PRACTICE 13

A. PHONOLOGY (5 POINTS)

Section 1: From question 1-3, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Question 1. A. exam /z/ B. exaggerate /z/ C. luxurious /ʒ/ D. maximum /s/

Question 2. A. subtlety B. indebtedness C. bombard /b/ D. combing

Question 3. A. mouths /z/ B. cloths /z/ C. booths /z/ D. months /s/

Section 2: From questions 4 – 5, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word whose stress pattern is placed differently from the others.

Question 4. A. over`emphasis B. over`generalize C. `overlord D. over`staffed

Question 5. A. `habitable B. sal`butamol C. `netiquette D. `salamander

B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (25 points)

Section 1: From question 6 – 15, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word/phrase that best fits in the blank.

Question 6. Layla has got to idioms and phrasal verbs for the forthcoming school-team
selection test.

A. mull over: suy nghĩ kĩ về điều gì

B. rub off: chùi sạch

C. enlarge upon: bàn luận, nói sâu hơn về điều gì

D. swot up: học gạo, cày

Question 7. She had already cottoned the fact that the nanny was not all she appeared.

A. on to B. down to C. off with D. up to

cotton on to: bắt đầu hiểu ra điièu gì

Question 8. Mike to the temptation of that delicious, mouth-watering piece of strawberry

cake.

A. compiled: biên soạn

B. succumbed: chịu thua

C. surrendered: đầu hàng

D. susceptible: dễ bị ảnh hưởng/tổn thương

Question 9. The boy decided not to join his friends on the expedition after all.

A. lion-hearted: dũng cảm

B. light-hearted: vui vẻ, thư thái

C. wholehearted: toàn tâm toàn ý

D. pigeon-hearted: nhút nhát

Question 10. My dad said: “Life is not a so you can’t expect things to turn out well for you
all the time.”

A. queer fish: người kỳ cục, lập dị

B. red herring: thông tin dùng để đánh lạc hướng

C. track record: thành tích trong quá khứ

D. bed of roses: chỉ một công việc hay cuộc sống nhàn hạ, sung sướng

Question 11. Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like . It must have been quite a
party last night

A. a wet blanket: người phá hỏng niềm vui của người khác

B. a dead duck: kế hoạch hoạc ý tưởng không thành công

C. death warmed up: nhìn như người ốm sắp chết

D. a bear with a sore head: cáu kỉnh, gắt gỏng

Question 12. Last year, rivers in the middle of Vietnam have been overexploited, causing
tremendous the livelihoods and water sources of the communities living on the riverbanks.

A. tension in: căng thẳng

B. pressure on: áp lực

C. emphasis on: nhấn mạnh

D. stress on: nhấn mạnh

Question 13. When I arrived at my hometown, I saw but my mom just allowed me to have
_______

A. a bunch of banana/ a comb of banana B. a hand of banana/ a comb of banana

C. a comb of banana/ a bunch of banana D. a hand of banana/ a bunch of banana

bunch of banana: buồng chuối

comb of banana: nải chuối

Question 14. 31,25 miles off the northern of Hanoi, , a popular spring destination.

A. lies the province of Ming’s boyfriend’s hometown

B. the province of Ming’s boyfriend’s hometown lies there

C. does the province of Ming’s boyfriend’s hometown lie

D. where the province of Ming’s boyfriend’s hometown lies

Question 15. A survey was carried out, were surprising

A. whose results B. the results of which

C. of which results D. which results

READING (30 points)

Section 1. From question 36 - 45 Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word/phrase that best fits in the numbered blank.

THE LENGTH OF DAY

1. The length of day - as based on daylight or the period between sunrise and sunset -varies over
the course of a year. While the days tend to be longer than nights in summer, they become shorter
than nights in winter. The change in the length of day is gradual, staring from the longest day of
the year to the shortest day. Similarly, starting from the shortest day of the year, the length of a day
increases gradually until it is the longest day of the next calendar year.

2. The occurrence of the longest or shortest day of the year is attributed to the astronomical event
known as solstice, which occurs twice in a calendar year-first when the apparent position of the Sun
is at its northernmost limit (Tropic of Cancer/23.50 North), and again, when the apparent position
of the Sun is at its southernmost limit (Tropic of Capricorn/23.50 South).(40)

3. This event of astronomy is further categorized into two parts- summer solstice(38), which is the
longest day of the year, and winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year. When the Sun is
at its northernmost limit at 23.50N, it is referred to as summer solstice, and when it is at its
southernmost limit at 23.50S, it is referred to as winter solstice.

