Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 43 to 50.

What is the main idea of the last paragraph?

A. Gerontologists have controlled the process of aging. 

B. Gerontologists are working hard to help people live longer and more healthily. 

C. Gerontologists are trying to give people an eternal life. 

D. Gerontologists are now able to slow down the process of aging.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

If you enjoy cycling for pleasure, doing it in London can be a shock. There are not enough lanes especially for bikes, and making your way through the traffic can be very risky. But if you have great passion, cycling in London can be exciting, and  it  is an inexpensive way of keeping fit if you live there. Some cyclists don’t mind spending a lot of money on expensive bikes. However, if you just want a basic bike that is only for occasional use, there are many cheap choices. Several markets have cheap bikes on sale which may not be impressive to look at but should be satisfactory. You should buy a cycling helmet if you want to cycle in London. Wearing a cycling helmet is not compulsory in Britain, but it is a good idea to wear one for protection.

According to the passage, cycling in London is ____________

 A.

easy

 B.

boring

 C.

tiring

 D.

difficult

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.

B. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.

C. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.

D. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

As it can be inferred from the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet I?

A. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access to the Internet

B. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.

C. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access

D. There is no governmental intervention regulating Internet II.

2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.

That program became one of America‘s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.

Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds of television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

1. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” because it is_________.

A. the longest street in the United States.                 B. shown in many countries

C. the longest television program in the world.        D. watched regularly by six million children

2. The under lined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.

A. use to teach children          B. watch and study     C. produce and sell     D. approve and admire

3. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________.

A. they needn’t go to school                                      B. it is shown many hours a day

C. it is shown in the evening                                      D. it is shown many times during the week

4. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?

A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers                                     B. pictures, letters and relationships

C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures                          D. numbers and human relationships

5. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.

A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it

C. it teaches educational theories                                          D. it is produced by the government

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.  

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.  

That program became one of America‘s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.  

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.  

Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.  

The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.  

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds of television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.  

1. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” because it is_________. 

A. the longest street in the United States. B. shown in many countries  

C. the longest television program in the world. D. watched regularly by six million children 

2. The under lined word “praise” in the passage probably means________. 

A. use to teach children  B. watch and study  C. produce and sell  D. approve and admire  

3. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________. 

A. they needn’t go to school  B. it is shown many hours a day  

C. it is shown in the evening  D. it is shown many times during the week  

4. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”? 

A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers  B. pictures, letters and relationships  

C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures  D. numbers and human relationships  

5. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________. 

A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it  

C. it teaches educational theories  D. it is produced by the government  

III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY 

3.1. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.  

1.  It isn't quite ______ that they will come to our party. 

A. sure    B. exact    C. certain    D. right  

2. Will you ______ the door open? 

A. leave    B. allow    C. permit    D. give  

3. Do you know the beautiful girl ______? 

A. sit in the car  B. sat in the car  C. sitting in the car  D. who sit in the car  

4.  Ho Chi Minh City will ___________ temperatures between 25oC and 30oC tomorrow. 

A. experience   B. arrive    C. achieve    D. occur  

5.  ___________ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder. 

A. In     B. On    C. Over    D. At  

6. Don‘t let poachers get ______________ hunting animals. They deserve to be punished.  

A. off    B. out of    C. on     D. away with  

7. I could not ______________ the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather.  

A. get over    B. make out    C. see through   D. go into  

8. During the war, we ______________ many relatives. 

A. lost touch with     B. take for granted C. made a mention of   D. set an example for 

9.  I cannot stay up late at night. I prefer _________ in early.  

A. going    B. breaking    C. turning    D. doing 

10. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems. 

A. had he been appointed   B. did he appoint C. was he being appointed   D. was he appointing  

3.2. Put the correct form of words.  

1. It is …………………. that our environment is more and more polluted. (DISAPPOINT)  

2. We are trying to have (an) …………………. world. (POLLUTE)  

3. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of ………………. to better my knowledge. (COURAGE) 

3.3. Synonyms and antonyms  

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.  

1. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.  

A. began  B. created  C. developed  D. introduced  

2. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.  

A. clue  B. data  C. proof  D. sign  

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.  

1. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.  

A. variety  B. inconsistency  C. difference  D. similarity  

2. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.  

