Placement Test

PART 1: LISTENING (2.0 PT)

Task 1: Listen to some information about a student’s health and habits. Circle the best
answer A, B, or C. You will listen TWICE.
1. What did Matt love doing in his free time?
A. Watching TV and playing video games
B. Hanging out at fast food restaurants
C. Spending time with his family
2. Why does Matt want to live healthier?
A. He has just moved to live with his extended family.
B. His grandfather passed away.
C. His uncle was diagnosed with a heart disease.
3. How does Matt eat more healthily?
A. He stops eating foods with fat and salt.
B. He wakes up earlier to have breakfast.
C. He has a quick breakfast before going to school.
4. What does Math pay more attention to?
A. His appearance B. His fitness C. His heart
condition

Task 2: Listen to a student and her grandfather and tick () to decide if the statements are true or false. Yo

Statements True False

5. Anna's grandfather has lived in the city since he was eight years old.

6. When her grandfather was young, he used electric cars to get to places.

7. Pollution, traffic jams, and a lack of green space are some common problems in the city
now.

8. Anna suggests that he should watch the documentary to see solutions to these problems.

PART 2: LEXICO-GRAMMAR
I. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions. (0,25 p.t/ 1 sentence)
Question 9. Our life ______ has increased over the last few decades. Our living conditions have
developed and helped make people live longer.
A. expect B. expectation C. expectancy D. expectational
Question 10. In the past, young adults ______ follow social norms and expectations regarding
relationships and marriage, but now they have more freedom.
A. had to B. must C. didn’t have to D. mustn’t
Question 11. I ______ often ill when I was young. But now I’m healthy and full of energy.
A. were B. was C. have been D. am
Question 12. Gen Z can easily ______ to change as they are creative and adventurous.
A. accept B. follow C. build D. adapt
Question 13. The ______ in the city is becoming increasingly severe, with high prices and
limited affordable options for residents.
A. housing problem B. house problem
C. rooftop farming D. rooftop farm
Question 14. The museum looks ______ from a distance. We have to visit it.
A. beauty B. beautiful C. beautifully D. beautified
Question 15. All students ______ wear uniforms to school.
A. have to B. don’t have to C. should D. must
Question 16. Check the ______ of all food products to understand what you are eating.
A. parts B. ingredients C. pieces D. things
Question 17. Cities in the future will be more ______. They will include a lot of green space and
become home to more plants and animals.
A. popular B. efficient C. sustainable D. polluted
Question 18. Khanh’s parents are quite modern. I ______ they won’t force him to follow in their
footsteps.
A. think B. am thinking C. thinks D. have thought
Question 19. Everyday, when people get home from work, there are heavy __________ on many
streets.
A. traffic jams B. sunshine C. train s D. street food

II/ Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer
sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks 0,25 pt/ 1 sentence

Our vision is to promote innovation in every part of urban life, from green buildings to smart
transportation.

Each citizen is encouraged to (20) ______ part in protecting the environment by recycling and
saving energy. (21) ______ area in the city will have smart waste bins that send signals when
they are full. All streets will be equipped (22) ______ modern cameras and energy-saving lights.

Join us now and become a member of this (23) ______ city project that builds a (24) ______
future for everyone.
Question 20. A. take B. make C. have [Link]
Question 21. A. All B. Each C. A [Link]
Question 22. A. on B. from C. with [Link]
Question 23. A. development urban B. urban development
C. project urban D. developing urban
Question 24. A. sustainability B. sustain C. sustainably D. sustainable

