PART I.

LISTENING (50p)
Section 1. You will hear a science student enquiring about English courses at a University language center. For
questions from 1 to 7, fill in each gap with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER. (14p)
(ACHIEVE IELTS)
Courses Available
writing in first term
1. __________ in second term
2. __________ throughout the year
3.__________ during long vacation
Class sizes: 4. _________ maximum
Course costs often paid by the 5. __________
Exams available in 6. __________
Must enroll by 7.__________
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.

Section 2. Listen to the recording and complete each of the following sentences with NO MORE THAN two words
AND/ OR a number (16p) (FCE practice tests)
Sky high
Gina dislike her first job as a (1)_______________________
The airline that Gina works for insists on at least (2)________________________ hours of flying experience from
their captains.
Gina says that because her husband is a travel writer he is tolerant of her job.
The " Notice to Pilots' provides information about any (3) _______________________that are experiencing problems.
Gina says that if she has extra (4)_______________________she will need more fuel for her flight.
Gina explains that many pilots she works with did a degree in (5)______________ at university.
Gina says that all the (6)_______________________________must be within reach of the two pilots in the cockpit.
The pilots look at a (7)___________________________ to check if anyone is standing at the cockpit entrance.
Gina gets information from a (8)___________________________ about any small pro blem on the plane.
Gina says what she really appreciates is night flight.
Your answers
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7. 8.

Section 3: You will hear a man called Dan Pearman talking on the radio about Pedal Power-a UK charity which
sends bicycles to developing countries. Listen and decide the following sentences True (T) or False (F). (10p)

1. In 1993 Dan Pearman went to Ecuador as part of his studies.

2. Dan’s neighbor was successful in business because he found it easy to reach customers.
3. Dan says charities rely on getting enough bicycles to send regularly.
4. The town of Rivas has almost as many bikes as Amsterdam.
5. In August 2000, the charity was criticized in the British media.
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Section 4: You will hear two psychologists talking about modern childhood.
For questions 1 – 5, choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which fits best according to what you hear. (10 points)
1. What does Daniel imply about past images of childhood?
A. They are entirely fictional.
B. They all show the misfortunes of childhood.
C. They are diverse.
D. They represent the innocence of childhood.
2. When mentioning the children throwing bags on the bus-stop, Louise is _____.
A. critical B. amused C. angry D. sarcastic
3. According to Daniel, ______.
A. children are failing to learn adequate social skills
B. children do not eat a balanced diet
 C. children are becoming involved in political scandals
D. children are far more sociable than they used to be
4. Louise believes that ________.
A. parents are no longer interested in their children
B. children should study harder to pass school exams
C. modern life has a negative effect on children
D. most parents are emotionally unstable
5. Daniel implies that _______.
A. children would be happier if their parents taught them at home
B. machines are more of a menace to children than people are
C. teachers aren’t helping children to be competitive enough
D. most teenage problems stem from an unbalanced diet
Your answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

PART 2. LEXICO-GRAMMAR ( 40 points)

