I.

LANGUAGE
1. Pronunciation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the rest in the
position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. enter B. control C. focus D. gender
Question 2: A. technology B. disadvantaged C. education D. economic
Question 3. A. mental B. commit C. happy D. equal
Question 4. A. affect B.patient C. approve D. enrol
Question 5. A.benefit B. article C. develop D. physical
Question 6. A. internet B. effective C. portable D. parachute
Question 7. A. competitive B. application C. opportunity D. explanation
Question 8. A. population B. possibility C. environmental D. independent
2. Vocabulary
Question 1. Jobs that are traditionally done by women are normally ………. jobs.
A. well-paid B. high-paying C. well-paying D. low-paying
Question 2. The government will soon ……….. the problem of inequality in wages.
A. establish B. address C. sue D. abolish
Question 3. Governments, organisations, and individuals must work together to achieve gender …
A. inequality B. difference C. equality D. similarity
Question 4. There are a lot of mobile ...................... for English learners nowadays.
A. information B. applications C. knowledge D. assignments
Question 5. Students should ………….. their smartphones to have fun and good learning results.
A. take care of B. make fun of C. make use of D. take photos of
Question 6. Men and women should be given equal rights ……….. education and employment.
A. in B. to C. for D. at
Question 7. Teachers are looking for … ways to encourage learning and improve their teaching methods.
A. new B. traditional C. blended D. face- to- face
Question 8. Using digital devices in class can help students improve their ……. experience in many ways
A. quality B. educational C. technical D. learn
Question 9. Women are more likely to be victims of …….. violence.
A. domestic B. household C. home D. family
Question 10. She's studying at a medical school to become a …….
A. pilot B. investor C. assistant D. surgeon
Question 11. A surgeon must have excelent eyesight and …….. strength
A. mental B. spiritual C. talented D. skillful
Question 12. Viet Nam is a member of many international …………
A. Businesses B. communities C. programmes D. organisations
Question 13. Women and men must have equal … so that they make the most of their lives and talents
A. choices B. ways C. behaviours D. rights
Question 14. UNICEF has helped many ……… teenagers continue their education by offering them job
training
A. active B. advantaged C. disadvantaged D. talented
Question 15. Teachers can use some ……. To get students more interested in the lessons
A. Plans B. tips C. strategies D. materials
Question 16. In ….. learning, students can have face- to- face discussions, take online tests and submit
homework online
A. Normal B. blended C. traditional D. orginal

3. The word Closest in meaning

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each
of the following questions.
Question 1: Gender and racial inequality are still widespread throughout society.
A. preferentiality B. unfairness C. regularity D. impartiality
Question 2: I like the trip to the kindergarten most. The kids were adorable and the teacher were great.
A. easy to feel love for B. easy to relax C. easy to remember D. easy to take care of
Question 3: UNICEF set up an office in 1975 in Viet Nam
A. established B. widened C. promoted D. instructed

4. The word OPPOSITE in meaning

Mark the letter A. B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in
each of the following questions.
1. Men and women equally gain first class degrees.
A. acquire B. lose C. achieve D. obtain
2. To an American, success is the result of hard work and self-reliance.
A. devotion B. industry C. laziness D. enthusiasm
3. Stores everywhere compete to sell their distinctive versions of Christmas cake before the holiday.
A. different B. various C. similar D special
4. People have eliminated poverty and hunger in many parts of the world.
A. created B. eradicated C. phased out D. wiped out

5. Word form
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets:
1. The government has done a lot to promote gender ………………………..in education and healthcare.
( equal)
2. Many schools teach computer skills to ……………………….. students for the future. (preparation)
3. ……………………………helps women gain the skills they need for their dream jobs. (educate)
4. Viet Nam has become an active ………………………….in the international community. ( participate)
5. Recent changes to Viet Nam’s economy has helped the country attract more ………………………
(invest)
6. UNDP has done a lot to help developing countries reduce …………………………………….. (poor)
7. The United Nation’s main ………………………………… is ensuring world peace. ( responsible)
8. The WTO is the world’s largest international ………………………… organisation. (economy)

