PRACTICE TEST

I. Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. apply B. university C. identity D. priority
2. A. laughed B. poached C. changed D. influenced
3. A. developed B. promoted C. hunted D. provided
4. A. habitat B. applicant C. activate D. scholarship
5. A. attitude B. survive C. introduce D. human
6. A. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. provided
7. A protect B. commercial C. construction D. climate
8. A. explained B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed
II. Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
1. A. popular B. habitat C. candidate D. ambition
2. A. complain B. happen C. improve D. career
3. A. activate B. adequate C. relevant D. apprentice
4. A. survive B. unique C. pursue D. lifelong
5. A. beautiful B. important C. delicious D. exciting
6. A. hacker B. employ C. evolve D. mature
7. A. implant B. advice C. recruit D. shadow
8. A. probation B. potential C. rewarding D. demonstrate
III. Indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
1. The saola is also indirectly threatened by insufficient attention to and investment in its conservation.
A. protest B. protection C. production D. induction
2. Saving endangered species from becoming extinct is crucial for our health and the future of our
children.
A. resistant B. dangerous C. threatened D. preserved
3. The domestic dog is thought to have evolved from the wolf.
A. resolved B. involved C. revolted D. developed
4. The main threat to the survival of these creatures come from their loss of habitat.
A. usual behaviour B. favourite activity C. place of living D. rituals
5. Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture.
A. destruction B. contamination C. fertilizer D. variety
6. He looks after the land as a private reserve for wildlife habitat, running marsupials and their predators
instead of cows.
A. money reserve B. booking reservation C. a protected area D. an emergency fund
7. Being listed as an endangered species can have negative effect since it could make a species more
desirable for collectors and poachers.
A. awareness B. preservation C. support D. impact
8. World Wide Fund for Nature was formed to do the mission of the preservation of biological diversity,
sustainable use of natural resources, and the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption.
A. contamination B. energy C. extinction D. development
IV. Indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following
questions.
1. It just gave you a stronger motivation for doing what you already knew was right.
A. discouragement B. emotion C. feeling D. inspiration
2. The plans should remain flexible to accommodate changes in students' needs and circumstances.
A. fixed B. adjustable C. constant D. changeable
3. Having adequate funding is crucial throughout the cleaning process.
A. abundant B. enough C. insufficient D. satisfactory
4. If children are inactive most of the time, it is very easy for them to gain weight.
A. put up B. loose C. lose D. put on

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 5. Those students who fail the National High School exams may want to retake them the following year.
A. pass B. fall C. sit D. take
6. A new school has just been set up for the kids in the area.
A. started B. established C. built D. demolished
7. We greatly respect my teacher for all of the best things that she brought to us.
A. look up to B. look forwards C. look for D. look down on
8. Thanks to lifelong learning, people's level of awareness has improved significantly.
A. has increased B. has declined C. has gone up D. has bettered
V. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
1. Nam: Would you like to register for an online course on extensive reading? Lan: ____
A. Online courses are really popular these days.
B. Yes, I'd love to. How can I register?
C. We should improve our extensive reading.
D. Extensive reading courses are available online.
2. Mai: What do you think about lifelong learning? Nam: ____
A. I am thinking about lifelong learning.
B. Do you like lifelong learning?
C. Lifelong learning helps us to improve our job prospects.
D. What is the definition of lifelong learning, do you think?
3. Na: May I borrow your books on soft skills? Lam: ____
A. Sure. When do you need them?
B. Soft skills are important these days.
C. What do soft skills mean?
D. Who needs books on soft skills?
4. Lan: When will our course on time management start? Nam: ____
A. What is time management?
B. Are you good at time management?
C. Time management is important.
D. I'm not sure. Perhaps next month.
5. Hoa: I'd like to hear your ideas on how to maintain lifelong learning. Lan: ____
A. I'd say it really depends on people's attitudes.
B. You're always asking me for advice.
C. I like your ideas so much.
D. I am not interested in lifelong learning.
6. Daisy: I'm planning to enroll a cake baking course. Peter: ____
A. Cake baking is really fun.
B. Baking courses are available everywhere.
C. Who wants to bake cakes?
D. That's a good idea. I hope you'll enjoy it.
7. Mark: Do you want me to help with your homework? Lan: ____
A. Homework? I don't like homework.
B. Thank you. It's very kind of you!
C. Why do we need homework?
D. If you like, you can do it every day.
8. Hoa: Will you continue your further education after leaving school? Lan: ____
A. Further education is not for everyone.
B. Leaving school is an important milestone.
C. I haven't decided yet.
D. Are you interested in my academic results at school?
VI. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.