Section 1: Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each of the following questions and write your answers
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. When she puts her mind to it, she is always capable of _____ sarcasm (mỉa mai).
A. biting B. sharpening C. slicing D. striking
2. Fred has a__________ of staying out of trouble at the office - he never gets involved.
A. trait B. ability C. skill D. knack
3. It is ________that the Minister of Justice should be accused of corruption
A. sarcastic B. sardonic C. ironic D. cynical
4. You can’t believe a word that woman says –she is a ________liar.
A. committed B. compulsive C. impulsive D. devoted
5. The judge showed that the murderer had shown a callous ________for human life.
A. disregard B. ignorance C. omission D. neglect
6. It was ________ whether the operation would go ahead because so many staff were on sick leave that week.
A. safe and sound B. touch-and-go (đầy bất trắc) C. pros and cons D. grin and bear
7. Anna’s friend knew the casting director, so she pulled a few ________ to arrange an audition.
A. ropes B. wires C. threads D. strings
8. The play is simply a vehicle for its stars and falls ________ of having a decent (lịch sự, tao nhã, đứng đắn) plot.
A. fast B. short (fall short of: 0 đạt đc như kế hoạch, mong đợi) C. quick D.
thin
9. Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t _______ his career in any way.
A. restricted B. obstructed ( try to stop something from happening/developing) C. cramped
(prevent sb from enjoying full life) D. impeded
10. She was caught cheating in the race. _______, she was disqualified.
A. Explicitly B. Accordingly C. Equally D. Fundamentally
11. Burglar alarms on cars and houses may act as a _______ to the casual thief.
A. prevention B. precaution C. stopper D. deterrent
12 The ________ are against her winning a fourth consecutive gold medal.
A. chances B. bets C. prospects D. odds (tình thế 0 tốt)
13. Hardship and hard work are very much part and ________ of student life.
A. package B. section C. province D. parcel
14. I’m sorry to have bothered you. I was under the ____ that you wanted me to call you.
A. mistake B. miscalculation C. misconception D. misapprehension
15. ____ we went swimming.
A. Being a hot day, C. The day being hot
B. It was a hot day, D. Due to a hot day,
16. I’ve yet ________ a person as Theo.
A. to meet as infuriating B. to have met such infuriating
C. been meeting as infuriating D. been meeting such infuriating
17. Sniffer dogs are able to locate survivors beneath the rubble (đống đổ nát) with ________ .
A. precision B. correctness C. meticulousness (chú ý tới từng chi tiết) D.exactitude (accuracy)
18. The preparations for the Olympic Games are on ________ according to the committee in charge.
A. goal B. progress C. target (đúng với kế hoạch) D. aim
19. A ________ number of mothers with young children are deterred from undertaking paid work because they lack
access to childcare.
 A. substantial B. bleak (ảm đạm) C. thoughtless D. quaint (có vẻ cổ)
20. As I waited on the pavement, a black Mercedes __________beside me.
A. pulled up B. pulled down ( C. pulled off (look good in sth) D. pulled through
Your answers:
1. ____ 2. ____ 3. ____ 4. ____ 5. ____ 6. ____ 7. ____ 8. ____ 9. ____ 10. ____
11. ___ 12. ___ 13. ___ 14. ___ 15. ___ 16. ___ 17. ___ 18. ___ 19. ___ 20. ____

Section 2. Fill each gap with the correct form of the words in brackets. (10p)
1. George gave the child a handful of sweets. (HAND)
2. Our class team has won five successive football match. (SUCCEED)
3. The geneticist have discovered the laws of inheritance (GENE)
4. Thousands of patients' lives have been made immeasurably better by the application of  cloning genes.
(MEASURE)
5. His actions of destroying the tapes were indefensible. (DEFEND)
6. This margarine is full of  additives - just look at the label! (ADD)
7. That one kiss had left her breathless with excitement. (BREATH)
8. She is employed by the president in an advisory capacity. (ADVISE)
9. She was charged with falsifying bank records. (FALSE)
10. Nobody wants to make friends with a/an disheartened / heartless / person. (HEART)

Section 3. The passage below contains TEN mistakes. Underline the mistakes and provide the corrections in the
spaces below. (10p)

Line 1 Plastics are among the most ubiquitous materials in our economy, our lives, and our environment.
Line 2 They are also among the most pervasive and persistent pollution on Earth.
Line 3 In recent years, stark images of beaches, waterways and wildlife filling with plastic have spurred
Line 4 demands on action to address plastic pollution. These calls are coupled with grown concern that plastic
Line 5 and its toxic additives pose serious risks to human health at every stages of the plastic lifecycle. Far more
Line 6 attention has been paid to the impacts of this same lifecycle on the Earth’s climate. This is a dangerous
Line 7 oversight.
Line 8 From catastrophic wildfires in California to searing heat waves and record drought in India, the
Line 9 scale and growing severe of the climate crisis are undeniable. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Line 10 Change warns that humanity must limit warming below 1.5C or face far greater and potential irreversible
Line 11 climate chaos. Achieving this, we must cut global emissions 45% in 2030 and reach zero net emissions by
Line 12 2050.
Answers

