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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the words CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following questions.. Read the following passage and ma

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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 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.

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

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, ?

Question 10: His English teacher recommends that he a regular degree program.

Question 11: Doctors advise people who are deficient vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.

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

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

Question 16: We’ve bought some chairs for the garden so that they are easy to store away.

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

Question 20: After spending more than 8 months under coronavirus lockdown, Anna is getting itchy

again

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

Question 22: My friend Annie, whose father died of lung cancer, always takes a view of smoking.

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), user- friendly, 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 35: A properly B rightfully C thoroughly D fittingly

Question 36: A establish B develop C progress D undertake

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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 theball 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 .

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.

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 abovethe 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 3D-printing 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 .

Question 47: According to paragraph 2, which is one of the challenges to overcome when building

space-based 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 .

TEST 2

Question 3: A uncertain B arrogant C familiar D impatient

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

Question 6: I will definitely get behind your ideas, for I believe they will bring us immense benefits.

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

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

Question 11: It was only he told me his surname that I realized that he had been to the same school.

Question 12: Our classroom is supplied with .

A an heavy equipment B a 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.

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.

Question 18: As Roger had resigned, the company decided to take no further against him.

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

Question 21: What you did yesterday on animal cruelty You’re lucky they didn’t try to sue you!

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

Question 24: - Mary: “It’s a nice day today Let’s play a game of tennis.” - Linda: “ .”

Question 25: - Nam: "Has an announcement been made about the eight o’clock flight to Ho Chi Minh

City?" - Phong: “ .”

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.

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.

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.

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 ofthe systems detect the passing of the ball and send an encrypted alert in under a second to the referee, whowill then use that notification to inform their decision

(Adapted from theguardian.com)

Question 34: A Foundationally B Significantly C Crucially D Essentially

Question 38: A Nonetheless B Because C However D Although

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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 andmouth 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 .

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 .

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)

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 .

Question 48: The word “it” in paragraph 1 refers to .

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

Question 1: A walked B threatened C passed D forced

Question 3: A athletic B dramatic C scientific D heroic

Question 4: A magnificent B appliances C potentially D preservation

Question 5: He told me that his dog had eaten his homework! What a thin excuse!

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

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

Question 9: giraffe is the tallest of all animals.

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

Question 12: It’s no use getting him He won’t change his mind.

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.

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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.

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.

Question 21: The scholarship will most of your tuition fees and living expenses.

Question 22: The teacher saw when the student said he forgot to do his homework

Question 23: Her look tells me that she didn’t understand a single thing I said.

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.

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).

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.

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

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)

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Question 37: A lamented B laments C lamenting D is lamenting

Question 38: A affectively B effectively C effective D affective

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 heavyblack 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)

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 andocean 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 emissionsaround 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)

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 .

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 48: The phrase “phase out” in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to .

A disband B disqualify C discontinue D disprove

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.

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

Question 4: A particular B apparantus C redundancy D comparison

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.

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

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

Question 9: The area around the park at the center of Italy’s earthquakes in recent years.

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

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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Question 13: I’m glad you told me about the show being cancelled , I’d have travelled all the way

to Glasgow for nothing

Question 14: As one of the most prominent scientists of 19th century, Darwin devoted his life to the origin of species

Question 15: I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned my offer.

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 .

Question 21: I’d like to hear your on the problem, just to get an idea of what you’re thinking.

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

Question 23: My grandfather had a stroke last night and was to the hospital shortly after.

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

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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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.

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

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.

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 https://www.breakingnewsenglish.com )

Question 35: A However B For example C As a result D Similarly

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Question 36: A mentality B mental C mentally D mentallic

Question 38: A excessive B exceptional C magnificent 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)

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 .

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

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 .

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 stage 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.”

early-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 https://edition.cnn.com )

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 .

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.

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

Question 4: A different B regular C achieving D property

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

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

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

Question 9: the flat business results, Pymepharco’s shares on the stock exchange have continued to

increase strongly

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

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.