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 1. Such human activities as pollution, drainage of wetlands, cutting and clearing of forests, urbanization,
and
A B C
road and dam construction has destroyed or seriously damaged available habitats.
D
2. As soon as we will arrive, we will unpack the car.
A B C D
3. You had better learning a foreign language before applying for a job.
A B C D
4. The old man warned the children to not swim in that river because it was very deep and dangerous.
A B C D
5. Without the particularly habitat, the species could not survive.
A B C D
6. Take a book with you, in case you will have to wait for a long time.
A B C D
7. My friend offered finding more information about the company that I was applying to.
A B C D
8. By the time we will arrive, everybody will have left.
A B C D
9. She asked me what the most important thing to remember at an interview is.
A B C D
10. We were disappointed when the receptionist tells that the hotel was fully booked that week.
A B C D
11. When I will see him, I will tell him you want to speak to him.
A B C D
12. . Besides visiting ancient monuments and tombs, coming to Hue, you can also have a chance to bathe
and
A B
lying under the sun on the most wildly beautiful beaches in Viet Nam.
C D
VII. PREPOSITIONS
1. Many students ____ school to set up their own businesses and become self-employed.
A. move out of B. cut down on C. drop out of D. drop in on
2. Who is responsible ____ dealing with complaints?
A. with B. for C. in D. at
3. Success in this industry depends a lot ____ luck!
A. with B. from C. at D. on
4. The covering letter wasn't attached ____ the CV.
A. to B. with C. from D. by
5. Like many young people today, I'm thinking about taking a year ____ first, or as people often say,
spending a year at "the university of life”.
A. off B. away C. out D. at
6. Over three hundred workers were made redundant because they had to ____ one factory.
A. pull down B. cut down C. take down D. close down
7. I am ____ seeing you at a job interview.
A. waiting for B. looking for C. looking forward to D. hoping to
8. It'll take me three years to ____ up enough money to travel round the country.
A. pay B. take C. put D. save
9. As soon as she came ____ after the operation, she asked for a drink of water.
A. across B. up C. round D. under
10. Bary has come ____ some good suggestions for raising the money we need.
A. onto B. up with C. round to D. across with

