Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
Question 01: Many therapists recommend engaging in ________ activities to improve emotional well-being and reduce stress.
- A. relaxing, outdoor, peaceful
- B. outdoor, peaceful, relaxing
- C. peaceful, relaxing, outdoor
- D. outdoor, relaxing, peaceful
- A. companions
- B. compatriots
- C. comrades
- D. commuters
- A. What
- B. Which
- C. That
- D. It
- A. isn't it
- B. is it
- C. does it
- D. isn't that so
- A. a grain of sand
- B. a tiny insect
- C. a speck of dust
- D. a drop of water
- A. follow the plan strictly
- B. leave no stone unturned
- C. bite the bullet
- D. beat around the bush
- A. a unique application of the
- B. a special case of the
- C. a theoretical example of the
- D. an exception to the
- A. genuine
- B. sincere
- C. authentic
- D. frank
- A. go
- B. are going
- C. went
- D. will go
- A. make amends for
- B. get impression of
- C. come complete with
- D. make room for
Synonyms: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.
Câu 11: Our relationship began with a chance encounter when we were both in high school.
- A. deliberate
- B. unplanned
- C. exciting
- D. anticipated
- A. emphasize
- B. mention
- C. praise
- D. evaluate
Antonyms: Choose A, B, C or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each question.
Câu 13: When discussing politics and its interation with sociology, religion is a topic that should never be glossed over because of its connection with humanity.
- A. approached with caution
- B. treated minorly
- C. discussed lightly
- D. played down
- A. accept
- B. abstain
- C. decide
- D. conclude
Dialogue completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each dialogue.
Câu 15: Alice meets Mary at their class after Mary has had her hair cut.
Alice: "What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary!"
Mary: “________”
- A. Thank you very much. I am afraid
- B. You are telling a lie
- C. Thank you for your compliment
- D. I don't like your sayings
Peter: "How well you are playing!"
Jack: “________”
- A. Say it again. I like to hear your words
- B. I think so. I am proud of myself
- C. Thank you too much
- D. Many thanks. That is a nice compliment
Linda: "No, that would be fine."
- A. Are you closing the window?
- B. Could you close the window?
- C. Would you mind if I close the window?
- D. Would you close the window?
Porter: "Shall I help you with your suitcase?"
Mary: “________”
- A. Not a chance.
- B. That's very kind of you.
- C. I can't agree more.
- D. What a pity!
Dialogue arrangement: Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each question.
Câu 19:
a. Hello, come in. Sure, sit down. Could you tell me your name please?
b. Yes, thanks.
c. Glad to hear it.
d. Hi, Professor Timmons? Do you have a few minutes? I was hoping to talk about what I missed on Thursday.
e. I'm sorry to hear that! Everything is OK now though, I hope?
f. Margaret, sir. Margaret Parkinson. I apologise for missing your class but I had to go to the hospital.
- A. d – e – c – a – b – f
- B. f – e – a – b – c – d
- C. d – a – f – e – b – c
- D. f – d – b – c – a – e
b. My pleasure. I understand you are potentially interested in insurance for a bungalow located a bit out of town. Could you give me the address?
c. Hi Ms. Evans, this is Jim Rodriguez calling from Farrelly Mutual about your recent homeowners insurance inquiry.
d. Yes, I'd like to speak with Janet Evans, please.
e. Hello?
f. Speaking.
g. Sure, it’s 49 Greenway Court. Greenway is one word.
- A. b – d – f – c – e – a – g
- B. b – d – c – f – e – a – g
- C. e – a – b – c – f – d – g
- D. e – d – f – c – a – b – g
b. Yes. OK. I've got about ten minutes before my train home leaves. I'm on a day trip.
c. I'm a journalist.