II. READING
1. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
The status of women in Japan is complex and cannot be characterized in simple terms. Slowly, there is a
growing number of professional women and professional women’s associations. More women continue to
work after getting married and having children. However, many companies have separate programmes for
women, usually non-career development, and follow practices that would be considered discriminatory in
other societies. For a typical couple, the female spouse is still generally expected to do all of the cleaning,
cooking, and other chores, whether she is working or not. Single women are said to be enjoying their lives,
spending much money on travel abroad and shopping. Housewives are active in networking themselves for
various objectives, for example volunteer activities, community services, recycling activities, study groups,
and many others. The traditional Japanese value of “good wife, good mother” is changing.
Unlike other countries where a couple is the usual social unit, in Japan it is typical for only the husband to
be invited to business gatherings or to weddings for company employees. Exceptions are frequently made for
foreign visitors depending on the occasion, but wives should not take their exclusion as a personal insult.
1. The status of women in Japan is _______.
A. indefinite and illegal B. complex and unclear
C. clear and high D. low and simple
2. Nowadays, Japanese women _______.
 A. can go to work after getting married and having children
B. all have become professional women
C. take over most important work in many companies
D. have the same work and pay as men in all companies
3. In the family, the female partner _______.
A. often does all the housework if she doesn’t go to work
B. the male spouse always helps his wife with cooking and other chores
C. is still generally expected to do all of the housework
D. no longer spends much time doing the housework
4. Which of the following sentences is NOT true according to the passage?
A. It is normal for only the husband to be invited to business gatherings.
B. Single Japanese women are used to enjoying their lives, spending much money on traveling abroad and
shopping.
C. The traditional Japanese value of “good wife, good mother” is changing.
D. Wives in Japan can take their exclusion as a personal insult.
5. What can be inferred from the passage is _______.
A. the role of Japanese women in the society is changing so that all Japanese women gain gender equality
in both society and home
B. there have been some changes in their social role, but Japanese women haven’t acquired the same rights
as men in many fields yet
C. Japanese women are fighting for their definite status in the society
D. most Japanese women are satisfied with their social role nowadays.