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 11. You must walk slowly if you want the children to ____ with.
А. keep up B. go on C. keep on D. come up
12. The company I'm working for at the moment is planning to expand, so they're ____ new staff.
A. taking on B. bringing in C. carrying on to D. pulling in
VIII. Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
1. It was ____ windy that I couldn't stand up!
A. so B. such C. enough D. too
2. They were ____ beautiful shoes that I decided I had to get them.
A. enough B. too C. so D. such
3. Emma and Karen used to be ____ good friends that I'm surprised they don't get on now.
A. so B. enough C. such D. too
4. Tina had ____ much paper work to do that she didn't know where to begin.
A. too B. so C. such D. enough
5. ____ already busy in February, I would gladly accept your invitation.
A. Was I not B. Were I not C. If I am not D. Unless I was not
6. He behaved as if nothing ____.
A. has happened B. would happen C. was happening D. had happened
7. Do what you like ____ you don't make any noise.
A. provided B. as if C. unless D. if only
8. We'd better leave early tomorrow ____ there's a lot of traffic when we get to London.
A. unless B. so long as C. in case D. if
9. He ran ____ he could to catch up with her.
A. more quickly than B. quicker than C. as quick as D. as quickly as
10. Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she ____ and went to work for another company.
A. retired B. fired C. sacked D. resigned
11. Being a flight attendant is a ____ job. You may have to work long hours on long haul flights and not get
enough sleep.
A. tedious B. demanding C. rewarding D. fascinating
12. I think that doing medical research would be really ____ because this job would save people's lives.
A. challenging B. tiresome C. rewarding D. monotonous
13. I am writing in ____ to your advertisement on Vietnamework.com for the post of a personal assistant.
A. connection B. association C. relation D . response
14. Some people ____ to London every day from as far away as Leeds.
A. connect B. commute C. commence D. correspond
15. When the factory closed, over a hundred people were ____ redundant.
A. made B. given C. taken D. done
16. After working at the same company for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to his ____.
A. overtime B. pension C. charity D. allowance
17. He has all the right ____ for the job.
A. certificates B. degrees C. diplomas D. qualifications
18. Before we apply for any jobs, we need to prepare a good CV and a ____ very carefully.
A. resume B.job interview C. covering letter D. reference
19. Employers always want job ____ to be able to demonstrate their skills and qualities.
A. employees B. workers C. staff D. applicants
20. There are usually a lot of job seekers applying for one position. Only a few of them are ____ for an
interview.
A. shortlisted B. listed C. screened D. tested
21. My application was not successful; there were more than 4,000 applicants and only 20 were selected. I
realized that apprenticeship were very ____.
A. demanding B. crowding C. competitive D. difficult
22. When preparing a CV, university ____ can consider attaching a separate report about official work
experience during the course.

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 A. graduates B. leavers C. candidates D. applicants
23. An apprentice is required to do several years' ____.
A. coaching B. education C. formation D. training
24. It's wise to think about choosing a ____ before leaving school.
A. business B. career C. living D. profession
25. If you want a job, you have to ____ for one.
A. applicate B. apply C. ask D. request
26. You'll probably have to ____ an application form.
A. fill down B. fill in C. fill on D. fill through
27. Many young people travel all over the world and do all kinds of jobs before they ____.
A. lie down B. settle down C. touch down D. put down
28. It's difficult these days for a young person to find a well-paid ____ job.
A. eternal B. reliable C. permanent D. stable
READING 1
1.Father’s Day was created to complement Mother’s Day. Like Mother’s Day (24) ________ honors
mothers and motherhood, Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and paternal bonds; it highlights the (25)
________ of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated
widely on other days. Historically, Sonora Smart Dodd was the woman behind the celebration of male
parenting. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who (26) ________ his
six children there. After hearing a sermon about Jarvis’ Mother’s Day in 1909, she told her pastor that fathers
should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father’s birthday, the
pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday
of June. The first celebration was in Spokane. Washington at the YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association)
on June 19,1910. Since then it has become a traditional day (27) ________ year.
In recognition of what fathers do for their families, on this day people may have a party celebrating male
parenting or simply make a phone call or send a greeting card. (28) ________, schools help children prepare
handmade gifts for their fathers many days before the celebration.
24. A. which B. who C. where D. when
24.A. conquest B. affect C. influence D. consequence
26. A. raised B. realized C. took D. made
27. A. any B. another C. other D. every
28. A. Besides B. However C. In contrast D. Then

2. Le Bijou, a high-end Swiss hospitality company, has recently launched a new package for guests in
________ (24) to the coronavirus outbreak and the country’s lockdown. Guests looking to practice social
________ (25), which basically means staying far enough away from others to prevent person to-person
transmission of the coronavirus or any other virus for that ________ (26), can do so in Le Bijou’s hotel-like
apartments, which rely on modern technology for most of its operations. "You don’t need to interact with
anyone you don’t want to," says Alexander Hübner, CEO and co-founder of Le Bijou. Additionally, Le Bijou
also ________ (27) on-site coronavirus testing to those who can afford ________ (28) it still remains unclear
how many tests they have or how long Le Bijou could run the Covid-19 package.
24.A. concern B. response C. regard D. account
25.A. detachment B. withdrawal C. distancing D. dissociation
26.A. regard B. issue C. aspect D. matter
27.A. displays B. advises C. offers D. proposes
28.A. so B. but C. or D. for

