Task 1.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Climate change, a (1) ______ of global warming, has been largely attributed (2) ______
human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas.
These actions release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, (3) ______ traps heat in the Earth’s
atmosphere and leads to an increase in global temperatures. The rise in temperature disrupts
the delicate balance of ecosystems and has a range of significant consequences on the
planet. One of the most obvious consequences of climate change is the rising sea level. This
phenomenon is linked to the melting of polar ice caps and the expansion of seawater (4)
______ it warms. As a result, coastal regions are increasingly (5) ______ risk of flooding,
erosion, and the loss of natural habitats. Another impact of climate change is the increasing
frequency and intensity of (6) ______ weather events, such as hurricanes, heatwaves, and
droughts. These events can lead to (7) ______ agricultural productivity, food and water
shortages, and the displacement of people and wildlife. In response to the growing concern
surrounding climate change, there has been a shift towards the use of renewable energy
sources, which produce (8) ______ greenhouse gas emissions (9) ______ to traditional
fossil fuels. By using renewable energy, we can help reduce the impacts of climate change
and work towards (10) ______ the Earth’s natural balance.
1. A. cause B. consequence C. contributor D. measure
2. A. to B. for C. with D. of
3. A. that B. then C. which D. where
4. A. therefore B. as C. but D. and
5. A. under B. for C. at D. in
6. A. favourable B. pleasant C. decent D. extreme
7. A. reduced B. reduction C. reducing D. reduce
8. A. less B. more C. much D. fewer
9. A. related B. compared C. connected D. regarded
10. A. restored B. restore C. restoration D. restoring
Task 2. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
Global warming is the long- term warming of the planet’s overall temperature. Though this
warming trend has been going on for a long time, its pace has significantly increased in the
last hundred years due to the burning of fossil fuels. As the human population has increased,
so has the volume of fossil fuels burned. Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas, and
burning them causes what is known as the “greenhouse effect” in Earth’s atmosphere. The
greenhouse effect is when the sun’s rays penetrate the atmosphere, but when that heat is
reflected off the surface cannot escape back into space. Gases produced by the burning of
fossil fuels prevent the heat from leaving the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases are
carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, water vapour, methane, and nitrous oxide. The excess
heat in the atmosphere has caused the average global temperature to rise overtime,
otherwise known as global warming. Global warming has presented another issue called
climate change. Sometimes these phrases are used interchangeably, however, they are
different. Climate change refers to changes in weather patterns and growing seasons around
the world. It also refers to sea level rise caused by the expansion of warmer seas and melting
ice sheets and glaciers. Global warming causes climate change, which poses a serious threat
to life on Earth in the forms of widespread flooding and extreme weather. Scientists
continue to study global warming and its impact on Earth.
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1. Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
A. A Brief Introduction to Global Warming
B. The Effects of Global Warming on Earth’s Climate
C. The Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming
D. The Link between Fossil Fuels and Global Warming
2. According to paragraph 1, what has significantly led to the rising pace of global warming
in the last hundred years?
A. Increased population C. Natural disasters
B. Burning of fossil fuels D. Solar activity
3. The word “ penetrate ” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. break in B. move through C. come across D. go into
4. According to paragraph 2, how does the greenhouse effect work?
A. It reflects the sun’s rays off the Earth’s surface.
B. It causes the burning of fossil fuels.
C. It prevents the heat from escaping the atmosphere.
D. It increases the average global temperature.
5. According to paragraph 2, which gases are contributors to the greenhouse effect?
A. oxygen and nitrous oxide C. hydrogen and water vapour
B. carbon dioxide and methane D. nitrogen and chlorofluorocarbons
6. The word “ interchangeably ” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. exclusively B. collectively C. replaceably D. irreplaceably
7. The word “ It ” in paragraph 3 refers to _______.
A. global warming B. greenhouse effect C. weather pattern D. climate change
8. What is the main difference between global warming and climate change?
A. Global warming refers to changes in weather patterns, while climate change refers to the
rise in global temperature.
B. Global warming and climate change are two different terms used to describe the same
phenomenon.
C. Global warming is a natural process, while climate change is human-induced.
D. Global warming refers to the greenhouse effect, while climate change refers to sea level
rise and extreme weather
9. Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage?
A. Global warming and climate change are two interchangeable terms with different
meanings.
B. Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases that are responsible for trapping heat in
the atmosphere.
C. Flooding and extreme weather are potential consequences of climate change.
D. Global warming is the reflection of heat off the Earth’s surface.
10. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that has been amplified by human activities.
B. Absorption of the sun’s rays by the Earth’s surface l eads to the greenhouse effect.
C. Global warming is a recent phenomenon that has only been happening for the last
hundred years.
D. The impact of global warming on Earth is not yet fully understood
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or
phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Practitioners of sustainable agriculture seek to integrate three main objectives into their
work: a healthy environment, economic profitability, and social and economic equity. Every
person involved in the food system - growers, food processors, distributors, retailers,
consumers, and waste managers - can (29) ______ a role in ensuring a sustainable
agricultural system. There are many practices commonly used by people working in
sustainable agriculture and sustainable food systems. Growers may use methods to promote
soil health, minimise water use, and lower (30) ______ levels on the farm. Consumers and
retailers concerned with sustainability can look for “values - based” fo ods (31) ______ are
grown using methods promoting farm worker wellbeing, are environmentally friendly, or
strengthen the local economy. And researchers in sustainable agriculture often cross
disciplinary lines with their work: combining biology, economics, engineering, chemistry,
community development, and (32) ______ others. (33) ______, sustainable agriculture is
more than a collection of practices. It is also a process of negotiation: a push and pull
between the sometimes competing interests of an individual farmer or of people in a
community as they work to solve complex problems about how we grow our food and fibre.
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Question 29: A. have B. take C. play D. make
Question 30: A. pollution B. polluted C. polluting D. pollute
Question 31: A. when B. that C. whose D. where
Question 32: A. lot of B. much C. many D. number
Question 33: A. Therefore B. Moreover C. Furthermore D. However
Solar power is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar
energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S.
has some of the richest solar resources in the world. Solar technologies can capture this
energy for a variety of uses, including generating electricity, providing light or a
comfortable interior environment, and heating water for domestic, commercial, or industrial
use. There are three main ways to capture solar energy: photovoltaics, solar heating &
cooling, and concentrating solar power. Photovoltaics generate electricity directly from
sunlight via an electronic process and can be used to power anything from small electronics
such as calculators and road signs up to homes and large commercial businesses. Solar
heating & cooling (SHC) and concentrating solar power (CSP) applications both use the
heat generated by the sun to provide space or water heating in the case of SHC systems, or
to run traditional electricity-generating turbines in the case of CSP power plants. Solar
energy is a very flexible energy technology: it can be built as distributed generation (located
at or near the point of use) or as a central-station, utility-scale solar power plant (similar to
traditional power plants). Both of these method scan also store the energy they produce for
distribution after the sun sets, using cutting edge solar storage technologies. Solar exists
within a complex and interrelated electricity system in the U.S, working alongside other
technologies like wind power to transition the U.S. to a clean energy economy. All of these
applications depend on supportive policy frameworks at the local, state and federal level to
ensure consumers and businesses have fair access to clean energy technologies like solar.
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Question 34: which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Benefits of Solar Energy B. Solar power in the United States
C. Capturing the Sun’s Energy D. Solar Technologies and Their Uses
