; he is capable ______ solving very difficult quizzes.
A. with B. of C. to D. on
Question 19. He has a foot in _______ in the dispute as he maintains close relationships with the two
groups.
A. both fences B. both grounds C. both pages D. both camps
Question 20. Tom is at a store.
- Tom: “Can I pay by credit card?”
- Sales clerk: “_______”
A. Here’s the menu. B. We only accept cash.
C. The fitting room is over there. D. There is the only one left.
Question 21. Trang is chatting with Phillips about jobs.
- Trang: “I believe that internship programmes are useful for students.”
- Phillips: “________. They can gain work experience from those programmes.”
A. I don’t think so B. I couldn’t agree with you more
C. You must say that again D. It’s not true
Question 22. “I didn’t attend the seminar last week,” said David.
A. David said he didn’t attend the seminar last week.
B. David said he hasn’t attended the seminar last week.
C. David said he wouldn’t attend the seminar the week before.
D. David said he hadn’t attended the seminar the week before.
Question 23. My grandfather has used Facebook for two months.
A. My grandfather didn’t use Facebook two months ago.
B. My grandfather has two months to use Facebook.
C. My grandfather last used Facebook two months ago.
D. My grandfather started using Facebook two months ago.
Question 24. It’s possible that they will cancel the tennis match.
A. They shouldn’t cancel the tennis match. B. They may cancel the tennis match.
C. They must cancel the tennis match. D. They needn’t cancel the tennis match.
Question 25. Tina read an article about single-use plastic bags. She realised how dangerous they were
only then.
A. Not until Tina had realised how dangerous single-use plastic bags were did she read an article about
them.
B. Had it not been for the article about single-use plastic bags, Tina would have realised how dangerous
they were.
C. Only after Tina had read an article about single-use plastic bags did she realise how dangerous they
were.
D. No sooner had Tina read an article about single-use plastic bags than she didn’t realise how dangerous
they were.
Question 26. The team didn’t plan carefully. The campaign failed.
A. If the team had planned carefully, the campaign can have failed.
B. If the team had planned carefully, the campaign couldn’t have failed.
C. If the team had planned carefully, the campaign could have failed.
D. If the team had planned carefully, the campaign could fail.
Psychologists tell us that humour and laughter are good for our social relationships. Having a good
(27) ______ of humour is often regarded as being one of the most important characteristics that people
look for in a friend. In classrooms, a humorous teacher can make learning far more enjoyable and improve
a student's (28) ______.
In one study, students on a psychology course are split into two different groups: one group was taught
with a certain amount of humour, and (29) _____ group with no humour at all. Later, when researchers
tested the students to see how much they had retained of what they had heard in the lectures, they found
that those (30) ______ had attended lectures containing humour scored significantly higher than the other
students. Humour and laughter make us feel happy, and our laughter makes others laugh as well, (31)
______ if we laugh a lot we may be helping to make other people feel happy.
(Adapted from Cambridge English First for Schools)
Question 27. A. feeling B. sight C. sense D. habit
Question 28. A. motivation B. demand C. position D. opportunity
Question 29. A. many B. much C. the other D. a few
Question 30. A. who B. which C. where D. when
Question 31. A. but B. even C. or D. so
According to recent research, nearly three-quarters of workers spend 4 to 8 hours sitting during office
hours. Worryingly, 73% have had health problems such as back, neck and shoulder pain, which may all
be caused by long periods without moving.
Evie Scott experienced just that after she had changed job. 'I used to work in a department store, where
I was on my feet talking to customers all day,' she says, 'but I needed a higher salary so I got an office job
instead. Although the challenge of the new job was quite exciting and I quickly made friends there, for a
while I wondered whether I'd made a big mistake.'
So Evie, who travels into town by rail every day, decided to do something about her fitness level. She
explains: 'I didn't want to move house and it took far too long by bike, but what's really helped is getting
off several stations before the city centre and then walking. I'm also thinking of going to the gym opposite
work, and I might also take up squash after work, too.’
She's made some small changes at work, too. 'I avoid sitting still for too long, for instance by making
phone calls standing up, walking over to colleagues' desks rather than emailing them and simply standing
up every ten minutes. I've even moved things like my printer so that I have to get up to use it. Over a
working day all this adds up to a fair amount of extra exercise, which I'm convinced helps me work more
efficiently - and happily.'
(Adapted from Complete Preliminary)
Question 32. Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
A. An Unusual Office Job B. Exercise at Work
C. A Passive Lifestyle at Home D. Fitness and Health Problems
Question 33. According to the passage, Evie stopped working in a department store to ______.
A. take part in physical activities B. have more time to take up squash
C. go to the gym more regularly D. find a new job with a higher salary
Question 34. The word exciting in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. difficult B. boring C. normal D. interesting
Question 35. The word them in paragraph 4 refers to ________.
A. colleagues B. changes C. phone calls D. desks
Question 36. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as a way Evie has done to improve her
fitness level EXCEPT _______.
A. standing up for every ten minutes B. doing shorter train journeys
C. taking up squash after work D. moving her printer to get up to use it
The first day at school can be quite scary for any pupil but imagine being one among 50,000 or more!
That is the total number of students at the City Montessori School in Lucknow, India. The school, better
known as CMS, employs 4,500 staff including teachers, support staff, and others such as cleaners and
gardeners. The school was set up by husband and wife team Dr Jagdish Gandhi and Bharti Gandhi in
1959. The first pupils were the children of family members - and there were only five of them. As time
went by, more people started to hear about the school and they wanted their children to attend. Slowly,
the numbers rose.
The school educates students between the ages of 3 and 17.They all wear a uniform and each class has
about 45 pupils. But due to the size of the school, it is never possible for everyone to meet as there is no
place that is big enough for everyone to fit in. One of the school's heads, Dr Gandhi's daughter Geeta
Kingdon, said in an interview that, 'The whole of Lucknow would be jammed if we tried because one bus
holds 50 children, so we'd need 1,000 buses to bring everyone together. The school doesn't receive any
money from the government and the children's parents are only charged a small amount for their children
to attend.
For each pupil, there is also one teacher responsible for his or her health and life outside the classroom.
In this way, the staff believe that no one is forgotten. Besides the traditional subjects such as maths,
English and geography, the students also learn about world peace. CMS is the only school in the world to
be awarded a UNESCO Peace Prize for Education for its efforts in this field.
Today, the school is famous for its exam results and its international exchange programmes. The school
has some well-respected past students, who have gone on to work in international organisations. However,
within the school, and especially with everyone wearing the same uniform, it can be difficult to get
noticed, so the students have to work especially hard. Dr Gandhi believes that the children receive not
only an education, but also a love of the world.
(Adapted from Prepare)
A. Inside the World’s Friendliest School B. Students Learn about World Peace
C. The Largest School in the World D. A Frightening Experience at School
A. pupils B. family members C. staff D. people
Question 39. According to paragraph 1, what is indicated about the City Montessori School?
A. It employs more than 4,000 staff from other countries.
B. It provides both scary and exciting learning experiences.
C. Its first five students were relatives of Dr Gandhi.
D. The number of its students has begun to decline slightly.
Question 40. The word jammed in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. serious B. crowded C. different D. narrow
Question 41. The word efforts in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.
A. opportunities B. purposes C. attempts D. failures
Question 42. Which of the following is NOT true about CMS according to the passage?
A. It is too difficult to organise a meeting of all the students because of the school’s size.
B. The school’s tuition fees are expensive and difficult to afford for low-income parents.
C. Its students are taught about world peace apart from some traditional subjects.
D. The school achieves great fame with its international exchange programmes.
A. CMS has the chance to work with teachers and students in foreign countries.
B. Students at CMS find it hard to gain recognition despite their academic excellence.
C. Teachers at CMS have been trying to instil a sense of confidence in students.
D. CMS places a strong emphasis on the well-being of its students.
Question 44. It is important to wear sun cream to reduce the sun’s detrimental effect on skin.
A. normal B. harmful C. tiny D. slight
Question 45. The company has upgraded its facilities and equipment to boost productivity.
A. catch B. ban C. increase D. arrange
Question 46. The question from the journalist caught him off balance and he failed to give a satisfactory
answer.
A. upset him a lot B. made him confused
C. surprised him D. kept him calm
Question 47. Local people are deeply concerned about the high frequency of road accidents.
A. annoyed B. worried C. pleased D. scared
Question 48. Some art enthusiasts were astonished when one of his most celebratory works
A B C
was auctioned for charity.
D
Question 49. The school is trying to encourage its students to recycle old items instead of
A B C
throwing it away.
D
Question 50. The book about artificial intelligence which I borrow from you last week is
A B C
quite interesting.
D
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 report n /rɪˈpɔːt/ báo cáo
2 dismiss v /dɪˈsmɪs/ từ chối
3 victory n /ˈvɪk.tər.i/ chiến thắng
4 headline n /ˈhed.laɪn/ tin chính
5 overshadow v /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ làm lu mờ
6 dominate v /ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ thống trị, xuất hiện nhiều
7 command v /kəˈmɑːnd/ ra lệnh
8 onlooker n /ˈɒnˌlʊk.ər/ người xem
9 witness n /ˈwɪt.nəs/ nhân chứng
10 sightseer n /ˈsaɪtˌsiː.ər/ khách tham quan
11 dispute n /dɪˈspjuːt/ /ˈdɪs.pjuːt/ cuộc tranh cãi
12 menu n /ˈmen.juː/ thực đơn
14 internship n /ˈɪn.tɜːn.ʃɪp/ kỳ thực tập
15 seminar n /ˈsem.ɪ.nɑːr/ hội thảo
16 cancel v /ˈkæn.səl/ hủy
17 article n /ˈɑː.tɪ.kəl/ bài báo
18 plastic n /ˈplæs.tɪk/ nhựa
19 campaign n /kæmˈpeɪn/ chiến dịch
20 psychologist n /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ nhà tâm lý học
21 humour n /ˈhjuː.mər/ sự hài hước
22 characteristic n /ˌkær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/ đặc điểm
23 psychology n /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/ tâm lý học
24 certain adj /ˈsɜː.tən/ nhất định
25 retain v /rɪˈteɪn/ giữ lại
26 significantly adv /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt.li/ một cách đáng kể
27 recent adj /ˈriː.sənt/ gần đây
28 squash n /skwɒʃ/ môn bóng quần
29 colleague n /ˈkɒl.iːɡ/ đồng nghiệp
30 printer n /ˈprɪn.tər/ máy in
31 simply adv /ˈsɪm.pli/ một cách đơn giản
32 efficiently adv /ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt.li/ một cách hiệu quả
33 normal adj /ˈnɔː.məl/ bình thường
34 staff n /stɑːf/ nhân viên
35 prize n /praɪz/ giải thưởng
36 award v /əˈwɔːd/ trao thưởng
37 exchange n /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ sự trao đổi
38 programme n /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm/ chương trình
39 relative n /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/ người thân, họ hàng
40 slightly adv /ˈslaɪt.li/ một cách nhẹ
41 employ v /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ thuê (người, nhân viên,…)
42 narrow adj /ˈnær.əʊ/ hẹp

43 jammed adj /dʒæmd/ ùn tắc, tắc nghẽn
44 effort n /ˈef.ət/ nỗ lực
45 tuition fees n /tʃuːˈɪʃ.ən ˌfiːz/ học phí
46 income n /ˈɪŋ.kʌm/ thu nhập
47 academic adj /ˌæk.əˈdem.ɪk/ thuộc về học thuật
48 tiny adj /ˈtaɪ.ni/ tí hon
49 detrimental adj /ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl/ gây hại
50 upgrade v /ʌpˈɡreɪd/ nâng cấp
51 journalist n /ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪst/ nhà báo
52 satisfactory adj /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.tər.i/ thỏa đáng
53 frequency n /ˈfriː.kwən.si/ tần suất
54 enthusiast n /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æst/ người say mê
55 auction v /ˈɔːk.ʃən/ đấu giá
56 celebratory adj /ˌsel.əˈbreɪ.tər.i/ có tính chúc mừng
57 celebrated adj /ˈsel.ə.breɪ.tɪd/ nổi tiếng, lừng danh
58 artificial adj /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ nhân tạo
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 keep up with somebody/something theo kịp ai/cái gì
2 think back on something hồi tưởng về cái gì
3 cut down on something cắt giảm cái gì
4 get on with somebody hòa hợp với ai
5 suggest doing something đề xuất làm gì
6 do babysitting giữ trẻ, trông trẻ
7 be capable of doing something có khả năng làm gì
8 have a foot in both camps có liên quan tới cả 2 phe (đối lập nhau)
9 sense of humour khiếu hài hước
10 get up = stand up đứng dậy
11 set up something thành lập cái gì (công ty, tổ chức, nhóm,…)
12 be responsible for something chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì
13 apart from somebody/something ngoài ai/cái gì
14 place an emphasis on something chú trọng về cái gì
15 catch somebody off balance làm ai bối rối
16 throw something away vứt cái gì