1. Line 6. Line
2. Line 7. Line
3. Line 8. Line
4. Line 9. Line
5. Line 10. Line

PART III. READING (60p)

I. Choose the words that best complete the sentences in the text. Write your answers in the box provided (15 pts)
The knowledge and eloquence that people gain through travelling is usually perceived as the best (2) ________
in life. It is the inquisitive human nature that (3) ________ people to seek thrilling experiences and to set out on an
exploration trip. Those who travel frequently and to (5) ________ places benefit from establishing new relationships
and acquire a better knowledge about other cultures and lifestyles.
However, there is a (7) ________ of truth in the assumption that people are prone to (8) ________ clichés and
unfounded prejudices about other nations and their characteristics. Sometimes, it is only the first-hand encounter that
can help change the (9) ________ towards the so-called ‘inferior communities’. This direct contact with a different
civilization enables travelers to drop their baseless assumptions and get (11) ________ with the real concept of life in
all four corners of the globe.
(12) ________ question, travelling (13) ________ friendship and makes it easier for many individuals to acknowledge
the true value of different traditions and customs. Yet, it does not always mean enjoyment. It may also involve coming
close with the atrocities of real existence as well as becoming aware of the challenges and hardships that other people
have to struggle with. Hence, a true voyage is the one with a good deal of experience to (15) ________ about, very
often combined with exposure to abhorrent sights and incredible ordeals. The learning to be complete, thus, requires
an ability to observe and analyze the surroundings, both their glamour and brutality.
1. A. completion B. fulfillment C. conclusion D. resolution
2. A. impels B. involves C. entails D. pursues
3. A. reverse B. averse C. diverse D. converse
4. A. speck B. grain C. scrap D. tip
5. A. persevering B. cherishing C. indulging D. persisting
6. A. prejudice B. manner C. outlook D. approach
7. A. informed B. realized C. acquainted D. defined
8. A. Apart B. Beyond C. Unfailing D. Beneath
9. A. facilitates B. affords C. elicits D. incites
10. A. commemorate B. reminisce C. resemble D. remind
Answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Section 2. Fill in each gap with one suitable word. Write your answer in the box provided. (10 points)
QUEST – THE NEXT BIG THING?
How often do you go along to a gig and see (1)_________ new? Well, Quest's Friday night gig at the City Hall
certainly caught my (2)_________. Having heard one or two tracks online, I was (3)_________ a group of about six
musicians. Imagine my surprise when just three young men walked on stage.
It was clear that the band already had a small but (4)_________ following. A group of fans in front of the small stage
were singing (5)_________ to at least half of the songs. And it was easy to see why. Quest have a clever combination
of catchy (6)_________, an irresistible beat, and very much their own sound. All three of the band members play with
great energy and expertise (7)_________ their age.
The only downside was when it came to the encores. They (8)_________ up repeating some of their material and
giving us cover (9)_________ of early rock classics. A bit disappointing, but give them time and I'm sure they'll be
writing a lot more.
I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from Quest. Check them out every Friday at the City Hall until the end of the
month. It's well (10)_________ it.
Answers:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Section 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions. Write
your answers in the box provided. (10p)

Ethology is concerned with the study of adaptive, or survival, value of behavior and its Evolutionary history.
Ethological theory began to be applied to research on children in the 1960’s but has become even more influential
today. The origins of ethology can be traced to the work of Darwin. Its modern foundations were laid by two
European zoologists, Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen.

Watching the behaviors of diverse animal species in their natural habitats, Lorenz, and Tinbergen observed
behavior patterns that promote survival. The most well-known of these is imprinting, the early following behavior of
certain baby birds that ensures that the young will stay close to their mother and be fed and protected from danger.
Imprinting takes place during an early, restricted time period of development. If the mother goose is not present during
this time, but an object resembling her in important features is, young goslings may imprint on it instead.

