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TEST 1.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. comb
B. climb
C. debt
D. cable
Question 2: A. contributed
B. eradicated
C. developed
D. needed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. elegant
B. array
C. departure
D. inherit
Question 4: A. belief
B. dinosaur
C. argument
D. challenge
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Collin ran the gauntlet of the board of directors throughout the meeting, who called his
ambitious but extremely impractical plan "a complete joke".
A. intentionally angered
B. faced heavy criticism
C. tried to ridicule
D. was physically attacked
Question 6: The final scene of the movie was accompanied by a cheerful melody which was scored by a
famous local musician.

A. comprised
B. designed
C. collected
D. composed
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: All ideas and suggestions should be to the point so as to avoid wasting time on unnecessary
matters.
A. illogical
B. unconvincing
C. irrelevant
D. inadequate
Question 8: The students in class 1C always picks on a little black girl studying in class 1D. Every day,
they would mock her and steal all of her pocket-money.
A. support somebody with money
B. treat somebody nicely
C. treat somebody badly
D. allow somebody to join a group
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ____?
A. would he
B. had he
C. didn’t you
D. hadn’t he
Question 10: His English teacher recommends that he ____ a regular degree program.
A. begin
B. begins
C. will begin
D. is beginning
Question 11: Doctors advise people who are deficient ____ vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.

A. from
B. of
C. in
D. for
Question 12: She ____ two miles and a half, and now she feels exhausted.
A. has been running B. run
C. was running
D. has run
Question 13: Robert will enjoy skiing more the next time he goes to Mt. Hellens ____ he has had skiing
lessons.
A. now that
B. so that
C. before
D. and
Question 14: Having been served lunch, ____.
A. it was discussed by the committee members the problem.
B. a discussion of the problem was made by the members of the committee.
C. the committee members discussed the problem.
D. the problem was discussed by the members of the committee.
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Question 15: Remember to bring your boarding ____, otherwise you will not be allowed to get on the
plane.
A. card
B. license
C. pass
D. permit
Question 16: We’ve bought some ____ chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.

A. adapting
B. adjusting
C. bending
D. folding
Question 17: All the ordered equipment will be ____ from the company’s warehouse tomorrow.
A. dismissed
B. dispatched
C. dispersed
D. discharged
Question 18: His brother refuses to even listen to anyone else’s point of view. He is very ____.
A. open - minded
B. kind - hearted
C. narrow- minded D. absent - minded
Question 19: While many believe a COVID-19 vaccine is ____ the fastest route back to normal life,
others remain sceptical.
A. swiftly
B. smoothly
C. easily
D. effortlessly
Question 20: After spending more than 8 months under coronavirus lockdown, Anna is getting itchy
____ again.
A. legs
B. feet
C. toes
D. knees
Question 21: Due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus-related lockdowns, many companies have
been forced to ____ more than 2,000 jobs to avoid bankruptcy.
A. spear
B. stab
C. axe

D. slice
Question 22: My friend Annie, whose father died of lung cancer, always takes a ____ view of smoking.
A. dark
B. black
C. dim
D. weak
Question 23: The tsunami ravaged the city and ____ millions of residents.
A. dismissed
B. dislocated
C. displaced
D. disengaged
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: “Do you have time? I want to tell you something.” – Joe: “____.”
A. Sorry, I don’t have it here.
B. Sure, I’m busy at the moment.
C. Sure thing, I’m all ears.
D. Of course I would, fire away.
Question 25: “Oh no! I forgot to bring water for you.” – “It’s all right! ____.”
A. Don’t be too harsh on him!
B. No need to pat yourself on the back!
C. How nice of you to say so!
D. Don’t beat yourself up!
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26: Using (A) this website, a user can store all of their (B) passwords in a secured (C), userfriendly, and convenient system without any (D) fear of being hacked.
Question 27: Thomas Edison widely credits (A) with inventing the lightbulb, but (B) it was Sir
Humphrey Davy, an English chemist (C), who (D) created the first electric bulb in the 18th century.
Question 28: Feeling stressful (A) even after working hours is (B) one of the signs indicating (C) that
you are suffering from (D) burnout.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 29: Mr Lee said: "The earth moves around the Sun"
A. Mr Lee declared that the Earth moves around the Sun.
B. Mr Lee implied that the earth moved around the Sun.
C. Mr Lee guessed that the earth will move around the Sun.
D. Mr Lee wondered if the earth is moving around the Sun.
Question 30: That will put the cat among the pigeons.
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A. That will cause a lot of trouble.
B. The cat will have to stay outside the house today.
C. Then we shall have as many cats as we have pigeons.
D. The cat will play with the pigeons.
Question 31: I only called the police when I had tried everything else.
A. I didn’t call the police because I had tried everything else.
B. I only called the police after I have tried evyrything else.
C. I only called the police as a last resort.
D. Because I had tried everything else, I called the police.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32: He didn’t take his father’s advice. That’s why he is out of work.
A. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not have been out of work.
B. If he took his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
C. If he had taken his father’s advice, he would not be out of work.
D. If he takes his father’s advice, he will not be out of work.
Question 33: COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economic development. Many

businesses have gone bankrupt because of this pandemic.
A. Only if COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economic development have
many business gone bankrupt because of this pandemic.
B. So influential is COVID-19 on the world’s economic development that many businesses have
gone bankrupt because of this pandemic.
C. But for the significant impact of the COVID-19 on the world’s economic development, many
businesses would have gone bankrupt because of this pandemic.
D. Not until COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world’s economic development have
many businesses gone bankrupt because of this pandemic.
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 from 1 to 5.
What is hypothermia? Simply (34) ____, it is a medical emergency that occurs when your body
loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature.
When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs will not be able
to function (35) ____. Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to complete failure of your heart and
respiratory system and eventually to death. People who (36) ____ hypothermia because of exposure to
cold weather or cold water are also vulnerable to other cold-related injuries including frostbite (freezing
of body tissues).
The most common causes of hypothermia are exposure to cold-weather conditions or cold water.
But prolonged exposure to any environment colder than your body can lead to hypothermia if you aren’t
dressed appropriately or can’t control the conditions. (37) ____ before stepping out into cold air,
remember to wear a hat or other protective covering to prevent body heat loss, avoid activities (38) ____
would cause you to sweat a lot, and stay as dry as possible.
(Adapted from mayoclinic.org)
Question 34: A. laid
Question 35: A. properly
Question 36: A. establish
Question 37: A. And
Question 38: A. what
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B. set
B. rightfully
B. develop
B. But
B. who

C. put
C. thoroughly
C. progress
C. So
C. where

D. placed
D. fittingly
D. undertake
D. Or
D. that
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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.
Diego Maradona is a famous Argentine football player who is generally regarded as the top
footballer of the 1980s and one of the greatest of all time. Renowned for his amazing ability to control the
ball and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates, he led club teams to championships
in Argentina, Italy, and Spain, and he starred on the Argentine national team that won the 1986 World
Cup.
Maradona displayed football talent early, and at 8 years old he joined Las Cebollitas, a boys’ team
that, with his contribution, went on to win 136 consecutive games and a national championship. At the

young age of 16, he became the youngest Argentine ever to join the national football team. Although he
was excluded from the 1978 World Cup-winning squad because the head coach felt that he was still too
young, the next year he led the national under-20 team to a Junior World Cup championship.
Maradona’s career with the Argentine national team included World Cup appearances in 1982,
1986,1990, and 1994. In the 1986 World Cup at Mexico, Maradona and his teammates dominated their
competitors and, in a 2-1 quarterfinal victory over England, he scored two of the most memorable goals in
World Cup history. These include the “Hand of God” goal, which was scored with his hand (the referee
mistakenly thought the ball had struck his head) and another goal scored after Maradona gained
possession of the ball at midfield and dribbled through seven English defenders as well as the goalkeeper.
After his retirement, Maradona was named head coach of the Argentine national team. Shortly
after leading Argentina to the quarterfinals of the 2010 World Cup, however, he and the country’s football
governing body could not agree on a contract extension, and his time as the team’s head coach ended.
After this point, he managed various other clubs until his tragic death on November 25th, 2020.
(Adapted from Britannica.com)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. Maradona’s career as a football coach
B. The life of football legend Maradona
C. Maradona’s appearance in the 1986 World Cup
D. The football career of the famous Maradona
Question 40: Why was Maradona excluded from the Argentine 1978 World Cup squad?
A. Because he did not win the Junior World Cup that year.
B. Because he still has to lead the national under-20 team.
C. Because the coach felt that he was still not old enough.
D. Because players under 16 are banned from World Cup.
Question 41: The word “These” in paragraph 3 refers to ____.
A. appearances
B. teammates
C. competitors
D. goals
Question 42: The word “body” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ____.