Question 35: The word “ abundant” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. scarce B. limited C. plentiful D. insufficient
Question 36: According to paragraph 2, what is the main purpose of SHC systems?
A. Generating electricity B. Running turbines
C. Providing water heating D. Cooling large commercial businesses
Question 37: Which of the following is NOT a way to capture solar energy?
A. Photovoltaics B. Solar heating & cooling
C. Concentrating solar power D. wind turbines
Question 38: According to paragraph 3, what is the relationship between solar energy and
wind power?
A. They are incompatible and cannot work together.
B. Solar energy is more efficient than wind power.
C. Solar energy and wind power work together in the U.S. electricity system.
D. Solar energy is dependent on wind power for its functioning
Reforestation, whether by planning for natural regeneration or tree planting, allows for the
accelerated development of forested ecosystems following natural disturbance events such
as wildfire, wind events, and insect and disease infestations, or planned timber harvest. This
forest management practice helps to develop forest structure and species composition to
provide for wildlife habitat, clean and abundant water, forest wood products, recreation
opportunities, soil stabilisation, and so much more. Reforestation presents unique
opportunities to address emerging issues associated with climate change by conserving and
managing tree genetic diversity and capturing carbon to counter greenhouse gas emissions.
In some situations, relying on natural regeneration from existing tree seed and genetic
sources may best meet management objectives. While on other sites where the seed source
has been lost due to a natural disturbance, such as a stand-replacing wildfire or insects or
diseases, tree planting may be needed to restore trees to the site. Forest Service nurseries
and seed extractories are a critical component of the reforestation program, collecting seed
ahead of reforestation needs, and assuring that healthy seedlings are available for restoring
native ecosystems. “Growing and Nurturing Resilient Forests: A Reforestation strategy for
the National Forest S ystem” is a focused effort to address current and future forest needs.
Reforesting in the right place, at the right time, with the right species, and at appropriate
scales can change the current direction of ecosystem development. To be successful, the
agency must make complex land management decisions that include the best available
science and collaborations with a wide variety of partners, including nongovernmental
organisations and other government agencies. The Reforestation strategy provides the
framework for fully addressing current and future reforestation needs. The Forest Service
will develop national and regional 10-year implementation plans that will include the finer
scale steps the agency will take to successfully increase the pace and scale of reforestation,
address existing needs, and anticipate future events. The work also will help the agency
meet provisions of the Repairing Existing Public Land by Adding Necessary Trees Act, also
called the REPLANT Act, which provided the agency with additional funding to address the
backlog of needed reforestation and a mandate to address post-disturbance needs.
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management/reforestation
Choose an option that best fits each gap in the following passage (1.25m)
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends
always __(1)__ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best
friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown __(2)__
with. There are all sorts of things that can __(3)__ about this special relationship. It may be
the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met
someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages.
However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well __(4)__ to consider your
best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and __(5)__
understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your secrets.
Question 18: A. give B. have C. share D. spend
Question 19: A. through B. on C. in D. up
Question 20: A. result B. bring C. provide D. cause
Question 21: A. so B. too C. enough D. such
Question 22: A. whose B. who C. whom D. which
Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each question (1.25pt)
The generation gap refers to the difference in attitudes or behaviour between a
younger generation and the older one. In my opinion, different attitudes towards life,
different views about certain problems, and a lack of communication can cause a generation
gap in most societies.
The first factor is that parents and children generally see things from different
perspectives. Choosing a career is a good example for this. Many parents try to impose
certain careers they favour on their children, based on their own perceptions. However,
young people don’t always understand their parents’ points of views. Instead, they prefer to
be free to make their own decisions on their future career.
Another factor lies in differences in musical tastes, fashion, and political views
between young people and their parents. For example, having a pierced nose might be
viewed as fashionable by some teens, but for many parents, it is considered to be an act of
rebellion against social norms. Some parents may also find their children’s behaviour
unacceptable and disrespectful to traditional values.
The major factor causing the generation gap is the lack of communication between
parents and their children. Parents tend to be dominant and not to trust their children to deal
with crises. Also, they keep talking too much about certain problems. That is the reason why
young people seldom reveal their feelings to their parents. When facing problems, young
people prefer to seek help from their classmates or friends.
The above mentioned factors could lead to a generation gap. In order to bridge the
gap between the old generation and the younger one, mutual understanding is the vital key.
The wisest solution would be for parents and their children to treat each other as friends.
Câu 9: What do young people often do when they face problems?
A. They ask their parents for help. B. They ask their classmates or friends for
help.
C. They ask their siblings for help D. They share the problems with their
parents.
Câu 10: How do young people usually react when their parents impose career choices on
them?
A. They don’t follow their parents’ advice. B. They try to understand their
parents will.
C. They follow their parents’ advice. D. They want to make their own
decisions.
Câu 11: How many causes of the generation gap are mentioned?
A. 3 B. 5 C. 2 D. 4
Câu 12: What is best title for the passage?
A. Solutions to Generation Gap B. Generation Gap
Consequences.
 C. Causes of Generation Gap D. How to solve generation gap
conflicts.
Câu 13: What do parents often think about nose piercing?
A. They think that it is against social norms. B. They think that it is
intelligent
C. They think that it is fashionable. D. They think that it is acceptable.
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (1pt)
Câu 14: This math problem looks……. I'm sure I can do it easily.
A. easily B. easy C. ease D. a and b are
correct.
Câu 15: I’m not sure now. I ……. second thoughts about studying in Singapore.
A. have had B. was having C. am having D. have
Câu 16: The travel agent advised ……. crowded areas because of pickpockets.
A. to avoid B. avoid C. avoiding D. to be
avoided
Câu 17: Last year I taught some children with hearing impairments and…….a campaign to
help them.
A. have launched B. to launch C. launching D. launched
Choose an option that best fits each gap in the following passage (1.25pt)
Today, people with disabilities can lead a better life with the help of technology. Devices
__(18)__ help them to perform an activity are called assistive technology.
A telephone may not be attractive to persons with hearing impairments, __(19)__ it can help
them to send text messages over a phone line with the use of a teleprinter. This will enable
them to send and receive messages like __(20)__ people and communicate quickly and
effectively.
People with visual impairments can have documents read out loud electronically on their
computer. Speech recognition programmes allow people __(21)__ voice commands to their
computer or have their words turned into print.
To make shared reading possible, children′s books can have both Braille and print text. This
way, parents of a child __(22)__ visual impairment can read the same book out loud while
the child reads with fingers.
Câu 18: A. that B. what C. how D. who
Câu 19: A. so B. but C. or D. and
Câu 20: A. disbility B. disabled C. non-disabled D. enabled
Câu 21: A. give B. to give C. giving D. given
Câu 22: A. at B. with C. on D. of
 Viet Nam Assistance for the Handicapped (VNAH) is a non-profit organization
__(1)__ in 1991 to assist people with disabilities in Viet Nam. Its main aim is to help
disabled people to overcome their __(2)__ . Some of VNAH'S programmes __(3)__
technical assistance to clinics and wheelchair factories in the __(4)__ of high - quality and
low - cost wheelchairs.
To donate disadvantaged people, VNAH has set up the Office of Disabilities
Technical Assistance (ODTA) in Hanoi. In addition, VNAH __(5)__ a programme to
support the government in improving activities benefiting people with disabilities.
Câu 1: A. funded B. founded C. found D. find
Câu 2: A. disabled B. abilities C. disablement D. disabilities
Câu 3: A. provision B. provider C. produce D. provide
Câu 4: A. product B. productivity C. produce D. production
Câu 5: A. has launched B. have launched C. launches D. launched
Read the passage and choose the best answer to complete each question
(1.25m)