Observations of imprinting led to a major concept that has been applied in child Development” the critical
period. It refers to a limited time span during which the child is biologically prepared to acquire certain adaptive
behaviors but needs the support of a suitably stimulating environment. Many researchers have conducted studies to
find out whether complex cognitive and social behaviors must be learned during restricted time periods. For example,
if children are deprived of adequate food or physical and social stimulation during the early years of life, will their
intelligence be permanently impaired? If language is not mastered during the preschool years, is the child’s capacity to
acquire it reduced?

Inspired by observations of imprinting, in 1969 the British psychoanalyst John Bowl applied ethological
theory to the understanding of the relationship between an infant and its parents. He argued that attachment behaviors
of babies, such as smiling, babbling , grasping, and crying, are built-in social signals that encourage the parents to
approach, care for, and interact with the baby. By keeping a parent near, these behaviors help ensure that the baby will
be fed, protected from danger, and provided with the stimulation and affection necessary for healthy growth. The
development of attachment in human infants is a lengthy process involving changes in psychological structures that
lead to a deep affectional tie between parent and baby.

1. What was Darwin’s contribution to ethology?

(A) Darwin improved on the original principles of ethology.
 (B) Darwin was the professor who taught Lorenz and Tinbergen.
(C) Darwin’s work provided the basis for ethology.
(D) Darwin was the first person to apply ethological theory to children.
2. The word “diverse” is closest in meaning to
(A) small (B) varied (C) wild (D) particular
3. The word “ensures” is closest in meaning to
(A) guarantees (B) proves (C) teaches (D) assumes
4. According to the passage, if a mother goose is not present during the time period when imprinting takes place,
which of the following will most likely occur?
(A) The gosling will not imprint on any object.
(B) The gosling may not find a mate when it matures.
(C) The mother will later imprint on the gosling.
(D) The gosling may imprint on another object.
5. The word “it” refers to
(A) development (B) goose (C) time (D) object
6. The word “suitably” is closest in meaning to
(A) willingly (B) moderately (C) appropriately (D) emotionally
7. The author mentions all of the following as attachment behaviors of human infants EXCEPT
(A) grasping (B) crying (C) eating (D) smiling
8. According to the passage, attachment behaviors of infants are intended to
(A) get the physical, emotional and social needs of the infant met
(B) allow the infant to become imprinted on objects that resemble the parent
(C) provide the infant with a means of self-stimulation
(D) prepare the infant to cope with separation
9. The phrase “affectional tie” is closest in meaning to
(A) cognitive development (B) emotional attachment
(C) psychological need (D) behavioral change
10. It can be inferred from the passage that ethological theory assumes that
(A) to learn about human behavior only human subjects should be studied
(B) failure to imprint has no influence on intelligence
(C) the notion of critical periods applies only to animals
(D) there are similarities between animal and human behavior
Section 4. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. (20p)
A.
In the late 1890s, while travelling as an itinerant salesperson for the Crown Cork and Seal Company, King C.Gillette
observed how his corked bottle caps were discarded immediately after opening. Nevertheless, his company turned a
healthy profit and there was immense business value. Gillette soon came to realise, in a product that was used only a
few times. Gillette had his own personal breakthrough while struggling with a straight-bladed razor – a slow, fiddly,
and potentially dangerous instrument that required sharpening on a regular basis. A simple, disposable blade that
could be thrown away when it dulled would meet a real need and generate strong profits, he correctly reasoned. After
founding the American Safety Razor Company in 1901, his sales leapt from 168 blades in 1903 to 123,648 blades
only a year later.
B.
What King C. Gillette pioneered is far more than a convenient and affordable way for men to shave, however, it is the
business practice now known as “freebie marketing” that has inspired many more companies over the years. Gillette’s
approach was contrary to the received wisdom of his era, which held that a single, durable, high-quality and relatively
expensive consumer item with a high profit margin was the best foundation for a business. Freebie marketing involves
two sets of items: a master product that is purchased once, and a consumable product that is frequently disposed of
and repurchased on an ongoing basis. In this instance, the master product is often sold with little to no profit margin
and is sometimes oven dispensed at a loss. As the consumables are purchased over months and years, however, this
can yield a much greater overall profit.
C.
Freebie marketing only works if the producer of the master item is also able to maintain control over the creation and
distribution of the consumables. If this does not happen, then cheaper versions of the consumable items may be
produced, leaving the original company without a source of profit. The video game company Atari, for example,
initially sold its Atari 2600 consoles at
cost price while relying on game sales for profit. Several programmers left Atari, however, and began a new company
called Activision which produced cheaper games of a similar quality. Suddenly, Atari was left with no way to make
money. Lawsuits to block Activation failed, and Atari survived only by adding licensing measures to Its subsequent
5200 and 7800 consoles.
D.
In other instances, consumers sometimes find that uses for a master product circumvent the need to purchase
consumables. This phenomenon is well known to have afflicted the producers of CueCat barcode readers. These were
given away free through Wired magazine with the intention that they would be used by customers to scan barcodes
next to advertisements in the publication and thus generate new revenue flows. Users discovered, however, that the
machines could be easily modified and used for other purposes, such as building a personal database of book and CD
collections. As no licensing agreement was ever reached between Wired and its magazine subscribers, CueCat were
powerless to intervene, and after company liquidation, the barcode readers soon became available in quantities over
500.000 for as little as US$0.30 each.
E.
Not all forms of freebie marketing are legal. One notable example of this is the use of freebie marketing to “push”
habit-forming goods in areas where there is otherwise no market. For illegal substances, this is already restricted on
the basis of the product’s illegality, but the use of freebie marketing to promote legal goods such as tobacco, alcohol,
and pharmaceuticals is also outlawed because the short-term gain to a small number of commercial outlets is not
deemed worth the social cost of widespread substance abuse.
F.
Another practice that is prohibited under antitrust laws Is a form of freebie marketing known as “tying”. This is when
a seller makes the sale of one good conditional on the acquisition of a second good. In these instances, the first good is
typically important and highly desirable, while the second is inferior and undesirable. A music distributor who has the
rights to an album that is in high demand, for example, might only allow stores to purchase copies of this album if
they also buy unpopular stock that does not sell very easily. Because this typically relies on the manipulation of a
natural monopoly on the part of the distributor, such practices are widely understood to constitute anti-competitive
behaviour.
Choose the correct headings for sections A-F from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number i-x in boxes 1-6 on the numbered spaces.
List of headings