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

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

Question 21: I wouldn’t him if I were you He can become extremely violent when he is annoyed.

Question 22: He punched his own son in the face in a of anger.

Question 23: Everyone was excited about the trip James, who seemed uninterested.

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, .”

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.

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.

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.

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 35: A detachment B dissociation C distancing D withdrawal

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 as40% 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)

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.

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.

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 .

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 safelyshare 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.”

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 .

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

COVID-19?

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.

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.

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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TEST 6

Question 4: A scenery B festival C atmosphere D location

Question 5: I haven’t finished my work because there was a fault in the network and I couldn’t log on

until 4 o’clock

Question 6: Although Valentine’s Day has become a global industry with more than 80 million roses sold worldwide, the origins of the day are unclear and hidden in the mists of time.

Question 7: I always had a soft spot for Maria despite the fact that she often let me down.

Question 8: Although he wrote copiously on such diverse topics as education, politics, and religion,

Lewis Mumford remained active in city and regional planning

A plentifully B diversely C sparsely D considerably

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Question 9: She on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.

A has worked B has been working C was working D had been working

Question 10: To apply to UK independent school, you'll need to have good standard of

education from your own country

Question 11: Emma would be in charge of the job now if she with the boss.

A hadn’t argued B didn’t argueC doesn’t argue D not argued

Question 12: It was not until he took off his dark glasses I realized he was a famous film star.

Question 13: “Why did you get the bus to work?” – “I am having my car at the moment.”

A serviced B to service C to be serviced D servicing

Question 14: housing in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is out of reach for most citizens, mainly

because of dwindling supply and rising prices

A Afford B Affordable C Unaffordable D Afforded

Question 15: The Mountain View Hotel offers its guests a buffet breakfast every morning

A valuable B dependent C complimentary D situated

Question 16: These teachers to help their students understand simple things.

A do an attempt B make great efforts C try a great effort D put great efforts

Question 17: It’s important to set yourself clear so you know what you are aiming for.

Question 18: It was already 8:15 and Mrs Brown why no-one had turned up for hockey practice

yet

Question 19: Judging from Susana’s reaction, I’m sure how much of the professor's explanation she

A took in B got across C put through D brought up

Question 20: When you use the Internet, you gave so much information at your .

Question 21: After 6 months, Zack’s startup company is starting to profit.

Question 22: Working at a pace is necessary if you want to finish this assignment before the

deadline

Question 23: The new legislation concerning the use of plastic bags a nationwide debate.

Question 24: “I can’t really stand the noise from the next-door house, especially after 10 p.m.”

Mary: “ You should talk to your neighbor.”

C I know what you mean D What a silly girl.

Question 25: A student is asking the librarian to help her to fax a report

Student: “Could you help me to fax this report?” – Librarian: “ .”

A Sorry, I have no idea B It’s very kind of you to say so.

C What rubbish! I don’t think it’s helpful D Certainly, what’s the fax number?

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Question 26: It is last Monday (A) that the bridge was officially inaugurated by (B) the Mr Jameson, who (C) invested a great deal of money into its (D) construction.

Question 27: Internet-connected devices enable (A) us to communicate (B) more effectively as well as making (C) it easier and more conveniently (D) for us to work and study.

Question 28: I only know the fundamentals (A), so it’d be best if you consult (B) James if you want a definite (C) answer to your question, since Mathematics are (D) his major.

Question 29: "I agree that I am narrow-minded," said the manager.

A The manager denied being narrow-minded.

B The manager admitted being narrow-minded.

C The manager refused to be narrow-minded.

D The manager promised to be narrow-minded.

Question 30: Polar bears are firece, territorial animals, Grizzly bears are the same.

A Polar bears are firece, territorial animals, but Grizzly bears are the same.

B Polar bears are firece, territorial animals, so Grizzly bears are the same.

C Polar bears are firece, territorial animals, and Grizzly bears are the same.