3.Video games are one of the most influential forms of entertainment in modern society. But do they
represent good influence or a bad influence, particularly when we consider how popular they are with children?
(24) _________ both users and video companies claim that there is no connection between violence on the
screen and real-life behavior, a(n) (25) _________ number of people are beginning to doubt that this may not be
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 Most video games originate in the USA, a country (26) _________ children are encouraged to be very
competitive. Some people see this competitive spirit in a very basic (27) _________ - man versus man or man
versus nature. But ironically, if you ask any English teacher, they’ll tell you that these two conflicts are the ones
most commonly found in great works of literature. It is possible, therefore, that parents, and (28) _________
people, who are afraid of the influence video games may have on the young, really just fail to understand them
and the part they play in our culture.
24.A. Although B. Still C. However D. Moreover
25. A. increasing B. spreading C. rising D. climbing
26. A. when B. who C. which D. where
27.A. kind B. type C. sort D. way
28. A. other B. another C. one D. every

4. Why is it that many teenagers have the energy to play computer games until late at night but can't find
the energy to get out of bed in time for school? According to a new report, today's generation of children are in
danger of getting so little sleep that they are putting their mental and physical health at (24) ________ . Adults
can easily survive on seven to eight hours' sleep a night, (25) ________ teenagers require nine or ten hours.
According to medical experts, one in five youngsters gets anything between two and five hours' sleep a night
less than their parents did at their age.
This raises serious questions about whether lack of sleep is affecting children's ability to concentrate at
school. The connection between sleep deprivation and lapses in memory, impaired reaction time and poor
concentration is well established. Research has shown that losing as little as half an hour's sleep a night can
have profound (26) ________ on how children perform the next day. A good night's sleep is also crucial for
teenagers because it is while they are asleep (27) ________ they release a hormone that is essential for their
'growth spurt' (the period during teenage years when the body grows at a rapid rate). It's true that they can, (28)
________ some extent, catch up on sleep at weekends, but that won't help them when they are dropping off to
sleep in class on a Friday afternoon.
By Tim Falla and Paul A. Davies, Solutions Advanced. OUP
24.A. risk B. threat C. danger D. jeopardy
25.A. so B. or C. whereas D. because
26.A. effective B. effectively C. affect D. effect
27.A. that B. which C. when D. where
28. A. at B. to C. in D. on

READING 2:
1.As the pace of life continues to increase, we are fast losing the art of relaxation. Once you are in the habit
of rushing through life, being on the go from morning to night, it is hard to slow down. But relaxation is
essential for a healthy mind and body.
Stress is a natural part of every life and there is no way to avoid it. In fact, it is not the bad thing it is often
supposed to be. A certain amount of stress is vital to provide motivation and give purpose to life. It is only when
the stress gets out of control that it can lead to poor performance and ill health.
The amount of stress a person can withstand depends very much on the individual. Some people are not
afraid of stress, and such characters are obviously prime material for managerial responsibilities. Others lose
heart at the first signs of unusual difficulties. When exposed to stress in whatever form, we react both
chemically and physically. In fact we make choice between "fight" or "flight", and in more primitive days the
choice made the difference between life or death. The crises we meet today are not likely to be so extreme, but
however little the stress, it involves the same response. It is when such a reaction lasts long, through continued
exposure to stress that health becomes endangered. Such serious conditions as high blood pressure and heart
disease have established links with stress. Since we cannot remove stress from our lives (and it would be unwise
to do so even if we could), we need to find ways to deal with it.
29: People are finding less and less time for relaxing themselves because_
A. they do not know how to enjoy themselves
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D. they do not believe that relaxation is important for health
30: According to the writer, the most important character for a good manager is his ________ .
A. not fearing stress B. high sense of responsibility
C. knowing the art of relaxation D. having control over performance
31: Which of the following statements is true?
A. Stress is always harmful to people
B. Different people can withstand different amount of stress
C. It’s easy to change the habit of keeping oneself busy with work
D. We can find some ways to avoid stress
32: In paragraph 3. "such a reaction" refers back to
A. losing heart at die signs of difficulties B. making a choice between "fight" or "flight"
C. responding to crises quickly D. reaction to stress both chemically and physically
33: In the last sentence of the passage, "do so" refers to ________.
A. find ways to deal with stress B. establish links between diseases and stress
C. expose ourselves to stress D. remove stress from our lives