4. On the other hand, when the Sun's apparent position is just above the equator(39), it is referred
to as equinox -which occurs twice a year. This however only applies to the northern hemisphere of
the Earth.

5. In the southern hemisphere summer solstice occurs when the Sun is at its southernmost limit
at 23.50 South and winter solstice occurs when the Sun is at its northernmost limit at 23.50 North.
Owing to the differences in apparent position of the Sun, each of the two hemispheres experiences
summer solstice and winter solstice at different times of the year(41). When the Sun is positioned at
northernmost limit, the northern hemisphere experiences more daylight as compared to the southern
hemisphere. Contrary to this when the Sun is at its southernmost extreme the southern hemisphere
experiences more daylight as compared to its northern counterpart. For a resident of the northern
hemisphere, the longest day is when the Sun is at the Tropic of Cancer, and the shortest is when it is
at the Tropic of Capricorn

6. If you happen to be a resident of some countries in the southern hemisphere. You will
experience the longest day when the Sun is at the Tropic of Capricorn and the shortest day when it
is at the Tropic of Cancer. Generally, the Sun is at the Tropic of Cancer on 20 or 21 June
(sometimes on 19 or 22 June) and at the Tropic of Capricorn on 21 or 22 December (sometimes on
20 or 23 December). Going by these dates longest day of the year has to be 20 or 21 June for the
northern hemisphere, but 21 or 22 December for the southern hemisphere. Similarly, the shortest
day of the year has to be 21 or 22 December for the northern hemisphere, but 20 or 27 June for the
southern hemisphere.(43)

7. Interestingly, when the Sun is positioned at the 23.59 North latitude the region around the
North Pole experiences 24 hours of daylight (day)(44) while the region around the South Pole
experiences 24 hours of darkness (night) at a stretch. Similarly, when the Sun is positioned at the
23.50 South latitude the North Pole and surrounding areas experience 24 hours of darkness while
the South Pole and surrounding areas receive 24 hours of daylight.

(Adapted from: American National Sleep Foundation – Compiled by: Ly Khanh Linh)

Question 36. What does the passage mainly discuss?

A. influences of the Sun on the length of the day on the occasion of equinox

B. differences in the occurrence of solistices at various latitudes on the Earth

C. variations in the duration of daylight throughout a span of a year

D. similarities in the length of a day of each hemisphere

Question 37.The word “gradual” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A. marginal: một lượng nhỏ

B. significant: đáng chú ý

C. distinguishable: có thể phân biệt

D. conspicuous: dễ thấy

Question 38. Based on the information in paragraph 2, which of the following best explains
the term ‘summer solistice’?

A. a synonymous definition of winter solistice B. an astronomical event coming about in December

C. an equivalent for equinox D. a subdivided sort of solstice

solistice: điểm chí (hạ chí, đông chí)

equinox: điểm phân (xuân phân, thu phân)

Question 39. The underlined word “it” in paragraph 4 refers to

A. The astronomical event of solstice B. The astronomic location of the Sun

C. The length of a day D. The latitude

Question 40. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about solstice?

A. It occurs once every six months when the Sun’s position is somewhere in the vicinity of the
equator

B. It is solely attributed to the occurrence of the shortest period of daytime

C. In the event of solistice, the Southermost point on the Earth’s surface experiences the same
length of darkness as its counterpart.

D. It takes place when the Sun’s position is either at its northernmost or southernmost extreme.

Question 41. According to paragraph 5, each of the two hemispheres experience summer and
winter solistice at different times with its counterpart because

A. The location of the Sun is peculiar to each hemisphere during solistice

B. There is a thorough similitude between the position of the Sun

C. Each of the hemisphere has its own celestial body of the Sun

D. Each of the hemisphere utilize a separate calendar

Question 42 . It may be concluded from paragraph 5 that the longest day for an individual
residing in the southern hemisphere occurs when

A. the Sun is at the tropic of Capricorn B. the Sun is at the latitude of 23.5o South

C. the Sun is at the Tropic of Cancer D. the Sun is at its northernmost limit

Question 43. According to the passage, all of the following characteristics describe alterations
in the length of the day in the Antartic circle EXCEPT

A. The shortest day invariably falls on the twenty-first of June

B. The Antartic pole receives continuous daylight on one day in December

C. The hemisphere has no equinoxes throughout the year

D. The occurrence of the hemisphere’s winter solistice ranges from the nineteenth to the twenty-
second of June

antarctic: nam cực

Question 44. According to paragraph 7, in which season does the North Pole experience no
obscurity?