D Polar bears are firece, territorial animals, yet Grizzly bears are the same.

Question 31: Our opinions on the subect are identical.

A We have the same opinions on the subject.

B We differentiate our opinions on the subject.

C There’s some difference in our opinions on the subject.

D Fortunately our subjects are almost identical.

Question 32: Mary lost the ticket She didn’t go to the concert.

A If Mary had lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert.

B Hadn’t Mary lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert.

C If Mary had lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert.

D Had Mary not lost the ticket, she would have gone to the concert.

Question 33: I’m sorry I wasn’t in the office when you phoned I know I promised to be.

A I should be in the office when you phoned.

B I should have been in the office when you phoned.

C I must have been in the office when you phoned.

D I might be in the office when you phoned.

ARGENTINE FOOTBALL LEGEND PASSES AWAY AT 60 YEARS OLD

The sporting world is mourning the tragic death of Argentinian football legend Diego Maradona.Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Maradona died of a cardiac (34) on Wednesday at the age of 60 He had recently battled health issues and had (35) emergency surgery for a blood clot on the brain several weeks ago, before passing away at his home in the outskirts of

Buenos Aires

Maradona’s successes made him a global star (36) a towering icon in Argentina (37) was his legendary status in his homeland that Argentine President Alberto Fernandez has declared three days of national mourning The Argentinian Football Association said (38) the social media networkTwitter that it had the “deepest sorrow for the death of our legend, Diego Armando Maradona You will always be in our hearts.”

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(Adapted from au.sports.yahoo.com)

Question 35: A underlined B undergone C undertaken D underscored

The company, which uses AI to analyze satellite imagery, launched its US wildfire detector in

July The company’s AI software pores over images coming in roughly every few minutes from two

different US government weather satellites, in search of any changes - the presence of smoke, a shift in thermal infrared data showing hot spots - that could indicate a fire has ignited

Descartes is testing its detector by sending alerts to forestry officials in its home state of New

Mexico and stated that its wildfire detector has spotted about 6,200 total thus far The company says it

can often detect these fires when they’re just about 10 acres in size It’s a big change from how fires are often spotted in the US, including looking for fires via planes or lookout towers, or simply having

civilians report them

Beyond that, the alerts can help first responders arrive more quickly, too While a motorist or airplane pilot may call in a smoke report for a general area, Descartes’ text-based tool narrows down where the fire is “That’s very beneficial,” Griego said, “especially at night when it’s hard to determine what mountain range this fire’s actually on when you’re on top of a peak 20 miles away.”

Caitlin Kontgis, an applied science team lead at Descartes, said the company is now starting to look at how additional data might help the software track fires, such as digital elevation models showing the locations of steep slopes that would make it harder to fight a blaze

(Adapted from edition.cnn.com)

A A startup company in New Mexico B How AI is helping spot wildfires faster

C Firefighting efforts in the US D Current methods of detecting wildfires

Question 40: Which of the following is NOT true about Descartes Labs’ fire-detecting AI software?

A It will be further developed by Descartes in the future

B It has successfully detected about 6,200 fires

C It receives images from two weather satellites

D It helps airplane pilots know the exact location of fires

Question 41: The phrase “pores over” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

Question 42: How may digital elevation models be helpful?

A They can help the AI software detect wildfires more quickly

B They can point out places where it is harder to fight a fire

C They help firefighters spot wildfires from longer distances

D They help firefighters determine what mountain range the fire is on

A the company B home state C wildfire detector D big change

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

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For university students, there are a variety of ways in which to retain important information duringlectures for later reference While many students consider typing as the best way to do this since it allows you to take a great number of notes quickly and easily, others opt for using phones or cameras to record lectures so that they can listen again or re-watch them later There are also those who stick to the

traditional “pen and paper” approach So the question is: Which is the most effective method?