2.Stella McCartney was born in 1972, the daughter of pop star Sir Paul McCartney. She is the youngest of
three sisters. One sister is a potter and the other sister does the same job as their mother used to do - she works
as a photographer. Stella's brother, James, is a musician. Stella first hit the newspaper headlines in 1995 when
she graduated in fashion design from art college. At her final show, her clothes were modeled by her friends,
Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, both well-known models. Unsurprisingly, the student show became front-page
news around the world. Stella hadn't been in the news before as a fashion designer but she had spent time
working in the fashion world since she was fifteen. In March 1997, Stella went to work for the fashion house
Chloe. People said the famous fashion house had given her the job because of her surname and her famous
parents but Stella soon showed how good she was. She designs clothes which she would like to wear herself,
although she's not a model, and many famous models and actors choose to wear them. In 2001 Stella started her
own fashion house and has since opened stores around the world and won many prizes. A lifelong vegetarian,
McCartney does not use any leather or fur in her design. Instead, she uses silk, wool and other animal-derived
fabrics.
29. Which of the following is NOT true about Stella’s family?
A. She is the youngest. B. Her father is a famous singer.
C. One of her sisters is a photographer. D. She has three sisters.
30. Stella, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss ________ .
A. had been friends before 1995 B. are very famous fashion models
C. all performed at the final show in 1995 D. met for the first time at her fashion show
31. Which of the following is TRUE about the show?
A. There was no one famous appearing in the show.
B. Everyone was surprised when Stella’s show was successful.
C. The show was the last show of Stella.
D. The models performed clothes designed by Stella.
32. The word “them” in the passage refers to ________ .
A. clothes B. models C. prizes D. actors
33. The word “lifelong” in the passage is closest in meaning to ________ .
A. permanent B. changing C. temporary D. inconstant
3. Do you feel like your teenager is spending most of the day glued to a phone screen? You're not too far off. A
new survey from the Pew Research Center reveals the surprising ways that technology intersects with teen
friendships – and the results show that 57 percent of teens have made at least one new friend online. Even more
surprisingly, only 20 percent of those digital friends ever meet in person.
While teens do connect with their friends face-to-face outside of school, they spend 55 percent of their day
texting with friends, and only 25 percent of teens are spending actual time with their friends on a daily basis
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– 27 percent of teens instant message their friends every day, 23 percent connect through social media every
day, and 7 percent even video chat daily. Text messaging remains the main form of communication – almost
half of survey respondents say it's their chosen method of communication with their closest friend.
While girls are more likely to text with their close friends, boys are meeting new friends (and maintaining
friendships) in the gaming world – 89 percent play with friends they know, and 54 percent play with online-
only friends. Whether they're close with their teammates or not, online gamers say that playing makes them feel
"more connected" to friends they know, or gamers they've never met.
When making new friends, social media has also become a major part of the teenage identity – 62 percent of
teens are quick to share their social media usernames when connecting with a new friend (although 80 percent
still consider their phone number the best method of contact). Despite the negative consequences-21 percent of
teenage users feel worse about their lives because of posts they see on social media – teens also have found
support and connection through various platforms. In fact, 68 percent of teens received support during a
challenging time in their lives via social media platforms.
Just as technology has become a gateway for new friendships, or a channel to stay connected with current
friends, it can also make a friendship breakup more public. The study reveals that girls are more likely to block
or unfriend former allies, and 68 percent of all teenage users report experiencing "drama among their friends on
social media."
29: The word "digital" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.
A. analogue B. numeracy C. numerous D. online
30: The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _____.
A. friends B. online-only friends C. online gamers D. their teammates
31: According to the passage, what percentage of teens spend actual time with their friends?
A. 23% B. 25% C. 27% D. 55%
32: The following sentences are true, EXCEPT _____.
A. Most teenagers use video chat to maintain relationship with friends
B. New forms of communication play an important role in keeping friendships
C. According to the survey, more than half of teens have ever made new friends online
D. Teens only meet face-to-face one fifth of online friends they have made
33: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. The majority of teenage users agree that social media has negative consequences in their lives.
B. Thanks to social media, more than two thirds of teens are supported when they face with challenges in their
lives.
C. Boys are more likely to meet new friends than girls.
D. Most teens are not easy to give others their usernames when making new friends.
4. Jean spent her first few years in Hooper and her family moved to Otsego early in her life. She was only
ten when her father died unexpectedly, leaving her mother to raise and support their family alone. Her mother
soon went to work outside the home to provide for the family, and Jean, being one of the oldest, had to help
care for her younger siblings. Although she had much responsibility at home, Jean thoroughly enjoyed school
and was an excellent student. She went on to graduate 10th in her class at Otsego High School in 1953. While
still in high school, Jean met a young man named Charles "Chuck" Holly, at a dance in Alamo; and they were
quite taken with each other.
Over the next few years, their love for each other blossomed and they were married on February 24, 1953,
while Jean was still in school. At the time, Chuck was serving his country in the military, and had come home
on leave to marry his sweetheart. Unfortunately, shortly thereafter, he was sent overseas to serve in Korea for
the next fifteen months.
Upon his discharge, the couple settled into married life together in the Plainwell, Otsego area. To help
make ends meet, Jean went to work at the collection bureau in Kalamazoo for a while, before taking a job at the
cheese company in Otsego. In 1964, Chuck and Jean were overjoyed with the birth of their son, Chuck, who
brought great joy into their lives. Jean remembered how her mother was always gone so much working after her
father died and she did not want that for her son, so she left her job to devote herself to the role of a mother.
29. After Jean's father passed away, her mother had to________ .
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30. Which is NOT referred to Jean?
A. She was a responsible girl. B. She never helped her mother with household chores.
C. She often did well at school. D. She went to high school.
31. Jean's husband was a ________ .
A. teacher B. dancer C. soldier D. servant
32. Jean ________ .
A. served in the military B. lived in Korea for fifteen months
C. had a daughter D. got married when she was a student
33. Which is not TRUE about Jean?
A. She disliked staying at home and taking care of her child
B. She worked outside the home before she had a child
C. She was very happy when she got a baby
D. She quit her job to look after her baby.

