Câu 1
Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
Đáp án và lời giải
Đáp án: C
Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: B
Synonym: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.
The implications of facial recognition systems in terms of privacy are not yet clear.
Đáp án: A
Why don’t you get Amanda to come to the party?
Đáp án: B
Antonym: Choose A, B, C or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.
Doctors have been criticized for their indiscriminate use of antibiotics.
Đáp án: D
Despite the unexpected incident, he remained cool as a cucumber and quickly found a solution.
Đáp án: A
Dialogue completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each dialogue.
Sheila: Are you going out to eat, or did you bring your lunch from home?
Minh: _______________
Đáp án: C
Alex: Do you fancy a drink this evening?
Tom: _______________
Đáp án: D
Lisa: Thanks for your help with the project last month.
Anne: _______________
Đáp án: A
Jack: I’m thinking of quitting my job – I feel completely burned out.
Emma: _______________
Đáp án: C
Dialogue arrangement: Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
a. Did you really enjoy it?
b. Yes. I found it absolutely brilliant.
c. It’s nice of you to say so.
d. That was a fantastic performance!
Đáp án: D
a. Actually, Mia’s a bit upset. She prefers being an only child so she gets all the attention.
b. Remember Laura and Paul? They’re expecting a baby boy.
c. Really? Their daughter must be thrilled.
d. I think having siblings is better. It can be lonely without someone your age to talk to or play with.
Đáp án: A
a. Great! This is my first time here. Do you have a map of the gardens?
b. Well, I’m just a little worried about not knowing the way.
c. Oh, that’s good to know. Thanks.
d. I understand. The visitor center is about 300 meters up the road.
e. Welcome to Gamuda Gardens. Parking is free this weekend.
f. I’m sorry. I just ran out of maps. It’s been a very busy weekend.
Đáp án: D
a. That’s a good idea.
b. If I were you, I would try to make the shop signs easier to understand. Some customers say they don’t know if you sell fishing gear or fish to eat.
c. I think you should try to improve your shop.
d. I know it’s difficult. Why don’t you hire a sign designer? Then at least you know it’ll look nice.
e. I see. But making signs isn’t my forte.
f. Can you give me an example of how?
Đáp án: C
Sentence rewriting: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
The more children are exposed to reading, the faster their vocabulary develops.
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: A
Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: D
The committee had spent months preparing a new sustainability plan. When the plan was finally presented to the board, it was dismissed without discussion.
Đáp án: A
Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank from 631 to 635.
Nearly all runaways come from homes (631) __________ there are clear problems. It is crucial for parents to be aware of the possibility that their child may run away and of the warning signs that often precede it.
One key warning sign is a sudden change in behavior. This change may involve eating or sleeping habits. A young person may suddenly start overeating or not eating enough. He or she may begin sleeping all day or staying up all night.
Changes in social habits can also (632) __________ problems, especially when a teenager becomes withdrawn from friends and other social contacts. If a young person begins to show sudden mood swings, for example, going from happy to sad very quickly, there is a (633) __________ chance that he or she is undergoing some sort of stress that is difficult to resolve.
Other warning signs include sudden rebellious behavior like fighting or skipping school, as well as hoarding money, clothes, and other personal items in one place, such as in a handbag or a backpack. Parents may even hear their child talk about his or her intention to run away. (634) __________ and not dismissed as a simple plea for attention.
To prevent a child from running away, the most important thing a parent can do is to show care and understanding. (635) __________, parents should not wait but immediately express their concern and their desire for their child to remain home. And whenever possible, mental health professionals recommend that the child receive some form of counseling.
(Adapted from Reading for the Real World 3)
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: D
(634) __________ and not dismissed as a simple plea for attention.
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: C
Reading comprehension 1: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 636 to 640.
Population aging is no longer seen as a burden on social welfare, but rather as a new economic opportunity. With the increasing proportion of elderly people worldwide, the “silver economy” – referring to all economic activities, goods and services that cater to senior citizens while leveraging their contributions – is becoming an inevitable development trend.
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Việt Nam entered the aging phase in 2011, when people aged 60 and above accounted for more than 10 per cent of the population. By 2034, this share is expected to reach 20 per cent, officially classifying Việt Nam as an aged society.
Facing the pressure of rising pension funds and medical costs, which are many times higher for those over 60 than for the working population, Phạm Bình An, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS), notes, “Decades of framing the elderly as welfare dependents relying on the state budget has revealed major limitations. Instead, aging should be seen as a specific consumer demand structure that can be measured and transformed into a new growth space – the silver economy.” The scale of this economy depends not only on the size of the aging population but also on the contributions of these “silver-haired” individuals, both as consumers and as participants in production.
Đoàn Hữu Minh, Programme Analyst at UNFPA, warns that Việt Nam has only about a decade to finalize its policy framework before entering a phase of societal aging. He stressed that building a silver economy is not merely a welfare solution but a breakthrough strategy to help the country to escape the middle-income trap. “Population aging is irreversible,” Minh said. “The key is to adapt early and wisely so that Việt Nam can protect its elderly while supporting inclusive and sustainable growth.”
(Adapted from https://vietnamnet.vn/en)
Đáp án: B
Đáp án: B
What does “its” in paragraph 4 refer to?
Đáp án: A
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: B
Reading comprehension 2: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question from 641 to 645.
Under-16s in Australia have been banned from using major social media services including X, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and Threads. They cannot create new accounts, and their existing profiles have been deactivated.
But how is the ban enforced? In practice, children and parents are not punished for infringing the ban. Instead, social media companies face fines of up to AU32 million) for serious or repeated breaches. The government says firms must take “reasonable steps” to keep kids off their platforms and should use multiple age assurance technologies. These technologies could include government IDs, facial or voice recognition, or so-called “age inference,” which analyzes online behavior and interactions to estimate a person’s age.
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram and Threads, began closing teen accounts on December 4th of last year. It stated that anyone mistakenly kicked off could use government IDs or provide a video selfie to prove their age. The company reported having blocked approximately 550,000 accounts in the early days of the ban. In a similar vein, Snapchat said that users could use bank accounts, photo IDs or selfies for verification.
Although this policy aims to protect children under 16 from the harmful effects of social media, its effectiveness remains controversial. Some worry that age assurance technologies may wrongly block adults while failing to spot underage users, while others argue that educating children about proper social media use would be better in the long run.
In spite of those concerns, the policy has had a certain impact on how other countries regulate social media for young people. For example, Denmark has announced plans to ban social media for under-15s, while Norway is considering a similar proposal. A French parliamentary inquiry has also recommended banning under-15s from social media and imposing a “curfew” on social media use for 15-to-18-year-olds. Meanwhile, the Spanish government has drafted a bill which would require legal guardians to authorize access for under-16s.
(Adapted from https://www.bbc.com)
What is “infringing” in paragraph 2 closest in meaning to?
Đáp án: D
What does “It” in paragraph 3 refer to?
Đáp án: B
What can be inferred about age assurance technologies?
Đáp án: C
Which country is considering requiring parental consent for children under 15 to use social media?
Đáp án: D
What is the author’s attitude towards the policy?
Đáp án: C
Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.
Đáp án: A
David, the interviewer, is asking Paul, the applicant, about his suitability for the job. What would be the best response for Paul in this situation?
David: Can you tell me why you feel you are the right candidate for this position?
Paul: __________
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: C
Đáp án: D
Đáp án: B