Many young people strive to be independent. That means you are able to take care of
yourself, and you don't have to rely on anyone else. One of the most important skills is time
management which can help you build your confidence and self-esteem. With good time
management skills, you can perform your daily tasks, including your responsibilities at
school and at home with pleasing results. Moreover, you will not feel stressed when exam
dates are approaching. These skills can also help you act more independently and
responsibly, get better grades at school and have more time for your family and friends.
Developing time-management skills is not as challenging as you may think. Firstly, make a
plan for things you need to do, including appointments and deadlines. Using a diary or apps
on mobile devices will remind you of what you need to accomplish and when you need to
accomplish it. Secondly, prioritize your activities. You need to decide which tasks are the
most urgent and important and then, concentrate on these first. This way, you may not be at
a loss to deal with too much work at the same time. Thirdly, develop routines because
routines, when established, take less time for you to do your tasks. Time management skills
are not hard to develop; once you master them, you will find out that they are great keys to
success and you can become independent.
Câu 10: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Mastering time-management skills can bring many benefits and there are three steps
to develop them.
B. Teenagers can have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-
management skills.
C. Young people need a lot of life skills to be independent.
D. Teenagers can’t have more confidence and self-esteem if they have good time-
management skills.

Câu 11: Which of the following is not mentioned as benefits of good time-management?
A. Be more confident and self-esteemed.
 B. Complete the daily tasks with the best result.
C. Get better grades at school and have more time for other activities.
D. Be less confident and self-esteemed.

