PART A - LISTENING COMPREHENSION (4MS)

Listen and choose the best answers to questions 1-10.

Câu 1: What does the woman mean?
(A) She disagrees with the man.
(B) She doesn't want to look anymore.
(C) She's quite disappointed.
(D) She didn't hear what the man said.
Câu 2: What does the man mean?
(A) He always wears suits to work.
(B) He wants the woman to wear blue.
(C) He's going to buy a blue suit.
(D) He thinks he looks good in blue.
Câu 3: What does the woman mean?
(A) She wants to make an appointment for the man.
(B) She knows of a less expensive hair salon.
(C) She needs another haircut soon.
(D) She thinks her hairdresser charges too much.
Câu 4: What does the woman mean?
(A) The man will be sorry later.
(B) The camera should be thrown away.
(C) It's too bad the camera didn't work.
(D) Sarah was quite embarrassed.
Câu 5: What will the man probably do?
(A) Ask someone else to help the woman.
(B) Ask the woman for directions.
(C) Show the woman the map.
(D) Show the woman where the building is.
Câu 6: How does the man probably feel now?
(A) Worried.
(B) Relieved.
(C) Indifferent.
(D) Doubtful.
Câu 7: What does the man imply?
(A) His grandmother will make a sweater for the woman.
(B) He hasn't seen the woman in a long time.
(C) The sweater doesn't fit him.
(D) He isn't sure if the sweater is attractive.
Câu 8: What does the woman imply?
(A) She'll get Larry a cold drink.
(B) She'll talk to Larry later.
(C) Larry should take off his jacket.
(D) Larry is wrong to be angry.
Câu 9: What does the man imply?
(A) He wrote down the wrong date.
(B) he won't be able to meet the woman on Thursday.
(C) He thinks the club should meet during the day
(D) He wants to write the minutes for the last meeting.
Câu 10: What can be inferred about the man?
(A) He's surprised the woman was late.
(B) He often gets up earlier than the woman.
(C) He lives closer to campus than the woman.
(D) He has been waiting for an hour.
Listen to a conversation between a student and a university advisor, then choose the best answers to
questions 11-15.
Câu 1: Why is the student talking to the advisor?
A. To try and determine the best subject for him to major in.
B. To ask about the advisor's experiences as an undergraduate.
 C. To get advice about transferring to a different university.
D. To decide which classes would be best to take next quarter.
Câu 2: Which of these statements about the student's experience are true?
A. He is senior at Kryptos Univeristy.
B. He is majoring in business administration.
C. He wanted to go to a school close to home.
D. He has made lots of friends at Kryptos.
Câu 3: Why does the advisor say this: "I was ready to pack it in after the first two weeks"?
A. To show that she emphasizes with the student's feelings.
B. To make the student feel foolish about wanting to leave.
C. To demonstrate how brave he was for staying in school.
D. To illustrate an example of his poor decision-making.
Câu 4: What will the student have to do if he transfers?
A. Send educational records.
B. Take extra courses.
C. Change majors.
D. Visit his friends.
Câu 5: What will most likely happen next?
A. The advisor will call the students' parents.
B. The student will search for more information.
C. The student will move back to his hometown.
D. The advisor will do research in the lab.
Listen to a conversation between a bookstore sales clerk and a student, then choose the best answers
to questions 16-20.
Câu 6: What is the student's purpose in coming here?
A. To fulfil a course requirement
B. To buy a souvenir for someone
C. To pick up a novel
D. To try on school wear and get a textbook
Câu 7: What must the student do to return the book?
A. See the clerk
B. Produce the receipt
C. Keep it sealed
D. Accept a discount
Câu 8: What is the design of the sweatshirt?
A. It carries a large motto on the back.
B. It carries a large crest on the front.
C. It carries a small crest on the back and a motto on the front.
D. It carries a crest on the back and on the front.
Câu 9: Why does the young man say this: "What's your return policy?"
A. He wants to bring the book back.
B. He's afraid he might damage the book.
C. He wants to buy the book.
D. He doesn't need the book now.
Câu 10: What will the student probably do after this?
A. Look up some Latin
B. Pay his taxes
C. Wrap his gift
D. Surf the net.

