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TEST 3 - UNIT 1 MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
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Read the following piece of news 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 from 1 to 6.
17-Year-Old Vietnamese Student Scores 9.0 IELTS on First Attempt
Nguyen Hoang Bao Ngoc, an 11th-grade student at Tran Dai Nghia High School for the Gifted in Ho
Chi Minh City, (1)________ an impressive IELTS score of 9.0 on her very first attempt. She earned perfect
scores in Listening, Reading, and Speaking, with an 8.0 in Writing.
Bao Ngoc shared that she didn’t follow the typical “intensive test-prep” method. She started preparing
for IELTS only (2)________ June last year through an online center. About two weeks before the test, she
used AI-powered tools to practice all four skills.
“Many people think you need to (3)________ endless mock tests,” she said. “But for me, IELTS is
simply a way to evaluate my real English ability rather than something to cram for.”
Bao Ngoc has built a solid English foundation since childhood by joining academic competitions and
studying in gifted programs. This background, (4)________ was combined with focused preparation and
(5)________ luck, helped her reach a 9.0 IELTS score far beyond her expectations.
She hopes her achievement will (6)_________ other students to approach English learning with
confidence and curiosity rather than pressure and fear.
(Adapted from vtcnews)
Question 1: A. was achieving B. achieved C. will achieve D. had achieved
Question 2: A. on B. with C. in D. at
Question 3: A. take B. put C. make D. do
Question 4: A. which B. who C. whose D. whom
Question 5: A. much of B. most of C. a few of D. a bit of
Question 6: A. inspire B. inspiration C. inspirational D. inspirationally
Read the following biography 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 from 7 to 12.
Biography of Vo Nguyen Giap – A National Hero

General Vo Nguyen Giap was born in 1911 in Quang Binh Province. During his childhood, he witnessed
French soldiers (7)________ brutal attacks against innocent people. After dropping out of school for a time
because of political activities, he later studied law and history.
In the 1930s, General Vo Nguyen Giap attended meetings of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and soon
became a key member. He was admired for his determination, intelligence, and dedication to national
independence. (8)_______ a young man, General Vo Nguyen Giap devoted himself to the resistance
war against French colonial rule.

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During one campaign, while his soldiers (9)_______ hidden roads through mountains, General Vo
Nguyen Giap was planning the (10)_________ at Dien Bien Phu. This battle ended in the defeat of French
forces in 1954, marking an impressive achievement in Vietnamese history.
After independence, General Vo Nguyen Giap continued to serve as a (11)________ leader and later as
Deputy Prime Minister. He also wrote books and diaries about his experience as a general.
General Vo Nguyen Giap passed away in 2013 at the age of 102. He is remembered as a national
hero who was (12)________ to Vietnam’s freedom and respected around the world.
(Adapted from [Link])
Question 7: A. bonding over B. bringing in C. making out D. carrying out
Question 8: A. As B. When C. Though D. Because
Question 9: A. built B. were building C. are building D. have built
Question 10: A. famous victory battle B. victory famous battle
C. victory batlle famous D. famous battle victory
Question 11: A. scientific B. military C. creative D. ancient
Question 12: A. accessible B. polite C. dedicated D. friendly
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 from 13 to 17.
Question 13:
a. Ben: Yes! I admire his determination. He has traveled worldwide to inspire people.
b. Anna: Do you know Nick Vujicic? He was born without arms and legs but became a famous speaker.
c. Anna: And he wrote books, has a family, and helps disabled kids go to school. So impressive!
A. b – a – c B. a – c – b C. a – b – c D. c – a – b
Question 14:
a. Nam: I read she won the Nobel Peace Prize when she was only 17.
b. Linh: Have you heard about Malala Yousafzai?
c. Linh: Yes, her courage and dedication inspire millions of people around the world.
d. Linh: Exactly. Even after being attacked by the Taliban, she continued speaking about education for all
children.
e. Nam: Yes, she is the girl from Pakistan who fought for girls’ right to go to school, right?
A. c – a – d – e – b B. b – a – d – e – c C. c – e – d – a – b D. b – e – d – a – c
Question 15: Dear Nam,
a. It was one of the most inspiring movies I have ever seen.
b. I admire their courage and contribution to science.
c. They were so smart and determined even when life was very difficult for them.
d. I really enjoyed the story about three brilliant women who worked for NASA during the Space Race.
e. Thank you so much for inviting me to watch the movie Hidden Figures yesterday.
Best wishes,
Mai
A. e – d – c – b – a B. e – a – c – b – d C. e – b – c – d – a D. c – b – d – e – a
Question 16:
a. Ultimately, I completed the project successfully, realizing that perseverance truly is the key to
overcoming adversity.
b. It was then that I remembered the unwavering spirit of Stephen Hawking, particularly his dedication
shown in "The Theory of Everything".
c. His story reminded me that even with immense obstacles, one could still pursue their goals with resolve.