- A. Great. Thank you. So first of all, could you tell me your name?
e. It's Sophie Bird.
f. Thank you. And would you mind telling me what you do? - B. a – b – d – e – f – c
- C. a – e – d – b – f – c
- D. a – d – c – b – f – e
- E. a – b – f – c – d – e
a. Well, we have this school excursion planned, but when exactly is it? Is it this Tuesday or Wednesday?
b. Ah, last month we went to Arthur Island, so this time we're going to the... Animal Park.
c. Well it can’t be Tuesday, with the English tests taking place.
d. Ah, right. Not Tuesday, but Wednesday.
e. That’s right – all day Wednesday – taking a bus outside the city.
f. And where are we going?
- A. f – e – a – d – c – b
- B. a – d – c – b – e – f
- C. a – c – d – e – f – b
- D. f – d – c – a – e – b
Sentence rewriting: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given sentence in each question.
Câu 23: Mary phoned to thank me as soon as she received my birthday present.
- A. No sooner Mary received my birthday present did she phone to thank me.
- B. Hardly had Mary received my birthday present when she phoned to thank me.
- C. No sooner had Mary phoned to thank me than she received my birthday present.
- D. Hardly had Mary received my birthday present than she phoned to thank me.
- A. Water pollution either badly affects marine life or human health.
- B. Water pollution badly affects not only marine life but also human health.
- C. Water pollution not only badly affects marine life but also human health.
- D. Water pollution neither badly affects marine life nor human health.
- A. Though he is conservative in gender roles, I will agree with his view.
- B. On no condition I will agree with his conservative view about gender roles.
- C. In no way his conservative view about gender roles will be agreed with.
- D. At no time will I agree with his conservative view about gender roles.
- A. The celebration reflected the community's long-standing customs and beliefs.
- B. The community ignored its traditional values throughout the celebration.
- C. The celebration was held without regard for traditional values.
- D. The community decided to abandon its traditional values for the celebration.
Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the given pair of sentences in each question.
Câu 27: More and more talented people want the opportunity to work abroad. Brain drain happens.
- A. As fewer talented individuals seek opportunities abroad, the phenomenon of brain drain is becoming less prevalent.
- B. Although an increasing number of talented people opting to work abroad, the domestic economy is still developing.
- C. The desire for more talented individuals to work abroad results in a remarkable influx of expertise rather than brain drain.
- D. The increased desire of talented individuals to seize their opportunities overseas adds to the ongoing phenomenon of brain drain.
- A. You might go outside since the weather is hot and sunny today without caring about a sunburn, especially after a whole boring week.
- B. It is extremely hot and sunny today, but you won't get a sunburn since there will be a light rain when you go outside.
- C. The sun is setting early to be ready for a rainy week but the weather is still hot, so you might get a sunburn if you go outside today.
- D. It is extremely hot and sunny today after a week of rain, so you should be cautious about getting a sunburn if you go outside.
- A. Having realized the seriousness of environmental pollution, many countries will work together to take measures.
- B. Many countries have realized the seriousness of environmental pollution so that they join hands and take action soon.
- C. Many countries are aware of the seriousness of environmental pollution whereas they negotiate and find the solution soon.
- D. Realizing the seriousness of environmental pollution, or else many countries will take steps to tackle it.
- A. I live beyond my means despite the fact that I don't earn that much.
- B. I'm able to keep my head above water though my income is not much.
- C. I live on a small amount of money daily regardless of how much I earn.
- D. With the amount of money I earn every month, I manage to live in clover.
Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.
The structure of the earth (31)________ four major components: the crust, the mantle, the outer core, and the inner core. Each layer has a unique chemical composition, physical state, and can impact life on Earth's surface. Movement in the mantle from variations in the core’s heat, (32)________, which can cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
The crust
This is the outside layer of the earth and is made (33)________ solid rock, mostly basalt and granite. There are two types of crust; oceanic and continental. Oceanic crust is denser and thinner and mainly composed of basalt. Continental crust is less dense, thicker, and mainly composed of granite.