PART B – PRONUNCIATION (2MS)

There is a word in each group that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the answer from sentence 21 to 25
Câu 21: A. machine B. ache C. mechanic D. scholarship
Câu 22: A. local B. remote C. record D. almost
Câu 23: A. comprises B. practises C. composes D. exercises
Câu 24: A. faced B. fixed C. wrapped D. wicked
 Câu 25: A. enough B. rough C. through D. cough

There is a word in each line that has different stress pattern from the rest.
Choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the answer from sentence 26 to 30.
Câu 26: A. metropolitan B. alternative C. geological D. mausoleum
Câu 27: A. majority B. illiterate C. official D. teenager
Câu 28: A. complicated B. administrative C. memorable D. elevated
Câu 29: A. environmental B. personality C. technological D. representative
Câu 30: A. redundancy B. magnificent C. maintenance D. comparison

PART C – LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (5MS)

Choose the word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in each sentence from
question 31 to 40
Câu 31: Nga: It’s too cold outside.Would you mind if I closed the door ? - Lan: ________________
A. No, I wouldn’t B. No, never mind
C. Why not do it? D. I’d rather you didn’t. It’s stuffy.
Câu 32: “Harry’s new jacket doesn’t seem to fit him very well.” - “He ___________it on before he bought it.
A. must have tried B. should have tried
C. was able to try D. may have tried
Câu 33: Something important _________________________ in our school.
A. has happened B. is happened C. was happened D. happens
Câu 34: It is essential that children ______________________ of their old parents.
A. taken care B. take care C. to take care D. taking care
Câu 35: The manager was angry because somebody __________________________________________
A. had allowed the photographers to enter the building
B. had let the photographers to enter into the building
C. permitted the photographers enter the building
D. made the photographers let into the building without the proper documentations
Câu 36: It is only recently that ballets have been based on themes ________ American life.
A. reflecting B. reflects C. is reflecting D. reflected
Câu 37: Not until a monkey is several years old ________ to exhibit signs of independence from its mother.
A. it begins B. does it begin C. and begin D. beginning
Câu 38: The more cigarettes you smoke,_______________ you will die.
A. the easier B. more sooner C. the sooner D. the faster
Câu 39: It's silly of him to spend a lot of money buying __________________ .
A. a thick wooden old table B. a thick old wooden table
C. an old wooden thick table D. a wooden thick old table
Câu 40: The jury______her compliments on her excellent knowledge of the subject.
A. paid B. gave C. made D. said

Choose A, B, C or D that has the different meaning to the root one from sentence 41 to 45.
Câu 41: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. maximize C. worsen D. enrich
Câu 42: Nga wishes she spent her summer holiday in Singapore.
A. Nga doesn’t spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
B. Nga doesn't want to spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
C. Nga won’t spend spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
D. Nga has little chance to spend her summer holiday in Singapore.
Câu 43: I haven't worn this shirt for five months.
A. It's five months since I last wore this shirt. C. I last wore this shirt five months ago.
B. I started wearing this shirt five months ago. D. The last time I wore this shirt was five months ago.
Câu 44: We need to repair this pair of shoes.
A. This pair of shoes needs to be repaired. C. We need to have this pair of shoes repaired.
B. This pair of shoes needs repairing. D. Someone need have us repair this pair of shoes.
Câu 45: When did you start using this washing-machine?
A. Since when have you used this washing-machine?
B. How long have you been using this washing-machine?
 C. How long is it since you began using this washing-machine?
D. Since when has this washing-machine been used for you?
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that needs correcting from sentence 46 to 50.
Câu 46: I don’t really approve about what he is saying. It sounds illogical and impossible to carry out.
A B C D
Câu 47: The harder the students try , the more progress they do in their studies.
A B C D
Câu 48: Never again you will have such an opportunity, so you should have some consideration for it.
A B C D
Câu 49: Remember to think it over carefully before you will decide whether to do it or not.
A B C D
Câu 50: He only did very few of the exercises the teacher gave. He could not do the exercises.
A B C D
Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C or D) that best combines each pair of sentences
or rewrite the sentences in questions 51-55.
Câu 51: It is unnecessary for you to finish the report until tomorrow afternoon
A. You needn’t finish the report until tomorrow afternoon.
B. You have to finish the report unitl tomorrow afternoon.
C. You may finish the report after tomorrow afternoon.
D. You should finish the report until tomorrow afternoon
Câu 52: Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe. She now regrets it.
A. Susan wishes that she applied for the summer job in the cafe.
B. Susan feels regret because she didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe.
C. If only Susan didn’t apply for the summer job in the cafe.
D. Susan wishes that she had applied for the summer job in the cafe.
Câu 53: She had only just put the telephone down when the boss rang.
A. She put the telephone down and the boss rang.
B. Hardly had she put the telephone down when the boss rang.
C. The boss rang back, but she put the telephone down.
D. She had put the telephone down, so she let it ring when the boss rang.
Câu 54: The last time I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have not seen her for three years.
B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have often seen her for the last three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her
Câu 55: She said, "John, I'll show you round my city when you're here."
A. She made a trip round her city with John.
B. She planned to show John round her city.
C. She promised to show John round her city.
D. She organized a trip round her city for John.

