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Thời gian làm bài: 150 phút

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Vocab — Word formation

Give the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each of the following sentences.

Not every journalist could notice the opera singer’s shifted grounds; her opinion had changed (PERCEIVE) ____________________.

Since drunken driving is dangerous, the government has decided to (LAW) ____________________ it in the hope that road accidents will be reduced.

It is advisable that caffeine and other similar (STIMULATE) ____________________ shouldn’t be taken shortly before we go to bed.

The man was arrested for (PERSON) ____________________ a director, tricking many people into giving him money to invest in the project.

Thanks to this type of (SHATTER) ____________________ screen, drivers will be able to have a clear view even when it is smashed.

As a teacher, Mrs. White always tries to be fair and avoid (FAVOR) ____________________ as well as scapegoating.

Laura has (MARK) ____________________ the BBC homepage as she uses it regularly to get the latest news.

The ceremony of the Flamboyant Festival ended (SENSE) ____________________ with a fireworks display.

Do you think the children in this village are (NOURISH) ____________________? They look very thin.

The tourists were impressed by the (SPLENDID) ____________________ of the jewellery in the souvenir shop.

Vocab — Prepositions

Fill each blank with a suitable preposition or adverb particle.

Steeped _____ tradition, old houses are often sought-after _____ their unique architecture and style.

To determine whether this ink cartridge is compatible _____ your printer, check _____ the side of the box.

I would be grateful if you kept the news _____ yourself. Do not tell anyone _____ it.

We don’t have a big budget, so choose what you like _____ the menu, _____ reason.

Rather than ponder the questions, the interviewee blurted _____ the first answer coming _____ his head.

Working in a team seemed to be a tough time for Leon at first, but _____ long, he got the hang _____ it.

My uncle is an inspirational politician who can put _____ his ideas _____ exceptional clarity.

There is a bus _____ twenty minutes _____ the hour, for example 7:40, 8:00, 8:20, 8:40, etc.

Mr. Smith doesn’t want us to quote him on what he is _____ to say as it is _____ the record.

I decide to buy the dress _____ approval so that I can take it _____ if it doesn’t fit my mother.

Error correction — Body clock

The following passage contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and write the corrections. (0) believing → believe has been done as an example.

Scientists used to believing that our 24-hours cycle sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and setting of sun. But they have now established that it is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological function - including temperature, digestion and mental activity - which regulate internally by a special time-keeping mechanism within the brain. The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and prepare for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise around dawn, gearing with the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep. Some people body clocks keep poorer time than those of others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even threaten their health. Insomnia, depression, fatigue and being inefficient can all be caused or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks.
Equally, severe problems can result from the difficulties of adjusting to different time zones and working by night in spite of by day. Shift workers are known to have a higher-than-average risk of having an amount of health problems and the disruption of normal body rhythms is one possible explanation for this.

Scientists used to believing that our 24-hours cycle sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors. — sửa: 24-hours → 24-hour

Scientists used to believing that our 24-hours cycle sleeping and walking was governed entirely by external factors. — sửa: walking → waking

The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and setting of sun. — sửa: of sun → of the sun

But they have now established that it is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological function - including temperature, digestion and mental activity - which regulate internally by a special time-keeping mechanism within the brain. — sửa: regulate → are regulated

The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and prepare for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise around dawn, gearing with the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep. — sửa: gearing with the day → gearing us up for the day

The main function of this “body clock” is to anticipate and prepare for external changes so that, for example, our body temperature starts to rise around dawn, gearing with the day, and begin to fall in the early evening, winding us down for sleep. — sửa: begin → begins

Some people body clocks keep poorer time than those of others, which can greatly disturb their lives and even threaten their health. — sửa: people body → people's body

Insomnia, depression, fatigue and being inefficient can all be caused or aggravated by inaccurate body clocks. — sửa: being inefficient → inefficiency

Equally, severe problems can result from the difficulties of adjusting to different time zones and working by night in spite of by day. — sửa: in spite of → instead of

Shift workers are known to have a higher-than-average risk of having an amount of health problems and the disruption of normal body rhythms is one possible explanation for this. — sửa: amount → number

Open cloze — Pen friends

Read the following passage and fill each of the numbered blanks with ONE suitable word.

In this digital age of instant communication, the tradition of having pen friends still (1) __________ the test of time. Pen friends, also known as pen pals, are individuals who exchange letters and build friendships via (2) __________ correspondence.
The allure of having a pen friend lies in the personal touch that handwritten letters bring to communication. (3) __________ quick messages sent through emails or social media, pen friends take the time to put pen to paper and express their thoughts and feelings in a (4) __________ deliberate and heartfelt manner. Waiting for letters to arrive in the mailbox creates a (5) __________ of anticipation and excitement, making the exchange of letters a cherished experience.
Moreover, pen friends offer a window to the world by providing insights (6) __________ different cultures and perspectives. Through their letters, pen friends share stories of their daily lives, traditions, and unique experiences, (7) __________ us to see the world through their eyes. It’s a journey of mutual discovery, (8) __________ each letter becomes a treasure trove of new knowledge and understanding.
In conclusion, (9) __________ art of having pen friends continues to enrich lives and foster connections beyond borders. In a world that moves at a rapid pace, the simple act of writing and exchanging letters holds the power to create lasting friendships and bridge gaps between cultures. So, pick up your pen and (10) __________ the plunge, for the world of pen friends awaits with open arms and open hearts.