Question 1. Quang and Ngoc are chatting about social issues.
- Quang: “I think that we must stop school violence.”
- Ngoc: “________. Both victims and bullies suffer from it.”
A. For sure B. I don’t agree C. It’s not true D. That’s a bad idea
Question 2. David is at a restaurant.
- Waiter: “Here’s your bill.”
- David: “_________”
A. Could you bring me another bowl? B. Could you give me the menu?
C. Could I try this on? D. Could I pay in cash?
Question 3. He intended ______ his mother a smartphone as a birthday gift.
A. to buying B. to buy C. buy D. buying
Question 4. Although he has little experience, he is _______ than the other members.
A. as hardworking B. hardworking C. more hardworkingD. the most hardworking
Question 5. Martin met his neighbour when he ______ in the park.
A. was jogging B. is jogging C. has jogged D. jogs
Question 6. In order to achieve success, it is important that you keep your eyes ______ and stay focused
on your goals.
A. on the map B. on the fence C. on the road D. on the ball
Question 7. She learns how to cook from her grandmother, _______?
A. didn’t she B. isn’t she C. hasn’t she D. doesn’t she
Question 8. I prefer the quiet pace of life in ______ countryside.
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)
Question 9. Differences in attitudes among generations can _______ daily conflicts.
A. go on B. cut down C. bring about D. keep up
Question 10. These plants and flowers _______ by my mother twice a day.
A. water B. have watered C. are watered D. will water
Question 11. It is difficult to concentrate ______ your work when you are anxious.
A. at B. in C. with D. on
Question 12. It isn’t quite ______ to travel by train, but it doesn’t cost much money.
A. quicken B. quick C. quickly D. quickness
Question 13. Nam was upset because his classmates ______ jokes about him.
A. kept B. took C. made D. brought
Question 14. ________ from the business trip, Mr. Kim attended an online meeting with his partner.
A. Having returned B. To return C. Returns D. Returns
Question 15. The police arrived on the ______ of the accident within minutes.
A. sight B. scene C. view D. image
Question 16. Susan will perform this song _______.
A. when her schools holds a singing contest
B. after her school had held a singing contest
C. before her school held a singing contest
D. as her school was holding a singing contest
Question 17. His father _______ a sense of patriotism in him and his brothers.
A. classified B. defined C. established D. implanted
Question 18. A. match B. scheme C. check D. chore
Question 19. A. mix B. fit C. bite D. skip
Question 20. A. appearance B. benefit C. solution D. assistant
Question 21. A. inform B. happen C. believe D. expect
Question 22. He’s been jobless for months, so he has to rely on his parents for financial support.
A. active B. confident C. unemployed D. disappointed
Question 23. Johnson is ambitious. He will not stop until he achieves his goals.
A. pays B. causes C. chooses D. reaches
Question 24. A student who knows to use their time wisely will not be stressed when exams approach.
A. upset B. comfortable C. unhappy D. tired
Question 25. Despite the tight deadline, she went the extra mile to conduct additional research for her
project.
A. made little effort B. walked a long distance
C. tried very hard D. became extremely excited
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the
word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. (26) _____, you can
still get prepared by developing suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do
anything from (27) ______ for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects.
But what should you choose to do? A good idea is to think of something (28) _____ you feel curious
about or already have an interest in, and then try your best to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you
need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to handle problems, which are (29)
_______ skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get (30) ______ as a volunteer,
in the future you could get a better job because of your hard work.
Question 26. A. Moreover B. However C. Although D. Because
Question 27. A. asking B. facing C. acting D. caring
Question 28. A. where B. whose C. whom D. that
Question 29. A. each B. much C. another D. all
Question 30. A. engaged B. convinced C. paid D. confused
People enjoy eating together with family and friends in every corner of the world. However, customs
to do with good behaviour around the dinner table vary greatly. In many parts of the world, people think
it is rude to eat your food noisily or to make any noise when you drink. But in some countries, this is
actually seen as a good thing. In China, for example, it is considered polite to eat and drink noisily, because
this is a sign that you are enjoying your meal. Chinese people also show respect to their hosts by always
leaving a little food in their bowls. Meanwhile, in India, people show respect to their hosts by finishing
all their food.
There are even differences regarding how you sit at the dinner table. For instance, in Britain it is bad
manners to put your elbows on the table, and children are taught to keep their hands under the table when
they are not eating. But in France, people are expected to keep their hands on the table at all times.
And what about when the meal is over and the restaurant bill arrives? In France, the custom is for one
person to pay the whole bill. In Germany, however, it is divided up according to how much each person
has eaten. Then, finally, there is the problem of whether or not to leave a tip for the staff. In Japan, people
almost never tip, while in the USA, you are expected to leave at least 15-20%. So, before you travel
anywhere, make sure you know the local customs!
(Adapted from Open World)
Question 31. The passage is mainly about ________.
A. table manners in Western countries B. cultural differences in dining customs
C. differences in serving food D. ancient dining traditions across the world
Question 32. The word vary in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. remain B. affect C. select D. differ
Question 33. According to the passage, in China, it is not considered rude to _______.
A. finish all your food B. keep your hands on the table
C. eat and drink noisily D. put your elbows on the table

A. manners B. hands C. elbows D. children
A. Leaving a tip for the staff is not very common in Japan.
B. In France, it is customary for a person to pay for the whole meal.
C. You should be aware of the local customs when you visit a place.
D. It is quite strange for an American person to leave a small tip.
Do you ever get the feeling that your parents just don't listen to you? It's not that your parents ignore
you completely; it's more that they don't see things in quite the same way as you. And this isn't the only
problem you may face.
As you grow up, your personality is developing and you're trying to become more independent, so
naturally you have more questions and opinions about all aspects of your life. You start wondering
whether your parents actually know what they're talking about. These doubts can lead to arguments and
it's hard for parents to know how to deal with this. That's often because it's the first time they've been
responsible for a teenager and they're learning to cope!
Obviously, it's important to respect your parents and you should try to understand why they might have
a different point of view from yours. Their priority is to provide you with a structured environment, where
they can guide and support you. However, it's vital that they try and see your point of view. They also
need to give you the freedom to make your own decisions.
Ideally, your home should be a place where things can be discussed reasonably and constructively. Try
to remember that in every family there are good times and bad times, but your parents are there for you
throughout.
The important thing is to keep talking. Remember that there's no reason why people should
automatically understand all your views. The more you can discuss things with your parents in a mature
way, the happier you will feel. On the other hand, if you really find it impossible to talk to your parents,
it might be a good idea to find a family member, teacher or professional counsellor who can help you.
Above all, stay positive and remember that it won't be long before you'll be able to make your own
decisions.
(Adapted from Complete First for School)
A. Teen Issues and Parents’ Complaints B. Learning to Live Independently
C. Parents are Humans Too! D. Earning Trust from Your Parents?
A. parents B. things C. opinions D. aspects
Question 38. According to paragraph 2, teenagers’ doubts about their parents ______.
A. make it hard to understand their parents
B. raise some questions about their lives
C. put a big pressure on their personal lives
D. cause conflicts between them and their parents
Question 39. The word cope in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by _______.
A. inspire B. manage C. accept D. protect
Question 40. The word guide in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. change B. hold C. stand D. help
A. As teens become more independent, they tend to be curious about their lives.
B. Parents put an emphasis on protecting their children from social media harm.
C. It is not uncommon for parents to completely ignore their children’s opinions.
D. Things cannot be solved even if teenagers talk to their parents frankly.
A. Children should be allowed to make their own decisions from a young age.
B. Teenagers are generally not conscious of ups and downs in family life.
C. Communication is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship with parents.
D. The ability to make their own decisions helps teens earn trust from their parents.
Question 43. Mary is excellent in academics. She has good leadership skills.
A. Only by having good leadership skills does Mary excel in academics.
B. Were it not for her good leadership skills, Mary would excel in academics.
C. Not until Mary is excellent in academics does she have good leadership skills.
D. Not only does Mary excel in academics but she also has good leadership skills.
Question 44. The storm was heavy. We couldn’t continue our camping trip.
A. If the storm had been heavy, we couldn’t have continued our camping trip.
B. If the storm hadn’t been heavy, we could continue our camping trip.
C. If the storm hadn’t been heavy, we could have continued our camping trip.
D. If the storm had been heavy, he couldn’t continue our camping trip.
Question 45. Tourists are allowed to touch the tree.
A. Tourists should touch the tree. B. Tourists can touch the tree.
C. Tourists mustn’t touch the tree. D. Tourists won’t touch the tree.
Question 46. “My son won a scholarship to study in New York,” said Jenny.
A. Jenny said her son had won a scholarship to study in New York.
B. Jenny said my son had won a scholarship to study in New York.
C. Jenny said her son has won a scholarship to study in New York.
D. Jenny said my son won a scholarship to study in New York.
Question 47. The last time he travelled abroad was two years ago.
A. He didn’t travel abroad two years ago. B. He has two years to travel abroad.
C. He has travelled abroad for two years. D. He hasn’t travelled abroad for two years.
Question 48. All the students must submit his assignments by Tuesday at the latest.
A B C D
Question 49. The company was harshly criticised for implementing discriminating hiring
A B
practices that favoured certain demographics over others.
C D
Question 50. There is an unexpected power outage at our school two weeks ago.
A B C D
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 victim n /ˈvɪk.tɪm/ nạn nhân
2 bully n /ˈbʊl.i/ kẻ bắt nạt
3 bowl n /bəʊl/ chén, bát
4 bill n /bɪl/ hóa đơn
6 menu n /ˈmen.juː/ thực đơn
7 pace n /peɪs/ nhịp độ
8 conflict n /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ mâu thuẫn, xung đột
9 attitude n /ˈæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/ thái độ
10 concentrate v /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/ tập trung
11 anxious adj /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/ lo lắng
12 upset adj /ʌpˈset/ buồn rầu
13 sight n /saɪt/ thị giác
14 scene n /siːn/ hiện trường
15 classify v /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ phân loại
16 define v /dɪˈfaɪn/ định nghĩa
17 establish v /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/ thành lập
18 implant v /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ cấy ghép, gieo giắc
/ˈpæt.ri.ə.tɪ.zəm/
19 patriotism n lòng yêu nước
/ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm/
20 financial adj /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ /fɪˈnæn.ʃəl/ thuộc tài chính
21 jobless adj /ˈdʒɒb.ləs thất nghiệp
22 ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ tham vọng
23 achieve v /əˈtʃiːv/ đạt được
24 reach v /riːtʃ/ với tới, đạt được
25 goal n /ɡəʊl/ mục tiêu
26 stressed adj /strest/ căng thẳng
27 wisely adv /ˈwaɪzli/ khôn ngoan
28 approach v /əˈprəʊtʃ/ đến gần, sắp xảy ra
kín (lịch), không còn nhiều (tiền
29 tight adj /taɪt/
bạc, thời gian …)
30 conduct v /kənˈdʌkt/ tiến hành
31 project n /ˈprɒdʒ.ekt/ dự án
32 additional adj /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/ bổ sung
33 curious adj /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ tò mò
34 professional adj /prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/ chuyên nghiệp
35 convinced adj /kənˈvɪnst/ chắc chắn
36 confused adj /kənˈfjuːzd/ bối rối
37 rude adj /ruːd/ thô lỗ
38 host n /həʊst/ chủ nhà
39 elbow n /ˈel.bəʊ/ khuỷu tay
40 staff n /stɑːf/ nhân viên
41 strange adj /streɪndʒ/ kỳ lạ
42 customary adj /ˈkʌs.tə.mər.i/ theo phong tục
43 ignore v /ɪɡˈnɔːr phớt lờ
44 automatically adv /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.kəl.i/ một cách tự động
45 mature adj /məˈtʃʊər/ trưởng thành

