PHẦN I. USE OF ENGLISH (4.5 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.
- A. set light to
- B. throw light on
- C. throw the book at
- D. set eyes on
- A. for
- B. like
- C. with
- D. as
- A. would like to spend the entire day on a screen than
- B. would rather be glued to the screen all day long than
- C. prefer spending all their time in front of a screen to
- D. prefer to glue their eyes to the screen for the whole day to
- A. expel
- B. expand
- C. expose
- D. explore
- A. would have been destroyed
- B. was destroyed
- C. had been destroyed
- D. would be destroyed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the numbered blanks.
Why volunteer in your country with the UN?
Would you like to contribute to your own country and work with others like yourself who have a desire to promote your nation’s peace and development? National UN volunteers are (6)_______ assets to the work of the United Nations, particularly at the community level (7)_______ they usher in greater ownership of programmes and projects. National UN volunteers may frequently have many roles. The types of activities (8)_______ which national UN volunteers engage may include:
Strengthening the capacities of local communities, so they can participate effectively in development activities and (9)_______ access to government services;
Fostering social inclusion and the (10)_______ of marginalized communities and persons;
Encouraging national and local volunteer initiatives; and
Promoting sustainability and the local ownership of development and peacebuilding activities.
The beauty of this is that the volunteers themselves broaden useful experience and enrich their own skills and development. That is why volunteering (11)_______ a win-win situation.
- A. worthless
- B. invaluable
- C. repetitive
- D. trivial
- A. who
- B. which
- C. that
- D. where
- A. of
- B. in
- C. on
- D. for
- A. deny
- B. gain
- C. grant
- D. restrict
- A. empowerment
- B. liberation
- C. reunification
- D. establishment
- A. is representing
- B. will represent
- C. represented
- D. represents
Dogfluencers on the Rise
Dogfluencers are becoming more popular on social media, especially during times of (12)_______ social distancing. These dogs often look unique, (13). Some dress in costumes, while others show funny or human-like expressions. Psychologists say that this kind of cuteness can lower stress and make people feel better. It also leads to higher (14) online, with people liking, sharing, and commenting on dog content. (15), it's no surprise that many are treated like celebrities. However, there are some ethical (16) to think about, like dressing up pets or using certain dog breeds that may suffer from health problems. Still, their posts bring comfort, joy, and sometimes even a laugh. Whether it's a fluffy or a smiling dog, dogfluencers offer (17)_______ from everyday stress.
- A. heighten
- B. heightened
- C. highly
- D. height
- A. that causes many people to like them and follow their posts
- B. offering them to be spotted and followed by viewers across the internet
- C. making them quickly recognisable and loved by fans around the world
- D. although they can be easily promoted and admired by many users
- A. enrichment
- B. engagement
- C. experience
- D. emotion
- A. Given the large amount these dogfluencers can earn
- B. Provided that dogfluencers are followed online
- C. Without knowing how dogfluencers gain fame
- D. Despite the way these dogfluencers are portrayed
- A. preconditions
- B. implements
- C. implications
- D. preliminaries
- A. a well-balanced resolution
- B. a much-needed solution
- C. an ill-timed break
- D. a light-hearted escape
a. Tom: Yes, actually, I’m attending a course right now. I have been learning for nearly a month and really enjoy the classes.
b. Ann: Oh really? What do you like most about it?
c. Ann: Many thanks! I really appreciate it.
d. Ann: I'm looking for an online course to improve my English skills. Have you taken one before?
e. Tom: Almost everything, especially the native teachers. They are really friendly and helpful. If you are interested, I can send you the link to enroll.
- A. e - d - b - c - a
- B. d - e - c - b - a
- C. e - c - b - d - a
- D. d - a - b - e - c
PART II. READING (2.5 points)
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the questions.
- A. To provide some advice on choosing a career path after high school
- B. To explain why vocational training is better than a four-year college
- C. To compare different career paths for school leavers
- D. To discuss how financial aid works in community colleges
- A. Evaluate their good features and targets
- B. Focus on subjects studied in high school
- C. Talk to family members about their career choices
- D. Choose a career based on job requirements
- A. Four-year college students
- B. Community college graduates
- C. High-school graduates
- D. Technical school students
- A. The risk involved in investment
- B. The emotional satisfaction from investment
- C. The time spent on investment
- D. The financial benefit from investment
- A. [I]
- B. [II]
- C. [III]
- D. [IV]
- A. Sleep and work improvements from fresh air
- B. Health benefits of living in green buildings
- C. Better outdoor views and daylight
- D. Indoor air quality in green buildings
- A. They include systems of renewable energy production.