A. Spring B. Summer C. Autumn D. Winter

(44)
 the Sun is at the Tropic of Cancer on 20 or 21 June (sometimes on 19 or 22 June)

Question 45. What is the tone of the passage?

A. speculative: suy đoán

B. commiserating: ái ngại

C. introspective: tự xem xét nội tâm

D. condescending: hạ mình

Section 2. From question 46 – 55, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
answer for each question.
The Buenos Aires Metrobus is a network of dedicated bus lanes and stations. Starting in 2011, the
city government began (46) of several major arteries to allow buses to have (47) lanes.
The first street (48) was the 9 de Julio Avenue, which is often said to be the widest street in the
world. It was (49) transformation. Many city planners and (50) objected to it because
the project required (51) 1,500 trees and destroying several green spaces. Other complaints
pointed to the (52) there was already a subway line running under the 9 de Julio Avenue.
However, once the system was in (53) ,the complaints vanished because the updated
transportation system helped to (54) travel times. It also helped to reduce traffic downtown.
Buses that used to run on very narrow streets were diverted to the new dedicated lanes on the 9 de
Julio Avenue. The reduction in noise and(55) narrow central street is notable.

Question 46: A. redesigning B. the redesign C. redesigned D. to design

Question 47: A. exclusive B. the exclusive C. exclusivity D. the exclusivity

Question 48: A. the redesign of B. to redesign C. to be redesigned D. design

Question 49: A. a controversy B. the controversy of C. controversy D. a controversial

Question 50: A. the environment B. involved with the environment

C. environment D. environmentalists

Question 51: A. cutting down B. the cutting down C. cutting down of D. cut down

Question 52: A. redundancy project B. redundancy of the project

C. project redundant D. redundant of the project

Question 53: A. operation B. starting to operate C. the operation D. operator

Question 54: A. the reduction B. the reduction of C. reduction in D. reduce

Question 55: A. the air pollution B. polluted C. air pollution D. pollution of

D. WRITING (20 POINTS)

Section 1. From question 66 – 75 complete the second sentence without changing the meaning of
the original sentence. Do not change the given word in any way (if any).

Question 66: “I think the whole idea’s ridiculous,” Vicky said.

Vicky dismissed the whole idea as being ridiculous.

Question 67: Viruses are organisms that are much smaller than bacteria and about which very little
is known.

Not much is known about viruses, which are much smaller organisms than than bacteria.

Question 68: For the reasons of hygiene, it’s forbidden for the customers to try on the earrings in
the jewellery department.

Because it is not hygienic, customers in the jewellery department are not allowed to try on the
earrings.
hygenic: hợp vệ sinh

Question 69: I am afraid of water. That is why I never swim in the sea.

The reasons why I never swim in the sea is that I am afraid of water.

Question 70: Marry and Jack have been rumored to be getting married.

There have been rumors that Marry and Jack are getting married.

Question 71: Johnathan’s family never let their children participate in any activities unless it is
under the supervision of an adult. (WATCHED)

The only activities in which Jonathan’s family allow their children to participate/ take part are
those watched out by a grown-up.

Question 72: Everybody knows that what he has said is worth thinking about. (FOOD)

It is common knowledge that what he has said is food for thought.

common knowledge: điều mà ai cũng biết

food for thought: điều đáng suy ngẫm

Question 73: She was in two minds whether to stay with her nasty husband or leave him, take care
of her children all alone. (DEVIL)

She was caught between the devil and the deep (blue) sea whether to stay with her nasty husband
or leave him, take care of her children all alone.

be caught between the devil and the deep (blue) sea: trong tình huống khó xử

Question 74: Olena pretended to have been busy all day. (GO)

Olena acted as if she had been on the go all day.

be on the go: bận rộn

Question 75: My dad began to think clearly after he drank a glass of lemon juice. (SENSES)

Only when my dad drank a glass of lemon juice did he come to his senses.

come to one’s sense: tỉnh táo, minh mẫn trở lại

Section 2. (15 POINTS) Would you be able to defend yourself if someone were to physically
attack you? It’s a question most of us do not want to consider, but violence is, unfortunately, a
fact of life.