46 counsellor n /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/ cố vấn
47 frankly adv /ˈfræŋ.kli/ một cách thẳng thắn
48 emphasis n /ˈem.fə.sɪs/ sự nhấn mạnh
49 conscious adj /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ ý thức
50 priority n /praɪˈɒr.ə.ti/ ưu tiên
51 submit v /səbˈmɪt/ nộp
52 harshly adv /ˈhɑːʃ.li/ một cách kịch liệt
53 criticise v /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.saɪz/ chỉ trích
54 implement v /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/ thực hiện
55 discriminating adj /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪtɪŋ/ có óc phán xét
56 discriminatory adj /dɪˈskrɪmɪnətəri/ có tính phân biệt đối xử
57 demographics n /ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪks/ nhân chủng học
58 power outage n /ˈpaʊər ˌaʊ.tɪdʒ/ cúp điện
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 suffer from something chịu đựng cái gì
2 keep one’s eyes on the ball tập trung cao độ
3 go on tiếp tục
4 cut down something cắt giảm cái gì
5 bring about something gây ra, mang lại cái gì
6 keep up tiếp diễn
7 concentrate on something tập trung vào cái gì
8 make a joke đùa cợt, giễu cợt
9 rely on somebody/something dựa vào ai/cái gì
10 go the extra mile cố gắng hết sức, làm mọi cách
11 make an effort nỗ lực
12 turn up xuất hiện
13 look for somebody/something tìm ai/cái gì
14 care for somebody/something chăm sóc cho ai/cái gì
15 to do with something liên quan đến cái gì
16 be aware of something nhận thức về cái gì
17 be responsible for something chịu trách nhiệm cho cái gì
18 put an emphasis on something chú trọng vào cái gì
19 allow somebody to do something cho phép ai làm gì
20 be conscious of something có ý thức về cái gì
21 implant something in someone gieo giắc cái gì vào ai

Question 1. A. meat B. weak C. heart D. stream
Question 2. A. migrate B. gesture C. again D. figure
Question 3. A. afford B. compare C. connect D. enter
Question 4. A. emission B. achievement C. approval D. argument
Question 5. Seeking a well-paid job amid the economic crisis is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
A. something that is easy to find B. something that costs a lot of money
C. something that is cheaper than usual D. something that is impossible to find
Question 6. The hotel receptionist was helpful and courteous when she showed us the way to the nearest
gas station.
A. friendly B. respectful C. impolite D. tired
Question 7. She is an accomplished foreign language teacher who is fluent in both English and Chinese.
A. upset B. skilled C. social D. ugly
Question 8. Martin was disappointed when his visa application was rejected.
A. accepted B. maintained C. refused D. attracted
questions.
Question 9. All the dishes _______ by our 8-year-old son two hours ago.
A. washed B. were washed C. have washed D. wash
Question 10. The campaign aims to ______ students’ awareness about body shaming.
A. lay B. put C. raise D. rise
Question 11. Henry heard some noises when he _______ books in the library.
A. has read B. reads C. is reading D. was reading
Question 12. Being the sole breadwinner of the family, she always feels that she has a heavy _____ to
bear.
A. line B. mark C. point D. cross
Question 13. I avoided _______ my promotion in front of Laura for fear of upsetting her.
A. mention B. mentioning C. to mention D. to mentioning
Question 14. It is raining heavily outside, ______?
A. was it B. wasn’t it C. isn’t it D. is it
Question 15. He applied _____ a job at the local factory after graduation.
A. for B. of C. on D. by
Question 16. The school has decided to reduce tuition fees, ______ that poorer students have access to
education.
A. is ensured B. ensure C. ensuring D. ensured
Question 17. The more I talk to him, ______ I like him.
A. the more than B. the most C. more than D. the more
Question 18. You will understand the importance of patience when you ______.
A. watch out B. grow up C. fall behind D. give in
Question 19. This article helps explain the increasing _______ of some social media apps.
A. popular B. popularise C. popularly D. popularity
Question 20. He is being ______ to take over the pottery workshop when his father retired.
A. implanted B. initiated C. groomed D. accounted
Question 21. Her family has been living in _____ UK since 2009.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the
Question 22. They will take a vacation in Nha Trang ______.
A. when they have free time B. after they had had free time
C. as soon as they had free time D. until they will have free time
Question 23. A good ______ will try to make the candidates calm and relaxed.
A. employee B. student C. referee v. interviewer
Question 24. Minh and Trung are talking about women in society.
- Minh: “I think that married women should not go to work.”
- Trung: “_______. It’s boring to be housewives all their lives.”
A. I agree with you B. It’s true
C. I don’t quite agree D. For sure
Question 25. Susan is chatting with Lucy.
- Susan: “________”
- Lucy: “That sounds great!”
A. What time is it? B. Which do you prefer, black or blue?
C. How about swimming this afternoon? D. How have you been?
Greenland has always been a harsh place to live. Although it is the biggest island in the world, the
enormous ice sheet covers 75% of its surface. (26)______, that could be changing. As a result of global
warming, Greenland's ice is melting. Huge chunks of ice, some measuring as much as 120 km2, have
been breaking off Greenland's glaciers and drifting off to the ocean. Warmer weather is also bringing more
rain, (27) ______ is slowly melting the ice of the interior.
The real question is, what is underneath the ice? (28) ______ mining experts say Greenland could hold
massive deposits of gold, precious stones, rare earth, metals and even oil. The government is encouraging
companies to come and set up mines, but many Greenlanders worry that the mining industry will not (29)
______ their lives. They fear its (30) ______ on the environment in one of the last unpolluted places on
Earth.
(Adapted from On Screen)
Question 26. A. Therefore B. Because C. Moreover D. However
Question 27. A. where B. which C. whose D. who
Question 28. A. Each B. Many C. Much D. Another
Question 29. A. involve B. react C. enrich D. manage
Question 30. A. demand B. request C. purpose D. effect
Often called the 'Venice of the North', Amsterdam has over 100 kilometres of canals and over 1,500
bridges. A canal cruise offers the perfect way to enjoy the city, taking you on a journey along the main
waterways and also the many smaller canals, to discover hidden corners of the city. Many boats offer a
Hop-On Hop-Off option, allowing you to get off and visit famous sights as you pass them before
continuing your trip.
The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam's must-see attractions. The museum first opened its doors to
the public in 1800, and now has a magnificent collection of more than 8,000 works of art, including
works by artists such as Rembrandt and Rubens.
The Albert Cuyp Market is one of the best-known and busiest street markets in Europe. It began trading
in 1904, and now over 300 stalls line the street, selling everything from fruit, vegetables, cheese and fish
to clothes and cosmetics.
Rembrandtplein in the heart of the old city is lined with cafés, restaurants and hotels, making it a
magnet for tourists. In the summer, the seats outside cafés are packed with people enjoying a drink,
chatting or just watching the world go by.
Question 31. The passage is mainly about _______.
A. strange experiences in Amsterdam B. a tourist destination in Amsterdam
C. things to do when visiting Amsterdam D. less popular places in Amsterdam
A. canals B. bridges C. hidden corners D. famous sights
Question 33. According to the passage, the best way to explore Amsterdam is to ______.
A. try a Hop-On Hop-Off option B. pay a visit to the Rijksmuseum
C. go to busy street markets D. take a canal cruise
Question 34. The word magnificent in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.

A. impressive B. small C. normal D. unattractive
Question 35. All of the following activities tourists can do when visiting Amsterdam mentioned in the
passage EXCEPT ______.
A. having a drink at a café B. admiring works by famous artists
C. buying clothes and cosmetics D. enjoying traditional European meals
Living coral reefs are amazing ‘cities beneath the sea’ that are full of life. The reefs develop well in
the warm oceans near the Equator. The Great Barrier Reef, in Australia, is the largest reef in the world. It
is 2,000 kilometres long. Each year, thousands of visitors come to see this remarkable world beneath the
waves. However, there are rules - visitors can only visit 5% of the reef. In this way, they can still enjoy
the reef while it remains protected for future generations.
In recent years, a number of dangers have threatened coral reefs and the life that depends on them.
One of the biggest threats is an illegal way of fishing that explodes bombs in the water to kill as many
fish as possible. It kills most living things and causes great lamage to the reef's structure.
Fishing with an extremely dangerous chemical called cyanide is another threat to reefs, particularly in
the Philippines. Fishermen put this poisonous chemical into the reef water because it stuns the fish and
they can't move. They catch the fish easily and then sell them for big money to aquariums or restaurants.
The chemical they use kills coral polyps, and causes large areas of the reef to die. Water pollution also
damages reefs. In addition, warmer water in the oceans has been causing many areas of reefs to turn white.
Biologists are worried that further warming may damage coral reefs even more.
Threats to coral reefs are serious, but there is reason to hope that they will survive. Coral reef
conservation can help these tiny coral polyps, which have survived natural threats for millions of years,
to rebuild the damaged reefs that so many ocean creatures and plants depend on.
(Adapted from Close-up)
A. Cities Beneath the Sea B. The Great Barrier Reef in Danger
C. Efforts to Conserve Coral Reefs D. Climate Change and Coral Reefs
Question 37. The word remarkable in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. typical B. complex C. dangerous D. unusual
Question 38. According to paragraph 1, the purpose of setting rules for visitors to only visit 5% of the
Great Barrier Reef is to _______.
A. make them more curious about the reef B. ensure that other people can enjoy the reef
C. protect the reef from damage D. teach future generations about the reef
Question 39. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. threats B. coral reefs C. visitors D. living things
Question 40. The word poisonous in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. harmless B. effective C. toxic D. temporary