A. society
B. figure
C. federation
D. framework
Question 43: Which of the following is TRUE about Maradona, according to the passage?
A. He was known for his ability to score goals from opportunities created by his teammates.
B. He joined and helped the team Las Cebollitas win over 100 consecutive games.
C. He scored the two most memorable goals in the history of World Cup in the year 1986.
D. He was the coach of the Argentine national team and other clubs when he died.
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.
Renewable energy technology has developed drastically in recent years, with improved efficiency
and lower cost. But one major issue is that they don’t provide a perpetual supply of energy. Wind and
solar farms only produce energy when the wind is blowing or the sun is shining - but we need electricity
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all the time. A possible way around this would be to generate solar energy in space.
There are many advantages. A space-based solar power station could orbit to face the Sun 24
hours a day. The Earth’s atmosphere also absorbs and reflects some of the Sun’s light, so solar cells above
the atmosphere will receive more sunlight and produce more energy. But one of the key challenges to
overcome is how to assemble, launch and deploy such large structures. A single solar power station may
have to cover as much as 10 square kilometres. Using lightweight materials will also be critical, as the
biggest expense will be the cost of launching the station into space on a rocket.
Many possible solutions have been proposed, including the development of a swarm of thousands
of smaller satellites that will come together and configure to form a single, large solar generator.
Meanwhile, researchers at the California Institute of Technology have outlined designs for a modular
power station, consisting of thousands of ultralight solar cell tiles that only weigh as much as a playing

card. Recently, developments in manufacturing are also being investigated for their potential in space
power. At the University of Liverpool, researchers are exploring new manufacturing techniques for 3Dprinting ultralight solar cells on to solar sails, which are foldable, lightweight and highly reflective sheets
capable of harnessing the effect of the Sun’s radiation pressure push a spacecraft forward without fuel.
There is still a lot of work to be done in this field, but the aim is that solar power stations in space
will become a reality in the coming decades. Researchers in China have designed a system called Omega,
which they aim to put into operation by 2050. This system should be capable of supplying 2GW of power
into Earth’s grid at peak performance, which is a huge amount. To produce that much power with solar
panels on Earth, you would need more than six million of them. Smaller solar power satellites could be
operational even sooner.
For a long time, the concept of giant solar power stations floating in space, was mainly an
inspiration for fiction writers. A century later, however, scientists are making huge strides in turning the
concept into reality. Our hope is that they could one day be a vital tool in our fight against climate change.
(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Is It So Difficult To Build Solar Power Stations In Space?
B. The Challenge Of Building Solar Energy Stations In Space And How To Overcome It
C. Solar Power Stations That May One Day Create And Transmit Electricity From space
D. Here’s Why Space-Based Solar Energy Will Become A Reality
Question 45: The word “perpetual” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by ____.
A. persevering
B. continual
C. constant
D. Durable
Question 46: The word “this” in paragraph 1 refers to ____.
A. technology
B. issue
C. supply
D. electricity
Question 47: According to paragraph 2, which is one of the challenges to overcome when building spacebased solar power stations?
A. The Earth’s atmosphere can absorb or reflect the energy from solar cells above the atmosphere.

B. It is very difficult to construct and launch these stations as they may have to be extremely large.
C. Lightweight materials ‘must be used to create rockets that can launch these stations into space.
D. It is impossible to find enough money to cover expenses such as the cost of launching rockets.
Question 48 Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. The main problem with wind and solar farms is that they cannot always make energy.
B. Solar cells below the Earth’s atmosphere will generate less power than those above it.
C. Researchers at the University of Liverpool are finding out how to 3D-print solar sails.
D. By the year 2050, it is likely that the Earth’s will get energy from the Omega system.
Question 49: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. With further development, solar cells will be able to make use of the Sun’s radiation.
B. Modular power stations are the solution with the biggest chance of becoming reality.
C. In the future, researchers will focus on developing smaller solar power satellites.
D. The concept of giant solar-based power stations was an incredible one in the past.
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Question 50: The phrase “strides” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. momentums
B. advances
C. processes
D. upgrades

TEST 2
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. leaves
B. practices
C. wishes
D. introduces

Question 2: A. dough
B. doubt
C. county
D. blouse
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. uncertain
B. arrogant
C. familiar
D. impatient
Question 4: A. passion
B. escape
C. prefer
D. review
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Although the two accidents were only faintly connected, we can still see some important
similarities if we look into the key events of both.
A. rarely
B. distantly
C. roughly
D. remotely
Question 6: I will definitely get behind your ideas, for I believe they will bring us immense benefits.
A. empower
B. support
C. assist
D. authorize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: So stellar was his performance at the talent show that all three judges gave him perfect

scores.
A. disgusting
B. dreadful
C. offensive
D. horrifying
Question 8: Father has lost his job, so we’ll have to tighten our belt to avoid getting into debt.
A. earn money
B. save money
C. sit still
D. economize
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: She must ____ in the garage when we came that’s why she didn’t hear the bell.
A. have been working
B. be working
C. have worked
D. work
Question 10: Nylon, a synthetic ____ from a combination of water, air, and a by-product of coal, was
first introduced in 1938.
A. to make
B. make
C. made
D. making
Question 11: It was only ____ he told me his surname that I realized that he had been to the same school.
A. as soon as
B. then
C. when
D. until
Question 12: Our classroom is supplied with ____.
A. an heavy equipment
B. a heavy equipment

C. heavy equipments
D. heavy equipment
Question 13: They are happily married although, of course, they argue ____.
A. most times
B. from day to day C. every now and then
D. on the occasion
Question 14: I don’t think she can get her message ____ to the students. She seems too nervous.
A. across
B. around
C. out
D. over
Question 15: To solve this problem, it is advisable ____.
A. a drastic measure to be adopted
B. that to adopt a drastic measure
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C. that a drastic measure be adopted
D. that a drastic measure is adopted
Question 16: The success of the party was mainly due to the presence of several ____.
A. celebrations
B. celebrated
C. celebrities
D. celebrates
Question 17: Andrew’s risky investment paid off in the end and he made a(n) ____ of more than $50,000.
A. wage
B. pay
C. salary
D. profit

Question 18: As Roger had resigned, the company decided to take no further ____ against him.
A. action
B. demand
C. activity
D. conduct
Question 19: Tom won’t buy that old car because it has too much ____ on it.
A. ups and downs
B. odds and ends
C. wear and tear
D. white lie
Question 20: Some people say the only ____ grace of the COVID-19 pandemic is the environmental
benefits it has brought.
A. redeeming
B. saving
C. helping
D. justifying
Question 21: What you did yesterday
____ on animal cruelty. You’re lucky they didn’t try to sue
you!
A. bordered
B. edged
C. hinged
D. sided
Question 22: Only certified paramedics are allowed to ____ drugs to patients.
A. superintend
B. enforce
C. administer
D. inflict
Question 23: Some people are of the opinion that news agencies should focus on ____ positive stories.
A. comprising

B. covering
C. blanketing
D. accounting
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: - Mary: “It’s a nice day today. Let’s play a game of tennis.” - Linda: “____.”
A. Will we not play?
B. Why not do we play?
C. Why not?
D. Shall not we play?
Question 25: - Nam: "Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Ho Chi Minh
City?" - Phong: “____.”
A. Not yet
B. Yes, it is eight o’clock
C. I don’t think so
D. Sorry, I don’t
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26: I didn’t mean offending (A) you when (B) I said that your essay had to be written (C)
again, please don’t misunderstand (D) my comments.
Question 27: Despite being (A) a distinguishable (B) expert in (C) the field of medical engineering,
Howard is still well (D) aware that he has much to learn.
Question 28: He travels usually (A) to his company’s New York branch to ensure (B) that everything is
fine and that (C) the performance of all employees is (D) satisfactory.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 29: "You’re always making terrible mistakes", said the teacher.
A. The teacher asked his students why they always made terrible mistakes.
B. The teacher realized that his students always made terrible mistakes.
C. The teacher complained about his students making terrible mistakes.