PART D – READING COMPREHENSION (4MS)

Read the following passage, and choose the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 56 to 60.
Have you ever had the feeling that people older than you are hard to understand? Or, have you felt like people
from younger generations just don't get it? Maybe you find it easier to connect with people (56) ______ are
closer to your age than those who are older or younger than you. You can probably thank the generation gap for
these feelings. There are currently six generations living in the United States: the Greatest Generation, Silent
Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. (57) ______ generation has its own
unique set of characteristics and norms. For example, the Greatest Generation (born 1901-1924) (58) ______
known for its patriotism, hard workers, and loyalty to institutions. The Millennials (born 1980-2000) are
characterized by their dependence on technology, detachment from traditional institutions, optimism, and open-
mindedness. It is no (59) ______ that many people from different generations have a hard time understanding
each other. Generation gap refers to differences in actions, beliefs, interests, and opinions that (60) ______
between individuals from different generations. So, what causes these differences?
(Adapted from https://study.com/)
Câu 56: A. who B. which C. when D. what
Câu 57: A. Another B. Very C. All D. Each
Câu 58: A. will be B. has been C. is D. was
Câu 59: A. wonder B. picture C. business D. training
Câu 60: A. trade B. exist C. credit D. target

Read the passage and choose the option that best answer A, B, C, or D for question from 61 to 70.
A balanced diet contains proteins, which are composed of complex amino acids. There are 20 types of amino
acids, comprising about 16 percent of the body weight in a lean individual. A body needs all 20 to be healthy.
Amino acids can be divided into two groups: essential and nonessential. There are 9 essential amino acids. These
are the proteins that the body cannot produce by itself, so a healthy individual must ingest them. The 11
nonessential amino acids, on the other hand, are produced by the body, so it is not necessary to ingest them.
Proteins are described as being either high-quality or low-quality, depending on how many of the 9 essential
amino acids the food contains. High-quality proteins, typically found in animal meats, are proteins that have
ample amounts of the essential amino acids. Low-quality proteins are mainly plant proteins and usually lack one
or more of the essential amino acids. Since people who follow a strict vegetarian diet are ingesting only low-
quality proteins, they must make sure that their diets contain a variety of proteins, in order to ensure that what is
lacking in one food is available in another. This process of selecting a variety of the essential proteins is called
protein complementation. Since an insufficient amount of protein in the diet can be crippling, and prolonged
absence of proteins can cause death, it is imperative that a vegetarian diet contains an ample amount of the
essential proteins.
Câu 61: With what topic is this passage primarily concerned?
A. the 20 types of amino acids B. high- and low-quality proteins
C. the process of complementation D. healthy diets for vegetarians
Câu 62: The word "lean" in line 2 could be best replaced by
A. thin B. fat C. tall D. short
Câu 63: The word "ingest" in line 4 is closest in meaning to which of the following?
A. meager B. frequent C. substantial D. harmful
Câu 64: Which of the following would NOT be an example of a low-quality protein?
A. legumes B. apples C. grains D. tuna
Câu 65: As used in line 8, which of the following words is closest in meaning to "strict"?
A. responsible B. casual C. harmonious D. rigid
Câu 66: According to the passage, a vegetarian could die from insufficient protein ingestion if he or she
A. did not follow a varied and properly protein-complemented diet.
B. ate too many animal proteins,and could not digest them properly.
C. did not follow a diet in which nonessential proteins were ingested.
D. ate too many low-quality proteins.
Câu 67: Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word "crippling" as used in line 11?
A. discouraging B. betraying C. incapacitating D. amazing
Câu 68: Which of the following words could best replace the word "prolonged" in line 11?
A. narrow B. hollow C. hard-hearted D. extended
Câu 69: Which of the following best describes the author's tone in this passage?
A. forceful B. light C. casual D. argumentative
Câu 70: Which statement best describes the organization of this passage?
A. Contrasting views concerning proteins are compared.
B. The author moves from a general comment to a specific argument.
C. A statement is given and its cause is then discussed.
D. Items are discussed in their order of importance.