i. No give-aways for addictive products

ii. Sales of razor blades increase astronomically
iii. Monopoly of consumables is vital for success
iv. Video gaming – a risky business
v. A novel method of dual marketing ruled out
vi. Freebie marketing restricted to legal goods
vii. Buyer ingenuity may lead to bankruptcy
viii. A marketing innovation
ix. A product innovation
x. More money to be made from high – quality products
1. Section A ___________ 2. Section B ___________
3. Section C ___________ 4. Section D ___________
5. Section E ___________ 6. Section F ___________
Complete the summary below. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer. Write
your answers in boxes 7-10 on the numbered spaces.
Freebie marketing is not permitted by law for either illegal or legal (7) ___________________ products. This
type of promotion of goods such as tobacco and alcohol is not considered worth the (8)______________ and
has consequently been outlawed. 
“Tying” is also prohibited. This is when the sale of an attractive product is (9) __________________ on the
purchase of another. It tends to occur when the seller takes advantage of a natural monopoly and is generally
considered to be (10)___________________
Part 5. You are going to read a newspaper article about a young professional footballer. For Questions 1-10,
choose from the people (A-D).
Rising Star
Margaret Garelly goes to meet Duncan Williams, who plays for Chelsea Football Club 
A
It's my first time driving to Chelsea's training ground and I turn off slightly too early at the London University playing
fields. Had he accepted football's rejections in his early teenage years, it is exactly the sort of ground Duncan Williams
would have found himself running around on at weekends. At his current age of 18, he would have been a bright first-
year undergraduate mixing his academic studies with a bit of football, rugby and cricket, given his early talent in all
these sports. However, Duncan undoubtedly took the right path. Instead of studying, he is sitting with his father Gavin
in one of the interview rooms at Chelsea's training base reflecting on Saturday's match against Manchester City. Such
has been his rise to fame that it is with some disbelief that you listen to him describing how his career was nearly all
over before it began.
B
Gavin, himself a fine footballer - a member of the national team in his time - and now a professional coach, sent
Duncan to three professional clubs as a 14 year-old, but all three turned him down. 'I worked with him a lot when he
was around 12, and it was clear he has fantastic technique and skill. But then the other boys shot up in height and he
didn't. But I was still upset and surprised that no team seemed to want him, that they couldn't see what he might
develop into in time. When Chelsea accepted him as a junior, it was made clear to him that this was more of a last
chance than a new beginning. They told him he had a lot of hard work to do and wasn't part of their plans. Fortunately,
that summer he just grew and grew, and got much stronger as well.'