The mantle
The mantle lies below the crust and is up to 2900 km thick. It consists of hot, dense, iron and magnesium-rich solid rock. The crust and the upper part of the mantle makes up the lithosphere, (34)________ is broken into plates, both large and small.
The core
The core - the center of the earth - is composed of two parts: the liquid outer core and solid inner core. The outer core consists of nickel, iron and (35)________ rock. Temperatures here can reach up to 50,000 C.
Câu 31:
- A. is separated from
- B. is divided into
- C. is made up
- D. is classified into
- A. causing the plates to shift
- B. mixing chemical elements
- C. warming up the atmosphere
- D. shrinking the crust
- A. of
- B. by
- C. with
- D. from
- A. whose
- B. who
- C. which
- D. what
- A. melt
- B. melting
- C. melted
- D. molten
Reading comprehension 1: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.
TAKING MICRO-BREAKS AT WORK
According to Rachel Clements, the national director of psychological services at the Centre for Corporate Health, making sure we schedule micro-breaks — including time for small domestic tasks — can give workers a better sense of control, and improve productivity and mental wellbeing. Work-life balance and flexibility are two benefits of hybrid work arrangements that have remained for some Australian workers post-pandemic. Here is why breaks are important while working remotely, along with tips for those feeling guilty taking them.
During working hours, we need at least a 20-minute break — which could consist of two 10-minute intervals or four 5-minute intervals throughout the day — to let our brains do something mindless. Since work-from-home and hybrid arrangements have become normalized, our minds often need to make increasingly complex decisions more frequently. Due to the huge cognitive load on our brain, having the flexibility to do small chores while working from home can ensure workers are taking breaks in the first place. For instance, domestic duties that can allow your brain to switch off might include unloading the dishwasher, making the bed, or doing a spot of vacuuming. Actually, micro breaks don't even have to be mundane and can involve taking your dog for a walk during your lunch break or stepping outside when you have a free moment.
Despite evidence proving that regular and short breaks improve your productivity, you may feel a sense of guilt when it comes to taking breaks. It’s a problem that often starts from the top down, with people in leadership positions modeling poor behavior by being reluctant to take breaks themselves. Still, trying to maintain peak performance at the expense of recovery and appropriate wellbeing practices is a recipe for burnout and employers should try to overcome these traditional mindsets.
Câu 36: What is the main idea of the passage?
- A. The ways to finish chores while working from home and the solution to get over guilt
- B. The science behind micro-breaks and the guilt of taking breaks
- C. The relationship between short breaks and improved work performance
- D. The paramount importance of finishing chores while working from home
- A. Hybrid work arrangements still offer flexibility and work-life balance after the pandemic.
- B. Australian workers used to benefit from hybrid work arrangements during the pandemic.
- C. The pandemic allowed Australian workers to gain benefit from hybrid work arrangements.
- D. The pandemic helped prove that hybrid work arrangements benefit Australian workers.
- A. Our brains need to take a 20-minute break for every working hour.
- B. Our brains often switch off during working hours if we do not take regular breaks.
- C. Our brains endure a huge cognitive load and less flexibility when making decisions.
- D. Our brains do not need to frequently make complex decisions when we take breaks.
- A. People in leadership roles feel less guilty and hesitant to take breaks.
- B. People do not feel guilty when taking breaks if they are productive.
- C. People should try to overcome the sense of guilt and take regular, short breaks.
- D. People who are not maintaining peak performance may feel a sense of guilt when taking breaks.
- A. optimistic
- B. negative
- C. impartial
- D. argumentative
Reading comprehension 2: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.
Real demand for English is not as high as the picture painted by English centers. [A]
I have come to realize that professional success has much more to do with one's abilities and work ethic than with proficiency in English.
Throughout my career, I have encountered colleagues who were fluent in English and proficient with computers, yet struggled to perform their jobs effectively. On the other hand, I have worked with individuals who were not strong in either skill, yet consistently delivered excellent results. This made me understand that excelling at work is not necessarily linked to English proficiency or advanced computer skills. In fact, most people today have a basic level of computer literacy, unless they are in IT fields that require specialized knowledge.