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d. There was a time when I felt overwhelmed by the challenges of my final year project and considered
giving up.
e. Inspired, I reorganized my schedule, sought help from my professor, and pushed through the difficult
sections.
A. d – e – b – c – a B. c – e – a – d – b C. d – b – c – e – a D. c – d – a – e – b
Question 17:
a. In 1903, they won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their research on radioactivity, and in 1911 Marie Curie
won another Nobel Prize in Chemistry, becoming the first person to receive two Nobel Prizes in different
sciences.
b. During World War I, she helped set up mobile X-ray units for soldiers, showing her dedication not only
to science but also to saving lives.
c. Marie Curie was born in Poland in 1867 and moved to France to study science, even though very few
women at that time were able to attend university.
d. Today, she is admired around the world for her intelligence, determination, and great contributions to
science and humanity.
e. Together with her husband Pierre Curie, she discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, which
became important in many scientific and medical fields.
A. c – a – e – d – b B. c – e – b – a – d C. c – e – a – b – d D. c – a – d – e – b
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 from 18 to 22.
Đặng Thùy Trâm, a young Vietnamese doctor, became a powerful symbol of courage and
sacrifice during the tumultuous Vietnam War. After graduating from Hanoi Medical University, she
bravely volunteered as a battlefield surgeon in Quảng Ngãi province, one of the conflict's most
perilous frontlines. (18) __________ , she tirelessly committed herself to providing critical care, often
performing complex operations under primitive conditions and facing severe shortages of essential
medical supplies. Her unwavering selflessness saved countless lives, both soldiers and civilians.
Beyond her medical devotion, her personal diary offered a special view into the human experience of
war. Written between 1968 and 1970, these pages told about her daily struggles, deep feelings, and
strong beliefs. (19) _________ , she expressed her love for family, the pain of caring for wounded
soldiers, and her hope for Vietnam's independence. Tragically, Đặng Thùy Trâm was killed in 1970 at
just 27. Miraculously, her diary was preserved by an American soldier, Fred Whitehurst, who later
returned it to her family. When published in Vietnam in 2005 as "Last Night I Dreamed of Peace,"
(20)__________ , leaving a strong emotional impact on a generation that had not personally
experienced the conflict. (21) ________ . Her heartfelt words continue to inspire, bridging
understanding across generations and international divides. (22) __________ .
(Adapted from vietnamnews)
Question 18: A. As she was frequently surrounded by supportive colleagues and abundant resources
B. Even though she was a young doctor working in a very difficult environment
C. If she lacked professional experience in surgery
D. Since the war provided her with modern medical technology
Question 19: A. In contrast to the hard life around her
B. Through her honest and emotional writing
C. As a result, she shared her thoughts and feelings
D. By writing about the problems she saw every day