• Write a paragraph about two self-defense techniques to stay safe in real-world violent
situations. Which one is more effective?

• Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own

• knowledge or experience.

• You should write at least 250 words.

PRACTICE 14

A. PHONOLOGY (5 POINTS)

Section 1: From question 1-3, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.

Question 1. A. dew /juː/ B. sew /əʊ/ C. few /juː/ D. knew /juː/

Question 2. A. rise /z/ B. bruise /z/ C. browse /z/ D. rinse /s/

Question 3. A. azure /ʒ/ B. razor /z/ C. ozone /z/ D. amaze /z/

Section 2: From questions 4 – 5, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word whose stress pattern is placed differently from the others.

Question 4. A. archae`ology B. miscel`laneous C. paleon`tology D. pharma`ceutical

Question 5. A. metro`politan B. hippo`potamus C. curi`osity D. entrepre`neurial

B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (25 points)

Section 1: From question 6 – 15, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word/phrase that best fits in the blank.

Question 6. In Hue, most festivals include dancing and music, as well as all kinds of local
delicacies.

A. holiday resorts: khu nghỉ dưỡng

B. regional specialties: đặc sản vùng miền

C. holiday destinations: điểm du lịch

D. tourist traps: những nơi có giá bán, giá dịch vụ đắt cắt cổ nhằm bóc lột khách du lịch

Question 7. A new singer the song as if she had been singing for many years.

A. rat through: tìm vội thứ gì

B. breeze through: dễ dàng hoàn thành điều gì

C. heat through: làm nóng hoàn toàn

D. shoot through: nhanh chóng bỏ đi để tránh làm điều gì

Question 8. My best friend promises to help me reviewing the lesson before the final exam, but
now, he is trying to

A. melted away: dần tan biến

B. screwed up: xử lí tình huống mộ cách tồi tệ, mắc sai lầm lớn

C. mixed up: bối rối, nhầm lẫn

D. opened up: mở lòng

Question 9. Teachers as well as students will be dismissed if they

A. built castles in the air: hy vọng hão huyền

B. took French leave: rời đi, vắng mặt mà không có phép

C. kept the ball rolling: tiếp tục việc gì

D. kicked the bucked: chết

Question 10. Last night, I went to the theatre with my family to watch my sister dancing, she was
like

A. a beautiful swan B. a daisy

C. poetry in motion: chuyển động một cách uyển chuyển, duyên dáng

D. drama queen: người thích cường điệu hóa hành động của mình và thích tạo drama

Question 11. My dad had not been at home all night before he went into the dining room next
morning, the of the dinner were still on the table, which made him angry.

A. remains: đồ thừa

B. results: kết quả

C. remnants: tàn dư

D. relics: di vật

Question 12. Those men were appointed by the directors and are only to them.

A. accountable: có trách nhiệm

accountable to sb: có trách nhiệm với ai

B. dependable: đáng tin cậy

C. privileged: có đặc quyền

D. controlled: được kiểm soát

Question 13. Mike makes it clear his girlfriend’s problems again.

A. not to deal with B. he not deal with

C. not dealing with D. he would not deal with

Question 14. in one leg, my brother wasn’t able to take part in the swimming competition.

A. Inasmuch as I got stitch B. What if I got clot

C. Notwithstanding spasm D. What with cramp

inasmuch as: bởi vì

notwithstanding: tuy nhiên

what with sth: nói về lí do cho một tình huống xâu

stitch: vết khâu

clot: cục máu đông

spasm: sự co thắt

cramp:chuột rút

Question 15. She was so ungrateful for my help that I the problems for her.

A. could well not have addressed B. might as well not have addressed

C. might as well have addressed D. would rather not to have addressed

may/might as well do sth: nên làm điều gì vì đó là điều hợp lý nhất có thể làm vào lúc này, không
có lý do gì để không làm

Section 3. From question 26 -35. Find the error in each question and correct them.

Question 26: (A) Everybody saw the ocean (B) like a big tank of water, (C) but for me there was
something more (D) going on and I want to know what it was.