If your job requires English, then by all means, learn it. But this does not have to be an overwhelming task. If your role does not involve using English daily, it is perfectly normal not to be fluent. I emphasize this so that students can focus on what truly matters in their education, rather than blindly learning English at the expense of their core skills. [B]
I still read scientific reports in English and grasp the essentials, even though I am not fluent. For terms I do not understand, I can simply use a translation tool. Ultimately, it is your professional skills, worldview, and life experience that determine your success. These qualities can be developed independently of English proficiency. While English is indeed valuable, it is not a magic bullet or a universally superior skill.
I have two classmates who have worked for a Singaporean company and a Japanese company for over 20 years. They are both excellent in English, and traveling abroad is second nature to them. Yet, they are still employees, waiting for their monthly paychecks like any other worker, even though their incomes might be slightly higher. [C] Conversely, the most successful people in my class are three students who were not particularly good at English. They built their own businesses, which have flourished over the past 20 years. Their incomes are likely many times greater than those of our classmates who are fluent in English.
English is not the magic path to success that it is often made out to be. Unfortunately, many parents, believing in this myth, push their children into rigorous English classes from the first grade. They do not realize that the picture painted by English centers is often far more glamorous than the reality. [D]
Câu 41: What does “this” in paragraph 4 refer to?
- A. learning English
- B. it is normal not to be fluent in English
- C. your job
- D. task
- A. thrive
- B. blemish
- C. remain
- D. prevail
*“English language centers often exaggerate the importance of English, but that does not mean it is the only key to success.”* Where would the sentence best fit?
- A. [A]
- B. [B]
- C. [C]
- D. [D]
- A. Relying on translation tools is more effective than investing time in learning English.
- B. Success relies more on professional skills and life experiences than on English proficiency, which, while useful, is not the only key to achievement.
- C. Success must be achieved through professional skills, worldview, life experience and English proficiency.
- D. Scientific reports in English can be read without a high level of English proficiency.
- A. Children should not be forced to attempt English Classes from an early age.
- B. People who are particularly good at English will have higher incomes.
- C. English proficiency is key to excelling in any career.
- D. Students should focus on English, as it is what truly matters in their education.
Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B, C or D to answer each question.
Câu 46: Linda goes to a dentist. The dentist says to her that she does not seem to brush her teeth regularly and asks her to stop eating sweets. Linda says: ________
- A. But I promise that I will from now on.
- B. I’ve brushed my teeth regularly since I was very young.
- C. How do you know that I don't brush my teeth regularly?
- D. Actually, I do, but I eat a lot of candies and I can't stop myself.
Jane: Especially since we will be graduating in May.
- A. What does Jane mean?
- B. She will not go home for spring vacation.
- C. She has not taken a vacation for a long time.
- D. She does not plan to graduate.
- E. She does not want to go home after graduation in May.
- A. Jacob has much influence, so he is rich.
- B. if a person is not rich, he has no influence.
- C. Dean is rolling in dough so he is very influential.
- D. poor people have no influence.
- A. You are just defensive about basketball because of your height.
- B. I see what you're doing; you're testing my response to tough questions. Let's move on to something else.
- C. Get up and leave without saying anything.
- D. You're asking if my experience working with and managing a team can help your company with its committee work, and of course those skills will transfer over.
- A. Josh has decided to move to a different city, so he calls his landlord to inform him that he will not renew his lease when it expires next month.
- B. Jennifer recently lost her job and, for the last three months, has failed to pay her landlord the monthly rent they agreed upon in writing when she moved into this apartment one year ago.
- C. William writes a letter to his landlord listing several complaints about the apartment he has rented under a two-year lease.
- D. Monica believes her landlord is neglecting the building where she rents an apartment. She calls her lawyer for advice.