D. The teacher made his students not always make terrible mistakes.
Question 30: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over COVID 19 from a very early
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stage of the epidemic.
A. Vietnam is acknowledged to have completely controlled SARS from a very early stage of the
epidemic.
B. Vietnam is acknowledged to have controlled SARS from a very early stage of the epidemic.
C. Vietnam was acknowledged to have had a complete control over SARS from a very early stage
of the epidemic.
D. Vietnam is acknowledged to have a complete control over SARS from a very early stage of the
epidemic.
Question 31: The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
A. I expected the film to be more boring.
B. The film fell short of my expectations.
C. I expected the film to end more abruptly.
D. The film was as good as I expected.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32: No one but the experts was able to realize that the painting was an imitation. It greatly
resembled the original.
A. It was obvious that only a person with great talent could fake a painting so successfully.
B. It was hard for ordinary people to judge between the fake painting and the real one, but not for
the experts.
C. It was almost impossible for amateurs to realize that the painting was not authentic, though the
experts could judge it quite easily.
D. The painting looked so much like the authentic one that only the experts could tell it wasn’t

genuine.
Question 33: Sue and Brian met. Shortly after that, he announced they were getting married.
A. As soon as Sue and Brian met, they announced they were getting married.
B. Right at the time Brian met Sue, he announced they were getting married.
C. Scarcely had Sue and Brian met when he announced they were getting married.
D. Until Sue and Brian met, they had announced they were getting married.
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 from 1 to 5.
If you are a football fan, you may have heard about goalline technology. (34) ____, this
technology tracks the position of the ball in relation to the goalline, with the aim of eliminating human
____ (35) when deciding whether a goal has been scored or not.
There are several systems currently approved for use by FIFA, the governing (36) ____ of the
sport, including the German-produced GoalControl, (37) ____ uses 14 high-speed cameras mounted
around the stadium - seven pointed at each goal - to track the flight of the ball and determine whether it
has cross the goal line or not.
(38) ____ the system that monitors the ball cross the line is automated, the decision is not. Most of
the systems detect the passing of the ball and send an encrypted alert in under a second to the referee, who
will then use that notification to inform their decision.
(Adapted from theguardian.com)
Question 34: A. Foundationally
Question 35: A. mistake
Question 36: A. structure
Question 37: A. what
Question 38: A. Nonetheless
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B. Significantly
B. fault
B. body
B. that

B. Because

C. Crucially
C. error
C. figure
C. which
C. However

D. Essentially
D. flaw
D. framework
D. who
D. Although
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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.
Health officials in Vietnam, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries are teaming up with
local celebrities to produce public service announcements (PSAs) that urge hand-washing, social
distancing, and other best practices to combat the deadly coronavirus.
Vietnamese health officials and lyricist Khac Hung produced an animated music video called
“Ghen Co Vy”, based on the V-pop hit Ghen by singers Min and Erik. The song’s lyrics call on viewers to
wash their hands thoroughly, not touch their faces, avoid large crowds, and “push back the virus corona,
corona”. Other countries are also getting in on the act. In Thailand, Bangkok’s train operator, BTS
SkyTrain, released a video titled COVID-19: Dance Against The Virus, featuring BTS staff wiping down
handrails and disinfecting surfaces. Health officials in the Philippines took to TikTok to post a video
highlighting protective measures such as keeping a one-metre distance from others and covering nose and
mouth when coughing.
Health and media experts agree that social media platforms are an effective way to raise

awareness of the coronavirus among the youth, who get much of their information online. They also say
that a more light-hearted tone can help public messages connect with young audiences who might not
otherwise pay attention. “If the messages posted on social media sites are too serious, it is likely that
young people will not spread them to their friends and family members. But if they are not too serious,
they might be shared more widely.”
(Adapted from Aljazeera.com)
Question 39: What is the best title for this passage?
A. Southeast Asia Takes On The Coronavirus With Upbeat Messages
B. How A Song Can Help To Raise Awareness Of The Coronavirus
C. Experts’ Opinion On Social Media’s Role In Tackling The Coronavirus
D. Messages About The Coronavirus Are Being Spread By Young People
Question 40: The word “thoroughly” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. easily
B. closely
C. infinitely
D. carefully
Question 41: All of the following are mentioned in the passage as practices to combat the corona virus
EXCEPT ____.
A. Washing your hands
B. Not touching your face
C. Not coughing outside
D. Avoid large crowds
Question 42: Why is social media effective in raising the young’s awareness of the coronavirus?
A. Because they can share public messages to their friends.
B. Because they do not pay attention to serious things.
C. Because they get the majority of information online.
D. Because most online public messages are lighthearted.
Question 43: The word “they” in the last paragraph refers to ____.
A. messages
B. sites

C. people
D. friends
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.
Considering the multitude of situations in which we use numerical information, life without
numbers is inconceivable, which is why humans as a species are generally skilled at using them.
However, our mathematical ability is something we share with a surprising array of other creatures. It
turns out that our ability to process numbers is a behavioural trait that offers significant benefits for
survival, which is why it is present in so many animal populations.
For instance, numerical cognition plays a vital role when it comes to developing efficient
strategies to forage for food. Field mice are a prime example of this. They love live ants, but these are
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dangerous prey because they always bite when threatened. In one study, mice that could choose between
five versus 15, five versus 30, and 10 versus 30 ants always preferred the smaller quantity of ants. The
field mice seem to pick the smaller ant group in order to ensure comfortable hunting and to avoid getting
bitten frequently.
Numerical cues is essential when it comes to hunting in groups as well. Wolves often hunt large
prey like elks and bison, but they can kick and stomp wolves to death. Therefore, if the hunting party is
too small in size, the hunt will most likely end in failure as the prey fights back, but if it is too large, some
wolves will tend to hold back and let others do the killing to avoid danger, which obviously decreases
hunting effectiveness and the chance of successful hunting. As a consequence, wolves have an optimal
group size for hunting different prey. For elks, capture success levels off at 2 to 6 wolves. However, for
bison, the most formidable prey, 9 to 13 wolves are the best guarantor of success. Therefore, for wolves,
there is “strength in numbers” during hunting, but only up to a certain number that is dependent on the
toughness of their prey.
For some species, the ability of perceiving numbers can also help them avoid predators and other

threats. In 2005, a team of biologists at the University of Washington found that blackcapped chickadees
in Europe developed an interesting warning system. Upon detecting a potential predator, they will
produce a “chick-a-dee” alarm call, and it has been shown that the number of “dee” notes at the end of
this alarm call indicates the danger level of a predator. For example, a call such as “chick-a-dee-dee” may
indicate harmless great grey owls, which are too big to manoeuvre and follow the agile chickadees. In
contrast, when a smaller pygmy owl appears, chickadees will increase the number of “dee” notes and call
“chick-a-dee-dee-dee-dee.” Here, it is obvious that the number of sounds serves as an anti-predation
strategy.
(Adapted from theatlantic.com)

Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Processing Numbers Help Species Avoid Some Of Their Biggest Threats
B. The Remarkable Ways In Which Animals Benefit From Numerical Perception
C. How Some Animals Develop Their Amazing Ability To Understand Numbers
D. Explaining The Interesting Hunting Strategies Involving Numerical Cognition
Question 45: The phrase “inconceivable” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. inexplicable
B. exceptional
C. bewildering
D. unthinkable
Question 46: Why does the chance of success decrease when wolves hunt in parties that are too large?
A. Because their prey will fight even harder when it is vastly outnumbered.
B. Because they will not be able to cooperate with one another harmoniously.
C. Because all of them will want to hold back, which decreases effectiveness.
D. Because some of them will try to avoid being hurt by not doing anything.
Question 47: The word “optimal” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ____.
A. official
B. ideal
C. dominant
D. flawless

Question 48: The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to ____.
A. party
B. size
C. failure
D. prey
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Many animal species have the ability to understand numbers since it helps them better survive.
B. Field mice will generally choose small ant groups when hunting so that they do not get bitten.
C. For wolves, hunting elks with a party of nine wolves is no more effective than a party of six.
D. The less dangerous a predator is, the fewer “dee” notes there are in chickadees’ alarm calls.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Some species can process numbers more skillfully than human beings do.
B. For field mice, live ants are the most vital but dangerous source of food.
C. Wolves have the ability to accurately determine the strength of their prey.
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D. Pygmy owls are just as or even more agile than black-capped chickadees.

TEST 3
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. walked
B. threatened
C. passed
D. forced
Question 2: A. neighbour
B. height

C. sleigh
D. weight
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. athletic
B. dramatic
C. scientific
D. heroic
Question 4: A. magnificent
B. appliances
C. potentially
D. preservation
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: He told me that his dog had eaten his homework! What a thin excuse!
A. useless
B. frail
C. poor
D. broken
Question 6: With the help of artificial intelligence, scientists will be able to flag up potential earthquakes
so that people will have more time to evacuate to safety.
A. learn about
B. warn of
C. dispose of
D. prepare for
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: I’ve visited all the famous tourist destinations you can think of, so now I want to go
somewhere off the beaten track.
A. influential

B. spectacular
C. prevalent
D. well-known
Question 8: I assure you that this car is as sound as a bell, even though it is second-hand.
A. not really cheap
B. used for a long time
C. completely outdated
D. interrible condition
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: ____ giraffe is the tallest of all ____ animals.
A. Ø/ the
B. A/ the
C. The/ Ø
D. A/ Ø
Question 10: By the year 2050, many people currently employed ____ their jobs.
A. are losing
B. will have lost
C. will be losing
D. have lost
Question 11: Many citizens say that they are ____ of the political policies of the candidates in a local
election.
A. ignoring
B. ignorance
C. ignorant
D. ignorantly
Question 12: It’s no use getting ____ him. He won’t change his mind.
A. on
B. across
C. off
D. around

Question 13: You can go to the party tonight ____ you are sober when you come home.
A. as long as
B. as far as
C. as soon as
D. as well as
Question 14: In the increasingly competitive job market, having a wide range of transferable skills will
give you a(n) ____ over thousands of other job-seekers out there.
A. verge
B. edge
C. tip
D. rim
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Question 15: The university might accept you, ____ of your disappointing exam results.
A. irrespective
B. pending
C. expectant
D. dependent
Question 16: ____ of the financial crisis, all they could do was hold on and hope that things would
improve.
A. In the end
B. At the height
C. On the top
D. At the bottom
Question 17: Many young people have objected to ____ marriage, which is decided by the parents of the
bride and groom.
A. agreed

B. compulsory
C. contractual
D. sacrificed
Question 18: I’m no doctor, so I’m ____ when it comes to conducting medical research, but I can still
volunteer to help by becoming a subject.
A. hopeless
B. downhearted
C. desperate
D. downcast
Question 19: Andrew was a great man who, even years after his death, will certainly be ____ missed.
A. achingly
B. painfully
C. hurtfully
D. sorely
Question 20: A recent study suggested that using the drug hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19 is
dangerous, but there is ____ evidence to indicate that its findings are unreliable.
A. climbing
B. ascending
C. mounting
D. escalating
Question 21: The scholarship will ____ most of your tuition fees and living expenses.
A. relieve
B. support
C. assist
D. cover
Question 22: The teacher saw
____ when the student said he forgot to do his homework.
A. white
B. black
C. red

D. gray
Question 23: Her ____ look tells me that she didn’t understand a single thing I said.
A. lost
B. dark
C. dead
D. blank
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: This situation happened in a restaurant.
- Customer: “Excuse me!”
- Waiter: “Yes, sir. How can I help you?”
- Customer: “I don’t want to make a scene but there’s a fly in my soup.”
- Waiter: “____.”
A. I’m so sorry! I will get you another one.
B. What can I do to help?
C. You are right. I will get you another one.
D. You could be right but I don’t think it is a fly.
Question 25: “Can you sell me that necklace for 5 dollars?” – “8 dollars. ____.”
A. Suit yourself.
B. Let’s agree to disagree.
C. Water under the bridge.
D. Take it or leave it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26: The girl’s (A) lipsticks was confiscated by the substitute teacher (B) and was (C) only
returned to them the following day (D).
Question 27: We usually hold (A) our club meetings on alternative (B) Sundays, for (C) a lot of students
are (D) busy on weekdays.
Question 28: There are (A) some wild (B) roses whose (C) flowers smell sweetly (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following

questions.
Question 29: “Why don’t you reply to the President’s offer right now?” said Mary to her husband.
A. Mary suggested that her husband should reply to the President’s offer without delay.
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B. Mary told her husband why he didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.
C. Mary ordered her husband to reply to the President’s offer right now.
D. Mary wondered why her husband didn’t reply to the President’s offer then.
Question 30: Calling Jim is pointless because his phone is out of order.
A. It’s worth not calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
B. It’s no use to call Jim because his phone is out of order.
C. It’s useless calling Jim because his phone is out of order.
D. There’s no point calling Jim because his phone is out of order
Question 31: I’m sure Luisa was very disappointed when she failed the exam.
A. Luisa must be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
B. Luisa must have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
C. Luisa may be very disappointed when she failed the exam.
D. Luisa could have been very disappointed when she failed the exam.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32: Marie didn’t turn up at John’s birthday party. I feel so sorry for that.
A. If only Marie turn up at John’s birthday party.
B. I wish Marie had turned up at Johns birthday party.
C. I wished Marie wouldn’t turn up at John’s birthday party.
D. It's a shame Marie had turned up at John’s birthday party
Question 33: Their team performed excellently at the elimination tournament. They didn’t win the
trophy.