A. Fishing with cyanide is prohibited in the Philippines to protect coral reefs.
B. Coral reefs are less likely to flourish in the warm oceans near the Equator.
C. Using cyanide to catch the fish poses a significant threat to coral reefs.
D. Climate change has nothing to do with the process of coral reefs turning white.
A. There is little hope that coral reefs will survive man-made threats.
B. The damage to coral reefs can put many ocean creatures at risk.
C. Water pollution quickens the process of coral reefs turning white.
D. Conservation efforts are not enough to protect coral reefs from damage.
Question 43. Doing voluntary work is a useful way to help students improve its social skills.
A B C D
Question 44. Our teacher asks us to write an essay about the impacts of urbanisation
A B C D
yesterday.
Question 45. Though his generosity goes noticeable by some people, he still dedicates
A B C
himself to helping those in need.
D
Question 46. “How long have you worked for this hospital, Clare?” asked Peter.
A. Peter asked Clare how long had she worked for that hospital.
B. Peter asked Clare how long she had worked for this hospital.
C. Peter asked Clare how long she worked for that hospital.
D. Peter asked Clare how long she had worked for that hospital.
Question 47. It’s obligatory for all the guests to bring their invitation.
A. All the guests can bring their invitation.
B. All the guests must bring their invitation.
C. All the guests shouldn’t bring their invitation.
D. All the guests may not bring their invitation.
Question 48. He began to learn to draw when he was five.
A. He has learnt to draw since he was five.
B. He has learnt to draw for five years.
C. He has five years to learn to draw.
D. He hasn’t learnt to draw since he was five.
Question 49. Henry had just stopped working on his thesis. He received an emergency call.
A. No sooner had Henry received an emergency call than he stopped working on his thesis.
B. Only after Henry had received an emergency call did he stop working on his thesis.
C. Scarcely had Henry stopped working on his thesis when he received an emergency call.
D. Only by receiving an emergency call did Henry stop working on his thesis.
Question 50. He didn’t understand the instructions properly. He didn’t pass the exam.
A. If he had understood the instructions properly, he will have passed the exam.
B. If he had understood the instructions properly, he would have passed the exam.
C. If he had understood the instructions properly, he won’t have passed the exam.
D. If he had understood the instructions properly, he wouldn’t have passed the exam.
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 crisis n /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ khủng hoảng
2 receptionist n /rɪˈsep.ʃən.ɪst/ lễ tân
3 courteous adj /ˈkɜː.ti.əs/ lịch sự
4 respectful adj /rɪˈspekt.fəl/ tôn trọng
5 impolite adj /ˌɪm.pəlˈaɪt/ bất lịch sự
6 accomplished adj /əˈkʌm.plɪʃt/ ưu tú, xuất sắc
7 application n /ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ đơn đăng ký
8 reject v /rɪˈdʒekt/ từ chối
9 refuse v /rɪˈfjuːz/ từ chối
10 breadwinner n /ˈbredˌwɪn.ər/ trụ cột gia đình
11 sole adj /səʊl/ chỉ, duy nhất
12 promotion n /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/ sự thăng chức
13 graduation n /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/ sự tốt nghiệp
14 tuition fees n /tʃuːˈɪʃ.ən ˌfiːz/ học phí
15 patience n /ˈpeɪ.ʃəns/ sự kiên nhẫn
17 popularise v /ˈpɒp.jə.lə.raɪz/ phổ biến hóa
18 pottery n /ˈpɒt.ər.i/ gốm
cấy ghéo, gieo giắc (ý tưởng,
19 implant v /ɪmˈplɑːnt/
suy nghĩ, thái độ,…)
20 initiate v /ɪˈnɪʃ.i.eɪt/ khởi xướng
đào tạo, chuẩn bị (để làm một
21 groom v /ɡruːm/ /ɡrʊm/
công việc/vị trí quan trọng)
22 account v /əˈkaʊnt/ cho là
23 referee n /ˌref.əˈriː/ trọng tài
24 harsh adj /hɑːʃ/ khắt nghiệt
25 glacier n /ˈɡlæs.i.ər/ sông băng
26 expert n /ˈek.spɜːt/ chuyên gia
27 mining n /ˈmaɪ.nɪŋ/ ngành khai thác mỏ
28 deposit n /dɪˈpɒz.ɪt/ chất lắng
29 precious adj /ˈpreʃ.əs/ quý giá
30 metal n /ˈmet.əl/ kim loại
31 enrich v /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/ làm giàu, cải thiện
32 demand n /dɪˈmɑːnd/ nhu cầu
33 request n /rɪˈkwest/ yêu cầu, đề nghị
34 canal n /kəˈnæl/ kênh đào
35 cruise n /kruːz/ chuyến hải trình
36 magnificent adj /mæɡˈnɪf.ɪ.sənt/ tráng lệ
37 cosmetic n /kɒzˈmet.ɪk/ mỹ phẩm
38 magnet n /ˈmæɡ.nət/ nam châm
40 coral reef n /ˌkɒr.əl ˈriːf/ rạn san hô

41 Equator n /ɪˈkweɪ.tər/ Xích đạo
42 remarkable adj /rɪˈmɑː.kə.bəl/ đáng chú ý
44 illegal adj /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/ bất hợp pháp
45 explode v /ɪkˈspləʊd/ nổ
46 bomb n /bɒm/ bom
47 extremely adv /ɪkˈstriːm.li/ một cách cực kỳ
48 cyanide n /ˈsaɪə.naɪd/ xyanua
49 poisonous adj /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ độc
50 stun v /stʌn/ làm choáng váng
51 aquarium n /əˈkweə.ri.əm/ bể cá
52 biologist n /baɪˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ nhà sinh học
53 creature n /ˈkriː.tʃər/ sinh vật
55 typical adj /ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ tiêu biểu, điển hình
/ˈkɒm.pleks/ /kəmˈplek
56 complex adj phức tạp
s/
57 flourish v /ˈflʌr.ɪʃ/ phát triển
58 curious adj /ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/ tò mò
59 toxic adj /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ độc hại
/ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ /ˈtem.prər
60 temporary adj tạm thời
.i/
61 process n /ˈprəʊ.ses/ quá trình
62 noticeable adj /ˈnəʊ.tɪ.sə.bəl/ đáng chú ý, đáng để ý
không được biết đến, không
63 unnoticed adj /ʌnˈnəʊ.tɪst/
được thấy
64 obligatory adj /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tər.i/ có tính bắt buộc
65 emergency n /ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si/ khẩn cấp
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 look for somebody/something tìm kiếm ai/cái gì
2 like looking for a needle in a haystack như mò kim đáy bể
3 raise awareness nâng cao nhận thức
trách nhiệm/gánh nặng phải tự xử lí, gánh
4 a (heavy) cross to bear
vác
5 avoid doing something tránh làm gì
6 apply for something ứng tuyển cái gì
7 watch out cẩn thận, coi chừng
8 grow up lớn lên, trưởng thành
9 fall behind tụt lại phía sau
10 give in thỏa hiệp, đầu hàng
11 take over something đảm trách, nắm quyền kiểm soát cái gì
12 groom somebody to do something đào tạo ai để làm gì
13 allow somebody to do something cho phép ai làm gì
14 pay a visit to something ghé thăm nơi nào
15 depend on somebody/something phụ thuộc vào ai/cái gì
16 have nothing to do with something không liên quan đến cái gì

questions.
Question 1. They will leave for the airport _______.
A. as soon as the meeting ends B. after the meeting had ended
C. before the meeting ended D. when the meeting will end
Question 2. He always wears sunglasses because the sun affects his ______.
A. view B. scenery C. scene D. vision
Question 3. The hotter the weather is, _______ the beach becomes.
A. the more crowded B. the most crowded C. more crowded D. more crowded than
Question 4. Setting a new world record in the high jump was a feather ______, marking a milestone in
his career.
A. in his cup B. in his can C. in his cap D. in his cake
Question 5. Despite his disability, my uncle still leads an ______ life.
A. activate B. activity C. active D. actively
Question 6. We should ______ it clear how plastic bags can be bad for the environment.
A. get B. make C. lay D. catch
Question 7. After his father had retired, he began to _______ the pottery workshop.
A. put on B. come across C. make out D. take over
Question 8. This book is useful for intermediate students, _______?
A. isn’t it B. wasn’t it C. was it D. is it
Question 9. James ______ addicted to social media since he bought a new smartphone.
A. will become B. becomes C. was becoming D. has become
Question 10. ______ in some environmental campaigns, we changed our attitude to nature.
A. Participated B. Having participated
C. Have participated D. Have been participated
Question 11. It is important that schools should implement policies ______ to the needs of students with
disabilities.
A. monitored B. negotiated C. orientated D. consolidated
Question 12. Martin regrets _______ his parents’ advice about handling life crises.
A. ignore B. to ignore C. to ignoring D. ignoring
Question 13. The stadium _______ last year to accommodate more spectators.
A. expanded B. was expanded C. has expanded D. will expand
Question 14. Global warming can have a negative effect ______ our well-being.
A. at B. of C. on D. to
Question 15. Lucy found an interesting article about lifelong learning on _____ Internet.
A. the B. an C. Ø (no article) D. a
Question 16. Sam is at a clothes shop.
- Sales clerk: “Do you need anything else?”
- Sam: “________”
A. With pleasure. B. Never mind. C. That’s all. Thanks. D. Some bread, please.
Question 17. Laura and Tuan are chatting.
- Laura: “I think that we should replace plastic bags with paper bags.”
- Tuan: “_______. Paper bags can also be bad for the environment.”
A. I don’t quite agree B. Yes, that’s a good idea
C. You can say that again D. For sure
Question 18. I was expecting him to be shocked to hear the news but he didn’t turn a hair.
A. showed no surprise B. remained calm
C. was quite astonished D. became happy
Question 19. Children should be encouraged to read books from an early age because reading is vital to
language learning.
A. crucial B. key C. necessary D. unimportant
Question 20. The flash flood caused catastrophic damage to the village, causing landslides and crop
failures.
A. normal B. disastrous C. expected D. diverse
Question 21. Having a close circle of friends can help enhance the quality of your life.
A. enact B. pursue C. apply D. improve
Question 22. A. inform B. decide C. practice D. admit
Question 23. A. flexible B. technical C. popular D. impressive
Question 24. A. chef B. choice C. each D. catch
Question 25. A. fame B. bake C. shape D. map
Question 26. This is the first time I’ve ever watched such an amazing firework display.
A. I haven’t seen such an amazing firework display for a long time.
B. I have seen such an amazing firework display for a long time.
C. I have never seen such an amazing firework display before.
D. I have seen such an amazing firework display several times before.
Question 27. Attendees are required to wear their name tags.
A. Attendees can wear their name tags. B. Attendees must wear their name tags.
C. Attendees should wear their name tags. D. Attendees will wear their name tags.
Question 28. “I haven’t posted anything on my travel blog since May,” said John.
A. John said that he hadn’t posted anything on his travel blog since May.
B. John said that he hasn’t posted anything on his travel blog since May.
C. John said that he hadn’t posted anything on my travel blog since May.
D. John said that I hadn’t posted anything on my travel blog since May.
Question 29. He suffered from lung cancer. He realised the danger of smoking only then.
A. Hardly had he realised the danger of smoking when he suffered from lung cancer.
B. No sooner had he suffered from lung cancer when he realised the danger of smoking.
C. Not until he had suffered from lung cancer did he realise the danger of smoking.
D. Only after he had suffered from lung cancer did he fail to realise the danger of smoking.
Question 30. He was absent from class yesterday. He didn’t know about the test.
A. If he hadn’t been absent from class yesterday, he can have known about the test.
B. If he had been absent from class yesterday, he couldn’t have known about the test.
C. If he hadn’t been absent from class yesterday, he could know about the test.
D. If he hadn’t been absent from class yesterday, he could have known about the test.
Question 31. The disappearance of some manual jobs will be highly regretful as robots are
A B C
starting to dominate the workplace.
D
Question 32. Two 11th grade students sent a letter to the city council to express his concerns
A B C
about noise pollution.
D
Question 33. We take part in a rescue effort to save endangered turtles last summer.
A B C D
Everyone knows that it is very important to eat a good breakfast as part of a healthy diet. (34) _____
about 20% of British school children say they sometimes don't have time to eat breakfast, while 7% say
they hardly ever eat breakfast before they leave home to go to school. This is a big problem because many
pupils often eat unhealthy snacks instead of a (35) _____ breakfast and they are more likely to put on
weight. They can also have (36) ______ concentrating during lessons.
In the UK, the most popular things to eat for breakfast are cereal with milk, or toast with butter and
jam. The traditional fried breakfast is something that people only eat occasionally or at the weekend. But
(37) ______ breakfast cereals contain too much sugar. This is bad for your teeth and also makes you feel
hungry more quickly. In some countries, people eat things such as eggs, or fish with rice for breakfast,
(38) ______ people in other parts of the world eat for lunch or dinner.
(Adapted from Compact PET for Schools)
Question 34. A. So B. Because C. Although D. But
Question 35. A. temporary B. proper C. similar D. convenient
Question 36. A. position B. request C. trouble D. identity
Question 37. A. each B. many C. another D. a little
Question 38. A. where B. whose C. whom D. which
“People are always saying that geniuses are born, not made. I want to prove that it is not true!” This
was the obsession of a Hungarian teacher called László Polgár. To prove that he could make someone a
genius, he took his three daughters out of school and started to teach them a specialist subject - chess. One
of the three, Judit, is now the greatest female chess player of all time and the only woman so far to be in
the world top 10!
László himself wasn't a great chess player, but he was a clever teacher. At first, Judit's sisters were
better than her, but she gradually became more serious about playing. At first, she played just ten minutes
a day. When she was 12, it had increased to ten hours. At 15 she was the youngest grandmaster ever. To
win at chess, you need to be confident, hard-working and a little bit selfish. Judit's wins include victories
against 10 male world champions, including Kasparov and Karpov.
Thanks to Judit, little by little, people are starting to pay more attention to women chess players. She
now has children of her own but she isn't teaching them in the same way as her father. Her children don't
play chess for hours every day. They only play for fun.
(Adapted from Gateway)
Question 39. The passage is mainly about _______.
A. the role of hard work in developing genius B. the benefits of homeschooling
C. the continuing struggle for women’s rights D. a challenging experience of a female chess player
Question 40. According to the passage, László was determined to prove that ______.
A. he was a qualified chess player
B. homeschooling was the best option
C. women were capable of doing amazing things
D. genius could be nurtured
Question 41. The word clever in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. normal B. inexperienced C. skilful D. careful
Question 42. All of the following are true about Judit in the passage EXCEPT that _____.
A. her ability to play chess was easy to recognise from the beginning
B. she was the youngest chess player of the highest level at the age of 15
C. people begin to take notice of female chess players thanks to her influence
D. she has won victories against some famous male world chess champions
Question 43. The word They in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. women chess players B. people
C. male world champions D. her children
Modern electronic devices might look clean on the outside, but inside they contain a lot of materials
used in manufacture which may be dangerous to human health. Many countries have refused to make the
investment in waste-handling equipment and simply shipped their e-waste abroad, usually to developing
nations.
The latest United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) report estimates that, worldwide,
electronic waste is increasing by about 40 million tons a year. So what can we do about it?
The first thing to do is recognise the problem. We have gradually come to realise that in two ways in
particular, modern hi-tech can be bad for the planet. The first is its energy use; the worldwide scale of
information technology is so enormous that electronics now produce fully two per cent of global carbon
emissions. The other is the hardware, when it comes to the end of its natural life. This, increasingly, is
pretty short.
The European Union has recognised the problem by adopting a key principle: producer responsibility.
In other words, making it the duty of manufacturers of electronic goods to ensure their safe disposal at the
end of their lives.
It also suggests that all countries should start to establish proper e-waste management networks, which
could both cut down on health problems, generate employment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Groups such as Greenpeace have led the way in putting pressure on major manufacturing companies to
find substitutes for the toxic chemicals inside their products. Encouragingly, they have had some success
in forcing them to develop non-poisonous alternatives to these. This may be the real way forward.
(Adapted from Compact First)
Question 44. Which would be the best title for the passage?
A. E-waste: A Storm in a Teacup? B. Initiatives to Combat Plastic Waste
C. The Problem of Electronic Waste D. Sustainable E-Waste: The Future of Waste?
Question 45. The word they in paragraph 1 refers to _____.
A. countries B. electronic devices C. materials D. developing nations
Question 46. According to paragraph 1, many countries have handled their e-waste by ______.
A. exporting it to poorer countries
B. investing in waste-handling equipment
C. processing it properly before shipping abroad
D. dumping in unmanaged landfills
Question 47. The word enormous in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. tiny B. balanced C. different D. huge
Question 48. The word adopting in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. providing B. assessing C. accepting D. refusing
Question 49. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Modern electronic gadgets can be detrimental to the planet in two different ways.
B. E-waste is increasing at an alarming rate every year, requiring immediate action.
C. The principle of producer responsibility aims to minimise the impacts of e-waste.
D. Greenpeace is dedicated to finding non-toxic chemicals in electronic products.
A. Greenpeace plays a crucial role in manufacturing sustainable electronic devices.
B. Putting pressure on manufacturing companies to reduce e-waste is inadvisable.
C. There is a lack of proper e-waste management networks in many countries.
D. E-waste helps to create job opportunities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 scenery n /ˈsiː.nər.i/ phong cảnh
2 scene n /siːn/ cảnh
3 vision n /ˈvɪʒ.ən/ tầm nhìn, thị lực
4 activate v /ˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/ kích hoạt
5 plastic n /ˈplæs.tɪk/ nhựa
6 retire v /rɪˈtaɪər/ nghỉ hưu
7 pottery n /ˈpɒt.ər.i/ gốm
8 attitude n /ˈæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/ thái độ
9 implement v /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/ thực hiện
10 monitor v /ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər/ giám sát
11 negotiate v /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ đàm phán, thương lượng
12 orientate v /ˈɔː.ri.ən.teɪt/ định hướng, hướng tới
13 consolidate v /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/ củng cố
14 crisis n /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/ khủng hoảng
15 accommodate v /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/ chứa (người)
18 catastrophic adj /ˌkæt.əˈstrɒf.ɪk/ thảm khốc
19 enhance v /ɪnˈhɑːns/ nâng cao
20 firework n /ˈfaɪə.wɜːk/ pháo hoa
21 lung n /lʌŋ/ phổi
22 cancer n /ˈkæn.sər/ bệnh ung thư
23 manual adj /ˈmæn.ju.əl/ làm bằng tay chân
24 dominate v /ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ thống trị
25 regretful adj /rɪˈɡret.fəl/ thể hiện sự nuối tiếc
26 regrettable adj /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/ đáng tiếc
27 council n /ˈkaʊn.səl/ hội đồng
28 rescue n /ˈres.kjuː/ sự giải cứu
30 concentrate v /ˈkɒn.sən.treɪt/ tập trung
31 toast n /təʊst/ bánh mì nướng
32 jam n /dʒæm/ mứt
33 butter n /ˈbʌt.ər/ bơ
34 occasionally adv /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/ /əˈkeɪʒ.nəl.i/ thi thoảng
35 cereal n /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/ ngũ cốc
36 temporary adj /ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ /ˈtem.prər.i/ tạm thời
37 proper adj /ˈprɒp.ər/ đúng đắn, phù hợp
38 similar adj /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/ tương tự
39 identity n /aɪˈden.tə.ti/ danh tính
40 genius n /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/ thiên tài
41 obsession n /əbˈseʃ.ən/ sự ám ảnh
42 gradually adv /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/ dần dần

