Đề 1
LISTENING
A woman is giving information on a five-day singing course. Listen and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND / OR A NUMBER.
FIVE-DAY SINGING COURSE
Teachers:
Pop music: Roland Baxley
Folk music: Venus (1) ___________
Lunch: eat in the (2) ___________
Car park: costs £ (3) ___________ per day
Concert:
When: Friday, at (4) ___________ p.m.
Colour of clothes: (5) ___________
PRONUNCIATION
Choose the option to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
6.
A. game
B. name
C. save
D. flat
7.
A. theatre
B. seat
C. leave
D. each
8.
A. give
B. gentle
C. glass
D. guy
Choose the option to indicate the word that has a stress pattern different from the others.
9.
A. programmer
B. secretary
C. appointment
D. passenger
10.
A. gallery
B. marathon
C. astronaut
D. disaster
USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the option to indicate the best option for each of the questions.
11. The plumber _________ the water pipes tomorrow afternoon.
A. is fixing
B. fixes
C. fix
D. fixed
12. If I were a _________, I would wear a uniform and take care of passengers on planes.
A. politician
B. computer programmer
C. nurse
D. flight attendant
13. Nurses generally don’t _________ a high salary.
A. open
B. earn
C. take
D. win
14. It has been quite difficult for the secretary to get _________ in this company since 2018.
A. a job
B. lemonade
C. a promotion
D. place to live
15. If they were doctors, they would do their best to take care of the _________ of war.
A. victims
B. people
C. citizens
D. donors
16. Emma: “We should organise a marathon to raise fund for the poor children.” - Carl: “ _________ ”
A. Why don’t you run alone?
B. I’m sorry. I’m not fit enough.
C. I couldn’t agree more.
D. Some of my friends and I would love to run a marathon.
17. Liz: “What concerns me is that my aunt spends all her time looking after her children, and she doesn’t have time to go to work.” - Carol: “ _________ ”
A. Phew! Thank goodness. She’s at home.
B. That’s true!
C. Hmm! I’m not sure what to say.
D. You could help her with the housework.
Choose the option to show the part that needs correction.
18. Mrs. Lee has worked like a full-time nurse to help with the family finances.
A. has worked
B. like
C. to help
D. finances
19. The surgeon was operating in the emergency department while he dropped the knife.
A. surgeon
B. was operating
C. while
D. dropped
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
20. Without qualifications, young people cannot find a job ________. (EASE)
21. The model was_________ for photos in the studio when she fell over. (POSE)
22. The camera _________ have filmed the same scene for two days. (ASSIST)
23. The astronauts were wearing the _________ gear when the accident happened. (PROTECT)
READING
Read a text about music. Choose the option to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
MUSIC
Music seems as old as humans. Thousands of years ago, people (24)_________ some sounds with a few basic tools when they realised that they liked it. The sounds became a kind of music for them. In other words, people created music in simple ways as long as it meant something to a group of people or a community.
Music (25)_________ a special role in human life because it can change how we feel. Styles of music like pop and rap can make us excited, but other styles like classical music can cause a feeling of (26)_________. Also, music can be a bridge between our memory and the outside world. We can connect (27)_________ music with particular people, places or times.
For example, if you hear some folk songs, you will recall your childhood, your mom or grandmother. However, sometimes we can’t (28)_________ the effect of music. For example, when you watch a TV advert or a film, there’s often some music playing – and it tells you indirectly that something dangerous or romantic is going to happen in the scene. However, lots of people forget the music at the end of that video.
24.
A. made
B. were making
C. making
25.
A. plays
B. gets
C. makes
26.
A. exercise
B. surprise
C. joy
27.
A. little
B. few
C. some
28.
A. create
B. realise
C. play
Read a text about Katie Swan, an excellent tennis player. Choose the option to indicate the best answer to each of the questions.
KATIE SWAN
Many tennis stars learnt how to play tennis when they could run and became professional before 18. Born in Bristol in 1999, Katie Swan was nothing like that. At the age of 7, she had her first tennis lessons just for fun while her family was enjoying their holiday in Portugal. Her parents didn’t want her to get bored, so they hired a tennis coach to teach her how to play. After a week, the coach said that she might become a tennis superstar, but her parents burst into laughter. However, the coach was completely right.