Câu 12: How can you prioritise your activities?

A. Concentrate on the most urgent and important tasks first.
B. Make lists for things you need to do.
C. Try to establish routines.
D. Make schedule for things you need to do.

Câu 13: What does the word "accomplish" mean?

A. complete B. duty C. involve D. finish

Câu 14: What is the author's viewpoint on developing time-management skills?

A. It's easier to master than people think.
B. It's very challenging to build.
C. It's hard but you can master it well.
D. It's very hard to build.
Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences (1m)
Câu 15: ………. me how to play the drum.
A. It was my uncle taught B. It was my uncle who taught
C. It is my uncle teaching D. My uncle who taught
Câu 16: Your room……….messy. When did you last clean it ?
A. feels B. smells C. looks D. sounds
Câu 17: We saw our favorite ballet………. at the theater last night.
A. to perform B. performed C. performing D. perform
Câu 18: She did a funny little curtsy which Josh and Silver couldn't help……….at.
A. to laugh B. laugh C. to laughing D. laughing
To many people, their friends are the most important in their life. Really good friends
always __(1)__ joys and sorrows with you and never turn their backs on you. Your best
friend may be someone you have known all your life or someone you have grown __(2)__
with. There are all sorts of things that can __(3)__ about this special relationship. It may be
the result of enjoying the same activities and sharing experiences. Most of us have met
someone that we have immediately felt relaxed with as if we had known them for ages.
However, it really takes you years to get to know someone well __(4)__ to consider your
best friend. To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and __(5)__
understands us better than anyone else. It's the person you can tell him or her your secrets.
Question 18: A. give B. have C. share D. spend
Question 19: A. through B. on C. in D. up
Question 20: A. result B. bring C. provide D. cause
Question 21: A. so B. too C. enough D. such
Question 22: A. whose B. who C. whom D. which