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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 1: A. Soften B. Fifteen C. Enter D. Party
Question 2: A. cat B. hat C. man D. cake
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 primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. correct B. provide C. produce D. finish
Question 4: A. beautiful B. creative C. national D. politic
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: You knew his name and his address, ______?
A. haven’t you B. didn’t you C. wasn’t you D. aren’t you
Question 6: The staff ______by the company to watch a safety video last year.
A. were required B. require C. are requiring D. required
Question 7: The ILO is sending a clear message that they must take responsibility _____ providing a safe
and healthy working environment for all workers.
A. for B. in C. with D. by
Question 8: She is ....... singer I've ever met.
A. worse B. bad C. The worst D. badly
Question 9: She came into the room while they ______ television.
A. watched B. have watched C. are watching D. were watching
Question 10: I saw _____ interesting documentary on TV last night.
A. a B. an C. the D. Ø (no article)
Question 11: __________ Thinking about my childhood, I remember spending endless hours playing
outside with my siblings and friends, creating our own imaginary worlds and adventures..
A. am thinking B. am thought C. thinking D.think
Question 12: They __________ peacefully until the alarm rang.
A. has been sleeping B. are sleeping
C. were being slept D. were sleeping
Question 13: Viet is used to ____ when he faces his difficulties.
A. cry B. cring C. have cried D. cried
Question 14: Everyone helped during the flood sent many ______ to a charity group.
A. thanks B. thankful C. thankfully D. thanking
Question 15: The child really ________his father even the smallest actions.
A. takes after B. looks after C. goes off D. sits for
Question 16: My sister tried her best and successfully ________ a place at university.
A. had B. won C. attained D. achieved
Question 17: Truyen Kieu is ____ unique work containing 3,254 verses which are divided into hundreds
of short poems.
A. no article B. an C. a D. the
Question 18: The new general educational ________ aims to reduce pressure on students.
A. course B. period C. lesson D. curriculum
Question 19: You’re falling short on class attendance and you failed to submit the last assignment.
You’re walking on thin _______in this semester.
A. ice B. eggshells C. air D. sky

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)or phrase(s)CLOSEST in
meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
Question 20: Animals are being rapidly eliminated by man’s ever-increasing encroachment.
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 A. terrified B. destroyed C. attacked D. approached
Question 21: It is a well-known fact that caffeine is a stimulant. So, don’t drink too much.
A. horrible B. relaxing C. famous D. comfortable

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 22: Adding a garage will enhance the value of the house.
A. stabilize B. alter C. reduce D. increase
Question 23: I can say for sure that your father will hit the roof if he finds out that you have broken his
watch.
A. destroy the house B. get angry C. repair the roof D. become happy

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 24: Mike is going to New York to study next week.
- Linda: “Have a nice trip!” - Mike: “______”
A. Thanks. I will call you when I arrive in New York. B. Don’t mention it.
C. Sorry, I can’t call you later. D. What a pity.
Question 25: Tim and David are talking about family life.
- Tim: “From my point of view, all family members should share the chores equally.” - David: “______”
A. It’s a breath taking view. B. You lied to me.
C. But you’re right. D. There’s no doubt about it.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.
Global Warming and You
How is global warming affecting you? Many people in the world would not know how to answer
this question as they do not see any sort of change in climate. The people ___(26)____ do not notice it
tend to live in cities where the climates are already controlled; in essence, they mostly live indoors. If it is
raining, they stay inside. If it is too cold or too hot, they turn on the heat or their air conditioning
___(27)___.
For farmers and others who live closer to the land; ____(28)___, global warming is not something
they are separated from. Although they cannot prove on any given day that the weather, extreme or mild,
has anything to do with climate change, they can say over time that things are beginning to seem
different. They notice that flowers and ___(29)___ plants are blooming earlier in northern regions of the
world’s continents. This ___(30)___ them to change planting times for crops in some cases. Meanwhile,
farmers are facing more floods and droughts in our country and elsewhere.

Question 26: A. when B. who C. where D. which

Question 27: A. respectively B. relatively C. independently D. successively
Question 28: A. therefore B. moreover C. however D. because
Question 29: A. every B. other C. another D. one
Question 30: A. does B. makes C. causes D. takes

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: When we were in Canada, we play basketball almost every day.
A. When B. in C. play D. almost
Question 32: If Jane calls, ask for their number so I can call her back.
A. calls B. their C. so D. back

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Question 33: The selling manager is an absolutely unforgetful man with a nice smile and attractive white
teeth always on his face.
A. selling manager B. an C. unforgetful D. always

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 34: The last time she had a swim was five years ago.
A. She had had a swim five years ago. B. She has had a swim for five years.
C. She hasn’t had a swim for five years. D. She was having a swim five years ago.
Question 35: "Don’t cross the road there" she said to the children.
A. She allowed the children not to cross the road there.
B. She threatened the children not to cross the road there.
C. She warned the children not to cross the road there.
D. She advised the children to cross the road there.
Question 36: You are not permitted to use your mobile phone during the test.
A. You should use your mobile phones during the test.
B. You may use your mobile phone during the test.
C. You mustn’t your use mobile phones during the test.
D. You needn’t your use mobile phones during the test.

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 37: My laptop is broken. I need it for my online learning.
A. If my laptop is not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
B. In case my laptop was not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
C. If only my laptop had not been broken, I could have used it for my online learning.
D. I wish my laptop were not broken, I could use it for my online learning.
Question 38.Peter arrived at the fashion show. He then realized that he had left the ticket at home.
A. Not until Peter arrived at the fashion show did he realize that he had left the ticket at home.
B. Having realized that he had left the ticket at home, Peter arrived at the fashion show
C. Had Peter realized that he had left the ticket at home, he wouldn’t arrive at the fashion show.
D. Only after Peter realized that she had left the ticket at home did he arrive at the fashion show.