After her holiday, she began practising very hard on the tennis court and managed to study very well. She even made time to play hockey. After a few years, her father’s business made him move to the USA, so Katie started living there with her family. She kept practising tennis in better weather conditions because it was usually sunny, and her skills quickly improved. When she turned 15, she was proud to be number two in the world as a junior player. One year later, she started to play for the British Tennis Team. Unfortunately, too much training caused a serious injury to her back. At the age of 17, she was competing in the Wimbledon Championships when she hurt her foot. The injury made her quit the tournament, so she was in floods of tears.
Katie Swan is now one of the most promising young tennis players in the UK, and lots of tennis players admire her. Even though she’s used to living far away from home, she sometimes feels homesick when staying in a strange hotel. She has a passion for international competitions, and she has won lots of them confidently, but she still gets nervous before an important match.
29. What happened to Katie when she was seven?
A. A teacher thought that she could become one of the best tennis players.
B. She won a tennis competition in Portugal.
C. Her mom bought her a tennis racket.
D. She was bored, so she decided to play tennis.
30. What happened after her holiday in Portugal?
A. Her parents didn’t allow Katie to go to tennis practice.
B. Her parents wanted her to spend more time studying instead of playing tennis.
C. She wanted to start learning a new sport, hockey.
D. She took tennis lessons seriously, and she became an excellent student.
31. Why did her family move to the USA?
A. She wanted to concentrate more on her tennis.
B. The weather was better for tennis competitions.
C. She needed to go to a better school.
D. Her father started working there.
32. What was her biggest disappointment before she turned 18?
A. She couldn’t become number one junior tennis players.
B. She had a back pain.
C. A serious injury made her quit a big tournament.
D. She wasn’t fit enough to play in international competitions.
33. What is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. her overseas travel for competition
B. how she practised tennis and took online classes at the same time
C. how she feels before a match
D. Katie’s feelings when she had to stop playing
WRITING
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in brackets.
34. It’s 8:30 a.m. now, and he’s still not here. (YET)
_____________________________________
35. Trevor arrived in Vũng Tàu City five minutes ago. (ALREADY)
_____________________________________
36. This charity organisation started delivering protective equipment to hospitals in 2021. (SINCE)
_____________________________________
37. I don’t have enough money. I really want to buy a bicycle. (IF)
_____________________________________
38. Minh is too tired now. He can't do his homework. (COULD)
_____________________________________
Complete the sentences with the given beginnings in such a way that their meanings stay unchanged.
39. Some women think it’s difficult to train for that qualification.
=> Some women find it ________________________________.
40. Melissa began working as a professional model in 2020.
=> Melissa __________________________________________.
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Đề 2
PRONUNCIATION
Choose the answer to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others.
1.
A. like
B. city
C. night
D. knife
2.
A. cooker
B. cinema
C. centre
D. lettuce
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
3.
A. concern
B. collect
C. access
D. protect
4.
A. natural
B. operate
C. volunteer
D. babysit
USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the answer to indicate the best option for each of the questions.
5. We __________ the news on TV in the living room.
A. watch
B. watches
C. are watching
D. is watching
6. Chi was riding her bicycle to the night market when she ________ and hurt her right leg.
A. blew off
B. left
C. knocked
D. fell off
7. This is the second time our school __________ a charity concert.
A. organized
B. has organized
C. is organizing
D. organizes
8. Luke: “ ____________ ” - Mike: “Yes. What time?”
A. Do you want to go fishing with me on Saturday?
B. We can’t go fishing in that lake.
C. Is fishing interesting?
D. Is fishing popular here?
9. Thousands of people attended the concert in a huge outdoor __________ last Sunday.
A. stadium
B. museum
C. TV
D. showroom
10. Student A: “Do you want to come ice skating with us tomorrow?”
Student B: “I can’t. I __________ a lecture about gender equality at 9 o’clock.”
A. will attend
B. have attended
C. going to attend
D. am attending
11. The singer had a bad cold, but she still gave an amazing __________.
A. attention
B. performance
C. exhibition
D. festival
12. Saigon Children Charity __________ scholarships and vocational training to disabled children or children living in poverty.