READING 3
1. Millions of people are using cell phones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to
use one. In many countries, cell phones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more
than a means of communication- having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some
doctors are connected that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones.
In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are bad for your health.
On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile
phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment.
In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't
remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his
mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor
blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can
detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some
radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use
your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it.
Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may
have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone
too often.
34: The changes possibly caused by the cell phones are mainly concerned with ________ .
A. the cells and tissues of the brain. B. the resident memory.
C. the mobility of the mind and the body. D. the arteries of the brain.
35: According to the writer, people should _______________ .
A. use mobile phones if they want to talk for a long time.
B. use mobile phones only when they really need them
C. never use mobile phones in all cases.
D. use mobile phones too often.
36. The man mentioned in the passage, who used his cell phone too often, ________ .
A. abandoned his family. B. could no longer think by himself.
C. had a problem with memory. D. had a serious problem with mobility.
37. The most suitable title for the passage could be ________ .
A. Mobile Phones: A Must of Our Time B. The Reason Why Mobile Phones Are Popular.
C. The Way Mobile Phones Work. D. Technological Innovations and Their Price.
38. The word "potentially" in the 4th paragraph is CLOSET in meaning to ________ .
A. certainly B. privately C. obviously D. possibly

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39. Doctors have tentatively concluded that cell phones may ________ .
A. change their user' temperament B. cause some mental malfunction
C. change their users' social behavior D. damage their users' emotions.
40. According to the passage, cell phones are especially popular with young people because ______.
A. they are indispensable in everyday communications.
B. they make them look more stylish.
C. they keep the users alert all the time.
D. they cannot be replaced by regular phones.