A. Subsequent to their performance at the elimination tournament, they were afraid to win the
trophy excellently.
B. Were it not for their excellent performance at the elimination tournament, they wouldn’t have
won the trophy.
C. Despite their excellent performance at the elimination tournament, they didn’t win the trophy.
D. Because they didn’t win the trophy, their performance at the elimination tournament was
however excellent.
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 from 1 to 5.
Zoologists have long ____ (34) saving the giant panda from the ____ (35) of extinction as a
conservation success story. For decades, the panda has been the “poster animal” for all endangered
species. It is even on the logo of the World Wildlife Fund. The International Union for Conservation of.
Nature removed it from the endangered species list in 2016, although it remains “vulnerable”. Many
conservationists are now concerned this has come ____ (36) a cost to other mammals, especially those
sharing its habitat. A study published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution found that the leopard,
snow leopard, wolf and Asian wild dog have almost disappeared from the majority of areas in which the
giant panda lives.
A researcher from Peking University was happy the panda is safer. However, he ____ (37) the fact that
this has put some of China’s larger, carnivorous mammals at risk. Since panda conservation started in the
1960s, Asian wild dogs have disappeared from 95% of protected reserves, wolves from 77%, and snow
leopards from 38%. Research findings “indicate the insufficiency of giant panda conservation for
protecting these large carnivore species”. It recognised “the power of the giant panda as an umbrella that
has ____ (38) sheltered many other species”.
(Adapted from breakingnewsenglish.com)
Question 34: A. hailed
B. space
C. locality
D. vicinity
Question 35: A. line
B. hedge

C. brink
D. border
Question 36: A. for
B. with
C. at
D. to
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Question 37: A. lamented
Question 38: A. affectively

B. laments
B. effectively

C. lamenting
C. effective

D. is lamenting
D. affective

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.
In today’s world, doctors utilize what we all know as X-rays to diagnose all sorts of problems: a
broken bone, pneumonia, heart failure, and much, much more. But not so long ago, these problems could
not be identified without cutting a person open.
Wilhelm Roentgen, Professor of Physics in Wurzburg, Bavaria, accidentally discovered X-rays in
1895 while testing whether cathode rays could pass through glass. His cathode tube was covered in heavy
black paper, so he was surprised when he saw green light rays escaping and projecting onto a nearby

fluorescent screen. Because he did not know what these rays were, he called them ‘X,’ meaning
‘unknown,’ rays.
Through experimentation, Roentgen quickly found that X-rays would also pass through human
tissue, making the bones and tissue beneath visible. News of his discovery spread worldwide, and within
a year, doctors in Europe and the United States were using X-rays to locate gun shots, bone fractures,
kidney stones and swallowed objects. These special rays became so ubiquitous that even shoe stores
offered free X-rays so that customers could see the bones in their feet.
Today, X-rays are still considered one of the most important discoveries in medicine, as they
paved the way for scientists to develop a broad spectrum of imaging techniques, including magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, echocardiography, and many others.
(Adapted from columbiasurgery.org)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How to find broken bones with X-rays
B. The life of the man who found X-rays
C. How X-rays inspired imaging techniques
D. The discovery and significance of X-rays
Question 40: Why was Roentgen surprised when he saw green light rays escaping from his cathode tube?
A. Because he knew green light cannot pass through tubes.
B. Because he had used heavy black paper to cover the tube.
C. Because light rays cannot project onto a fluorescent screen.
D. Because he didn’t know if these rays are cathode rays or not.
Question 41: The word “ubiquitous” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. widespread
B. traditional
C. celebrated
D. influential
Question 42: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Before X-rays, there were other less effective imaging techniques.
B. Roentgen accidentally used black paper to cover his cathode tube.
C. After discovering X-rays, Roentgen suggested that doctors use it.

D. Ultrasound is one of the imaging techniques inspired by X-rays.
Question 43: The word “others” in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. X-rays
B. discoveries
C. scientists
D. techniques
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
Humanity is facing a new war, unprecedented in history, António Guterres, the secretary general
of the UN, has warned. The message from Antonio Guterres follows a year of global upheaval, with the
coronavirus pandemic causing governments to shut down whole countries for months at a time, while
wildfires, hurricanes and powerful storms have affected millions around the globe.
He said: “Humanity is waging war on nature. This is suicidal. Nature always strikes back - and it
is already doing so with growing force and fury. Biodiversity is collapsing. One million species are at risk
of extinction. Ecosystems are disappearing before our eyes [...] Human activities are at the root of our
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descent toward chaos. But that means human action can help to solve it.” He listed the human-inflicted
wounds on the natural world: the spread of deserts; forests cut down; oceans overfished and choked with
plastic; air pollution killing 9 million people a year; and the fact that 75% of new and emerging human
infectious diseases have, like COVID- 19, come from animals.
Guterres also said greenhouse gas emissions were 62% higher than when international climate
negotiations began in 1990. A report from the World Meteorological Organisation, also published on
Wednesday, found 2020 was on track to be one of the three warmest years on record globally, despite the
cooling effects of the La Nina weather system, while the past decade was the hottest in human history and
ocean heat was found to be at record levels. Even with the effects of COVID- 19, greenhouse gas
emissions are set to rise again this year.

However, Guterres also struck a note of hope. Many countries, including the biggest emitter,
China, the EU, and the US president-elect, Joe Biden, have adopted targets of reaching net-zero emissions
around the middle of the century. Renewable energy is now cheaper than coal in many regions, and new
technologies such as electric vehicles are gaining pace. “I firmly believe that 2021 can be a new kind of
leap year - the year of a quantum leap towards carbon neutrality,” said the 71-year-old UN secretary
general.
Furthermore, Guterres called for nations to put a price on carbon emissions and phase out
government funding for fossil fuels, stop building new coal power plants, and to shift from taxing
incomes to taxing pollution. He also said governments must act swiftly on the biodiversity crisis, as the
UN plans several major conferences next year that will address species destruction, the oceans, food
production and cities. “Next year gives us a wealth of opportunities to stop the plunder and start the
healing,” he said.
(Adapted from theguardian.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. The Terrible Damage Inflicted Upon Nature By Humans, As Told By Antonio Guterres
B. Humanity Is At War With The Natural World, But It Is Not Too Late To Stop This
C. Why 2021 Will Be A Year Of Great Change, According To UN Secretary General
D. How Will Global Governments Make Their Quantum Leap Towards Carbon Neutrality?
Question 45: The word “upheaval” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by ____.
A. offense
B. disorder
C. confusion
D. outrage
Question 46: What did Antonio Guterres say in his message, according to paragraph 2?
A. If humans continue to wage war on nature, it will eventually strike back with great force.
B. Everything that humans do have contributed to the collapse of biodiversity and ecosystems.
C. One million species will soon become extinct as ecosystems disappear due to human activities.
D. Humans are mainly responsible for the severe damage that the natural environment has
suffered.
Question 47: The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to ____.

A. nature
B. biodiversity
C. root
D. Descent
Question 48: The phrase “phase out” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. disband
B. disqualify
C. discontinue
D. disprove
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Antonio Guterres believes that if humans take action, the natural world can be saved.
B. Three-quarters of emerging infectious diseases in animals have spread to humans.
C. Joe Biden has set goals of reaching net-zero emissions around the year 2050.
D. In many areas, coal is no longer the cheapest source of energy available.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Even if we take action, biodiversity and many ecosystems will still collapse in many places.
B. If there are no significant changes, the climate will keep becoming hotter and hotter.
C. Electric vehicles will become the most popular means of transport globally by 2021.
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D. Stopping the construction of coal power plants will be useless if nations do not tax pollution.

TEST 4.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1: A. features
B. inserts

C. reveals
D. destroys
Question 2: A. pride
B. life
C. combine
D. machine
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. paddle
B. cautious
C. preface
D. extend
Question 4: A. particular
B. apparantus
C. redundancy
D. comparison
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: The news that Alex passed the final exam with flying colors did not surprise me at all, for he
has always been a very able student.
A. effective
B. clever
C. healthy
D. dynamic
Question 6: I would gladly give you the chance to join my team if you can prove your worth.
A. straightforwardly B. eagerly
C. readily
D. energetically
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 7: The headmaster has just announced that the school will take a hard line on students who
refuse to wear appropriate clothes.
A. be cooperative
B. be hospitable
C. be tolerant
D. be strict
Question 8: What I find so off-putting about artificial intelligence is that there is still a slight chance that
they will evolve into something that humans can no longer control.
A. satisfying
B. encouraging
C. energizing
D. reassuring
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: The area around the park ____ at the center of Italy’s earthquakes in recent years.
A. had been
B. has been
C. was
D. is
Question 10: Storm surge alerts have been issued, while officials have also reminded those in evacuation
centers ____ social distancing as the coronavirus spread is also a concern.
A. to observe
B. to observing
C. observing
D. observe
Question 11: ____ today, there would be nowhere for them to stay.
A. Were they to arrive
B. If they arrive
C. Had they arrive
D. Provided they arrived
Question 12: He gives a lot of money to the poor despite the fact that he has barely enough to live ____