A. hands
B. supports
C. organizes
D. provides
13. My current salary isn’t high. I __________ able to afford to buy a house if I __________ a better salary.
A. would be/ had
B. was/ would have
C. will be/ have
D. am/ will have
14. Nick: “I went to a jazz concert last night.” - Tim: “___________”
A. Good news!
B. Really?
C. Sure.
D. What did you do?
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
15. Playing video games is _________. (RELAX)
16. We spent the evening _________ the New Year’s Eve. (CELEBRATE)
17. Our class has made a __________ of £100 to the local charity. (DONATE)
Choose the answer to show the part that needs correction.
18. This restaurant is very popular with foreign tourists because of their excellent dishes.
A. is
B. with
C. their
D. dishes
19. Don’t throw away unwanted items, you can give them up to local charity shops instead.
A. Don’t throw
B. unwanted items
C. give them up
D. local charity
20. Flight attendants are responsible for performing safety checks and taking care passengers on planes.
A. for
B. safety checks
C. taking care passengers
D. on planes
READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
My name is Sonia and I work as an air traffic controller at the London Terminal Control Centre in West Drayton. My job is about monitoring and directing the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air, so they can fly as quickly and safely as possible. I’m in constant radio contact with the pilots, keeping them up-to-date on the weather and any unusual conditions or changes in flight plans. I work in (21) ________ on radar for up to two hours, then I have a half-hour break. The breaks are for safety purposes. It’s a stressful job – you’re (22) ________ people’s safety, so there’s a real consequence to what you do. In order to do this job, you need a high level of concentration and the ability to process large amounts of complex data. (23) ________ very complicated air traffic situations can happen extremely fast, you have to be calm and react quickly under pressure. And a key quality in the job is the need to be a good team player – someone who can get on with a lot of different people. Moreover, you have to be (24) ________ to keep your job. You need to have good vision, show no signs of heart disease, retain good blood pressure and have no history of mental health problems. Becoming an air traffic controller can be a difficult job, but the work comes with good (25) ________ and benefits.
21.
A. tasks
B. departments
C. shifts
D. times
22.
A. looking after
B. caring
C. taking care
D. helping
23.
A. Although
B. Because
C. Besides
D. While
24.
A. organized
B. inventive
C. careful
D. healthy
25.
A. income
B. wage
C. salary
D. payment
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.
The benefits of volunteering can be enormous. It’s a great way to meet new friends and sharpen your social skills. It may also boost your self-confidence by giving you a sense of accomplishment. In addition, the training and hands-on experience you gain while volunteering can help you learn new skills, such as communication, public speaking and marketing skills which will be useful for your future career.
There are hundreds of different ways you can help others and make the world a better place. First, you can collect and donate unwanted items. We all have things we don’t need or want anymore – used furniture, ill-fitting clothes, school supplies, old toys or books,… Rather than throwing them away, you can donate them to a charitable organization. Secondly, if you have free time, you can try working for a nonprofit organization. Although this work is unpaid, it’s rewarding. You can also foster an animal shelter or donate money to charitable funds, or you can share your skills by volunteering to teach a class at a community centre.
In Vietnam, every summer, lots of students from secondary schools to colleges and universities take part in Mùa Hè Xanh (Green Summer) or Hoa Phượng Đỏ (Red Phoenix Flower) campaigns. Volunteers often work to clean and upgrade canals, alleys and roads. They also help build charity houses and provide free health check-ups and medicine to poor people. Moreover, they organise free swimming lessons or IT classes for children.
26. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Volunteering, why and how.
B. Volunteering and young people.
C. Voluntary projects in Vietnam.
27. The benefits of volunteering include __________.
A. making friends with confident people
B. teaching new skills to children
C. learning new skills and gaining hands-on experience
28. The word ‘sharpen’ in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.
A. gain
B. support
C. improve
29. All of the following statements are ways to help the community EXCEPT __________
A. You can donate used or unwanted things.
B. You can adopt an animal from the shelter.
C. You can volunteer to teach some skills.
30. In Vietnam, when participating in voluntary campaigns, students will __________.
A. provide free medical treatment to poor people
B. work to improve the conditions of canals, alleys and roads
C. teach people how to build houses
WRITING
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
31. Would you like to go on a picnic this Saturday? (LET’S)
_________________________________________
32. Laura won a local beauty contest at the age of 18. (WAS)
_________________________________________
33. The last time I ran a marathon was three years ago. (SINCE)
_________________________________________
34. Andy works for long hours almost every day, so he’s always tired and stressed. (IF)
_________________________________________
35. Our car broke down. My mum called the breakdown service.
Because ___________________________________
LISTENING
Joe is making a presentation about gender inequality. Listen and decide if each of the statements is T (True) or F (False).