2. A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth
and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical masks are regulated
under 21 CFR 878.4040. Surgical masks are not to be shared and may be labelled as surgical, isolation, dental,
or medical procedure masks. They may come with or without a face shield. These are often referred to as face
masks, although not all face masks are regulated as surgical masks.
Surgical masks are made in different thicknesses and with different ability to protect you from contact
with liquids. These properties may also affect how easily you can breathe through the face mask and how well
the surgical mask protects you.
If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or
splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical
masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.
While a surgical mask may be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a face mask, by
design, does not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or
certain medical procedures. Surgical masks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other
contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the face mask and your face.
Surgical masks are not intended to be used more than once. If your mask is damaged or soiled, or if
breathing through the mask becomes difficult, you should remove the face mask, discard it safely, and replace it
with a new one. To safely discard your mask, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands
after handling the used mask.
(Source: https://www.fda.gov/)
34. Which of the following best serves as the title of the article?
A. How to Make Surgical Face Masks B. Uses of Surgical Face Masks
C. Surgical Face Masks in the Past D. Surgical Face Masks
35. 21 CFR 878.4040 is most likely mentioned in paragraph 1 as a ______.
A. standard to follow B. design of masks
C. mask serial number D. mask model number
36. The word “They” in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. Physical barrier B. Contaminants C. Surgical masks D. Face shields
37. The word “contain” in paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. reflect B. carry C. require D. protect
38. Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article?
A. All surgical masks have the same thickness and protecting ability.
B. Exposure to saliva and respiratory secretions may be reduced with surgical masks.
C. Surgical masks can block splashes and droplets including very small particles.
D. You have to replace your mask with a new one only when it is damaged.
39. The word “transmitted” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. transferred B. introduced C. produced D. committed
40. Which is the best way to discard your mask after use?
A. Remove the face mask as soon as possible
B. Place the mask in a plastic bag that is as small as possible
C. Put the mask in the trash immediately after removing it
D. Wash hands after placing the mask in a plastic bag and putting it in the trash