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Question 20: A. the Vietnamese readers felt deeply connected to the author’s experiences
B. the soldiers who found the diary realized its great historical value
C. it immediately captured the hearts of millions across the country
D. the author’s family received enormous support from the public
Question 21: A. Her exceptional bravery as a medical professional was finally recognized by the
international community.
B. The diary's release brought to light many previously unknown facts about the conduct of
the war.
C. It offered a crucial perspective on the human cost of conflict, particularly for those who
had grown up in peacetime.
D. This publication marked a significant moment in Vietnamese literature, earning
numerous prestigious awards.
Question 22: A. Her story and diary still show the strong spirit of people even in the hardest times.
B. Her memory is linked to both her work as a doctor and her writing about the war.
C. Future generations should learn from this diary so the same mistakes will not happen
again.
D. The diary also helps people remember the many sacrifices made during the war.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
In March 1876, Alexander Graham Bell stood in his small Boston laboratory with an invention he had
been obsessively refining: a device that could transmit the human voice over wires. For months he had
worked side by side with his assistant, Thomas Watson, experimenting with membranes, electrical
currents, and harmonic vibrations. Their shared goal was simple in theory but unprecedented in practice—
to make speech travel instantly across distance, something that had previously belonged only to
imagination and dream.
On March 10, fate intervened in the form of an accident. While adjusting the transmitter, Bell spilled
strong battery acid on his clothes. Startled and in pain, he instinctively called out through the device: “Mr.
Watson, come here, I want to see you.” To his astonishment, Watson, waiting in another room, heard
every word clearly through the receiver. It was the first time in human history that a recognizable, complete
sentence had been transmitted by electrical signal, and both men immediately grasped the importance of
what had just occurred between them.
The moment was far more than a fortunate incident—it was living proof that Bell’s bold theory worked.
Unlike earlier experiments in electrical communication, which conveyed only crude clicks or tones,
his apparatus carried the full richness and emotion of spoken language. That single success marked the
birth of the telephone, a revolutionary technology destined to shrink the world by allowing people to speak
across cities, nations, and eventually continents. People who once relied on letters would soon abandon
them for this miraculous new medium.
Bell later secured a U.S. patent, and within a year the first telephone company was established. Yet
what remains most memorable is not the paperwork or the business empire but that urgent, unplanned cry
for help in a cluttered workshop. It was a moment of human vulnerability that sparked a new era of
communication, forever altering the way we connect with one another.
(Adapted from heritagecalling)
Question 23: The word astonishment in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. excitement B. surprise C. confusion D. disappointment
Question 24: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Bell worked closely with his assistant during the invention process.
B. The first message was transmitted after an unexpected accident.

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C. The first telephone company started operation soon after the patent.
D. Bell introduced his invention at a world fair before obtaining the patent.
Question 25: The word them in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. Bell and Watson B. continents C. people D. letters
Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. Whereas earlier electrical trials sent only simple clicks or tones, his device conveyed spoken
language with full clarity and emotion.
B. Whereas earlier electrical trials delivered full, expressive speech, his device mainly produced
simple clicks and tones during transmission.
C. Earlier experiments first generated crude noises; only later did his apparatus add emotion,
though it still lacked true spoken language.
D. Unlike prior tests that already carried emotional speech, his apparatus focused on tones and
clicks rather than transmitting full language.
Question 27: The word secured in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
A. obtained B. surrendered C. guaranteed D. protected
Question 28: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. Bell intentionally used the accident to test his invention.
B. Watson first invented the transmitter before Bell improved it.
C. The first sentence sent by the device requested immediate assistance.
D. Bell delayed applying for a patent until many years after the invention.
Question 29: Which paragraph mentions Bell’s invention being recognized as a turning point in
communication history?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: Which paragraph describes the role of unexpected events in the success of Bell’s
experiment?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
When most people recall Thomas Edison’s invention of the light bulb, they imagine a lone genius
illuminating the world with a single stroke of brilliance. The reality was far more complicated. In Britain,
another inventor named Joseph Swan had been experimenting with incandescent lamps as early as the
1870s. Swan successfully obtained a British patent in 1878, just months before Edison filed his American
patent in 1879. While Edison is celebrated for creating the first practical and durable bulb, Swan’s legal
rights in England meant that Edison’s path to global recognition was far from smooth.
The clash between Edison and Swan soon moved beyond laboratories and into courtrooms. Edison,
eager to expand his business into Europe, faced a serious obstacle: Swan’s patent effectively blocked him
from manufacturing or selling light bulbs in the United Kingdom. Lawsuits loomed, and both men risked
losing years to costly legal battles. This lesser-known chapter reveals how inventions are not only forged
by science and creativity, but also shaped by timing, paperwork, and national patent systems. Edison
realized that without resolving the dispute, his dream of international electric lighting would stall before it
could truly begin.
[III] Instead of allowing their rivalry to destroy them, Edison and Swan made a pragmatic decision. [I] In
1883, they merged their interests to form the Edison & Swan United Electric Light Company nicknamed
“Ediswan.” [II] This partnership combined Edison’s improvements in filament design and his powerful