A. insignificant  B. impressive  C. notable  D. famous  

3.4. Conversation 

1.  _ “Thank you very much” _ “______________” 

A. Are you worried?   B. You‘re welcome  C. Not all    D. Nothing  

2. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?”     

Ha and Mai: “_________”  

A. Because they can pollute the environment. B. How come? Who can do that? 

C. That‘s a very good idea. Let‘s do that. D. What about this weekend? 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42.
 
It is estimated that by 2050 more than two-thirds of the world's population will live in cities, up from about 54 percent today. While the many benefits of organized and efficient cities are well understood, we need to recognize that this rapid, often unplanned urbanization brings risks of profound social instability, risks to critical infrastructure, potential water crises and the potential for devastating spread of disease. These risks can only be further exacerbated as this unprecedented transition from rural to urban areas continues.
How effectively these risks can be addressed will increasingly be determined by how well cities are governed. The increased concentration of people, physical assets, infrastructure and economic activities mean that the risks materializing at the city level will have far greater potential to disrupt society than ever before.
Urbanization is by no means bad by itself. It brings important benefits for economic, cultural and societal development. Well managed cities are both efficient and effective, enabling economies of scale and network effects while reducing the impact on the climate of transportation. As such, an urban model can make economic activity more environmentally-friendly. Further, the proximity and diversity of people can spark innovation and create employment as exchanging ideas breeds new ideas.
But these utopian concepts are threatened by some of the factors driving rapid urbanization. For example, one of the main factors is rural-urban migration, driven by the prospect of greater employment opportunities and the hope of a better life in cities. But rapidly increasing population density can create severe problems, especially if planning efforts are not sufficient to cope with the influx of new inhabitants. The result may, in extreme cases, be widespread poverty. Estimates suggest that 40% of the world's urban expansion is taking place in slums, exacerbating socio-economic disparities and creating unsanitary conditions that facilitate the spread of disease.
The Global Risks 2015 Report looks at four areas that face particularly daunting challenges in the face of rapid and unplanned urbanization: infrastructure, health, climate change, and social instability. In each of these areas we find new risks that can best be managed or, in some cases, transferred through the mechanism of insurance.
Question 36: The word “that" in paragraph 4 refers to __________.
​A. urban expansion ​​B. socio-economic disparities
​C. disease  ​D. unsanitary conditions
Question 37:According to paragraph 3, what is one of the advantages of urbanization?
​A. It minimizes risks for economic, cultural and societal development.
​B. It makes water supply system both efficient and effective.  
​C. Weather and climate in the city will be much improved.
​D. People may come up with new ideas for innovation.
Question 38:Which statement is TRUE, according to the passage?
​A. Urbanization brings important benefits for development as well.
​B. 54% of the world's population will live in cities by 2050.
​C. Risks cannot be addressed effectively no matter how well cities are governed.
​D. Rapidly increasing population density can help solve poverty.
Question 39: The word "addressed" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
​A. aimed at ​B. dealt with ​C. added to ​D. agreed on
Question 40: What can be inferred from the passage?
​A. Poverty may be a foregone conclusion of unplanned urbanization.
​B. Diseases are caused by people migrating to cities.  
​C. Urbanization can solve the problem of environmental pollution in cities.
​D. The increasing number of people in cities can create more employment.
Question 41: Which is the most suitable title for the passage?
​A. The Risks of Rapid Urbanization in Developing Countries
​B. Infrastructure and Economic Activities in Cities
​C. The Global Risks 2015 Report on Developing Urban Areas
​D. Rapid Urbanization Put Cities in Jeopardy
Question 42: The word “spark” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ___________.
​A. need ​B. start ​C. encourage ​D. design

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Which of the following can result from the loss of one species in a food chain?

A. The connections among the creatures in the food chain become closer.

B. Larger predators will look for other types of prey.

C. There might be a lack of food resources for some other species.

D. Animals will shift to another food chain in the community.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40.

The fact that the Inuit cut meat by holding it between their teeth is significant because……

A. the relationship between handedness and scratches on fossil human teeth can be verified

B. it emphasizes the differences between contemporary humans and their ancestors

C. the scratch patterns produced by stone knives vary significantly from patterns produced by modern knives

D. it demonstrates that ancient humans were not skilled at using tools

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The word "tissues" in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ____.

A. leaves

B. roots

C. cells

D. trunks