PART 3: READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the answer to each
of the question. 0,25 pt/ 1 sentence
Is the generation gap in America no longer a severe problem as it used to be? Dating back to
the 1960s when teenagers tended to lash out the values and goals of their parents as well as
rebel against the authority figures, the incendiary conflicts between older and younger
generations increased sharply. It’s because teenagers' world wasn’t any longer limited in a
narrow society that wasn’t mobile, and instead of going to church every weekend, they were
exposed to various forms of social media like television and radios. They got access to huge
sources of new ideas, which liberated them from old-fashioned and boring lifestyles whereas
many older people were conservative and didn’t accept differences disturbing their normal
life. Over time, however, the tension between generations has been alleviated due to the
improved mutual understanding of baby boomers, Millennials, and even Zillennials in many
fields of life. According to recent research, the largest generational discrepancies between
young and old in the United States are the use of technology and taste in music.
Nevertheless, in terms of technological use, many older people gradually learn how to use a
laptop or smartphone to surf the Internet from their children and especially their
grandchildren due to their recognition of huge technological benefits. Regarding the musical
differences, unlike in the past, older generations nowadays appear to give fewer critical
remarks on what type of music teens should listen to and begin to accept the variety of
music tastes when living under the same roof.
Question 25. What is the passage mainly about?
A. The development of the generation gap in America nowadays
B. The alleviation of the generation gap in America nowadays
C. The eradication of the generation gap in America in the past
D. The reduction of the generation gap in America in the past
Question 26. What does the word they in line 5 mean?
A. Teenagers B. Forms of social media C. Parents D. Older
generations
Question 27. According to the passage, what types of social media provided young people
with new ideas in the 1960s?
A. The Internet and television B. The Internet and radios
C. The television and printed newspaper D. The television and radios
Question 28. Why did the older generation refuse to access new things?
A. Because they thought those things were tedious.
B. Because they loved to go to church every weekend.
 C. Because they didn’t want to change their normal life.
D. Because they weren’t able to learn technological devices.
Question 29. What can be inferred from the passage?
A. Nowadays there is no longer a generation gap.
B. The generation gap didn’t remain after the 1960s.
C. Teaching older people to use modern devices can bridge the gap between
generations.
D. Younger Americans are forced to change their taste in music nowadays.

PART 4: WRITING
I/ Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of
utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following
questions. 0,25 pt/ 1 sentence
Question 30.
a. Oh, thank you! I never thought learning new apps could be so tricky at my age.
b. No problem, Grandma! I’ll show you step by step. It’s quite easy once you get used to it.
c. Yes, please! I’m trying to send your mom a birthday message on Instagram, but I can’t find
the button.
d. Grandma, what are you doing? Do you need me to show you how to use that app?
A. a – b – c – d B. d – c – b – a C. c – b – a – d D. b – c – a – d
Question 31.
a. In conclusion, understanding and patience are the keys to reducing conflicts in families.
b. Conflicts between parents and teenagers often happen because both sides don’t listen to each
other.
c. Also, parents should avoid comparing their children with others, as it may hurt their feelings.
d. First, teenagers should express their thoughts calmly instead of shouting or ignoring their
parents.
e. When both sides respect each other’s viewpoints, they can solve problems peacefully.
A. b – d – c – e – a B. c – d – b – e – a C. b – c – d – e – a D. c – b – e – d – a
Question 32.
a. Cities of the future will use renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
b. In conclusion, smart cities will only be successful if they balance technology with humanity.
c. Besides, people will enjoy a greener lifestyle with less pollution and more open spaces.
d. These innovations will make transportation faster, safer, and cleaner.
e. However, it’s important to ensure that technology doesn’t replace human connection.
A. a – b – d – c – e B. a – c – b – d – e C. b – a – c – d – e D. a – d – c –
e–b

II. Supply the correct form or tense of the given verb in each of the following questions to
make meaningful sentences. (1.0 pt)
Question 33.
Generation Z considers themselves the most __________ generation yet, a new poll suggests.
(CREATE)
Question 34.
The __________ conflicts within the family can get worse if family members do not spend
quality time with each other. (GENERATION)
Question 35.
The doctor ______ her patients thoroughly since she came to the hospital. (EXAMINE)
Question 36.
My brother has a lot of ________ with my parents about the university he will apply for.
(ARGUE)
Question 37.
John’s mother says that he should ________ regularly in order to stay healthy. (EXERCISE)

III/For each question, complete the new sentence so that it means the same as the given
one(s) using the given words. (1.0 pt)
Question 38.
Linda has never listened to this song before (first)
=> This is the ________________________________.
Question 39.
After getting married, it is not necessary for young couples to live with their parents. (have)
=> After getting married, young couples ________________________________ their parents.
Question 40.
It’s a good idea for parents to spend more time with their children. (should)
=> Parents ________________________________ with their children.
Question 41.
He gave up playing basketball 3 years ago. (for)
=> He ________________________________ 3 years.