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commercial vision with Swan’s established legal claim and scientific credibility. The compromise ensured
that electric light could be rapidly produced and marketed across Britain and Europe, turning a potential
deadlock into a flourishing enterprise. [IV]
The Edison–Swan episode is rarely emphasized in popular accounts, yet it reshapes how we view
invention itself. Edison was not only a brilliant experimenter but also a strategist who understood that
success required more than technical ingenuity. Swan, too, played a vital role, though his name is less
remembered. The birth of the practical light bulb was therefore not a solitary act of genius, but the
outcome of rivalry, negotiation, and eventual collaboration. It reminds us that even the brightest ideas
depend on human relationships and the messy realities of law and commerce.
(Adapted from tripleinnovation)
Question 31: According to paragraph 1, what created difficulties for Edison’s global recognition?
A. Swan had already secured a British patent before Edison filed his own in America.
B. Edison lacked the commercial vision to expand his invention internationally.
C. British courts rejected patents issued in the United States at the time.
D. Swan refused to acknowledge Edison’s technical contributions to the light bulb.
Question 32: The word pragmatic in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. creative B. emotional C. careless D. practical
Question 33: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 2?
A. Legal disputes showed inventions were shaped by law as well as science.
B. Edison settled the patent issues quickly and expanded lighting to many regions worldwide.
C. Swan’s experiments directly produced the first widely used and durable electric light bulb.
D. Scientific creativity mattered far more than timing or complex legal paperwork in the invention
process.
Question 34: According to paragraph 3, what was the result of Edison and Swan forming a joint company?
A. Swan lost the legal rights to his original patent when the company was created.
B. Edison gave up his work on improving the filament after the merger began.
C. Electric lighting could be mass-produced and marketed across Britain and Europe.
D. Lawsuits between the two inventors continued for years despite the agreement.
Question 35: According to paragraph 2, Edison realised that unless the legal dispute was resolved, his plan
for international electric lighting would _______.
A. stall before it could make any real progress
B. succeed rapidly without facing any serious obstacles
C. remain limited to laboratory experiments in the United States
D. expand across Europe regardless of legal restrictions
Question 36: The phrase this lesser-known chapter in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. Edison’s early experiments with filament design
B. the legal conflict between Edison and Swan over patent rights
C. the partnership that created the Edison & Swan United Electric Light Company
D. the global spread of electric lighting after 1883
Question 37: Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence in paragraph 4?
A. The invention came from both conflict and teamwork rather than being completed by one person
alone.
B. The invention was completed entirely by one person working alone without any help or external
involvement.

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C. The invention was finished successfully without the need for competition or any serious
discussions at all.
D. The invention was delayed for many years because discussions slowed down the entire creative
process.
Question 38: What can be inferred about Edison’s approach to invention?
A. He understood that combining strategic planning with collaboration was as important as
technical skills in achieving lasting success.
B. He believed that working in partnerships often slowed the progress of both scientific research
and commercial development.
C. He thought that Swan’s involvement in the creation of the light bulb contributed very little to the
overall success of the invention.
D. He considered that engaging in lengthy legal disputes was unnecessary for the expansion of
electric lighting into international markets.
Question 39: Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?
This agreement allowed both men to avoid years of lawsuits and focus on innovation.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the entire passage?
A. Edison invented the light bulb by himself despite Swan’s earlier patent and experiments in
Britain and Europe.
B. Rivalry and legal disputes between Edison and Swan finally gave way to collaboration, allowing
electric lighting to spread quickly across regions.
C. Swan’s rising scientific reputation during the nineteenth century completely overshadowed
Edison’s achievements across Britain and Europe.
D. Patent laws in Britain and other countries at that time largely restricted Edison from introducing
electric lighting to wider international markets.
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