36. Joe is presenting two gender-related problems.
37. For the same jobs, men make more money than women.
38. According to Joe, African women’s salaries are the same as African men’s.
39. Men and women spend a similar amount of time doing housework.
40. Traditionally, a driver is known as a job for men.
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Đề 3
Pronunciation
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.
A. marathon
B. natural
C. classical
D. tradition
2.
A. agrees
B. raises
C. believes
D. provides
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3.
A. concert
B. donate
C. collect
D. attend
4.
A. cinema
B. performance
C. charity
D. organise
Use of English
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Sometimes, it’s difficult to __________ with your colleagues.
A. give out
B. fit in
C. give away
D. fit out
6. The world __________ a better place if everyone __________ a job.
A. was/ would have
B. will be/ has
C. is/ has
D. would be/ had
7. When I __________ home, my mum __________ the kitchen floor.
A. got/ was mopping
B. got/ mopped
C. was getting/ was mopping
D. was getting/ was mopping
8. Joe is from the city, so he has __________ experience of working on a farm.
A. much
B. a few
C. little
D. many
9. Ms. Jennifer __________ in the catering industry for several years.
A. has worked
B. worked
C. is working
D. was working
10. Look at that child! He __________ the road all alone. Someone needs to stop him!
A. will cross
B. was crossing
C. crossed
D. is going to cross
11. We __________ to the cinema three times this month. Let’s do something else.
A. have gone
B. went
C. have been
D. were
12. Mark was walking round a(n) __________ when he saw Lucy. She was looking at a painting by Van Gogh.
A. art exhibition
B. theatre
C. museum
D. music festival
13. My sister is a mechanic. She’s responsible __________ checking the cars for problems.
A. to
B. with
C. on
D. for
14. Bill Harrelson, a 69-year-old man, took a __________ flight around the world in a plane he built himself.
A. own
B. solo
C. lonely
D. alone
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
15. Save the Children organisation aims to promote children’s rights and provides relief for children in developing countries.
A. help
B. develop
C. grow
D. protect
16. Ms. Johnson is such a caring teacher. She cares for her students’ happiness, well-being and life beyond the classroom.
A. funny
B. careful
C. ambitious
D. helpful
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
17. I was really disappointed at the play last night. The actors forgot their lines and the story was boring.
A. satisfied
B. angry
C. scared
D. proud
18. Foodbank is the largest hunger relief charity in Australia. They collect all kinds of food from farmers, manufacturers and retailers, then donate them to homeless shelters and soup kitchens.
A. raise
B. provide
C. give out
D. receive
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
19. Teachers can play an important role on helping students make a decision on their career.
A. play
B. on
C. make
D. their
20. When I walked onto the stage, I was seeing the school hall full of students, parents and teachers.
A. When
B. onto
C. was seeing
D. full of
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.
21. Student A: “What were you doing at 10 p.m. last night?”
Student B: “__________”
A. I’m studying for an exam.
B. Nothing. I was asleep.
C. I talked to my dad.
D. I’ve done my homework.
22. Student A: “Let’s have a bake sale to raise money for children in the mountainous area.”
Student B: “__________”
A. I love baking.
B. I’d prefer to.
C. That’s a good idea.
D. I can come to the bake sale.
23. Student A: “I won the audition last night.”
Student B: “__________”
A. Really? That was amazing!
B. Oh, dear! What was a shock!
C. Ekk! That was lucky!
D. Aww! How cute you were!
Word Formation
Write the correct forms of the words in brackets.