43 grandmaster n /ˈɡrændˌmɑː.stər/ đại kiện tướng
44 selfish adj /ˈsel.fɪʃ/ ích kỷ
45 victory n /ˈvɪk.tər.i/ chiến thắng
46 nurture v /ˈnɜː.tʃər/ nuôi dưỡng
47 electronic adj /ˌel.ekˈtrɒn.ɪk/ thuộc điện tử
48 estimate v /ˈes.tɪ.meɪt/ ước lượng
49 hardware n /ˈhɑːd.weər/ phần cứng
50 principle n /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ nguyên tắc
51 disposal n /dɪˈspəʊ.zəl/ sự xử lý
52 manufacturer n /ˌmæn.jəˈfæk.tʃər.ər/ nhà sản xuất
53 substitute n /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tʃuːt/ đồ thay thế
54 toxic adj /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ độc hại
55 poisonous adj /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ có độc
56 investment n /ɪnˈvest.mənt/ sự đầu tư
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 leave for something rời đi đâu
2 a feather in one’s cap niềm tự hào của ai
3 be addicted to something bị nghiện cái gì
4 participate in something tham gia cái gì
5 regret doing something hối hận vì đã làm gì
6 have effect on somebody/something gây ảnh hưởng tiêu cực đến ai/cái gì
7 not turn a hair bình tĩnh, không hoảng sợ
8 take part in something tham gia cái gì
9 put on weight tăng cân
10 have trouble doing something gặp khó khăn khi làm gì
11 pay attention to somebody/something chú ý đến ai/cái gì
12 be capable of doing something có khả năng làm gì
13 when it comes to something khi nói đến cái gì