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himself.
A. in
B. with
C. through
D. on
Question 13: I’m glad you told me about the show being cancelled. ____, I’d have travelled all the way
to Glasgow for nothing.
A. Therefore
B. However
C. Otherwise
D. Moreover
th
Question 14: As one of the most prominent scientists of 19 century, Darwin devoted his life to ____ the
origin of species.
A. finding
B. find
C. foundation
D. found
Question 15: I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ____ my offer.
A. back
B. up
C. out
D. down
Question 16: If you have these symptoms, seek medical ____ immediately.
A. focus
B. concentration

C. contemplation
D. attention
Question 17: I’m no doctor, so I’m ____ when it comes to conducting medical research, but I can still
volunteer to help by becoming a subject.
A. hopeless
B. downhearted
C. desperate
D. downcast
Question 18: Some people may think China’s measures to contain the coronavirus are ____, but I think
they have proved to be extremely effective.
A. large-handed
B. hard-handed
C. heavy-handed
D. firm-handed
Question 19: Any proposal made by a staff member should ____ be turned down if it fails to meet the
CEO’s expectations.
A. definitely
B. negatively
C. fortunately
D. smoothly
Question 20: Taylor Swift is a natural singer with a voice that is as clear as ____.
A. a bell
B. a mirror
C. a waterfall
D. a lake
Question 21: I’d like to hear your ____ on the problem, just to get an idea of what you’re thinking.
A. reach
B. hold
C. grasp
D. take

Question 22: I’m starting to think Mr. Hook is ____ me on, because I can’t see the house he told me to
go to anywhere.
A. playing
B. having
C. sticking
D. setting
Question 23: My grandfather had a stroke last night and was ____ to the hospital shortly after.
A. allowed
B. registered
C. admitted
D. enrolled
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: - Sophia: “We couldn’t finish the project without your advisory.” – Taylor: “____.”
A. I’m glad you know it
B. Oh, sure!
C. That would be nice
D. That’s the least thing I could do
Question 25: “I’ll do the washing up, if you like.” – “____.”
A. Do you like to do the washing up
B. It’s OK. I can do it
C. I’d rather you hadn’t done it
D. Doing the washing up is hard
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26: The stories you have heard (A) about situations where (B) a large number of people believe
that an event occurred when it did not are (C) all related to which (D) is known as the Mandela effect.
Question 27: Nosebleeds are usually not very (A) serious, however (B) excessive bleeding over an
extended (C) period of time can lead to further (D) health problems.
Question 28: Mr. James, to whom (A) this email should be forwarded (B), has complained with (C) the

manager about poor Internet connection lately (D).
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
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questions.
Question 29: I decided not to go to the carnival yesterday and I really regret it.
A. I really wish I decided to go the carnival yesterday.
B. I’d rather I decided to go to the carnival yesterday.
C. Suppose I went to the carnival yesterday, I would regret it.
D. If only I had decided to go to the carnival yesterday.
Question 30: “Be careful not to touch that knife, you will get hurt”, said Hope.
A. Hope asked us not to touch that knife or we would die
B. Hope warned us not to touch that knife or we would die.
C. Hope advised us not to touch that knife unless we would die.
D. Hope begged us not to touch that knife or she would die.
Question 31: Fiona goes to the theater once in a blue moon.
A. Fiona goes to the theater when the moon is full.
B. Fiona rarely goes to the theater.
C. Fiona goes to the theater when the blue moon is on.
D. Fiona goes to the theater only once a month.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32: More and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English. They recognize the
importance of the language.
A. As more and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English, they recognize the importance
of the language.
B. Seeing the importance of English, more and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying the

language.
C. More and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English, but they recognize the importance
of the language.
D. More and more Vietnamese youngsters are studying English, or they recognize the importance
of the language.
Question 33: He felt very tired. However, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
A. He felt so tired that he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
B. Feeling very tired, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
C. As the result of his tiredness, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
D. Tired as he might feel, he was determined to continue to climb up the mountain.
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 from 1 to 5.
The advent of the Internet has brought with it the convenience of shopping ____ (34) our leisure
in the comfort of our own home. ____ (35), for many, the allure of shopping for bargains and treats can
turn into a harmful addiction. Experts believe there is a danger that online shopping can develop into a
____ (36) illness. Researchers from the Hannover Medical School in Germany have termed it “Buying
Shopping Disorder” (BSD), adding that this condition should be recognized by the medical profession as
an illness and should not simply be classified as one of various “impulse control” disorders.
Dr. Muller and her colleagues, ____ (37) research focused on 122 patients who sought treatment
for BSD, reported that about five per cent of the population may be suffering from this condition. People
with BSD readily exhibit negative behaviors, including spending ____ (38) amounts of money on
things they don’t need, hoarding and never using things they order, buying things for the sake of instant
gratification, and ending up in debt.
(Adapted from )
Question 34: A. for
B. by
C. in
D. at
Question 35: A. However
B. For example

C. As a result
D. Similarly
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Question 36: A. mentality
Question 37: A. whom
Question 38: A. excessive

B. mental
B. what
B. exceptional

C. mentally
C. of which
C. magnificent

D. mentallic
D. whose
D. outstanding

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 question.
In US presidential elections, it’s possible that the candidate with the most votes from the public
will not become the winner. This is because when Americans go to the polls in presidential elections, they
are not actually directly voting for the president but for a group of officials who make up what is called
the electoral college.
The word “college” here simply refers to a group of people with a shared task. These people are

called electors, and their job is to choose the president and vice-president every four years. Each state gets
as many electors as the number of lawmakers it has in the US Congress. For example, California has 55
electors while a handful of states like Wyoming only have 3.
In total, there are 538 electors in the US. Each elector represents one electoral vote, and a
candidate needs to gain a majority of the votes - 270 or more to win the presidency. Generally, states
award all their electoral college votes to whoever won the poll of ordinary voters in the state. For
example, if a candidate wins 50.1% (or even more) of the vote in Texas, they are awarded all of the state’s
38 electoral votes.
It is therefore possible for a candidate to become president by winning a number of tight races in
certain states, despite having fewer votes across the country. This is why presidential candidates target
specific “swing states” - states where the vote could go either way - rather than trying to win over as
many voters as possible across the country. Every state they win will get them closer to the 270 electoral
college votes they need to claim the final victory.
(Adapted from columbiasurgery.org)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How US presidents are chosen by voters
B. What are swing states and why are they important
C. Why US states have different
D. The US electoral college and how it works
Question 40: The word “make up” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. design
B. construct
C. produce
D. comprise
Question 41: In general, when a candidate wins the poll of ordinary voters in a state, ____.
A. he or she is awarded with 38 electoral votes
B. he or she is given all the electoral votes of that state
C. he or she receives votes from 50.1% or more of the electors
D. he or she gains the vast majority of electoral votes from that state
Question 42: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Americans will directly vote for the electoral college and the president.
B. The electoral college have the yearly task of choosing the president.
C. In the state of California, each elector represents 55 electoral votes.
D. A candidate with less votes across the country can still win the election.
Question 43: The word “they” in paragraph 4 refers to ____.
A. races
B. states
C. candidates
D. votes
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
answer to each of the questions.
The rigors and challenges of spaceflight are remarkably similar to the physical stress cancer
patients experience during chemotherapy and other treatments, according to researchers. For that reason,
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they suggest that exercise regimens followed by astronauts before, during and after spaceflight to
maintain their health could be developed and applied for cancer patients to help them recover after
treatment.
The details were published in the journal Cell and was supported by the National Cancer Institute.
“It was surprising when we looked at similarities between astronauts during spaceflight and cancer
patients during treatment. Both have a decrease in muscle mass, and they have bone demineralization and
changes in heart function,” said Jessica Scott, senior author and an exercise physiology researcher at the
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Exercise Oncology Service. “Astronauts may get something
called space fog, where they have trouble focusing or get a little forgetful. That’s very similar to what
some cancer patients experience, which is called chemo brain.”
However, in contrast with astronauts who are asked to exercise and maintain satisfactory levels of
fitness in order to mitigate the negative effects that zero gravity can have on their physical health, cancer