24. Good _________ and previous work experience are essential for this job. (QUALIFY)
25. Designers are usually __________. They need lots of imagination to think of new ideas. (INVENT)
Reading
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Traditionally, Christmas is the time of giving and sharing. Besides looking for perfect gifts for friends and family members, many people also think about those who are (26) _________ fortunate. At this time of the year, most charities encourage us to donate some money so that they can help the homeless or the elderly. One of the most interesting fundraising campaigns in the UK is the Christmas Jumper Day, which is organised by the charity Save the Children. The event (27) _________ annually on the second Friday of December. The idea is simple: people wear a special Christmas-themed jumper on this day and donate at least £2 to Save the Children. The donations are used to help children around the world who are currently living in poverty. The charity helps by (28) _________ nutritious food, shelters and education for the children in need, aiming to improve their quality of life. They also ensure that children have (29) _________ to medical treatment, including necessary vaccinations. Since its launch in 2012, over 17 million people have taken part in Christmas Jumper Day, raising £16 million to help children. Why do people support this campaign? (30) _________, they do so because it’s a fun and easy way of doing a good deed!
26.
A. more
B. much
C. less
D. little
27.
A. takes place
B. takes part
C. works on
D. sets up
28.
A. giving
B. improving
C. helping
D. providing
29.
A. right
B. access
C. way
D. foundation
30.
A. About my mind
B. I think
C. To my mind
D. My opinion
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.
When firefighters turn up to put out a fire, traditionally people expect them to be men. However, underneath the protective clothing, helmet and visor, there are more and more women. One such woman is Krystyna Krakowski. She became a firefighter in Florida in 2000, when there were very few women to work beside or guide her in the service. She is now not only successful but also recruiting more females into the profession. In September 2020, Ms. Krakowski was one of the five women at Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue who made department history by working an entire shift with no male colleagues. “We are capable of anything. Don’t let anything stop you,” Ms. Krakowski said.
Women in the United States have a long history of fighting fires. During World War II, women fought fires while men fought overseas. At that time, some fire departments were staffed entirely by women. Nowadays, female firefighters account for 4% of professional firefighters nationwide. However, their numbers and influence in the ranks are on the rise. Being a firefighter is a challenging but rewarding job. Firefighters need to wear heavy equipment, use various tools and perform rescue operation. Therefore, they have to be quick thinkers, strong and courageous. They work 24-hour shifts and then get 48 hours off before they repeat the same routine. During their shifts, they respond to calls involving incidents like structure fires, car accidents, medical emergencies and traumatic injuries. They also provide fire safety education and other measures that can help communities prevent accidents or avoid injuries.
31. When Ms. Krakowski became a firefighter, __________.
A. there were few female colleagues
B. she didn’t have anyone beside her
C. nobody guided her
D. she recruited a lot of female firefighters
32. What was the special event in Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue department in 2020?
A. She recruited a lot of female firefighters.
B. There were no male firefighters in the department.
C. There were five women working in the department.
D. There was an all-female fire rescue crew for the first time.
33. According to the passage, which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Nowadays, there are more female firefighters than during World War II.
B. 4% of professional firefighters in Florida are women.
C. During World War II, women served as firefighters to replace male firefighters who joined the military.
D. Firefighters work on shifts that can last up to 48 hours.
34. All of the following are requirements to become a firefighter EXCEPT __________.
A. have a good physical condition
B. be brave
C. be able to make decisions fast
D. be able to avoid injuries effectively
35. One of the objectives of the fire service is __________
A. to encourage people to join the profession.
B. to stop fires from happening.
C. to show citizens how to perform operations.
D. to answer phone calls about traffic.
Writing
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
36. I asked Kate to look after my cat when I was away. (TAKE)
=> I ________________________________________.
37. Alice should work hard; otherwise, she won’t get the promotion.
=> Unless ________________________________________.
38. It started to rain in the middle of their picnic.
=> While ________________________________________.
39. I’ve never run a marathon before.
=> This ________________________________________.
40. Gemma is really busy at the moment, so she can’t help her sister do the laundry.
=> If________________________________________.
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Đề 4
PRONUNCIATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.
A. dangerous
B. general
C. great
D. Germany
2.
A. maths
B. cushions
C. lemons
D. armchairs
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3.
A. provide
B. treatment
C. improve
D. support
4.
