Question 6 – 10: Each of the following sentences has one error (A, B, C or D). Find it and blacken your choice on your answer sheet.

Câu 6: Researchers from McGill University found that babies seem to like listening to each other rather than to adults, that may be why baby talk is such a universal tool among parents.

Question 11 – 15: Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences?

Câu 11: The trip was called off due to an unexpected issue.

Question 16 – 22: Read the passage carefully. Choose an option (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each question.

Oskar Schindler, a German businessman, went to Krakow in October 1939 to take advantage of cheap Jewish labor and confiscated property. In January 1940 he acquired a Jewish-owned business that made enamel kitchenware and renamed it the Deutsche Emalwarenfabrik Oskar Schindler. It came to be known as Emalia. The factory was located at the edge of what would become the ghetto. Schindler employed Jews at the factory because they were much cheaper than Polish laborers, but his reasons for taking in more such workers evolved.

In the spring of 1942, the SS began to deport Jews from the Krakow ghetto. Schindler witnessed the brutality and bloodshed of the deportations and decided that he would do what he could to save his Jewish workers. That summer the Germans established the Plaszow slave labor camp near the ghetto. Jews as well as Polish prisoners were sent there to work in factories. In March 1943 the Germans emptied the ghetto, sending more than 2,000 inhabitants to Auschwitz. The remaining Jews were sent to Plaszow. Learning of the Germans’ plans for the liquidation of the ghetto, Schindler told his employees to stay at Emalia until the Aktion was over.

The violence of the liquidation and the worsening conditions at Plaszow led Schindler to take additional steps to protect his workers. He told Amon Göth, the commandant of Plaszow, that he wanted to transform Emalia into a sub-camp of Plaszow, complete with barracks for his Jewish workers. Göth agreed to the idea, in part because Schindler bribed him. The first transfer of Jews to the sub-camp took place in May 1943. By the summer of 1944, more than 1,000 Jews lived there. Schindler treated the workers relatively well and provided extra food rations that he bought on the black market.

As Soviet troops approached Krakow, Schindler was ordered to break up the Jewish subcamp at Emalia. The workers were to be sent back to Plaszow and then to other camps or killing centers. Schindler asked permission to set up a new armaments’ factory in Brünnlitz, located in German-occupied Czechoslovakia. He then arranged for nearly 1,100 Jews from Plaszow, some of whom had worked at Emalia, to be transferred to the new factory. On this list, he claimed, were “indispensable” workers. In the fall of 1944, the Jews were brought to the factory in Brünnlitz. The men were transferred from Gross-Rosen, and the women from Auschwitz. The Jews remained in Brünnlitz until the area was liberated by the Soviet army in May 1945.

After the war, Oskar Schindler escaped to the West. He died in October 1974 at the age of 66 and is buried in the Catholic cemetery in Jerusalem.

(https://jfr.org/rescuer-stories/schindler-oskar/)

Câu 16: What is the passage mainly about?

Question 23 – 30: Read the passage carefully. Choose an option (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each question.

TikTok, launched in 2016, has rapidly become one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide, especially among young people. The app allows users to create and share short videos with creative effects, music, and filters. While it provides an avenue for self-expression and entertainment, its impact on young people is a subject of growing concern. Some argue that TikTok fosters creativity, while others worry about its potential for addiction and negative influence on mental health.

One major concern is the excessive time young people spend on TikTok. Studies show that users, particularly teenagers, often spend hours scrolling through videos. This overuse can lead to reduced productivity and a lack of focus on schoolwork or other responsibilities.

Furthermore, some young users may feel pressure to create content that gains likes and views, leading to anxiety and self-esteem issues. The constant comparison to other users can further exacerbate these problems.

TikTok also influences trends and behaviors among the youth. Many viral challenges and dance routines originate on the platform, spreading quickly to millions of users. While some challenges are harmless, others can be risky or dangerous. For example, challenges that involve unsafe physical stunts have led to injuries among participants. Additionally, trends promoting unrealistic beauty standards can affect young people's body image and confidence.

On the other hand, TikTok has some positive effects. The platform has given a voice to marginalized communities, allowing them to share their stories and raise awareness about important issues. It has also become a source of educational content, with creators offering tips on studying, mental health, and life skills. Despite these benefits, the potential risks to young users’ well-being should not be overlooked.

Parents and educators play a crucial role in guiding young people on how to use TikTok responsibly. Setting time limits and discussing the content they consume can help mitigate the platform’s negative effects. It is essential to strike a balance between enjoying the app and maintaining mental and physical health.

Câu 23: What is the main idea of the passage?