Read the following passage and choose the option that best answer A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions from 71 to 75.
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
(outside of school hallways). These new forms of communication are key in maintaining friendships day-to-day
– 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 garners say that playing makes them feel "more
connected" to friends they know, or garners 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."
(Source: https://www.realsimple.com)
Câu 71: The word "digital" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _________________.
A. analogue B. numeracy C. numerous D. online
Câu 72: 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
Câu 73: 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.
Câu 74: What is the synonym of the word "breakup” in the last paragraph?
A. commencing B. popularity C. termination D. divorce
Câu 75: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The difference of making new friends between girls and boys.
B. Social media connects friendship.
C. Social media affects friendship too much.
D. Teenagers are making and keeping friends in a surprising way.

PART E – WRITING (5MS)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning, beginning with the given words.
1. The snow prevented the trains from running.
2. I wasn’t early enough to see him.
3. I apologize for being rude to you yesterday.
4. No one in the club is as good at tennis as Peter.
5. The bank manager was made to hand over the money.
6. It was too late to do anything. It was too late for anything to be done.
7. We are going to have the car repaired next week.
8. Maria wishes she had been put in a higher class.
9. In case of getting/ In case you get hungry on the train, you’d better take sandwiches.
10. It can’t be denied that she has a beautiful voice.
II. Write a paragraph with the following topic.
“Secondary school students need no more self-study at home because studying hard at school is
enough.” Do you agree with this saying or not? Write a paragraph about 120-150 words to express your
idea.
 AUDIO-LISTENING
Listen and choose the best answers to questions 1-10.
1. A: It looks like we won’t have enough time to do all we wanted to.
B: Who says we won’t? Let’s get going.
What does the woman mean?
2. A: Why you always insist on wearing blue?
B: Because it suits me.
What does the man mean?
3. A: Can you believe I just had to pay 30 bucks for a hair cut in Santerbale?
B: You should try the saloon where I go. It’s only 15. But it takes a while to get an appointment.
What does the woman mean?
4. A: Just as Sarah was opening the present I realized the camera wasn’t working.
B: What a shame!
What does the woman mean?
5. A: Can you help me? I don’t know where I am on this map. And I don’t know where the new student
orientation is.
B: I think it’s on Hospers Hall. I’m heading that way now.
What will the man probably do?
6. A: I’ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth looked just fine.
B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.
How does the man probably feel now?
7. A: That’s a great sweater. I’ve never seen anything like it before.
B: You think so? My grandmother made it for me years ago but this is the first time I dear to wear it in
public.
What does the man imply?
8. A: Larry was really angry during the meeting.
B: Yes. I’m not going to approach him until he cools off.
What does the woman imply?
9. A: Not many people came to the literary club meeting last night.
B: Last night? I’ve written down next Thursday.
What does the man imply?
10. A: Do you believe I was up before 8 this morning?
B: Before 8? My first class starts at 8 and I have an-hour long commute.
What can be inferred about the man?
Listen to a conversation between a student and a university advisor. The student is trying to
decide where to go to school next year.(Questions 11-15)
Advisor: Now, then, Mr., uh, Vickstad. How can I help you?
Student: Well, I'm thinking about transferring, but I'm, I'm not sure ... I was hoping you could help me make a
decision.
A: I'll try. Where are you thinking of transferring to? And why do you want to leave Kryptos U?
S: Um...I'm thinking of going to Central University, because it's in my hometown. I've uh, been kind of
homesick here this year, and I haven't made many friends...I just feel so lonely. So, I thought that uh, maybe,
it'd be better to be closer to my parents and friends and all.
A: I see. And would you keep the same major if you transferred? What is it...business administration?
S: Yeah, I would. The credits I've earned here will transfer to Central. I've already checked.