A. astronaut
B. attendant
C. inventive
D. mechanic
USE OF ENGLISH
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. Let’s go ________ a picnic this weekend.
A. on
B. at
C. to
D. in
6. People play different traditional musical instruments in _______ music festivals in Vietnam.
A. jazz
B. rap
C. folk
D. EDM
7. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to __________ the lives of disadvantaged children and their families.
A. offer
B. improve
C. provide
D. care
8. Neil is not here. He __________ to the supermarket.
A. has gone
B. has been
C. went
D. goes
9. You call a plumber if you need someone to __________ a burst pipe.
A. perform
B. make
C. fix
D. care
10. We learn how to ________ robots every Saturday afternoon.
A. buy
B. build
C. set
D. carry
11. Thanh _________ a sports game when he saw a famous actor.
A. was attending
B. attending
C. attended
D. attends
12. Mrs. Parker has collected used books for children in need __________ the end of last month.
A. for
B. when
C. since
D. while
13. I’m looking for a __________ job. I don’t mind what it is, but I’m only free on Saturdays and Sundays.
A. full-time
B. part-time
C. shifts
D. nine-to-five
14. Dinner’s ready. We’re having soup tonight. It ________ really good.
A. taste
B. is tasting
C. tastes
D. are tasting
15. Owen: “How about at 5:30 p.m.?” - Tyler: “________ ”
A. I like playing video games.
B. No way!
C. Have fun.
D. Sure!
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
16. Michael thinks playing music is _________. (INTEREST)
17. Lots of talented musicians and ________ are performing at the show in Central Park. (ENTERTAIN)
18. The charity organisation works to save all local people from ___________. (POOR)
19. My brothers are taking part in a ________ competition next month. (ROBOT)
20. You’ll never get a good job if you don’t have any ___________. (QUALIFY)
READING
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Hi Kathy,
I’m writing to you from Côn Đảo island, where I’m working as a volunteer for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). I have just come here for two days but I have (21) _________ done so many things. Do you know that IUCN is one of the oldest and largest global (22) _________ organisations? IUCN has worked in Vietnam since the mid-1980s. It (23) _________ to protect endangered wild animals, especially the sea turtles in Vietnam. In Côn Đảo island, many sea turtles swim to the islands between the fourth and seventh lunar months and lay their eggs in the sand before returning to the sea. However, the number of sea turtles (24) _________ over the last 30 years because of overfishing, pollution and destruction of nesting beaches. During the days, we have taken part in coastal clean-ups. At night, we have guarded turtle nests, protected eggs (25) _________ poachers and released baby sea turtles back into the ocean early in the morning. It’s hard work but it’s enjoyable and I’ve met a lot of great people. The best part about working for IUCN is that I can help endangered animals and still have fun at the same time.
I hope you’re having fun, too. See you in a month.
All the best
Hong Nguyen
21.
A. never
B. still
C. already
D. yet
22.
A. environmental
B. protective
C. fundraised
D. conservative
23.
A. intends
B. serves
C. decides
D. aims
24.
A. decreased
B. has decreased
C. went down
D. has improved
25.
A. with
B. to
C. from
D. on
Read the following passage. Write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE and NI if there is NO INFORMATION on it.
A gender stereotype is a fixed idea about characteristics that women and men should have. From an early age, parents tend to treat boys and girls differently and encourage children to engage in gender-appropriate play (e.g., boys play with cars; girls play with dolls). Phrases like ‘man up’ or ‘you run like a girl’ are talked to children every day. The media also plays a role in its portrayal of men and women in sex-typed occupations (e.g., men as doctors and women as nurses). As a result, gender stereotypes can influence the decisions of children when they choose their future careers. Young girls tend to go after careers in office work, nursing, teaching, homecare and childcare. Boys are likely to work in the fields of engineering, science, computing or finance. In fact, according to Lifting Limits, in the UK, only 17% of ICT professionals and 12% of construction industry workers are female. In addition, the number of women working in engineering professionals is less than 10%, while registered male nurses make up 11%. Besides, men have experienced negative bias when working in positions that others associate with women. For example, boys are likely to be looked down on when they want to go into a female-dominated career like hairdressing, because they are not considered masculine enough. Although stereotypes can be hard to change, we can do something to help minimize gender bias. We can teach children that they should make a career choice that is suited to their talents, interests and abilities, not one that is restricted by job-gender stereotypes.