Question 1. The longer she waited, _______ she became.
A. the most impatient B. more impatient C. as impatient D. the more impatient
Question 2. He is the only one in his family to pursue university _______.
A. education B. educate C. educational D. educationally
Question 3. Many people have dumped rubbish in the local river, ______ water pollution.
A. is caused B. to cause C. caused D. causing
Question 4. These freshmen seem incapable ______ working under pressure.
A. on B. of C. with D. to
Question 5. My son is going to attend the graduation ceremony in _____ June.
A. Ø (no article) B. an C. a D. the
Question 6. Because of his ankle injury, he soon ______ the other runners.
A. caught on B. took over C. fell behind D. came across
Question 7. The roof of the house _______ by my father before the storm.
A. repaired B. has repaired C. will repair D. was repaired
Question 8. They postponed _______ a new school due to a tight budget.
A. building B. to building C. build D. to build
Question 9. Our female students have to wear ao dai on Mondays, _______?
A. haven’t they B. have they C. do they D. don’t they
Question 10. Our school completely ______ with the aims of all environmental groups across the city.
A. sympathises B. empathises C. assimilates D. negotiates
Question 11. Last night, when Lucy ______ the dishes, her friend called.
A. is washing B. has washed C. washes D. was washing
Question 12. Crop failures could threaten to cause widespread ______ in the region.
A. floods B. heatwaves C. drought D. famine
Question 13. She will go shopping for groceries _______.
A. when she had finished the task B. before she finished the task
C. once she will finish the task D. as she has finished the task
Question 14. It is difficult to ______ a living by working as a waiter.
A. find B. bring C. raise D. earn
Question 15. When we were at college, we used to stay up late putting the world to _____, trying to
address all social concerns.
A. wheels B. rights C. maps D. brakes
Question 16. Johna is talking about Henry.
- Johna: “I’m so sorry. I cannot attend your birthday party tonight.”
- Henry: “_________”
A. Me too. B. What a shame! C. Yes, please. D. Congratulations!
Question 17. Trang and Tuan are chatting.
- Trang: “I believe that we should stop eating fast food.”
- Tuan: “______ It is very harmful to our health.”
A. Really? B. I don’t think so. C. Of course not. D. For sure!
Question 18. Laura was tired as the amount of work she had to complete was overwhelming.
A. great B. strong C. small D. busy
Question 19. Persuading him to accept our proposal is like getting blood from a stone. He never changes
his mind.
A. quite difficult B. very shocking C. rather special D. surprisingly easy
Question 20. The messy state of the kitchen when she came back home appalled her.
A. calmed B. horrified C. encouraged D. forced
Question 21. The foreign tourists were impressed because the locals were very hospitable towards them.
A. friendly B. unwelcoming C. dependent D. serious
Question 22. A. apartment B. loyalty C. resident D. confidence
Question 23. A. decrease B. issue C. promote D. suggest
Question 24. A. club B. hug C. hunt D. put
Question 25. A. sick B. rise C. fast D. same
Question 26. It is quite surprising that many young people seem uninformative about
A B
environmental issues that have gained in popularity over recent years.
C D
Question 27. All the students must be treated equally regardless of his family backgrounds.
A B C D
Question 28. The job fair attracts a lot of high school students across the city last Sunday.
A B C D
Question 29. He began learning to drive a car when he was 24.
A. He has learnt to drive a car for 24 years. B. He last drove a car when he was 24.
C. He hasn’t learnt to drive a car since he was 24. D. He has learnt to drive a car since he was 24.
Question 30. “I will apply for a part-time job this summer,” said Phillips.
A. Phillips said that he will apply for a part-time job this summer.
B. Phillips said that he would apply for a part-time job that summer.
C. Phillips said that he had applied for a part-time job that summer.
D. Phillips said that he would apply for a part-time job this summer.
Question 31. It’s a good idea to cut down on soft drinks.
A. You mustn’t cut down on soft drinks. B. You can cut down on soft drinks.
C. You should cut down on soft drinks. D. You mayn’t cut down on soft drinks.
Question 32. The actress didn’t receive the award. She felt very sad.
A. If the actress received the award, she wouldn’t feel very sad.
B. If the actress had received the award, she would have felt very sad.
C. If the actress hadn’t received the award, she would have felt very sad.
D. If the actress had received the award, she wouldn’t have felt very sad.
Question 33. The principal had just finished his thank-you speech. Two students came to the stage and
gave him a bunch of flowers.
A. Only after two students had come to the stage and given him a bunch of flowers did the principal finish
his thank-you speech.
B. Not until two students had come to the stage and given him a bunch of flowers did the principal finish
his thank-you speech.
C. No sooner had the principal finished his thank-you speech than two students came to the stage and
gave him a bunch of flowers.
D. Barely had the principal finished his thank-you speech than two students came to the stage and gave
him a bunch of flowers.
Rubbish, and how we choose to handle it, affects the environment and everything around us including
the air, water, land, plants, and man-made things. We need a healthy environment for our health, (34)
______ we can understand why effective management of rubbish is important. Everyone needs to learn
about and (35) ______ the three Rs reduce, reuse, and recycle to make our world a safe and healthy place.
First, we must buy and use less and we should choose items with minimal packaging. Second, we
should reuse things as much as possible and pass items on to others (36) _____ can use them when they
are no longer of value to us. Finally, we should recycle everything once its (37) ______ is over so they
can be made into new items. Making new items from recycled ones takes less energy and (38) ______
resources than making products from brand-new materials. You'd be amazed what can be done with a
recycled product!
Question 34. A. but B. so C. even D. though
Question 35. A. tolerate B. distribute C. prefer D. practise
Question 36. A. which B. where C. who D. whose
Question 37. A. simplicity B. development C. usefulness D. competition
Question 38. A. much B. less C. fewer D. each
Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11-18 and one for students aged 4-11. Students
in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don't have to take exams or tests. And
if they're not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students' room and
read a book. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design - a very
popular subject.
Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don't think it teaches students the things
they'll need when they grow up. They also think the school's only for people who have lots of money. But
actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.
So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show
about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote.
They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best.
But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel
comfortable there. He played computer games in the students' room for most of that first year. Now he
enjoys classes and says he wouldn't like to go to school anywhere else.
A. A Special School for Disabled Students B. Brooklyn Free School: One of a Kind
C. A Normal Day at a Special School D. An Effort to Provide Free Education
Question 40. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as one special feature at Brooklyn
Free School?
A. Students aren’t required to do homework or take exams.
B. Students can walk out if they’re not enjoying a lesson.
C. It specialises in providing training in building design.
D. Both older and younger students can choose their subjects.
A. parts B. people C. students D. teachers
Question 43. According to the passage, what did Marlon enjoy doing the most at the school?
A. playing computer games B. writing films
C. going to restaurants D. learning about city life
Question 44. The word comfortable in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. difficult B. naughty C. annoyed D. relaxed
Cities are often noisy and dirty places, and many people prefer the peaceful atmosphere of the
countryside, with open fields and forests. However, there are many good reasons to live in cities - jobs,
exciting things to do and plenty of new people to meet. Some architects are now trying to bring the country
into the city by creating ‘green skyscrapers’.
The Bosco Verticale in Milan is a skyscraper which tries to create a ‘forest in the sky’. It opened in
2014 and has two towers. Inside, it is mainly apartments, but there are also some offices. The special thing
about this skyscraper is that there are nearly 1,000 trees, and also hundreds of smaller plants, growing all
over it.
Skyscrapers like this are more difficult and more expensive to build. There are problems with planting
trees so high up - not all kinds of trees can live in the strong winds at this height. Also, someone has to
look after the plants, to water them in hot weather and cut them back when they grow too big, so they
don't spoil the view for the people who live there. This could be a lot of work for the people who live
there, but at Bosco Verticale, a special team of professional gardeners takes care of it.
But green skyscrapers also bring a lot of benefits. The trees and plants clean the air, keep the apartments
cool in hot weather and reduce the amount of noise that people hear inside the building. More importantly,
most people would agree that they are much more attractive to look at than the usual metal and glass.
Some architects believe that over the next 20 years green buildings could change the skyline of our cities,
to make them look more like forests.
A. Going Green: How Cities Adapt to Climate ChangeB. The Future of Skyscrapers: Less Sustainable?
C. The Country in the City? D. A Forest inside a Skyscraper
Question 45. According to paragraph 1, living in cities is considered rewarding because _____.
A. there are a lot of open fields and forests B. well-paid jobs exist in abundance
C. it offers a chance to meet new people D. it has become less polluted
Question 46. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to _______?
A. forest B. skyscraper C. sky D. countryside
Question 47. The word spoil in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. change B. pause C. share D. ruin
Question 48. The word attractive in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. pleasant B. diverse C. accurate D. supportive
A. There are only small apartments inside Bosco Verticale in Milan.
B. Some types of trees are not suitable to use in green skyscrapers.
C. Building green skyscrapers is becoming increasingly simple.
D. Plants on skyscrapers help to reduce electricity bills in winter.
A. The disadvantages of green skyscrapers outweigh their environmental benefits.
B. Building green skyscrapers can create more job opportunities for those in rural areas.
C. Traditional structures in big cities will be replaced by green skyscrapers soon.
D. There may be a shift in architectural trends towards sustainability in the future.
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 impatient adj /ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ mất kiên nhẫn
2 pursue v /pəˈsjuː/ theo đuổi
3 freshmen n /ˈfreʃ.mən/ sinh viên năm nhất
4 ankle n /ˈæŋ.kəl/ mắt cá chân
5 roof n /ruːf/ mái nhà
6 postpone v /pəʊstˈpəʊn/ /pəstˈpəʊn/ hoãn
7 tight adj /taɪt/ eo hẹp
8 budget n /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ ngân sách
9 sympathise v /ˈsɪm.pə.θaɪz/ thông cảm
10 empathise v /ˈem.pə.θaɪz/ đồng cảm
11 negotiate v /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ đàm phán
12 assimilate v /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/ đồng hóa
13 heatwave n /ˈhiːtˌweɪv/ đợt nắng nóng
14 drought n /draʊt/ hạn hán
15 famine n /ˈfæm.ɪn/ nạn đói
16 waiter n /ˈweɪ.tər/ phục vụ, bồi bàn
17 overwhelming adj /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ/ choáng ngợp
18 proposal n /prəˈpəʊ.zəl/ đề án, đề xuất
19 messy adj /ˈmes.i/ hỗn độn, bừa bộn
20 appal v /əˈpɔːl/ làm kinh sợ
21 hospitable adj /hɒsˈpɪt.ə.bəl/ hiếu khách
23 background n /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/ nền tảng
24 award n /əˈwɔːd/ giải thưởng
25 principal n /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/ hiệu trưởng
26 stage n /steɪdʒ/ sân khấu
27 man-made adj /ˌmænˈmeɪd/ nhân tạo
28 effective adj /ɪˈfek.tɪv/ hiệu quả
29 rubbish n /ˈrʌb.ɪʃ/ rác
30 minimal adj /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl/ tối thiểu
31 packaging n /ˈpæk.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/ bao bì
32 brand-new adj /ˌbrænd ˈnjuː/ mới tinh
33 tolerate v /ˈtɒl.ər.eɪt/ tha thứ
34 distribute v /dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/ /ˈdɪs.trɪ.bjuːt/ phân phối
35 simplicity n /sɪmˈplɪs.ə.ti/ sự đơn giản
36 naughty adj /ˈnɔː.ti/ nghịch ngợm
37 dirty adj /ˈdɜː.ti/ dơ, bẩn
38 peaceful adj /ˈpiːs.fəl/ yên bình
39 skyscraper n /ˈskaɪˌskreɪ.pər/ tòa nhà chọc trời
40 tower n /taʊər/ tòa tháp
41 professional adj /prəˈfeʃ.ən.əl/ chuyên nghiệp
42 apartment n /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ căn hộ

43 metal n /ˈmet.əl/ kim loại
44 architect n /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/ kiến trúc sư
45 sustainable adj /səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl/ bền vững
46 abundance n /əˈbʌn.dəns/ sự dồi dào
47 accurate adj /ˈæk.jə.rət/ chính xác
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 be (in)capable of doing something (không) có khả năng làm gì
2 catch on thịnh hành
3 take over something đảm trách cái gì
4 fall behind tụt lại phía sau
5 come across somebody/something bắt gặp ai/cái gì
6 postpone doing something hoãn làm gì
7 sympathise with something ủng hộ cái gì
8 make/earn a living kiếm sống
9 put/set the world to rights bàn chuyện thế giới
10 like getting blood from a stone rất khó có được thứ gì
11 regardless of something bất kể cái gì
12 apply for something ứng tuyển cái gì
14 grow up lớn lên
15 one of a kind có một không hai
16 look after chăm sóc ai/cái gì