patients are generally advised to rest in preparation for and during treatment and they may have to ask
permission to exercise from their physicians. According to researchers, 90% of patients survive earlystage cancer, but there are no current investigations into how to reduce the stresses and toxicity their
bodies face during treatment. “That’s why it’s very timely that we start thinking about how to utilize
NASA’s tactics to manage some of these long-term side effects of cancer treatments,” Scott said. “Many
patients aren’t dying from their cancer, but they’re now at risk of dying from these side effects. Using
NASA’s exercise plan could help with this.”
The researchers suggest that walking on a treadmill, as well as tests to monitor their fitness over
time, could help cancer patients, to reduce the risk of heart problems that may occur as side effects from
treatment. They have provided the patients with a range of equipment in their homes to help them
exercise before, during and after treatment. “We really need to do a lot more research and a lot more
work,” Scott said. “But it’s very promising that in the foreseeable future, this NASA exercise framework
could be applied to help the approximately 1 million individuals that is predicted to be diagnosed with
cancer in the United States this year, as well as the over 15 million cancer survivors in the United States
today.
(Adapted from )
Question 44: Which of the following best serves as a title for the passage?
A. Why astronauts must exercise daily in space
B. Astronaut exercise programs may help cancer patients
C. Physical health risks associated with zero gravity
D. Similarities between cancer patients and astronauts
Question 45: Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 3?
A. Physicians usually think it would be best that cancer patients do not exercise before treatment.
B. Cancer patients’ physical health is very poor, so they cannot exercise much during treatment.
C. Many cancer patients want permission to exercise during treatment from their physicians.
D. Many studies were conducted to learn how side effects of cancer treatment can be reduced.
Question 46: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Walking on a treadmill can help cure side effects of cam r treatment like heart diseases.
B. Astronauts in space can suffer from loss of memory as a result of space fog.
C. To stay healthy in space, astronauts must keep themselves acceptably fit.
D. The NASA exercise plans have helped over 15 million cancer survivors recover.

Question 47: The word “mitigate” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. decline
B. lessen
C. break
D. destroy
Question 48: According to paragraph 3, all of the following are physical impacts experienced by both
astronauts and cancer patients during treatment EXCEPT ____.
A. A decrease in the mass of muscles.
B. A reduction of minerals in bones.
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C. Difficulties in focusing caused by zero gravity.
D. Changes in heart function.
Question 49: The word “they” in paragraph 3 refers to ____.
A. patients
B. astronauts
C. physicians
D. patients
Question 50: The word “promising” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. innovative
B. interesting
C. fortunate
D. encouraging

TEST 5.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in
pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. smiled
B. denied
C. divorced
D. agreed
Question 2: A. happy
B. multiply
C. pretty
D. daily
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the
primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 3: A. provide
B. product
C. promote
D. profess
Question 4: A. different
B. regular
C. achieving
D. property
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the
underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 5: Someone put forward a motion to promote 5 of the company’s long-standing employees to
the position of project manager, but it was rejected after further discussion.
A. proposal
B. order
C. approach
D. process
Question 6: He is fighting hard but I think he will cry uncle in the end. His opponent was simply too
strong!
A. become too afraid
B. admit defeat

C. take a break
D. lose confidence
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to
the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
Question 7: If all members of the committee second this proposal, it will be accepted.
A. disrepute
B. quarrel with
C. object to
D. offend
Question 8: Whenever I feel overwhelmed or unsure about what to do, I turn to my steady friend James,
who always gives me valuable advice.
A. indefinite
B. undependable
C. unfailing
D. inadvisable
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Question 9: ____ the flat business results, Pymepharco’s shares on the stock exchange have continued to
increase strongly.
A. In spite
B. Although
C. Because
D. Despite
Question 10: I decided to go to the library as soon as I ____.
A. would finish what I did
B. finished what I did
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C. finished what I was doing

D. finish what I did
Question 11: The news was ____ to them that they were all dead silent.
A. such shock
B. such a shock
C. so shock
D. too shock
Question 12: We would rather Helen ____ us all the information we needed. We should have been well
informed.
A. sent
B. send
C. had sent
D. have sent
Question 13: He blamed ____ me ____ not explaining the lesson ____ her carefully.
A. on/ for/ to
B. Ø/ about/ for
C. for/ on/ for
D. Ø/ for/ to
Question 14: Zack, who is a professional singer, sometimes sing in a(n) ____ voice in the middle of a
performance on purpose to entertain the audience.
A. immusical
B. unmusical
C. dismusicaỉ
D. non-musical
Question 15: Children are not usually allowed in, but I’m prepared to ____ an exception in this case.
A. set
B. make
C. put
D. do
Question 16: It was decided that the cost of the project would be ____; thus, it was abandoned.
A. banned

B. restrictive
C. prohibitive
D. exclusive
Question 17: Even the most ____ individuals can be thrown into a mild panic at the prospect of
organizing a wedding.
A. cool-headed
B. soft-hearted
C. half-hearted
D. big-headed
Question 18: Education is the only method of ____ changes in world population.
A. bringing about
B. carrying out
C. taking off
D. showing off
Question 19: Most popular magazines have a (n) ____ page where letters about difficulties with
relationships are answered.
A. agony
B. personal
C. advice
D. problems
Question 20: We shouldn’t worry about paying for that advert. The cost is a ____ in the ocean in term of
the whole marketing budget.
A. drop
B. pin
C. seed
D. sand
Question 21: I wouldn’t ____ him if I were you. He can become extremely violent when he is annoyed.
A. traverse
B. pass
C. cross

D. navigate
Question 22: He punched his own son in the face in a ____ of anger.
A. lapse
B. blow
C. fit
D. crack
Question 23: Everyone was excited about the trip ____ James, who seemed uninterested.
A. save
B. leave
C. clear
D. free
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete
each of the following exchanges.
Question 24: – Paul: “She has accepted my proposal.” – Mike: “____.”
A. Wow! Congratulations!
B. What a nice girl!
C. Thanks, but don't
D. I am sorry to hear
Question 25: – Mary: “He is actually a very good football player.”
– “Really? I thought he couldn’t play! Oh well, ____.”
A. nobody is perfect
B. if you like
C. you live and learn
D. never you mind
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part that needs correction
in each of the following questions.
Question 26: As of (A) this moment, a number estimated (B) of 20000 people have died (C) in the
tornado, which (D) struck the village yesterday night.
Question 27: The late (A) Dr. Hansen, who studies inspired (B) many aspiring scientists, passed away
(C) at the age of (D) 32.

Question 28: A number of angry protesters shoved the security guards and made its (A) way into the (B)
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city hall where (C) the mayor was attending (D) a meeting.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following
questions.
Question 29: The last time when I saw her was three years ago.
A. I have often seen her for the last three years.
B. About three years ago, I used to meet her.
C. I have not seen her for three years.
D. I saw her three years ago and will never meet her again.
Question 30: I think you should buy the red car, it is much more eco-friendly than the white one.
A. Should I be you, I will buy the red car as it is much more eco-friendly than the red one.
B. I suggest to buy the red car for it is far more eco-friendly than the white one.
C. I would’ve bought the red car if I were you, the white one is nowhere near as eco-friendly.
D. If I were you, I wouldn’t buy the white car as it is not nearly as eco-friendly as the red one.
Question 31: You should not keep bad company under any circumstances.
A. In no circumstances should you be friends with bad people.
B. Under no circumstances should you not keep bad company.
C. Under any circumstances shouldn’t you make friends with bad people.
D. In no circumstances should you keep your company because it is bad.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the
following questions.
Question 32: He spent all his money. He even borrowed some from me.
A. As soon as he borrowed some money from me, he spent it all.
B. Hardly had he borrowed some money from me when he spent it all.
C. Not only did he spent all his money but also he borrowed some from me.