26. Evidence of gender stereotypes can be found in many parts of our daily life.
27. Gender stereotypes can influence children’s decisions on choosing their future careers.
28. The number of female ICT professionals accounts for 12%.
29. If boys work in a female-dominated field, they will have lots of pressure.
30. There’s hardly anything that we can do to overcome the gender bias.
WRITING
Write the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the words in brackets.
31. Lan always plays tennis in the afternoon. (EVERY)
=> ____________________________________________
32. Karen liked taking part in cultural activities (KEEN)
=> ____________________________________________
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
33. He started working as a volunteer at an animal shelter two months ago.
=> He has ______________________________________.
34. Having a part-time job will make you more financially independent.
=> If you _______________________________________.
35. Carol was skiing in Switzerland. She met her old friend, Tim.
=> While _______________________________________.
LISTENING
Janice and Jason are talking about a volunteer day in their neighbourhood. Listen and choose the answer for each of the questions.
36. The volunteer day starts at ___________.
A. 3:00 a.m.
B. 9:00 a.m
C. 9:00 p.m.
D. 3:00 p.m.
37. On volunteer day, local people are going to ___________.
A. pick up rubbish
B. give food
C. donate clothes and toys
D. raise money
38. Janice and Jason are going to give donations to ___________.
A. the poor
B. the homeless
C. the disabled
D. the orphans
39. Volunteers should bring ___________ with them on the volunteer day.
A. umbrellas
B. raincoats
C. food and drink
D. money
40. ___________ is organising the volunteer day.
A. Mr Richards
B. Anne Rowland
C. Mr Richards and Anne Rowland
D. the manager of a local charity
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PRONUNCIATION
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
1.
A. charity
B. access
C. battle
D. donate
2.
A. police
B. computer
C. complete
D. model
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.
3.
A. healthy
B. careful
C. perform
D. plumber
4.
A. lemonade
B. washbasin
C. history
D. instrument
USE OF ENGLISH
Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
5. “Bill, your mobile phone is ringing. I __________ it if you want.”
A. am answering
B. am going to answer
C. answer
D. will answer
6. Matthew works as a(n) __________ at a travel agency. He answers the phone, greets clients and arranges meetings.
A. tour guide
B. secretary
C. driver
D. officer
7. On the ticket it says that my plane __________ at 22:30 on Friday.
A. will arrive
B. arrives
C. is going to arrive
D. is arriving
8. Student A: “Let’s collect supplies like mineral water, canned food or clothes to help flood victims.”
Student B: “__________”
A. That’s alright.
B. That’s a good idea.
C. Yeah, let’s go!
D. Yes, I do.
9. The classrooms have been __________ with interactive whiteboards.
A. fitted into
B. fitted
C. fitted for
D. fitted out
10. Student A: “I believe women have rights to pursue any jobs that they want.”
Student B: “__________. Nowadays, women are getting into male-dominated areas of work.”
A. That’s true.
B. I can’t agree with you.
C. That’s not sure.
D. Not at all.
11. You can __________ money to the charity in cash or by cheque.
A. donate
B. give out
C. help
D. make
12. More than one hundred people have signed up for the clean-up day __________.
A. already
B. yet
C. so far
D. just
13. I __________ to Amsterdam once. It was an unforgettable trip.
A. have gone
B. have been
C. went
D. was
14. FAO has helped billions of people around the world to have access __________ nutritious food since 1945.
A. with
B. for
C. in
D. to
15. Do you fancy __________ at a charity kitchen? We can help to provide free meals for the poor.
A. working
B. to work
C. work
D. in working
Choose the answer to show the part that needs correction.
16. Jamie never play football with us on Sunday mornings.
A. never
B. play
C. with
D. mornings
17. Last night, my dad listened to music when the speaker stopped working.
A. Last night
B. listened
C. when
D. stopped
18. We worked really hard for the last two months to raise enough money for a new school in the mountainous area.
A. worked
B. to raise
C. for
D. mountainous area.
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the words in brackets.