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.
The hours we spend scrolling through our smartphones appear to be changing the shape of our
skulls. This may be the reason why some people — especially the younger crowd — are developing a
weird, bony spike just above their necks. This spike, known as an external occipital protuberance, appears
at the lower end of the skull, and is sometimes so large, you can feel it by pressing your fingers on the
base of your skull.
A study published in the Journal of Anatomy found that the spike was becoming more frequent —
especially among 18 to 30-year-olds. David Shahar, the Australian health scientists who conducted the
research, believes the development was triggered by prolonged use of smartphones or tablets. As people
tilt their head forward to look at the screen, they put pressure on where the neck muscles meet the skull,
so the body then develops more bone layers to be able to withstand it, said Shahar.
In the study, Shahar and a colleague looked at the radiographs of 218 young patients, aged 18 to
30, to determine how many had these spikes. In all, 41% of the group had an enlarged spike and 10% had
an especially large spike measuring at least 0.7 inches (20 mm), the doctors found. In general, enlarged
spikes were more common in males than in females. The largest spike belonged to a man, sticking out at
1.4 inches (35.7 mm).

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 Shahar believes that the spikes will continue to grow in size as people keep hunching over their
handheld devices, but adds that they should not be very harmful and rarely cause serious medical issues.
“But if you are experiencing discomfort, maybe you should try improving your posture,” he said.
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. A spike in the brain that can be extremely harmful.
B. Serious medical issues caused by using smartphones.
C. A change in our skull shape due to smartphone use.
D. How to avoid discomfort when using smartphones.
Question 40: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about the results of David
Shahar’s study?
A. The spike is more common in women than men.
B. The spike can grow to a size of more than 30mm.
C. The spike is the result of using smartphones and tablets.
D. The spike is becoming increasingly common.
Question 41: The word “triggered” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to __________.
A. developed B. fired C. encouraged D. caused
Question 42: According to Shahar, the spikes __________.
A. will shrink in the future B. are very dangerous
C. are generally harmless D. usually lead to illness
Question 43: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.
A. skull B. pressure C. screen D. head

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.
Like many emergency responders, Nicholas Groom is used to stress at work. “I’ve always
considered us a bit of a weird group because we voluntarily go into situations that other people run away
from,” says 29-year-old Groom. On one hand, the stress can be helpful. “I find that when attending a
serious incident, it helps me to maintain focus on the situation.” On the other hand, the work can be
highly pressurised. “Too much stress can impair your ability to make decisions,” Groom adds. And
Groom is not alone in his complicated relationship with stress.
Many people believe that that there should be a balanced amount of stress. In other words, not too
much stress so you’re not overwhelmed but not too little stress so you don’t feel unmotivated. After all,
some anxiety is motivating; think of the adrenaline before a deadline or the excitement before a
competition. Sports fans sometimes even talk about a “gene” in some athletes who seem to play best in
the decisive final moments of a match. Furthermore, many psychologists claim that performance in many
situations increases with stress up to a point. Of course, any stress can cause harm when it’s prolonged.
To take just one example, a long-term high heart rate is linked to cardiovascular diseases. And additional
stressors, such as financial pressures or psychiatric issues, clearly affect how beneficially someone can
respond to stress.
So is there a way to harness stress to your advantage while being mindful of its detrimental long-
term effects? One key factor is to avoid, whenever possible, the point when stress leads to mental and
physical collapse. Crystal Wernicke, 30, has always used stress as a motivator. But juggling between
parenting, a full-time job, a voluntary role and financial troubles at the same time became too much
and eventually led to a two-month period of illness. Another factor is the presence of control. For those
who feel powerless over their situation, stress is unlikely to be beneficial. Studies show that uncontrolled
stress limits the functions managed by the prefrontal cortex - the part of the brain that is responsible for
working memory, which affects reasoning and decision-making. But with some autonomy over stressful
tasks, we are better able to convert that pressure into higher performance.
When it comes to stress and how it affects your performance, it’s helpful to recognise the
variations in personality, type of stress and task that affect the level of pressure you are under, as well as
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understanding tools you can use to control and harness that stress. Ultimately, it’s not helpful to take a
one-sided view, either demonising or glorifying stress. As James C Quick, a management professor at the
University of Texas, sums up: “Stress can be the kiss of death as well as the spice of life.”
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which of the following best serves as a title for the passage?
A. Maintaning A Balanced Level Of Stress Can Be Helpful
B. Getting Rid Of Stress Completely Is The Key To Success
C. The Different Types Of Stress-Related Diseases
D. How Prolonged Stress Affects Your Mental Health
Question 45: The word “detrimental” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ___________.
A. difficult B. unfortunate C. damaging D. inconvenient
Question 46: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to paragraph 2?
A. Excitement before a competition can motivate people.
B. A stressor can have negative impacts if it exists for too long.
C. Financial pressures can encourage us to work harder in life.
D. It is widely believed that a moderate level of stress is the best.
Question 47: The phrase “sums up” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. assumes B. concludes C. predicts D. proposes
Question 48: The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to ___________.
A. stress B. incident C. focus D. situation
Question 49: What can be inferred from the passage?
A. People consider emergency responders like Groom to be unusual.
B. Athletes always perform at their best towards the end of a match.
C. There is a limit beyond which stress is harmful for one’s mental health.
D. The more stressful the situation, the more powerless people feel when facing it.
Question 50: Why was Crystal Vernicke sick for two months?
A. She didn’t have the money to take care of her health.
B. She was stressed out about too many responsibilities.
C. She worked too hard for a very long period of time.
D. She spent time and effort on parenting instead of healthcare.