D. Not only did he spend all his money but he borrowed some from me as well.
Question 33: The coffee was not strong. It didn’t keep us awake.
A. The coffee was very strong, but it couldn’t keep us awake.
B. The coffee was not strong enough to keep us awake.
C. The coffee was not good enough for us to keep awake.
D. We were kept awake although the coffee was not strong.
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 from 1 to 5.
Le Bijou, a high-end Swiss hospitality company, has recently launched a new package for guests
in ____ (34) to the coronavirus outbreak and the country’s lockdown. Guests looking to practice social
____ (35), which basically means staying far enough away from others to prevent person-to-person
transmission of the coronavirus or any other virus for that ____ (36), can do so in Le Bijou’s hotel-like
apartments, which rely on modern technology for most of its operations. “You don’t need to interact with
anyone you don’t want to,” says Alexander Hiibner, CEO and co-founder of Le Bijou. Additionally, Le
Bijou also ____ (37) on-site coronavirus testing to those who can afford it, ____ (38) it still remains
unclear how many tests they have or how long Le Bijou could run the Covid-19 package.
(Adapted from edition.cnn.com)
Question 34: A. response
B. concern
C. regard
D. account
Question 35: A. detachment
B. dissociation
C. distancing
D. withdrawal
Question 36: A. regard
B. matter
C. aspect
D. issue
Question 37: A. displays

B. advises
C. proposes
D. offers
Question 38: A. for
B. so
C. but
D. or
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
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correct answer to each of the questions.
The human body, while perfectly suited to conditions on Earth, wouldn’t fare quite so well when
exposed to the conditions in space, which is why spacewalkers must wear spacesuits to protect it. These
can maintain comfort for the astronaut in varying extreme temperatures, from around minus 150 degrees
to plus 120 degrees Celsius. Additionally, they supply oxygen to breathe, water to drink and protection
from the impact of tiny particles, bright light and radiation.
However, travelling into space can still have huge impacts on the body, even with this protection.
Those enclosed in space stations are subjected to ten times the radiation experienced naturally on Earth.
High levels of radiation damage lymphocytes, cells heavily involved in maintaining the immune system,
and this damage contributes to the lowered immunity experienced by astronauts. This is not to mention
the fact that after about five months in orbit above the Earth, an astronaut would typically lose as much as
40% of muscle and 12% of bone mass. Astronauts who venture into orbit understand the strains they put
their body under, so they exercise daily to keep these negative effects that space travel has on their body
to a minimum.
And if, for some reason, you were to find yourself floating unprotected in space, the experience
would be a brief one. You would remain conscious only for a matter of seconds before passing out and
dying a few minutes later from oxygen deprivation. Without air to breathe in the void of space, our

instincts might tell us to hold our breath in this situation - but this would be a mistake. The low pressure
created in the vacuum, would cause any oxygen held to drastically expand, rupturing internal organs.
(Adapted from howitworksdaily.com and bbc.co.uk)
Question 39: What is the passage mainly about?
A. How spacesuits protect astronauts.
B. The extreme importance of spacesuits.
C. Health problems that spacewalkers suffer from.
D. How space travel affects the human body.
Question 40: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ____.
A. conditions
B. spacewalkers
C. spacesuits
D. temperatures
Question 41: How does increased radiation in space affect the immune system of astronauts ?
A. It damages lymphocytes, which can prevent many diseases.
B. It makes the immune system stop working completely after a period of time.
C. It lowers immunity by affecting a specific type of cell in the immune system.
D. It destroys all types of cells maintaining the immune system.
Question 42: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?
A. Space travel only slightly impacts astronauts when they wear spacesuits.
B. Living in space for a long period of time will result in loss of bone mass.
C. Astronauts exercise daily so that space travel will not affect their bodies.
D. If you float unprotected in space, you will lose consciousness in minutes.
Question 43: The word “heavily” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by ____.
A. gravely
B. deeply
C. hardly
D. sharply
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.

Biking has enjoyed a rise in popularity around the world as urbanites avoid public transport and
turn to the relative safety of a two-wheeled commute. Now, many cycling supporters are working with
local governments in the hope of turning this COVID-related trend into lasting changes.
Tabitha Combs, a lecturer at the University of North Carolina, has been gathering data on local
actions affecting cycling during the pandemic. At present, she has identified at least 365 global cities that
have allocated new street space for this activity since she began on 24 March. “This was clearly a
phenomenon that was taking place in cities all around the world at roughly the same time,” she explains.
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“It was like a simultaneous global brainwave.” While some cities created pop-up bike lanes, others
implemented ‘slow streets’ by erecting makeshift barriers and reducing speed limits so bikers could safely
share the road with other vehicles. In Europe, Paris fast-tracked a plan to create 650km of temporary and
permanent bikeways, while Rome introduced 150km of its own cycling lane.
However, there is still the issue of how cities can keep people cycling after COVID, especially as
enthusiasm is waning in places such as the UK, where a new report shows car ownership is considered
more important than ever. Harry Prapavessis, director of the Exercise and Health Psychology Lab at
Canada’s Western University, thinks this boils down to three key factors: efficiency, safety and cost. To
begin with, should constantly improve the quality of their bike networks, and ensure infrastructure is well
maintained even in poor weather. They also need to put more effort into showcasing the cost-effectiveness
of a two-wheeled commute, which can be six-times cheaper than driving a car, to the general public.
Plus, he says, there are simple policies that can promote cycling, including tax breaks, reductions
in healthcare premiums or worker-compensation packages that include benefits for bike commuters.
Prapavessis adds: “These are strategies that lead to real behavioural change because there is this reminder
that as you ride regularly, society is showing you that it values and rewards your decision.” As a
behavioural scientist, he hopes 2020 will not be remembered as a blip in time when bike travel soared
only because of COVID-19 fears. “That would be really sad. It would mean that we didn’t take advantage
of what we could have done to encourage and persuade those people to stick with it.”

(Adapted from bbc.com)
Question 44: Which best serves as the title for the passage?
A. Why Did Biking Suddenly Become So Popular During COVID Times?
B. How Biking Infrastructure Worldwide Was Redesigned Amid COVID-19
C. Promoting Biking Long After COVID-19: What Are The Key Factors?
D. The COVID-Driven Biking Trend And How Global Cities Can Maintain It
Question 45: The word “allocated” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____.
A. appointed
B. donated
C. assigned
D. devoted
Question 46: The word “waning” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by ____.
A. detaching
B. exhausting
C. declining
D. minimising
Question 47: The word “this” in paragraph 3 refers to ____.
A. infrastructure
B. issue
C. enthusiasm
D. ownership
Question 48: Which is one of Harry Prapavessis’ suggestions to encourage cycling in cities after COVID19?
A. Fully concentrating on maintaining their biking infrastructure in poor weather.
B. Making efforts to keep their bike networks at their current level of quality.
C. Improving the cost-effectiveness of bikes by making them many times cheaper.
D. Providing cyclists or those who travel to work by bike with many benefits.
Question 49: Which of the following is NOT TRUE, according to the passage?
A. On ‘slow streets’, cyclists and other vehicles can safely share the same lane on roads.
B. In the UK, people are not as keen on biking as they were when the pandemic struck.
C. The costs of driving a car can be six times higher than those involved in riding bikes.

D. Prapavessis hopes that bikes will remain popular even after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. More cycling lanes and roads will soon be constructed all across Europe.
B. Even when actions are taken, the popularity of bike travel will most likely still decrease.
C. In general, the public has not realised how cost-effective cycling can be.
D. People will only ride regularly if they know society is rewarding their decision to do so.

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