I.

PRONUNCIATION
Question 1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from
that of the others?
A. capsule B. advent C. damage D. rare
Question 2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from
that of the others?
A. bother B. worth C. without D. together
Question 3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. career B. option C. nomad D. modern
Question 4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
A. identity B. infrastructure C. variety D. convenience
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
Question 5. This antique vase, which belongs ______ my grandmother, hold
great sentimental value for my family.
A. with B. to C. at D. for
Question 6. Food ______ during the political unrest are now threatened with
long prison sentences.
A. providers B. dwellers C. hoarder D. investors
Question 7. As a careful person, Ann always checks her timetable and makes
sure she’s available before she ______ her time to a new project.
A. spends B. avoids C. hesitates D. commits
Question 8. This job will provide you with ______ experience that may be
helpful in the future.
A. fashionable B. worthless C. invaluable D. popular
Question 9. As technology has advanced, young children are now well-equipped
with ______ priced electronic gadgets.
A. usefully B. popularly C. competitively D. unavoidably
Question 10. Jam is asking his colleagues about James Cameroon’s latest movie.
Jam: “Nobody in this room have seen James Cameroon’s latest movie, ______?
Ted and other colleagues: “No, we haven’t. ”
A. has it B. hasn’t it C. have it D. haven’t it
Question 11. Sarah and John are talking about the meeting.
Sarah: “Did you turn up at the meeting on time?”
John: “Luckily, the meeting ______ by the time we arrived there. ”
A. just began B. has just begun C. would just begin D. had just begun
Question 12. Fiona and Becky is having a discussion about electricity.
Fiona: “What’s your opinion about electricity now and then?”
Becky: “It ______ a luxury, but now it’s a necessity.
A. used to be B. would be C. was being D. had been
Question 13. Most students prefer to do little homework ______ many teachers
find it useful.
A. while B. as C. however D. because
Question 14. Rose is in two minds, and she is asking Liam for advice.
Rose: “Which subjects do you think is best: Music or Science?”
Liam: “______ They’re totally different subjects. ”
A. It’s very kind of you. B. I think you should. C. Thanks for your help.
D. It’s up to you.
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that
matches its meaning.
Question15. What does the sign say?
A. Wear protective clothing at the entrance.
B. Keep walking until a hole is seen.
C. Excavation in progress. No entry!
D. No admission required.
Question16. What does the notice say?
A. Landon will open the time capsule at the age of 18.
B. A prediction of what Landon will be like must be made.
C. Wishes, memories and words of advice are unacceptable.
D. Don’t sign your name in the message.

IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the
following passage.
Secondary students in Ho Chi Minh City have the option to take (17) ______ in
the military semester organized by the Youth Union. This two-week program
helps prepare students (18) ______ their future life. In the program, adolescents
get the (19) ______to learn basic knowledge about defense and security, national
pride, heroic traditions of the Vietnam People’s Army, military discipline, as well
as manners of a soldiers. Moreover, young participants can get (20) ______ with
the community service in the afternoons, including (21) ______ after elderly
people in the local nursing home, helping with the housework and planting trees.
(22) ______students have toget used to strict discipline, they say that they get a
lot out of the program and their parents can’t help feeling happy to see their
children’s improvement in understanding and behavior after joining the program.
Question 17. A. role B. part C. time D. side
Question 18. A. to B. at C. for D. with
Question 19. A. money B. chance C. spotlight D. benefit
Question 20. A. ready B. accustomed C. together D. involved
Question 21. A. looking B. taking C. putting D. making
Question 22. A. Although B. Even C. In contrast D. However
V. Read the following and do as directed.
While many people may not understand “Industry 4. 0” and other technological
changes, they are having a huge impact on almost every aspect of our lives. In
the workplace, technology has improved efficiency and productivity of our work.
Since the Third Industrial Revolution which began which dates back to the 1970,
numerous routine and repetitive tasks have been conducted automatically without
human assistance so that employees are freed up to focus on more important and
creative tasks. Advanced software and tools facilitate the practice of working
from home. Video conferencing platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams make
it possible to collaborate across continents in real-time without having worries
about geographical distances. This flexibility, therefore, has opened up
opportunities for companies to hire the best talent regardless of their
geographical locations.
Additionally, the advent of the internet has brought about drastic changes in
communicative methods. Through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter
and Instagram, we can not only make friends with people having common
interests around the world, but also keep in touch with distant relatives and
friends, as well as stay informed about global events. This gives rise to new
forms of social interaction and community-building where everyone can interact,
share experiences and build networks.
When it comes to how we travel around the city, ride-hailing apps are of great
benefit. Apps like GoJek, GrabBike and Xanh SM allow users to book motorbike
taxis through their smartphones, view fare estimates and track the arrival of their
driver in real-time. These services really offer a convenient, efficient and often
cost-effective way to travel in congested urban areas, compared to traditional
motorbike taxis.
Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
Question 23. People can work effectively and efficiently thanks to technological
advances.
Question 24. Teleconferencing helps reduce physical travel.
Question 25. Social networking sites connects people from different countries.
Question 26. Moving around in traditional motorbike taxis is much cheaper than
going with tech-based riding services.
Choose the correct answer to each question:
Question 27. What is NOT mentioned as the aspect of our lives affected by
technology?
A. Working methods B. Communication C. Food ordering D. Transportation
Question28. What can be inferred from the passage about the effects of
technology?
A. Technology was first introduced in the late 20th century.
B. Social networks enable global connection.
C. Zoom is a cost-effective video conference platform.
D. People using traditional motorbike taxis know how much they pay for their
journey.
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
Question 29. Finally, the cybersecurity was able to ______ the encoded message,
revealing some sensitive information. (CRYPT)
Question 30. As a student who comes from a distant village, Lydia lived very
______, rarely going out and buying very few clothes. (ECONOMY)
Question 31. Tina usually puts on a ______ device on her wrist that tracks her
fitness metrics and notifies her of incoming calls. (WEAR)
Question 32. The company has launched an investigation into the corruption
scandal so that the truth will be ______ as soon as possible. (COVER)
Question 33. The number of ______ has dramatically increased since the
outbreak of COVID-19. (COMMUTE)
Question 34. The government has adopted some ______ policies to attract
foreign businesses, thereby promoting the nation’s economic growth. (INVEST)
VII. Choose the letter (A, B, C or D) that indicates the correct arrangement
of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph / letter.
Question35.
a. Vietnamese families at that time ate rice, vegetables and fish for survival.
b. Before the 1960s, Việt Nam relied heavily on agriculture.
c. This led to their sense of community and beliefs in working hard, appreciating
farmland.
d. As rice was their main crop, they chose to settle in fertile river valleys.
e. They also liked to live near their relatives in simple bamboo and straw-roofed
houses.
A. d – e – c – b – a B. c – b–a – e – d
C. e – d – b –a – c D. b – a – d – e – c
Question36.
a. Previously, kids mostly played outdoors.
b. The games were simple and cost little because they made their own toys from
natural materials.
c. Moreover, children of our grandparents’ generation left school early to support
their families.
d. On the other hand, children nowadays have more freedom of choice.
e. Also, most of their leisure games depend on electronic devices.
A. c – e – a – b – d B. a – d – e – c – b
C. d – c – b – e – a D. b – d – a – e – c
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means
almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
Question 37. This is the first time I have ever used this app. (TRIED)
Never ____________________________________
Question 38. They postponed the meeting until tomorrow because the weather
was bad. (PUT)
The meeting________________________________ to the bad weather.
Question 39. Marc was envious of his sister when she was given a new computer
by their parents. (GREEN)
Marc was ______________________________ his sister a new computer.
Question40. Jess became interested in yoga five years ago. (GETTING)
Jess has________________________________________

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avoid:
- Avoid + V_ing: né tránh việc gì đó
Ex: avoid eating fish
- Avoid + N/Ving + to V: né tránh cái gì để làm gì
Ex: avoid catching a bus to come home early
Hesitate + to V: lưỡng lự làm gì đó
Ex: hesitate to make new friends

commit:
- Commit + to N/Ving: cam kết với việc gì đó
ex: commit to rules
- Commit + N + to + N: cam kết thứ gì với thứ gì
Ex: commit my time to a new event (cam kết thời gian của mình cho sự
kiện mới)

- Value (n) giá trị

 - Valuable (a) có giá trị => invaluable (a) vô giá
- Worth (a) đáng giá >< worthless (a) vô giá trị

15:
Do not enter = No entry: Cấm vào
Keep = Continue + V_ing: tiếp tục làm gì đó

Time capsule (np) viên nén thời gian

It’s up to you: Tùy bạn

It’s very nice of you: Bạn thực sự tốt.