Writing — Sentence transformation

Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Begin as shown.

It has been arranged for all of us to attend the conference on Saturday.
→ We are all _______________________________________________________________________________________.

Her salary is half what she would receive in the job she was offered four months ago.
→ If she had accepted _______________________________________________________________________________.

It is thought that the company will launch a new advertising campaign soon.
→ A new advertising campaign ________________________________________________________________________.

Most of the problems of the committee arose because there was no leadership.
→ It was the _______________________________________________________________________________________.

“Please don’t run so fast. I can’t catch up with you,” Daisy said to David.
→ Daisy pleaded ___________________________________________________________________________________.

You couldn’t wish to meet a nicer fellow than Martin.
→ Martin is as ______________________________________________________________________________________.

Mark is a passionate skier and he also takes part in skateboarding tournaments.
→ Apart __________________________________________________________________________________________.

You shouldn’t have told everyone about my plan.
→ I would rather my _________________________________________________________________________________.

It is not certain that the new situation will be an improvement.
→ It is open _______________________________________________________________________________________.

Please do not disturb the contestants during the exam under any circumstances.
→ On no __________________________________________________________________________________________.

Writing — Key-word transformation

Rewrite each sentence using the word given. Do not change the word. Use NO MORE THAN SIX words.

James was nominated for the post of treasurer by two committee members. (FORWARD)
→ James was ________________________________________________ the post of treasurer by two committee members.

You needn’t make that simple task so challenging. (HEAVY)
→ You needn’t ________________________________________________________________________ that simple task.

She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen. (BREATHED)
→ She ____________________________________________________ when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen.

The local residents showed their love and respect for the bravery of the firefighters. (TRIBUTE)
→ The local residents ___________________________________________________________________ for their bravery.

The name of the song sounded familiar, but I couldn’t remember where I had heard it before. (RANG)
→ The name of the song _____________________________________, but I couldn’t remember where I had heard it before.

Selected — Phonology

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently, or whose main stress is placed differently.

Pronunciation (56) · handbag / handkerchief / handicraft / handcraft

Pronunciation (57) · nitrogen / consonant / intercom / solitaire

Pronunciation (58) · feather / mamamoth / swarthy / wreathe

Pronunciation (59) · recollect / retake / rewrite / rearrange

Pronunciation (60) · ascertain / campaign / bargain / complain

Stress (61) · multicultural / overemphasis / microclimate / hypersensitive

Stress (62) · farmland / co-writer / tradesman / world-class

Stress (63) · explanatory / exponential / miscellaneous / photogenic

Stress (64) · compliment / excellent / nominate / distinguish

Stress (65) · tuberculosis / metropolitan / hippopotamus / supercilious

Selected — Reading robots

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

THE RISE OF ROBOTS
As kids, our grandparents frequently scared us by talking about how difficult life was when they were growing up. They mentioned walking miles to school in the snow, or doing hours of manual labour for little pay. Life has changed greatly since then, and it seems to get easier year by year. In fact, with the help of robots we soon might have nothing to do much at all. But is this a good thing?
By 2030, it’s estimated that robotics will be a 10 billion dollar business worldwide. Companies are already starting to integrate them into the workforce. The electronics manufacturer Foxconn is drawing up plans to launch a factory within the next 10 years that’s completely staffed by robot workers. Meanwhile, an American company Briggo has invented a robot that serves gourmet-quality coffee to customers. With the push of a button it will crush coffee beans, measure exact quantities of water, and even wave a steam wand to ensure customers get the perfect cream on top. Unlike human baristas, it can serve multiple drinks at once and work all day and night without a break.
Robots are also invading our homes. The Rooma is a mini-robot that vacuums rooms automatically according to a schedule. The Robomow is a device that will cut the grass for you while you sit in the shade. Then there’s the Nanda clocky, an alarm clock that makes sure that even the deepest sleepers get up on time. The clock is attached to a pair of wheels, and it will randomly move around the room. Once you finally catch it, you’re probably too awake to hit the snooze button. Although these early home robots are somewhat basic, they will likely become more capable as times goes on.
Although robots certainly help us to eliminate tedious tasks, many people are concerned about a future filled with robots. Some fear that humanity will start to decline if machines do everything for us. Others have even warned about the robot rebellion, in which robots become so smart that they may decide to turn on their masters. These ideas may seem a bit far-fetched, but there are certainly lots of questions that need to be answered before everyone opens up to the idea of a robotic future.