2. Read the following passage and choose the best answers.

The United Nations (UN), an international organization of countries, was created to promote world peace and
cooperation. The UN was founded after World War II ended in 1945. Its mission is to maintain world peace,
develop good relations between countries, promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems, and
encourage respect for human rights.
The UN is an organization of countries that agree to cooperate with one another. It brings together countries
that are rich and poor, large and small, and have different social and political systems. Member nations pledge
to settle their disputes peacefully, to refrain from using force or the threat of force against other countries, and
to refuse help to any country that opposes UN actions.
UN membership is open to any country willing to further the UN mission and abide by its rules. Each country,
no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote. Each country is also expected to pay dues to
support the UN. As of 2004 the UN had 191 members, including nearly every country in the world.
The UN’s influence in world affairs has fluctuated over the years, but the organization gained new prominence
beginning in the 1990s. It was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001. Still, the UN faces constant challenges.
It must continually secure the cooperation of its member nations because the organization has little
independent power or authority. But getting that support is not always easy. Many nations are reluctant to
defer their own authority and follow the dictates of the UN.
1. What are the missions of the United Nations?
A. To promote cooperation in solving the world’s problems.
B. To encourage respect for human rights.
C. To maintain world peace, and develop good relations between countries.
D. All are correct.
2. According to the United Nations’ Charter, __________.
A. each country, no matter how large or small, has an equal voice and vote
B. member nations pledge to settle their disputes peacefully
C. member nations pledge to refrain from using force or the threat of force against other countries, and to
refuse help to any country that opposes UN actions
D. All are correct.
3. The United Nations has __________.
A. power over all country members B. no power at all
 C. little independent power D. much power over developing countries
4. Why does the UN face constant challenges?
A. Some countries refuse to pay dues to support the UN.
B. There is not much cooperation among its member nations.
C. Some countries do not follow the dictates of the UN.
D. B and C
5. The word “pledge” in paragraph 2 would probably be best replaced by __________.
A. claim B. promise C. keep D. require
3. Read the passage, and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
A smart board is an interactive whiteboard. It can be connected to one or more laptops, PCs, tablets, or
other electronic devices. Smart boards are extremely useful in a classroom because they can engage students,
provide interactive opportunities that a traditional whiteboard, blackboard or flip chart can't, and can also
develop students' computer skills along with their English skills.
Smart boards also have touch-screen technology so you do not actually need a computer to access the
basic functionality. You can write on a smart board with special pens which are usually provided with the
board, and anything written on the board can be saved for future reference, or printed out. It is great, for
example, if you are doing a brainstorming session or a mind map with your classmates and you want to keep a
record of it.
If you don't want to draw with the pens, you can use a keyboard and type onto a programme such as
Word, and have it appear on the screen for everyone to see. This is great if you are doing an exercise with your
class and you want everyone to be able to see the answers during the checking stage. You can also run
PowerPoint presentations on an interactive whiteboard. These can sometimes be great for grammar or
vocabulary presentations and the advantage of them is that students can make contributions.
If you have the Internet access, you can access websites and put them onto a white board. This is great in
an English classroom if you have online quizzes or games you want to use. Students can actually come up to
the board and select their answers. This involves them directly in the board work, which they usually love.
You can also run video clips or sound files from the Internet, or some which are saved on your computer.
In short, a smart board can make the lessons more varied, and can give students a more active role in the
lesson.
1. A smart board is more useful than a traditional board because _______.
A. it can be connected to more electronic devices
B. it can be used instead of a whiteboard, blackboard or flip chart
C. it provides more interactive opportunities
D. teachers can engage students to have lessons
2. Smart boards which have touch-screen technology is great because _______.
A. you can write on it, save information, or print it later
B. you can do a brainstorming session or a mind map with your classmates
C. you do not need anything to write on it
D. you can use a keyboard and type onto a program such as Word
3. It is great for you to run Word or PowerPoint on a smart board because _______.
A. you don’t need to draw with the pens
B. you can see the answers before the checking stage
C. it can be used for grammar or vocabulary presentations
D. everyone can see your presentations and take part in them
4. With the Internet access, the smart board is a wonderful tool for education because _____.
A. students can use write on a smart board with special pens
B. we can have multimedia lessons and more contributions from students
C. students can download video clips or sound files from the Internet
D. we can use anything that is saved on our computer
5. All of the following are true about a smart board EXCEPT _______.
A. the lessons are more diverse, and students are more active
B. you do not actually need a computer to access the basic functionality
C. it develops students’ English skills but not computer ones
 D. anything written on the board can be saved for future reference
4. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Use An Electronic Dictionary To Improve Your Vocabulary
A Franklin electronic dictionary is actually a helpful gadget to possess with you all of the time. Any
device involving dictionaries is great to use for people who go out of their country on business trips. Tourists
would also benefit very much from such a device.
Moreover, students will also find this gadget helpful especially whenever they are studying an important
foreign language in another country. There is also a great diversity of dictionaries that anybody can choose
whichever works to them best.
These dictionaries are also quite easy to use and incorporate various functions. Some of them are main
functions, besides translating a foreign word, which would be to provide spelling check-ups, find the meaning
and synonyms connected with any particular word as well as provide examples of how a word is used in a
sentence. A typical Franklin electronic dictionary is more than that. By entering the meaning of a word of
mouth, you would have the ability to pull up many words that you are researching for.
There is a comprehensive database that comprises about 1,000,000 words and phrase replacements. It
also comes with idiomatic expressions, professional medical, technical words or ones very popular for
business. It is also ideal for professionals who have to work in a country accompanied by a different language.
Franklin Electronic Marketers have been among the leading manufacturers regarding handheld
electronic inventions. Its main office is situated in Burlington, New Jersey and has been around the business of
creating these electronic tools since 1981.
Some of the original devices that they produced included punctuation correctors, of the fact that first was
all the Spelling Ace built in 1986. These devices were a great aid to students all over the globe.
The company continues to service clients from everywhere. Although they are popular in the world,
especially targeting the particular Hispanic market whose native language is Spanish; Franklin’s products are
also quite well-known for Asia, particularly Japan. The company aims to address this growing importance of
language tools as more people are aiming to learn about new languages.
1. With the diversity of this type of dictionaries, we can choose ___________.
A. the one that has the largest vocabulary B. the one that suits us best
C. the one that is portable D. the one that is handy and cheap
2. The electronic dictionary has various functions because it can ___________
A. translate foreign words, check spelling, give meanings and synonyms, and the use of them
B. explain how a word is employed in a sentence and correct punctuation in sentences
C. enter the meaning of a word of mouth and get so many words related
D. expand a wide range to suit various people’s preferences
3. The database of the dictionary includes all the following EXCEPT ___________.
A. about 1,000,000 words and phrase replacements
B. idiomatic expressions or ones very popular for business
C. technical terms in various fields and internet lingo
D. professional medical, technical words
4. The Franklin electronic dictionary are very popular all over the world, especially in ______.
A. Europe and Asia B. South America and Asia
C. Burlington, New Jersey D. Japan
5. The word “professionals” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. people who are very good at languages
B. people who work in foreign countries
C. people who often use modern electronic dictionaries
D. people with a high level of education and training

5. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that
best fits each of the numbered blanks.

The attitude against women had its (1) _______ from the beginning of mankind’s history when men
lived in caves and went hunting for food. The task of hunting needed great strength of body. (2) _______, the
 best place for women was not in forests, but at home where they could satisfactorily do their job, such as
doing household chores and looking after children. In our modern time, there are more and more jobs which
do not need the strength of (3) _______. It is a consequence that women have played a/an (4) _______
important role in the society. However, there are still many backward places, especially in Asian countries.
Most illiterates are females. A man often expects his wife and daughters to stay at home, serve him, and obey
him in all things. Women are considered as (5) _______ to men. Young girls are educated to tolerate and
accept intimate partner violence as a part of tradition.

Question 1: A. evolution B. origin C. organization D. effect

Question 2: A. Therefore B. But C. Nevertheless D. And
Question 3: A. brains B. heads C. will D. muscles
Question 4: A. increasingly B. extensively C. tiringly D. repeatedly
Question 5: A. inferior B. superior C. major D. higher
6. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
More __________ (1) 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field
in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a
research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices
in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters __________ (2) New York and Geneva work
on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. We employ committed
professional __________ (3) in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and
Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We __________ (4)
employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply
and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF’s presence in humanitarian crises
means that we also seek experts ____................... (5) emergency preparedness and response.
Question 1: A. than B. less C. the D. over
Question 2: A. of B. in C. on D. with
Question 3: A. work B. working C. to work D. worked
Question 4: A. well B. also C. fully D. very
Question 5: A. to B. in C. on D. with

7. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct response to each of the following exchanges.
Young children are increasingly using tablets as well as smartphones and other devices with touch
screens in early education (1) and with family members.
Tammy and Rose, age 4, have been studying sunflowers with their classmates. They want to sing and
record a song about sunflowers while creating a drawing, using a(n) (2) on the tablet. The girls have
coordinated their efforts and are happy with the result.
To help the class learn more about sunflowers, Kathryn, Tammy and Rose’s teacher, used the tablet to
find online (3) with photos and facts. She then took the children on a virtual tour of Van
Gogh’s sunflower paintings. They read and discussed an electronic picture book about Van Gogh’s life. The
children had already examined real sunflowers and their parts, made sketches, read informational texts and
stories, counted seeds, and (4) a variety of investigations, touching on every learning domain.
The teacher’s use of the tablet together with early practical learning activities expanded the children's
horizons. Activities offered on the tablet provided new (5) for the children to represent and share what
they learned.