19. Do you help your parents do the grocery __________? (SHOP)
20. Their garden was full of ________ flowers. (COLOUR)
READING
Read a text about group singing. Choose the answer to indicate the best option for each of the blanks.
In the past, singing always helped bring people together in a community. However, today, group singing in public is no longer (21) _________ in England. Is it possible that one day everyone in a neighbourhood suddenly joins together to sing some songs on the street? Singing teacher Rose Lima believes so. Group singing isn’t too difficult. Actually, everyone started singing when they were three or four in a nursery school. However, when they grew up, lots of them (22) _________ how to sing and even became afraid of singing. Group singing can help everyone become friendly. When Rose first went to a music (23) _________ , she really wanted to learn to sing beautifully. Then, her friend took her to a singing class. More than six years later, Rose became an excellent singer and got lots of prizes. At the age of forty, she (24) _________ in an interview when she had an idea of teaching other teenagers and young people in her town to sing. Then, she decided to open her singing class to help more people feel comfortable enough to sing with confidence. Lots of her students became successful singers in lots of music bands, and they tried to help other people in the same way. These days, group singing is becoming more popular with the locals in Rose’s hometown. They can enjoy different styles of music with lots of musical (25) _________ on the street and at the local park.
21.
A. new
B. traditional
C. old
22.
A. forgot
B. were forgetting
C. was forgetting
23.
A. video
B. exhibition
C. concert
24.
A. was talking
B. talked
C. talks
25.
A. guitars
B. instruments
C. pianos
Read the following passages. For each of the questions from 31 to 35, write D for Ann Elizabeth Dunwoody, L for Wendy B. Lawrence, and D&L for both.
Nowadays, women around the world are taking up jobs generally considered to be men’s jobs. Here are two women that have broken the barriers of gender bias in the world of work.
Ann Elizabeth Dunwoody is the first woman to earn the rank of four-star general not only in the Army but the entire US armed forces. At the age of five, Dunwoody wanted nothing more than to become a doctor or nurse. During her junior year of college, Dunwoody attended a four-week Army introductory programme. It was then she found her passion for soldiering. Dunwoody once said at her retirement ceremony: “Over the last 38 years, I have had the opportunity to witness women soldiers jump out of airplanes, hike 10 miles, lead men and women, even under the toughest circumstances. Today, what was once a band of brothers has truly become a band of brothers and sisters.”
Wendy B. Lawrence was the first female graduate of the US Naval Academy, the first female naval officer and the first female helicopter pilot to fly into space. “I was 10 years old when Apollo 11 landed on the moon and that was my 'aha' moment as I like to say," said Lawrence. "I looked at Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon and thought that's what I want to do when I grow up: 'I'm gonna be an astronaut and I am gonna fly into space.” After retiring from NASA in 2006, Lawrence has worked at Space Camp in Alabama and the Kennedy Center Visitor Centre, igniting the minds of the young with a passion for science and technology. She once told the reporter: “So I'd say give women an opportunity to try. You might be surprised at what they bring to the table, what they're capable of."
Who …
26. decided her future career after watching the first men walk on the moon? _______
27. changed her opinion about her future job when she grew up? ________
28. believed that women were able to do more than what people had thought? ________
29. continued to share her passion with the young generations? ________
30. believed that women can work well in male-dominated fields? ________
WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meaning. Use the given word(s) if any.
31. I can’t help you because I don’t know anything about computers.
=> If _____________________________________.
32. Why don’t we organize a cake sale to raise money for the orphanage?
=> What about ____________________________?
33. This is the first time Susan has donated blood.
=> Susan has _____________________________.
34. Huy didn’t like doing crossword puzzles because it was boring. (HATED)
_________________________________________.
35. An often visits his grandparents on Saturdays and Sundays.
=> At the weekend, _________________________.
LISTENING
A TV presenter is presenting a TV show schedule. Listen and decide if each of the statements is T (True) or F (False).
36. The Arts Review programme starts at 8:05 a.m.
37. Debra Clinton is talking to Kyle Smith, who comes from a pop band.
38. Garry Parker will present the weather forecast for today and tomorrow.
39. In a new programme, Nelson will show how people do charity in many villages.
40. The Cookery Show will give advice on how to buy several kinds of vegetables.
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