According to the first paragraph, how has life changed since our parents’ time?

The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

How is Briggo’s invention superior to human workers?

All of the following are true about robots EXCEPT that __________.

What will happen if you press the snooze button?

Which of the following concerns over robotics is NOT MENTIONED in the passage?

The word “attached” in paragraph 3 mostly means __________.

The word “rebellion” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

What is the last paragraph mainly about?

It can be inferred from the passage that __________.

Selected — Cloze fintech

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase for each blank.

The term fintech – a combination of the words financial and technology – refers to the use of technology to deliver financial services to consumers. It is thanks to fintech that you no longer need to visit a bank (21) __________ person to open an account or carry out (22) __________. This can be done conveniently online or via your phone. But fintech hasn’t only caused a (23) __________ of interest in Internet and mobile banking, (24) __________ some sectors, for example, insurance. Many insurance companies now operate online, so they no longer need (25) __________ expensive office space in cities or large numbers of employees to staff them. (26) __________, they are able to offer their customers cheaper deals. One (27) __________ drawback concerns the misuse of the personal data amassed online by fintech companies. Some car insurance providers now gather data on a customer’s driving via their phone, (28) __________ they claim is used to offer a far more personalized policy. This is similar to the use of cookies (29) __________ in online sites with the purpose of monitoring our shopping habits. But despite such issues, online fintech business in general is definitely (30) __________ to stay.

Selected — Reading memories

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

REMEMBERING MEMORIES
Most people wish they had better memories. They also worry about forgetting things as they get older. But did you know that we have different kinds of memory? When one or more of these kinds of memories start to fail, there are a few simple things that everyone can do to improve their memories.
What most people think of as memory is, in fact, five different categories of memory. Our capability to remember things from the past, that is, years or days ago, depends on two categories of memory. They are remote memory and recent memory, respectively. Think back to last year’s birthday. What did you do? If you can’t remember that, you are having a problem with your remote memory. When taking a test, we need to draw on our semantic memories. That is the sum of our acquired knowledge. Or maybe we want to remember to do or use something in the future, either minutes or days from now. These cases use our immediate and prospective memories, respectively.
Many people think that developing a bad memory is unavoidable as we get older, but this is actually not the case. Of our five kinds of memory, immediate, remote, and prospective (if aided with cues like memos) do not degrade with age. But how can we prevent a diminishing of our semantic and unaided prospective memories? The secret seems to be activity. Studies have shown that a little mental activity, like learning new things or even doing crossword puzzles, goes a long way in positively affecting our memories. Regular physical activity appears to be able to make our memories better as well. This is possibly due to having a better blood supply to the brain. The one thing to avoid at all costs, though, is stress. When we are stressed, our bodies release a hormone called cortisol, which is harmful to our brain cells and thus our memories. Reducing stress through meditation, exercise, or other activities can help to preserve our mental abilities.

What is the passage mainly about?

The phrase “These cases” in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

If a person can’t remember what he ate for lunch yesterday, that is a problem with his __________.

The word “degrade” in paragraph 3 mostly means __________.

It can be inferred from the last paragraph that __________.

Selected — Vocab & grammar

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase to complete each of the following sentences.

Success commonly __________ hard work, patience, talent, and luck.

The competition __________ John with opportunities; however, he failed to enter it.

It is __________ impossible for the neighbours to tell these twins apart.

Reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by half may present a huge challenge, but it is certainly not an __________ goal.

It is the recommendation of many psychologists that __________ to associate words and remember names.

Everyone in the office knows that Elena is __________, but she sometimes seems to end up annoying many colleagues.

Both of her novels were best-selling, but critics generally agreed that the sequel was __________ the two.

He seemed very quiet, but it would be a mistake to __________ his intelligence.

I can’t imagine Jack camping in the woods; he’s too dependent on the __________ of home.

Lenses , __________, are used to correct imperfections in eyesight.

The singer’s performance was so exciting that many of his fans were __________ enthusiasm.

Bob: “Self-studying is an inseparable part of effective learning.”
Angela: “__________”

He spent part of __________ evening telling them __________ news he couldn’t tell them by __________ phone.

Henry: “I think that Mick will leave his part-time job before the year is out.”
Timothy: “Yes, I agree. I don’t think he’ll __________ either.”

Appointments are available on the 6th and 8th of this month, but __________ either of those, they could fit you in on the 10th.

The Chairman’s secretary was asked to take the __________ at the Committee meeting.

More than 80 people, many of __________ children had pictures on the walls, came to the exhibition.

It was a hot summer day and ice cream salesmen were doing a __________ trade.

I don’t suppose you’re telling us the real version of the fairy tale, __________?

Peter is impressed by her friend’s house as it has a beautiful patio with many __________.

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