- B. They assist in ensuring fairness in the communities.
- C. They are possibly a little more expensive to be built.
- D. They are built with materials of higher quality.
- A. People who rent space in green buildings
- B. People who fund green building projects
- C. People who design green buildings
- D. People who lease their home in green buildings
- A. subjective
- B. amused
- C. supportive
- D. confused
- A. Green building employment now surpasses that in some Canadian resource industries.
- B. Canada is planning to create more jobs in green building than in some resource sectors.
- C. More people now work in green building than in all other industries in Canada.
- D. Green building workforce is expected to grow in the forestry and mining sectors in Canada.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Vietnam is a country rich in cultural diversity, with 54 ethnic groups living together. Each ethnic group has its own unique traditions, languages, clothing, and customs, (29). The largest ethnic group is the Kinh, who mainly live in lowland areas and cities. Other groups, such as the Tay, Thai, H’Mong, Dao, and Khmer, live in mountainous and rural regions (30). One example of cultural diversity in Vietnam is the variety of festivals. The Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival, celebrated by the Kinh, is the most important holiday in the country. Meanwhile, (31), such as the Gau Tao Festival of the H'Mong people, which prays for good fortune, or the Cha Chien Festival of the Cham people, which honors their ancestors. Traditional clothing also reflects cultural diversity. (32), while ethnic minorities wear colorful handmade clothes with unique embroidery patterns. Despite differences in languages and customs, (33)_______, respecting and preserving their traditions.
- A. contribute to enriching the variety of Vietnamese culture
- B. make Vietnamese culture colorful and diverse
- C. creating a colorful and diverse cultural landscape
- D. which forms a cultural diversity in our country
- A. which they maintain their life easily
- B. although they can keep their customs
- C. promote their traditions and lifestyles
- D. and preserve their traditional lifestyles
- A. festivals in other minorities are the same
- B. minorities do not celebrate their own festivals
- C. ethnic minorities have their own unique festivals
- D. Tet is also an important festival in other minorities
- A. The Ao Dai is the elegant national dress of the Kinh
- B. The various clothes that the Kinh often wear
- C. The Ao Dai, which makes the Kinh look different from others
- D. The Kinh have a variety of clothes that make them different
- A. Vietnamese people are brave and heroic
- B. conflicts often happen among minorities
- C. but minorities in Vietnam live peacefully
- D. the people of Vietnam live in harmony
Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Announcement: Celebrating Cultural Diversity
"Learning From Each Other"
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a(n) (34)_______ on Sunday at the schoolyard. This event will (35)_______ students with a wonderful opportunity to learn about different cultures, share experiences, and build stronger connections with one another. During the program, students will have the chance to (36)_______ aspects of their own culture, such as traditional foods, music, dance, and clothing. We will also welcome students from other schools to join us, which allows everyone to explore new traditions and (37)_______ of life. The event will include presentations, performances, and fun activities designed to (38)_______ understanding and respect for diverse cultures. We encourage all students to participate and help make this event a (39)_______.
- A. Program Cultural Exchange
- B. Cultural Exchange Program
- C. Exchange Cultural Program
- D. Cultural Program Exchange
- A. provide
- B. gain
- C. pursue
- D. create
- A. communicate
- B. take
- C. present
- D. change
- A. methods
- B. means
- C. ways
- D. stages
- A. limit
- B. decrease
- C. maintain
- D. promote
- A. successfully
- B. success
- C. successful
- D. succeed
B. VIẾT TRÊN TỜ GIẤY THI
PART III. WORD FORMATION (1 point)
Complete the text below with the correct form of the words in capitals.
Câu 40: OpenAI’s ChatGPT uses a type of AI called a large language model to convert text into mathematical data that (1)_______ not just individual words, but also the layers of meaning contained in a phrase or sentence. (CODE)
Đáp án: (40)
Câu 41: The model was trained on a vast corpus of text – essentially the entire open internet – to learn the statistical patterns of language, and it uses this (2)_______ to respond to prompts by the user. (KNOW)
Đáp án: (41)
Câu 42: In development, ChatGPT was also trained by human users who rated its responses to steer it towards being helpful and (3)_______. (OFFEND)
Đáp án: (42)
Câu 43: A downside is that ChatGPT can be (4)_______, sometimes providing “facts” that sound plausible, but are untrue or outdated. (RELY)
Đáp án: (43)
PART IV. WRITING (2 points)
Câu 44: Write a paragraph (of approximately 150 words) to answer the following question: More and more people are leaving the countryside to live in cities. What are the advantages of this trend for individuals? Give examples and details to support your answer.
Đáp án: (44)