(B)as

Question 27: Both (A) the boys are trying (B) to be the best person in the class, and John seems to
be (C) the one to get (D) the highest score.

(D)the higher

Question 28: (A) Only after the atomic bomb (B) had created and development in the air travel
(C) had taken off, (D) did science fiction really become popular.

(B)had been created

Question 29: The curator (A) felt it was (B) so much significant (C) an exhibition (D)be at the
center of the display.

(B)so significant

Question 30: Helene (A) asked her mother (B) where (C) the former had been (D) the day before.

(C)latter

the former: người (vật, việc) được nhắc đến trước

the latter: người (vật, việc) được nhắc đến sau

Question 31: (A) Mike’s son broke (B) the most valuable vase in his home (C) so Mike shouted at
his son, but he was (D) sad more than angry.

(D)more sad than angry

Question 32: (A) This time tomorrow, organizers (B) will have put the fishing touches to the set
for tomorrow night’s outdoor charity concert, the event (C) was going to be held last month but (D)
had to be cancelled because of the weather.

(B)will be putting

Question 33: (A) Goods in Africa (B) cannot be dispatched (C) by the time payment details (D)
have been confirmed.

©until

Question 34: In the (A) late 19th century, (B) many important theories in both the biological and
(C) the physical sciences (D) have been produced.

(C)

Question 35: All (A) root vegetables (B) grow, (C) and not all vegetables (D) that grow
underground are roots

(C)but

C. READING (30 points)

Section 1. From question 36 - 45 Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
word/phrase that best fits in the numbered blank.

ON BEING HUMAN – IN THE FACE OF PANDEMIC

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through the world, we must reassess the principles that guide
our individual and collective responses and the way we operate in society. In the face of crisis, we
must lead with science and humanity.

It has been some short months since a pneumonia of unknown cause was first reported in the city of
Wuhan in the Hubei province of China. Pandemics are certainly not a new occurrence in human
history, with the H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009 being particularly fresh in memory. The quality
and sophistication of modern medicine and technology are at their peak. Furthermore, we live in an
era of rapid and efficient global communication and collaboration of nations. And yet the causative
coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, is sweeping through the world with a devastating death toll(44), bringing
healthcare systems to a breaking point, grounding half the global population and shattering our
perceptions of normality.

This pandemic has been an urgent wake-up call for many high-income countries, not because their
otherwise well-equipped and well-staffed hospitals did not have stockpiles of thousands of
ventilators, but because they failed to mount a rapid and decisive response to protect their citizens
on a political level(37) . The lack of clear guidance, effective testing(39) and early planning to procure
the necessary medical equipment despite a global health emergency has been especially shocking in
the USA, EU and UK . Despite priding themselves on the power of their respective unions, quality
of science and medical expertise, and economic strength, they each failed spectacularly in their
response to the pandemic. This lack of preparedness has unfortunately placed vulnerable parts of
the population at greater risk, not just of contracting this infection but also of potentially being
unable to receive essential care for other serious conditions. With powerhouses such as the USA,
EU and UK(38) unable to coordinate a unified, effective response, how lower-income countries with
compromised health systems will face this challenge and whether the necessary international
support will be forthcoming have become pressing questions.

Yet some continue to characterize this virus as ‘the great equalizer’. The facts say it is nothing of
the sort. COVID-19 has accentuated the differences between the haves and the have-nots(41)(44) . As
part of the population shelters in place in comfortable homes, many others reside in cramped living
spaces or are homeless. While many of us have been readjusting to a work-from-home reality and
may be worrying about stalled careers and missed professional opportunities, many others are
essential workers who now face increased risks to keep key services up and running—not to
mention the large numbers of people who are losing their livelihoods. Moreover, curtailing social
activities and human interaction has revealed the gulf between those who, surrounded by their
family, are anxious to keep them safe, and those who are alone and have been left even more
isolated. While the needs and anxieties of every person are valid, it is essential to recognize that
certain parts of the population bear a disproportionate burden of this crisis and need our support and
protection as a priority. Unfortunately, the pervasive view, especially at earlier stages of the
pandemic, that only those with underlying conditions or of older age were vulnerable. Stories
abound of people who, lacking a modicum of social responsibility or self-control, refused to follow
social-distancing guidelines and thereby endangered themselves and others. More disturbing,
however, have been the state-level ideas of relying on the development of naturally acquired herd
immunity or of focusing on jumpstarting the economy before achieving outbreak containment (42) .
Both strategies would come at a huge cost of human life, given the current absence of reliable
point-of-care testing to distinguish carriers from recovered or healthy people.