Question 1. A. gather B. gesture C. garden D. begin
Question 2. A. cold B. most C. shock D. vote
Question 3. A. cosy B. spacious C. extinct D. tragic
Question 4. A. reminder B. destruction C. apartment D. gratitude
Question 5. I remember _______ this theme park when I was a child.
A. visiting B. to visiting C. to visit D. visit
Question 6. Henry will start writing the report _______.
A before he gathered enough information B. as soon as he gathers enough information
C. as he had gathered enough information D. when he was gathering enough information
Question 7. City life isn’t ________ as life in the country.
A. more peaceful B. as peaceful C. the most peaceful D. the more peaceful
Question 8. The teacher gave him positive feedback on his work, ______ his confidence.
A. is improved B. improved C. to improve D. improving
Question 9. The school’s new regulations aim to _______ the special needs of students with disabilities.
A. administer B. establish C. accommodate D. certify
Question 10. Turning off the lights while not in use can help to save ______.
A. electrically B. electricity C. electrify D. electric
Question 11. She received a _______ of completion after successfully finishing the online course in
teaching.
A. diploma B. degree C. licence D. certificate
Question 12. Though the theatre ________ many decades ago, it remains an important landmark in the
city.
A. constructs B. has constructed C. was constructed D. was constructing
Question 13. Parents shouldn’t impose their will on their children, ______?
A. don’t they B. should they C. shouldn’t they D. do they
Question 14. The president _______ a speech when a journalist interrupted him with a question.
A. was making B. has made C. makes D. is making
Question 15. It’s important to draw a line _______ and prevent bullying at school at all costs.
A. in the face B. on the wall C. in the sand D. on the tree
Question 16. His father plans to travel around _____ world after he retires.
A. an B. Ø (no article) C. a D. the
Question 17. She ______ black carbon on the Internet to find out more about it.
A. turned on B. got over C. looked up D. brought about
Question 18. Women are often responsible ______ running most of the household chores.
A. at B. for C. of D. on
Question 19. It’s vital to _______ the necessary precautions to avoid the disease.
A. make B. put C. raise D. take
Question 20. Mary is going shopping.
- Mary: “Is there any bread left?”
- Shop owner: “_______”
A. Yes, I’d love to. B. You’re welcome. C. No, don’t worry. D. I’m afraid not.
Question 21. Jack and Lucy are talking about gardening.
- Jack: “I believe that gardening should be included in the curriculum.”
- Lucy: “_______. It’s good for children’s physical and mental health.”
A. I don’t think it’s a good idea B. You must be kidding
C. I totally agree with you D. I’m of the opposite opinion
Question 22. Tina started volunteering for the Red Cross two years ago.
A. Tina last volunteered for the Red Cross two years ago.
B. Tina didn’t volunteer for the Red Cross two years ago.
C. Tina hasn’t volunteered for the Red Cross for two years.
D. Tina has volunteered for the Red Cross for two years.
Question 23. “I cannot see the movie tonight,” said Lan.
A. Lan said that she could see the movie that night.
B. Lan said that she couldn’t see the movie that night.
C. Lan said that she cannot see the movie tonight.
D. Lan said that she can see the movie tonight.
Question 24. Tourists are not allowed to cross the river.
A. Tourists shouldn’t cross the river. B. Tourists mustn’t cross the river.
C. Tourists won’t cross the river. D. Tourists needn’t cross the river.
Question 25. Clare ate too much ice cream. She got a stomach ache.
A. If Clare didn’t eat too much ice cream, she wouldn’t get a stomach ache.
B. If Clare hadn’t eaten too much ice cream, she wouldn’t have got a stomach ache.
C. If Clare had eaten too much ice cream, she wouldn’t have got a stomach ache.
D. If Clare hadn’t eaten too much ice cream, she won’t have got a stomach ache.
Question 26. He got a job as a teacher at a primary school. He realised how tough it was only then.
A. Had it not been for his job as a teacher at a primary school, he would have realised how tough it was.
B. Only after he had realised how tough it was did he get a job as a teacher at a primary school.
C. Not until he had got a job as a teacher at a primary school did he realise how tough it was.
D. Scarcely had he realised how tough it was when he got a job as a teacher at a primary school.
Taking part in games and sports teaches young people a lot of very useful skills, as well as helping
them to (27) ______ fit and healthy. Firstly, games (28) ______ involve more than just a contest between
two competitors teach people to have respect for rules, because no game will work unless everyone plays
according to them.
The other thing you discover is that you cannot (29) ______ success by yourself in a team game. You
have to support each other, otherwise you can never win. Team games also teach you that losing is not the
end of the world. You will always have (30) ______ opportunity and you may be more successful against
your opponents next time. It is extremely important to learn how to be a good loser (31) ______ being
able to handle defeat is an important lesson in life.
(Adapted from Compact PET for Schools)
Question 27. A. grow B. come C. keep D. shape
Question 28. A. which B. when C. who D. where
Question 29. A. compete B. achieve C. offer D. increase
Question 30. A. many B. several C. another D. a few
Question 31. A. however B. because C. though D. so
It wasn't my usual holiday experience: standing on the beach, getting ready to release a baby sea turtle
no bigger than my hand. But that was how I spent my final night in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. During my
week there, I had seen other tourists releasing the turtles in the early evening, and as my stay came to an
end, I decided to join in.
Oscar, the organiser, runs Sociedad Ecológica de Occidente - a conservation project that brings tourists
and residents together to save the sea turtles of Puerta Vallarta. These turtles are under threat from
poachers who want their meat and eggs. But Oscar and his volunteers collect the eggs and take them to
protected areas where they are allowed to hatch in safety.
We listened to Oscar's instructions. He told us that the turtles were released as the sun goes down so
the bright lights of the hotels and nightclubs don't stop them finding their way back to the sea. We stood
a few metres from the sea's edge holding our one-day-old turtles carefully in both hands. At a signal from
Oscar, we gently placed them on the sand, stepped back and watched as they crawled slowly into the sea.
Back home, I still think of the tiny baby turtle and wonder where it is now. Did it make it to the open
sea? Is it safe? Oscar Aranda has dedicated his life to saving the sea turtles; I only gave a few minutes of
my time, but those minutes will stay with me for a lifetime.
Question 32. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. A forgettable vacation experience B. A unusual camping trip in Mexico
C. An effort to raise social awareness D. A meaningful holiday experience
Question 33. According to the passage, the author decided to help with the project because ______.
A. he was concerned with protecting species and their habitats
B. he wanted to do something different before his holiday ended
C. he aimed to inspire other tourists to join the conservation effort
D. he accepted Oscar’s offer to join other tourists to save sea turtles
Question 34. The word threat in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. danger B. origin C. development D. support
A. lights B. instructions C. eggs D. turtles
Question 36. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Oscar and other volunteers take the turtles’ eggs to safe places.
B. The residents of Puerta Vallarta join in the project and help Oscar.
C. The experience in Mexico made the author more interested in wildlife.
D. The author didn’t leave right away after he placed sea turtles on the sand.
Los Angeles dancer, Brian Perez, was eating out with his friends one evening when suddenly everyone
went quiet. To his horror, he saw that the reason for this was that people were checking their phones.
Realising he had to do something to stop this, Brian made a rather daring suggestion. What if they all put
their gadgets in a pile in the middle of the table until they had finished the meal? If anyone picked up their
phone, that person would have to pay the whole bill. And so, it is said, the game of 'phone stacking' was
born.
The necessity for action like this highlights a major problem in today's society: our inability to
disconnect from technology. But while Brian's idea deals with the obsession in a social context, measures
also need to be taken at home. Some people drop their smartphones into a box the moment they arrive
home, which gives them the chance to interact with the people they live with.
A less drastic solution is to ban electronic devices at certain times of day when the whole family is
likely to be together, for example at meal times. This can be hard for everyone. On a normal day, however,
dinner takes less than an hour, and the benefits of exchanging opinions with the rest of the family certainly
makes up for the time spent offline.
Taking a break from technology is one thing, but knowing when to turn off a device is another. This is
where a digital curfew comes in handy, a set time when all devices must be put away.
And then it's time for bed. One of the best ways of ensuring you can sleep at night is to ban electronic
devices altogether from the bedroom. With technology out of the room, a line has been drawn between
daytime and sleep time, which enables us to switch off ourselves and drift off to sleep.
A. The Society that Cannot Switch Off
B. Lack of Sleep: Is Technology to Blame?
C. Screen Time Control: For Better or Worse?
D. Technology and Communication at Home
Question 38. The word daring in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. expected B. normal C. comfortable D. brave
Question 39. According to paragraph 1, Brian Perez introduced the game of ‘phone stacking’ to ______.
A. ease the tension among diners B. prevent impolite phone behaviour
C. encourage his friends to talk D. avoid paying for the whole meal
Question 40. The word highlights in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. provides B. handles C. emphasises D. recognises
Question 41. The word them in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. devices B. people C. measures D. smartphones
A. Brian’s idea to disconnect people from technology isn’t suitable at home.
B. Banning electronic device use at meal times is far from easy for anyone.
C. Some people drop their smartphones into a box to concentrate on their work.
D. A ‘digital curfew’ should be tried if you want to take a break from social life.
A. Using electronic devices at meal times can encourage discussion.
B. Technological advances can pose a big threat to family harmony.
C. There’s little recognition of the danger of using electronic devices.
D. It’s important to set boundaries with technology before bedtime.
Question 44. He told us a very amusing story and all of us couldn’t stop laughing.
A. boring B. funny C. strange D. costly
Question 45. The good news is that student numbers are expanding rapidly thanks to our campaign.
A. growing B. keeping C. maintaining D. declining
Question 46. Teenagers nowadays only have a face-to-face conversation once in a while because they
tend to meet their friends online.
A. attentively B. regularly C. selectively D. sometimes
Question 47. Living independently has never bothered him; he’s used to it.
A. limited B. worried C. protected D. pleased
Question 48. My friends and I go on an excursion to the countryside last weekend.
A B C D
Question 49. They claimed that the construction project only had a negligent impact on the
A B
environment, but the research findings were completely contradictory.
C D
Question 50. He collected old books and gave it away to poor children in his town.
A B C D
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 release v /rɪˈliːs/ thả, phóng thích
2 receptionist n /rɪˈsep.ʃən.ɪst/ lễ tân
4 poacher n /ˈpəʊ.tʃər/ kẻ săn bắt
5 hatch v /hætʃ/ nở
6 instruction n /ɪnˈstrʌk.ʃən/ sự hướng dẫn
7 crawl v /krɔːl/ bò
8 vanish v /ˈvæn.ɪʃ/ biến mất
9 report n /rɪˈpɔːt/ báo cáo
10 feedback n /ˈfiːd.bæk/ phản hồi
11 regulation n /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ quy định
12 administer v /ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stər/ quản trị
13 establish v /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ thiết lập
14 accommodate v /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/ đáp ứng, cung cấp nơi ở
15 certify v /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/ chứng nhận
16 diploma n /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/ bằng (trung học, đại học)
17 degree n /dɪˈɡriː/ bằng cấp
18 licence n /ˈlaɪ.səns/ giấy phép
19 certificate n /səˈtɪf.ɪ.kət/ giấy chứng nhận
20 landmark n /ˈlænd.mɑːk/ địa danh
21 journalist n /ˈdʒɜː.nə.lɪst/ nhà báo
22 precaution n /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/ biện pháp phòng ngừa
23 tough adj /tʌf/ khó khăn
24 opponent n /əˈpəʊ.nənt/ đối thủ
25 origin n /ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/ nguồn gốc, xuất xứ
26 suddenly adv /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ đột ngột
27 obsession n /əbˈseʃ.ən/ sự ám ảnh
28 drastic adj /ˈdræs.tɪk/ quyết liệt
29 brave adj /breɪv/ dũng cảm
30 tension n /ˈten.ʃən/ căng thẳng
31 impolite adj /ˌɪm.pəlˈaɪt/ bất lịch sự
32 highlight v /ˈhaɪ.laɪt/ nhấn mạnh, nêu bật lên
33 curfew n /ˈkɜː.fjuː/ giờ giới nghiêm
34 context n /ˈkɒn.tekst/ bối cảnh
35 funny adj /ˈfʌn.i/ vui nhộn
36 strange adj /streɪndʒ/ kỳ lạ
37 amusing adj /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/ hài hước, mắc cười
38 attentively adv /əˈten.tɪv.li/ một cách tập trung
39 regularly adv /ˈreɡ·jə·lər·li/ một cách thường xuyên
40 selectively adv /sɪˈlek.tɪv.li/ một cách có chọn lọc
41 excursion n /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/ chuyến du ngoạn
42 negligent adj /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ cẩu thả, lơ đễnh
43 negligible adj /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/ không đáng kể
44 contradictory adj /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪk.tər.i/ trái ngược
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 join in something tham gia cái gì
2 be under threat bị đe dọa
3 remember doing something nhớ đã làm gì
4 draw a line in the sand vạch ra, lập ra một ranh giới
5 turn on something bật cái gì
6 get over something vượt qua thứ gì
7 look up something tra cứu cái gì
8 bring about something gây ra cái gì
9 be responsible for doing something chịu trách nhiệm làm gì
10 take precautions thực hiện các biện pháp phòng ngừa
12 according to somebody/something theo ai/cái gì
13 keep fit giữ gìn vóc dáng
14 make up for something bù lại cái gì
15 for better or worse dù tốt hay xấu
16 concentrate on something tập trung vào cái gì
17 once in a while đôi khi, hoạ hoằn

Question 1. A. mind B. find C. pick D. light
Question 2. A. centre B. campus C. cupboard D. climate
Question 3. A. survive B. defend C. appeal D. struggle
Question 4. A. factory B. discussion C. applicant D. capital
Question 5. Medical advances have brought about great gains in life expectancy.
A. impacts B. purposes C. benefits D. disadvantages
Question 6. With no specific instructions, the interns were totally at sea with the new system.
A. confused B. clear C. inexperienced D. frustrated
Question 7. The teacher gave us an assignment on the impacts of urbanisation last week.
A. choice B. image C. task D. value
Question 8. Clare likes parties and enjoys meeting people; she’s very sociable.
A. confident B. independent C. lonely D. outgoing
questions.
Question 9. Humans have been polluting the ecosystem with chemical fertilisers, ______ many species
at risk.
A. put B. to put C. is put D. putting
Question 10. He got a speeding _______ for going through the red light.
A. document B. card C. ticket D. file
Question 11. It’s getting _______ difficult to find affordable housing today.
A. the most and most B. more and more
C. the more and more D. the more and the most
Question 12. Please ______ us of any changes to the project schedule.