C
Duncan takes up the story: 'The first half of that season I played in the youth team. I got lucky - the first-team manager
came to watch us play QPR, and though we lost 3-1, I had a really good game. I moved up to the first team after that
performance.' Gavin points out that it can be beneficial to be smaller and weaker when you are developing - it forces
you to learn how to keep the ball better, how to use 'quick feet' to get out of tight spaces. 'A couple of years ago,
Duncan would run past an opponent as if he wasn't there but then the other guy would close in on him. I used to say to
him, ''Look, if you can do that now, imagine what you'll be like when you're 17, 18 and you're big and quick and they
won't be able to get near you.'' If you're a smaller player, you have to use your brain a lot more.'

D
Not every kid gets advice from an ex-England player over dinner, nor their own private training sessions. Now
Duncan is following in Gavin's footsteps. He has joined a national scheme where young people like him give advice to
ambitious young teenagers who are hoping to become professionals. He is an old head on young shoulders. Yet he's
also like a young kid in his enthusiasm. And fame has clearly not gone to his head; it would be hard to meet a more
likeable, humble young man. So will he get to play for the national team? 'One day I'd love to, but when that is, is for
somebody else to decide.'' The way he is playing, that won't be long.

Which paragraph
1)  states how surprised the writer was at Duncan's early difficulties?
2)  says that Duncan sometimes seems more mature than he really is?
3)  describes the frustration felt by Duncan's father?
4)  says that Duncan is on course to reach a high point in his profession?
5) suggests that Duncan caught up with his team-mates in terms of physical development?
6)  explains how Duncan was a good all-round sportsperson?
7)  gives an example of how Gavin reassured his son?
8)  mentions Duncan's current club's low opinion of him at one time?
9)  mentions a personal success despite a failure for the team?
10) explains how Duncan and his father are fulfilling a similar role?
Your answer:
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

PART 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (10 points)
1. I am absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
-> He couldn’t_________________________________________________.
2. Advanced technology cannot operate without special glass.
-> Were it _________________________________________________________.
3. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered over the South Pole.
-> It was the __________________________________________________________.
4. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
-> Mass tourism is _______________________________________________________.
5. I was strongly determined to complete my dissertation by the end of the month.
-> I had ____________________________________________________________________.

Part 2. Rewrite the following sentences with the given word. The given words can’t be changed. (10 points)
1. Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)
Being her only niece____________________________________________.
2. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country. (STORM)
The new musical has taken ____________________________________
3. The villagers prepared themselves to withstand the coming storm. (BRACED)
The villagers______________________________________________________.
4. She told Arthur exactly what she thought of what he had done. (TICKING -OFF)
She________________________________________________________________
5. Graham took back his words on noticing there were fresh strawberries on the menu. (TUNE)
Graham sang _________________________________________________________.
Part 3: Write a paragraph about 150 words
What should be done to reduce plastic wastes in the world?