At the opposite end of the spectrum lies the response of those in the medical and scientific
communities, who have been a beacon of solidarity, resilience and action. The doctors, nurses and
all other healthcare workers who, faced with unprecedented challenges, are bearing the brunt of this
pandemic on the front lines have been nothing short of inspiring. Scientists from around the world
have rapidly diverted efforts toward all aspects of COVID-19 work, from basic biology and
immunology to diagnostic testing, vaccines and therapeutic interventions. Volunteers have been
offering their skills as part of international collaborations, and shuttered labs have been donating
reagents and essential lab and personal protective equipment. Others have been making the most of
their digitally confined existence by applying their expertise to parse the rapidly expanding SARS-
CoV-2 literature, distilling and disseminating knowledge to other scientists and the general public.
If there is a silver lining in this challenging situation, it is seeing this community spirit flourish and
also experiencing the shift of an often science-skeptic public, who are now turning to scientists and
doctors with renewed trust. It is essential to maintain this renewed focus by the public and
governments on science, medicine and technology even after the threat of COVID-19 is addressed.

“Man is the measure of all things,” said the ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras. Setting aside the
philosophical debate that surrounds this anthropocentric view of the universe, the message is
particularly apt today, when the world is in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each human
experience, and by extension each human life, is unique, equally valid and precious. During these
tumultuous times, we need to remember this and join efforts to lead with science and humanity (43).

(Souce:www.nature.com - Compiled by: Ly Khanh Linh)

Question 36. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. Phenomena in the event of COVID-19 and suggestions for an appropriate response

B. Differences between high-income and low-income countries amidst COVID-19

C. Commendable and blameworthy examples in the global health emergency

D. The importance of preparedness and international support in curbing COVID-19

Question 37. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is TRUE about numerous
developed nations worldwide?

A. Their advanced healthcare system bears a testimony to a capability of containing the disease

B. They provide other low-income countries with the vital humanitarian aid

C. They are unsuccessful in fully applying their potentials to combat COVID-19

D. Their unconsolidated and impotent reaction to the pandemic results from an inadequacy of
medical supply

Question 38. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 2 refers to

A. powerhouses B. well-furnished medical institutions

C. inventory D. ventilators

Question 39. Based on the information given in paragraph 2, what does the term ‘the
preparedness’ refer to?

A. a decent health system with sufficient medical facilities such as ventilators

B. economic potentials and political power

C. the necessary international support

D. reasonable leadership and conductive testing

Question 40. The word ‘accentuated’ in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to

A. maturated B. spotlighted C. averted D. obliterated

accentuate: làm nổi bật = spotlight

avert: tránh

obliterate: xóa sạch

Question 41. Why does the author mention ‘the great equalizer’ in paragraph 3?

A. To give another accurate description of the pandemic

B. To point out the great ability of coronavirus to equalize the society

C. To mention a misconception of considering COVID-19 as having a power of stabilization

D. To exemplify the destructive characteristic of COVID-19

Question 42. According to paragraph 3, all of the following descriptions are about people who
lack responsibilities to the community EXCEPT
A. They consider physical-distancing regulations as dispensable

B. They annunciate knowledge to professionals and the public

C. They possess a complete dependence of naturally acquired immunity

D. They place more emphasis on boosting economic development

annunciate: công bố

Question 43. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the author’s
opinion about COVID-19?

A. Individuals in the medical and scientific communities are merely the key factors in controlling
the pandemic

B. SARS-CoV-2 will completely eradicate the world’s population in the long run

C. The solutions to COVID-19 bear a resemblance to those of H1N1 influenza pandemic

D. The anti-pandemic process will achieve accomplishments thanks to scientific advancements and
humanity

Question 44. It may be concluded that the novel coronavirus pandemic is posing detrimental
phenomena because

A. It is substantially more dangerous than all previous pandemics

B. It makes both the nots and the have-nots become homeless and unemployed

C. It alleviates (làm giảm) the divergences between different social classes

D. It causes significant casualties and an inequality in the society

Question 45. What is the tone of the passage?