A. informative B. information C. inform D. informatively
Question 13. If it doesn’t stop ______ soon, we will have to cancel the match.
A. raining B. to raining C. to rain D. rain
Question 14. When we were hiking through the dense forest, we ____ a strange animal.
A. have seen B. see C. would see D. saw
Question 15. Male students are more active than female students, ______?
A. aren’t they B. do they C. don’t they D. are they
Question 16. They ______ a lot in common. Both enjoy playing tennis and reading novels.
A. take B. put C. raise D. have
Question 17. We will submit the proposal to the council ______.
A. when we collected enough signatures B. after we had collected enough signatures
C. once we collect enough signatures D. as we was collecting enough signatures
Question 18. Everyone thought that the team had lost the match, but the coach had a card _______ to
change the situation.
A. up his arm B. up his pants C. up his noses D. up his sleeve
Question 19. At the weekend, our family often goes on an excursion to ______ countryside.
A. an B. the C. a D. Ø (no article)
Question 20. We waited for Henry ______ half an hour but he didn’t come.
A. at B. on C. for D. to
Question 21. Being selected as the host country for the Olympics ______ great honour for Paris.
A. certified B. inherited C. conferred D. defined
st
Question 22. When the book _______ in the early 21 century, it rapidly became a best-seller.
A. publishes B. was published C. has published D. had published
Question 23. Tony found it challenging to _______ other students in this advanced class.
A. get through to B. look forward to C. keep up with D. face up to
Question 24. Susan and Laura are at the school canteen.
- Susan: “__________”
- Laura: “Yes, please.”
A. Could you pass me the salt, please? B. Would you like some bread?
C. Do you prefer tea or coffee? D. Do you mind if I sit here?
Question 25. Jimmy and Peter are chatting.
- Jimmy: “I believe that university education is the best choice for school-leavers.”
- Peter: “________. Vocational education can be a useful alternative.”
A. I couldn’t agree more B. That’s a shame
C. It’s a good idea D. I don’t quite agree
In the past, summer fires were common in Australia. Now, because of climate change, there's an even
higher number than there used to be. And they're larger, too. Recently, one fire grew so (26) ______ that
it created a tornado nearly 500 metres wide. It destroyed (27) ______ homes in the capital city, Canberra.
These unlucky houses were situated less than 100 metres from a large area of pine trees on the edge of
the city.
Several individual fires started burning and, (28) ______ it was difficult for firefighters to reach them,
they continued to burn. When the wind speed suddenly increased a few days later, the fires joined together.
Scientists now (29) _____ this Australia's first 'fire tornado'. This was an extremely rare event in
Australia's history and was produced by storms (30) _____ accompanied the fire.
Question 26. A. similar B. powerful C. ambitious D. demanding
Question 27. A. many B. another C. a little D. every
Question 28. A. though B. so C. however D. because
Question 29. A. tell B. view C. call D. make
Question 30. A. when B. which C. whom D. who
RoboCup is a football competition that has taken place every year since 1997. But the players are not
human; they are robots. The aim is to create, by the middle of the 21st century, a team of robot footballers
that are able to play against and beat the winners of the real World Cup.
In order for robots to play football, robotics companies have had to develop special technologies. Each
robot is fitted with a webcam which is connected to a computer inside the robot. The robot is able to see
where the other players are, where the goal is and, most importantly, where the ball is.
They are programmed to make their own decisions and during the match the robots' creators are not
allowed to tell them what to do. The robots are, however, able to communicate with other members of
their team, via a wireless network.
The technologies that are being developed for scoring goals have other uses as well. It may be possible
to develop robots that can be used in search and rescue, for example, finding people trapped in buildings
after earthquakes. They may not be as fun to watch as real footballers, but at least they don't demand
enormous salaries!
Question 31. The passage is mainly about ______.
A. the impact of robots on sports B. the future of robotics
C. intelligent robot footballers D. a normal football competition
Question 32. According to paragraph 1, what is special about RoboCup?
A. It is organised every other year. B. It is created by a robot.
C. The players are not humans. D. Both robots and humans take part in it.
Question 33. The word fitted in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.
A. invented B. equipped C. explored D. located
A. robots B. decisions C. members D. creators
A. Robots have the potential for doing search and rescue work.
B. Robot footballers earn more money than human footballers.
C. Robot footballers have to make their own choices during the match.
D. With special technologies, robots can play football like humans.
Scientist Dr Russell Carley is interested in finding out about friendship in the 21 st century. He started
by trying to answer the question: “Can online friends be as good as face-to-face friends?” Surprisingly,
he found that the answer is a big yes! A friend is someone who gives you honest advice and support, and,
of course, an online friend can do that. When you feel anxious in the middle of the night, there's always
someone who can give you support through a text, a message or just a 'like'.
Having online friends is good for your memory, too. There's a lot of information to check every day.
When you see an interesting holiday picture, you make a note in your mind to ask your pal about it next
time they're online, or when you're together in person. Also, you can find friends who have the same
interests as you more easily. For most of us, the online community provides support, it builds our
confidence, and we feel loved.
So, if online friends are so good, do we need real friends? Interestingly, Dr Carley's research suggests
that we do. As he points out, with your real friends, you are in the same physical space; you create
memories together as you experience and enjoy doing things with each other. You have to be more
responsible with your real friends, as you can't just 'unfriend' them if you disagree with them!
Dr Carley explains the science. “When you are with your friends, you get hugs and high fives. Hugging
is good for us because our body produces a chemical called oxytocin that makes us feel good and we also
feel trust and love. Chatting to your best pals, you copy their words and gestures. When they smile, you
smile too! So, in conclusion, both real friends and online friends are great - they just help us in different
ways.”
Question 36. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?
A. The Surprising Truth about Real-life Friendships
B. Online Friendships are a Joke!
C. Can Online Friends be a Solution to Loneliness?
D. Friendship in the 21st Century
Question 37. According to paragraph 1, Dr Russell Carley wants to find out whether ______.
A. online friendships can be as fulfilling as real-life friendships
B. online friends are willing to help their real-life friends
C. there are any differences between friendships in the past and now
D. an online friend is more supportive than a face-to-face friend
Question 38. The word anxious in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. delighted B. energetic C. worried D. different
Question 39. The word interests in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. points B. hobbies C. roles D. effects
Question 40. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

A. things B. memories C. online friends D. real friends
Question 41. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Your memory can become worse if you spend too much time with online friends.
B. An online friend can give you support and advice if you are in a bad situation.
C. It is not easy to create memorable experiences with your face-to-face friends.
D. Oxytocin can only be produced when we hug one of our closest friends.
Question 42. It can be inferred from the passage that ________.
A. real friends offer us more support than online friends in times of trouble
B. it is normal to stop being friendly with an online friend after an argument
C. spending time with your real friends can lead to a shared emotional experience
D. both real-life and online friendships shape the way we interact with others
Question 43. Fiona uses to work part-time as a waitress when she was at college.
A B C D
Question 44. Teenagers can get addicted to social media easily if parents don’t control his
A B C
screen time.
D
Question 45. A momentary decision like whether to pursue tertiary education or not
A B
necessitates careful consideration of one’s goals and aspirations.
C D
Question 46. It is likely that we will miss the flight to Chicago.
A. We ought to miss the flight to Chicago. B. We must miss the flight to Chicago.
C. We have to miss the flight to Chicago. D. We may miss the flight to Chicago.
Question 47. “We had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex last week,” said Trung.
A. Trung said they had had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex the week before.
B. Trung said they have had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex the week before.
C. Trung said they will have a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex the week before.
D. Trung said they had had a field trip to Trang An Landscape Complex last week.
Question 48. He hasn’t gone jogging for two weeks.
A. He didn’t go jogging two weeks ago. B. He has two weeks to go jogging.
C. He started to go jogging two weeks ago. D. He last went jogging two weeks ago.
Question 49. The footballer had just scored a stunning goal. The spectators gave him applause and shouts.
A. Not until the spectators had given him applause and shouts did the footballer score a stunning goal.
B. Hardly had the footballer scored a stunning goal than the spectators gave him applause and shouts.
C. Only when the spectators gave him applause and shouts did the footballer score a stunning goal.
D. Barely had the footballer scored a stunning goal when the spectators gave him applause and shouts.
Question 50. The alarm didn’t ring. He was late for the meeting.
A. If the alarm had rung, he would have been late for the meeting.
B. If the alarm had rung, he wouldn’t have been late for the meeting.
C. If the alarm had rung, he wouldn’t be late for the meeting.
D. If the alarm hadn’t rung, he wouldn’t have been late for the meeting.
BẢNG TỪ VỰNG
1 medical adj /ˈmed.ɪ.kəl/ thuộc y khoa
2 advance n /ədˈvɑːns/ sự tiên tiến, sự tiến bộ
3 life expectancy n /ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si/ tuổi thọ
4 specific adj /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ cụ thể
5 intern n /ˈɪn.tɜːn/ thực tập sinh
6 totally adv /ˈtəʊ.təl.i/ một cách hoàn toàn
7 confused adj /kənˈfjuːzd/ bối rối
8 frustrated adj /frʌsˈtreɪ.tɪd/ bực bội
9 value n /ˈvæl.juː/ giá trị
10 assignment n /əˈsaɪn.mənt/ bài tập
11 lonely adj /ˈləʊn.li/ cô đơn
12 fertiliser n /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/ phân bón
14 strange adj /streɪndʒ/ lạ
15 novel n /ˈnɒv.əl/ tiểu thuyết
16 submit v /səbˈmɪt/ nộp
17 proposal n /prəˈpəʊ.zəl/ đề án
18 council n /ˈkaʊn.səl/ hội đồng
19 signature n /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/ chữ kí
20 coach n /kəʊtʃ/ huấn luyện viên
21 excursion n /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/ chuyến du ngoạn
22 certify v /ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪ/ chứng nhận
23 inherit v /ɪnˈher.ɪt/ thừa kế
24 confer v /kənˈfɜːr/ trao cho, thảo luận
25 tornado n /tɔːˈneɪ.dəʊ/ lốc xoáy
26 pine n /paɪn/ cây thông
27 firefighter n /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪ.tər/ lính cứu hỏa
28 extremely adv /ɪkˈstriːm.li/ cực kỳ
29 suddenly adv /ˈsʌd.ən.li/ một cách đột ngột
30 similar adj /ˈsɪm.ɪ.lər/ tương tự
31 powerful adj /ˈpaʊə.fəl/ lớn, mạnh
32 ambitious adj /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ tham vọng
33 demanding adj /dɪˈmɑːn.dɪŋ/ khó tính, đòi hỏi
34 wireless adj /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ không dây
35 rescue n /ˈres.kjuː/ sự giải cứu
36 salary n /ˈsæl.ər.i/ tiền lương
37 honest adj /ˈɒn.ɪst/ chân thành
38 hug n /hʌɡ/ cái ôm
39 gesture n /ˈdʒes.tʃər/ cử chỉ
40 energetic adj /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/ tràn đầy năng lượng
41 waitress n /ˈweɪ.trəs/ bồi bàn
42 momentary adj /ˈməʊ.mən.tər.i/ nhất thời, chốc lát
43 momentous adj /məˈmen.təs/ hệ trọng
44 aspiration n /ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən/ nguyện vọng
45 stunning adj /ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/ ngoạn mục
46 applause n /əˈplɔːz/ tiếng vỗ tay
BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

1 bring about something gây ra, mang lại cái gì
2 be at sea hoang mang, bối rối
3 put somebody/something at risk đe dọa ai/cái gì, làm ai/cái gì gặp nguy hiểm
4 a speeding ticket giấy phạt vượt tốc độ
5 inform somebody of something thông báo cho i về cái gì
6 stop doing something ngừng làm gì
have something in common (with
7 có điểm gì chung (với ai)
somebody)
8 have a card up his sleeve có kế hoạch, ý tưởng hoặc lợi thế bí mật
9 wait for somebody/something đợi ai/cái gì
10 confer a title/degree/honour phong, ban danh hiệu/bằng/niềm vinh dự/…
11 get through to somebody liên lạc với ai (qua điện thoại)
12 face up to something đối mặt với cái gì
13 look forward to something trông đợi cái gì
14 keep up with somebody/something theo kịp ai/cái gì
15 take place diễn ra
allow somebody/something to do
16 cho phép ai/cái gì làm gì
something
18 be addicted to something nghiện cái gì

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TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

Question 25. The manager will have an important meeting _______.

Question 45. The word uncertain in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

41 secure v /sɪˈkjʊə/ có được, bảo vệ

83 digital adj /ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ thuộc kỹ thuật số, ảo

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

42 objection n /əbˈʤekʃᵊn/ sự phản đối

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

42 narrow adj /ˈnær.əʊ/ hẹp

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

Question 34. The word they in paragraph 2 refers to _______.

Question 40. The word guide in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

45 mature adj /məˈtʃʊər/ trưởng thành

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

Question 34. The word magnificent in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.

Question 41. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

40 coral reef n /ˌkɒr.əl ˈriːf/ rạn san hô

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

Question 41. The word clever in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.

Question 47. The word enormous in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.

42 gradually adv /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/ dần dần

BẢNG CẤU TRÚC

TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

42 apartment n /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ căn hộ

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TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

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TÀI LIỆU ĐỘC QUYỀN ĐI KÈM KHÓA HỌC

Cô Vũ Thị Mai Phương

Question 12. Please ______ us of any changes to the project schedule.

Question 40. The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _____.

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