A: May I ask why you chose to come to Kryptos University in the first place?
S: Sure. Um, well, the main reason is you have a great business school. And the second reason is that I...I
wanted to get away from home.
A: You're right, Mr. Vickstad, we do have an excellent business school. But, so does Central. The thing is,
you've got almost a year under your belt here now. At Central, you'll be starting from scratch.
S: Yeah, I know that. But I'm a little bit familiar with Central, 'cuz I had older friends who went there, and I
visited it before I came here.
A: You know, freshman year is usually the hardest. I remember how homesick I was my first year. I'll tell you,
I was ready to pack it in after the first two weeks. But the longer I stayed, the more comfortable I felt. By senior
year, I was glad I chose to stay.
S: Really? Did it get a lot better your sophomore year?
A: Yes, it did. You might well find the same is true for you. Also, even though your credits here will transfer,
you will have to take extra courses, because Central has different requirements. You'll probably have to go to
school for an extra year.
S: Hmm...I hadn't thought about that. I'll have to check into it. Maybe I should give it one more year. I mean,
it's probably good for me to learn to live away from my family and friends, right? It'll make me stronger in the
future.
A: You can always move back there after you graduate. Of course, by that time you may not want to!
S: Thank you for all your help. I guess I'll find out the exact transfer requirements. You've given me a lot to
think about.
A: Don't mention it. If you feel like you want to talk more, don't hesitate to come back and see me.
Listen to a conversation between a bookstore sales clerk and a student. (Questions 16-20)
Clerk: Can I help you? Are you looking for something in particular?
Student: Yes, well... first I'm looking for the foreign language section.
C: Oh, it's right down here. Here we are. "Foreign Languages". What course are you taking?
S: Spanish Four Thirty-one.
C: You need the Intermediate Spanish textbook?
S: No, I still have that from Four Thirty. What I'm looking for is the novel we're supposed to read: Garcia
Marquez's 'Cien años de soledad'-- 'One Hundred Years of Solitude'.
C: 'Garcia Marquez', 'Garcia Marquez'. Hmm. No... Oh, here it is, under 'Marquez'. Here you are.
S: Eighteen dollars? The price is right, but, erm, it's just the text. There don't seem to be any footnotes or any
glossary.
C: Ah.
S: This is the only edition you have?
C: Yes, it is. Sorry.
S: Hmm. How many copies do you have left? Just those on the shelf?
C: Yes, uh, four-- no, five copies.
S: Jeez, those'll be gone by Friday for sure. Our class is really full. What's your return policy? Would it be OK
if I bought this now, and then returned it if I can find an annotated edition on the internet?
C: Yes, certainly. But you'll need to keep your receipt, of course, and be sure that the book is not marked up or
damaged in any way.
S: Sure, that's fair enough.
C: Did you want me to check whether we can find you another edition?
S: I don't think I have time. It usually takes so long to get a book through a bookstore.
C: (laughs) Unfortunately, that's often true.
S: Thanks anyway. I'll take this then, and say-- you have, uh, sweatshirts, don't you?
C: Sweatshirts? Yes, in the 'School Spirit' section. Over this way. And down here. Um. Here you are.
S: Ah. Yes. Hmm....that's not much of a school crest.
C: Oh. (laughs) There's a bigger one on the back, see?
S: Oh, yeah, of course. I see. Uh, this is a medium. I need a large, and uh...I think...in green.
C: Medium, medium...here, is this a large? Yes, large. Here you go.
S: Yeah, that's good. Say, do you know what our motto means, anyway? "Ex Pertinacia Veritas". "Out of
something....something-or-other."
C: "From Determination comes Truth". It's been SU's motto since it was founded in 1894. And this crest is "an
American bison couchant upon a tome vert".
S: What in heck does that mean?
C: A buffalo lying on a green book. I think the idea was that this new pioneer state was getting its first
institution of higher education-- the buffalo represents the prairies-- the green of the book-- and the book
represents learning.
S: Huh. That's really interesting. I'll wear it with pride-- and hope for some of that determination! How much is
this?
C: $39.95 plus tax.
S: Fine. Uh, what else do I need now? Mmm.... I guess that's it, then: the sweatshirt and the book.
C: And there's no tax on the book.
S: Where's your register?
C: Just take them up to the cashier at the front, please. Over there.
S: Oh, OK. Thanks a lot for your help.
C: Thank you. Have a nice day.