A. critical: chỉ trích

B. disconsolate: buồn phiền

C. optimistic: lạc quan

D. exasperated: bực tức

Section 2. From question 46 – 55, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D that indicates the correct
answer for each question.

Pham Thu Tung, a teacher at Ernst Thälmann High School in District 1 who (46) , said the
purpose of the exercise is to help students (47) more sociable create (48) in the classroom
after a (49) school closure due to the complicated COVID-19 epidemic.

“In order to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, our school has temporarily suspended the
weekly Monday flag salute ceremony in the schoolyard. Instead, the students will spend that time
having activities in their classroom,” Tung said, referring to the respiratory disease (50) the
novel coronavirus.
“After a three-month break, I noticed that the students seemed more (51) than before so I
thought that it was important for them to take part in collective activities that improve (52)
and also create a positive feeling.” Tung told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

The dance was (53) by students of class 10A2 at Ernst Thälmann High School, of which Tung
is the homeroom teacher, on Monday morning to start a new day and a new week (54)
excitement. ‘Laxed (Siren Beat)’ was originally created by 17-year-old Kiwi Joshua Nanai and
(55) video sharing site YouTube in 2019. But the tune only truly exploded in popularity when
it hit TikTok, which is owned by Beijing-based Chinese company ByteDance.

Question 46: A. is behind the idea B. has a purpose

C. turns out with some ideas D. brings out the idea

Question 47: A. turn up to be B. become C. be D. -

Question 48: A. a great atmosphere B. a swelteringly hot atmosphere

C. a peaceful atmosphere D. a happy atmosphere

Question 49: A. lengthened B. prolonged C. long D. lengthy

Question 50: A. resulted in B. caused by C. of D. which was the stuff of

Question 51: A. inactive B. introverted C. toe-curling D. chest-thumping

Question 52: A. management B. solidarity C. credulity D. even-temperedness

Question 53: A. done B. acted C. performed D. made

Question 54: A. fills with B. full of C. fills of D. with a lots

Question 55: A. broadcast B. published C. posted to D. up in

(Adapted from: Tuoi Tre News)

D. WRITING (20 POINTS)

Section 1. From question 66 – 75 complete the second sentence without changing the meaning of
the original sentence. Do not change the given word in any way (if any).

Question 66: When the police asked for more information about the burglary, my cousin appeared
quite upset.

 On being asked for more information about the burglar, my cousin seemed quite upset.

Question 67: Timmy started to wish, less than two weeks before he took them, that he had done
more work for his finals. (FORTNIGHT)

 It was under a fortnight before his finals/ final exams when Timmy began to regret not
having studied sufficiently.

fortnight: 2 tuần
Question 68: Impressed as my family was by the new Japanese lifestyle restaurant, we found it
rather expensive.

 My family was (very) impressed by the new Japanese lifestyle restaurant, but found it
rather expensive.

Question 69: Invitations were sent out as soon as the date of the conference was chosen.

 Barely had the date of conference been chosen when invitations were sent out.

Question 70: You were not here yesterday, so you don’t understand what the teacher is saying at
the moment.

 Had you gone to class yesterday, you would understand what the teacher is saying at the
moment.

Question 71: Vietnamese cooks have put much effort into cooking something new and different.
(TRADITION)

 Vietnamese cooks have gone to great lengths to break with tradition

break with tradition: phá vỡ truyền thống

Question 72: Millen is always paying too much attention to details that he may spoil the whole
project. (TREES)

 Millen doesn’t see the wood for the trees and may spoil the whole project

see the wood for the trees: nhìn nhận vấn đề, sự việc một cách bao quát

Question 73: Last week, because my son was running fast, he had an accident. (HASTE)

 On the grounds that my son was running in haste, he had an accident last week.

in haste: vội vàng

Question 74: Having live in HCMC for 5 years, he was so tired of the rat race that he sometimes
looked back on beautiful moments. (TOOK)

 Having live in HCMC for 5 years, he was so tired of the rat race that he sometimes took a
walk down memory lane.

take a walk/trip/stroll down memory lane: hồi tưởng về những kỷ niệm vui vẻ

Question 75: We had a flight to London last week, unfortunately, it arrived late. (DOWN)

 Unluckily, when we had a flight to London last week, it touched down late.

touch down: hạ cánh