Question 1: A. places B. setting C. positions D. times

Question 2: A. application B. request C. design D. permission
Question 3: A. boxes B. positions C. places D. sites
Question 4: A. participated in B. participated C. taken part in D. took place
Question 5: A. manners B. ways C. behaviours D. roads
8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word(s) for each of the blanks.

The United Nations Children's Fund, or UNICEF, was (1) ______ by the United Nations General Assembly on
December 11, 1946, to provide emergency Food and (2) ______ to children in countries that had been
devastated by World War II. In 1953, UNICEF became a permanent part of the United Nations System and its
name was shortened from the (3) ______ United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund but it has
continued to be known by the popular acronym based on this old name. (4) ______ in New York City,
UNICEF provides long-term humanitarian and developmental assistance to' children and mother in developing
countries. UNICEF is currently focused (5) ______ five primary priorities: Child Survival and Development,
Basic Education and Gender Equality, including girl's education, Child protection from violence, exploitation,
and abuse, HIV/AIDS and children, and Policy advocacy and partnerships for children's rights. Related areas
of UNICEF action include early childhood development, adolescence development and participation; life
skills based education and child rights all over the world.

Question 1: A. taken off B. set up C. paid on D. pushed back

Question 2: A. instrument B. projects C. work D. healthcare
Question 3: A. original B. ancestor C. old D. relatives
Question 4: A. Managed B. Led C. Headquartered D. Committed
Question 5: A. at B. with C. on D. in

III. WRITING
1. Error Identification
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the
following questions.
1. No one is the happiest than the bride and groom on the day of their wedding.
A B C D
2. Superstitions exist everywhere on this planet; however, Viet Nam and Asia alike can be
A B C
the more superstitious than other continents.
D
3.My grandmother feels much more happier whenever I give her a homemade cake on Mother’s Day.
A B C D
4. The Korean are most formal than the American in addressing their bosses
A B C D
5. Chocolates and flowers are by far more popular presents for mothers on Mother's Day in the UK. A
B C D
6. In some countries in the Middle East, people stand most closely to each other than those in
A B C
North America in a conversation.

3. Rewrite sentences
a. Rewrite the sentence using modal verbs in passive.
1. Parents should give children a lot of love.
………………………………………………………………….
2. Each student must write an essay on gender equality.
………………………………………………………………….
3. Governments should offer poor women more help.
…………………………………………………………………. .
4. We must do something before it's too late.
………………………………………………………………….
b. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
superlative form of the adjectives given.
1. Many people believe that no sea in the world is warmer than the Red Sea. (warm)
………………………………………………………………….
2. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health.( precious)
………………………………………………………………….
3. There are very few buildings in the city higher than this. (high)
………………………………………………………………….
4. I’ve never seen such a nice bouquet of wedding flowers.( nice)
………………………………………………………………….
c. Combine the sentences with relative clauses. (Decide whether to use commas or not)
1. I found man’s wallet. He gave me a reward.
………………………………………………………………….
2. The person asked me some very difficult questions. He interviewed me.
………………………………………………………………….
3. His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard – working woman.
………………………………………………………………….
4. Sue plays the piano very well. She is only 8 years old.
………………………………………………………………….
5. This bus isn't running today. It goes to Hung Yen.
………………………………………………………………….
6. Mary was staying with her friend. He has a big house in Scotland.
………………………………………………………………….
7. A tiger is an animal. It is very strong.
………………………………………………………………….
8. A bottle opener is a device. It opens bottles.
………………………………………………………………….