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 3.Now that you have some ideas about what you like to do and what you’re good at, you can start gaining
skills and an education that put you in a position to pursue your passions. There are many different places where
you can hone your skills.
Community colleges are often more job oriented and practical, as well as being more affordable. If you
have decided your ideal career is a Dental hygienist, mechanic, or veterinary technician this could be a good
choice for you! You will receive applicable training in your field and get into the workforce in the shortest
amount of time.
If you have decided you want to spend several years immersed in a subject your fascinated with, a four-
year research university or liberal arts college is for you. But how do you choose which school when there are
so many options?
Some schools are hyper-focused on a specific area and do not offer as broad of an education. A good
example of this is the business school Bentley, which specializes in business subjects so they can really be the
best in that particular area but not a good choice if you think you might change majors to a different subject
altogether.
If you only have a general idea of what you would like to do as a career, you may decide to attend a
liberal arts college. These schools offer a broad education in multiple subjects such as math, science, English,
art, sociology and history to name a few. An example of a good liberal arts college is Amherst.
Going to a liberal arts school often means you have to complete core requirements in multiple different
subjects. You will lose the hyper-focus and cutting-edge technology found in some research universities, but
you will gain knowledge and skills in many different subjects and learn how to write and reason well and to
think crucially. These are some of the key skills you will need to prepare you for jobs that do not exist yet.
34: The word “cutting-edge” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. illogical B. healthful C. emotional D. advanced
35: Which of the following best serves as the title for the article?
A. Advice for Those Who Choose What to Learn B. Where Can You Have New Skills?
C. Options When Choosing School D. Requirements to learn many subjects
36: What is the strong point of community colleges?
A. Their workforce is huge. B. They create ideal careers.
C. They provide the best veterinary technician. D. The time of training is short.
37: The word “hone” in paragraph 3 most probably means ______.
A. indicate B. believe C. improve D. achieve
38: The business school Bentley is mentioned in the article as an example of ______.
A. schools focusing on a specific area B. being broad of an education
C. schools training business only D. a bad choice to study business
39: The word “which” in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
A. A good example B. the business school Bentley
C. broad fields of an education D. business subjects
40: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the article?
A. Community colleges are often not job oriented and practical.
B. Studying at liberal arts college takes you several years.
C. You do not have to study sociology at liberal arts college of Amherst.
D. Preparing key skills for jobs that do not exist yet is nonsense.
4. Educating children at home as an alternative to formal education is an option chosen by families in many
parts of the world. The homeschooling movement is popular in the United States, where close to one million
Children are educated at home. In Canada, 1 percent of school-age children are homeschooled, and the idea also
enjoys growing popularity in Australia, where 20,000 families homeschool their children. The movement is not
limited to these countries. Homeschooling families can be found all over the world, from Japan to Taiwan to
Argentina to South Africa.
Homeschooling is not a novel idea. In fact, the idea of sending children to spend most of their day away
from home at a formal school is a relatively new custom. In the United States, for example, it was not until the
latter part of the nineteenth century that state governments began making school attendance compulsory.
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need for adult life at home from tutors or their parents, through formal instruction or by working side by side
with the adults of the family.
In the modern developed world, where the vast majority of children attend school, families choose
homeschooling for a variety of reasons. For people who live in remote areas, such as the Australian outback or
the Alaskan Wilderness, homeschooling may be their only option. Children who have exceptional talents in the
arts or other areas may be homeschooled so that they have more time to devote to their special interests. Much
of the homeschooling movement is made up of families who, for various reasons, are dissatisfied with the
schools available to them. They may have a differing educational philosophy, they may be concerned about the
safety of the school environment, or they may feel that the local schools cannot adequately address their
children's educational needs. Although most families continue to choose a traditional classroom education for
their children, homeschooling as an alternative educational option is becoming more popular.
Question 34: Which of the following could be the main idea of the passage?
A. A new form of school: Homeschooling
B. Homeschool option: a common form of education all over the world.
C. The reasons why children should be educated at home.
D. The origin of Homeschooling.
Question 35: What does the word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to?
A. the second half of the 19th century B. the beginning of the 19th century
C. the former part of the 19th century D. the end of the 19th century
Question 36: The word "widespread" in paragraph 2 mostly means _________.
A. uncommon B. customary C. exceptional D. prevalent
Question 37: According to the passage, the following are true about the Homeschooling, EXCEPT _________.
A. Many families in both developed and developing countries choose to educate their children at home.
B. Parents or tutors were the ones who taught the children necessary skills in society.
C. People got familiar with school attendance before choosing to learn at home.
D. Before modern times, most students did not attend the school.
Question 38: As mentioned in the last paragraph, children in rural areas _________.
A. have no choice but stay at home to learn.
B. prefer to improve their extraordinary interests.
C. are not contented with the philosophy of the schools available.
D. believe that their needs to study is more than what a normal school can provide.
Question 39: The word “adequately” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. correctly B. applicably C. sufficiently D. inappropriately
Question 40: What does the author mean in the last sentence?
A. Families are gradually aware of the importance of school attendance.
B. More and more parents choose homeschooling to educate their children.
C. Homeschooling will replace the traditional classroom one day in the future.
D. Many people prefer formal schools because of its fame.
Writing:
5 câu ( 1 câu so sánh càng…càng, 1 câu have/get st done, 1 câu gián tiếp dùng to V , 1 câu điều kiện loại
3, 1 câu điều kiện hỗn hợp)

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