In an experiment at Princeton University published in 2014, students were given lectures to watch and were told to take notes Half were given laptops and half took notes with a peri and paper

Afterwards, when they were asked to explain the concepts covered in the lecture, the students who took

notes by hand did better But why? The answer lies in the fact that while the students using laptops were more likely to type down what the lecturers said word-for-word, those who write more slowly by hand had no choice but to summarize the information with keywords Word-for-word note-taking involves littlecognitive processing You can even do it without thinking about the content at all But when you actively summarize the information, you process the information more deeply Another advantage of using a pen and paper is that you can move around the page very quickly as well as easily circling, underlining or adding extra information in the margins

How about recording lectures? In a research conducted at the University of North Carolina, pharmacy students were told that their lecture would be split into two halves The first 50 minutes would

be videoed so that they could watch it again later if they wanted to, but the second half would not (which means they will have to take notes using pen and paper) In the end, there were no difference This is

because both techniques offer their own advantages The advantage of not having to take notes is that you

can focus your full attention on what’s you’re being told without worrying about writing it down, becauseyou can always listen again later But the benefit of taking notes with pen and paper is that it forces you toprocess the information and think about it in order to work out the best way of summarizing it

So whether it’s best to record lectures, use pen and paper or type down notes is more or less down

to personal preference Of course, if you can type fast and what you need is a transcription rather than a summary, then a laptop is ideal, but if your aim is to understand the material better, think about taking notes by hand or recording the lecture (without forgetting to watch them again, of course) But one more thing to consider is that typed notes do have an advantage when it comes to easy storage and searching And the other lesson from all of this, of course, is to always try to make your notes shorter and clearer

Question 44: Which of the following best serves as a title for the passage?

A Why Taking Notes With Pen and Paper Is More Effective Than With Laptops

B Comparing The Different Methods of Retaining Information In Lectures

C When Should You Choose To Take Notes Using Laptops During Lectures

D The Unique Advantages Of Recording Lectures Compared To Taking Notes

Question 45: Which of the following is NOT TRUE?

A Adding more information to your notes when using pen and paper is hard.

B Word-for-word note-taking does not require much cognitive processing.

C Typing allows students to take a lot of notes conveniently.

D Recording a lecture enables you to fully concentrate on it.

Question 46: The word “covered” in paragraph 1 can be best replaced by .

A supported B discovered C discussed D revealed

Question 48: The phrase “offer” in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to .

Question 49: Why must we think more about the information we note using pen and paper during

lectures?

A Because we are usually too worried about writing it down

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B Because we will not be allowed to listen to lectures again

C Because we will most likely forget to look at them again later

D Because we have to find the most effective way to summarise it

Question 50: What can be inferred from the passage?

A The majority of university students prefer taking notes with laptops.

B Taking notes by hand helps us to retain information the longest.

C Recording lectures is only effective if we review what we recorded.

D Note-taking by hand is better than note-taking with laptops in all cases.

TEST 7

Question 1: A sugar B season C serious D secret

Question 2: A frame B artisan C attract D handle

Question 4: A pollution B computer C currency D allowance

Question 5: He’s been studying in his bedroom for 20 hours non-stop I think we should tell him to rest.

A straight B breathtaking C continual D demanding

Question 6: His first-hand experience gives him a slight edge over the other applicants.

Question 7: Persuading people to give away their money is child’s play if you know how to do it.

A easy enough B so childish C quite common D very hard

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Question 8: It’s unbelievable how the success of his first novel has completely turned his head.

C made him conceited D made him exhausted

Question 9: Can you tell me who is responsible checking passports?

Question 10: Students will not be allowed into the exam room if they their student cards.

A don’t produce B didn’t produce C produced D hadn’t produced

Question 11: You should concentrate on the teacher is saying.

Question 12: The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination he could identify the causes of her illness.

Question 13: Bill often says he boxing because it a cruel sport.

C does not like/ is D did not like/ were

Question 14: from outer space, our earth looks like a “blue planet”.

Question 15: he arrived at the bus stop when the bus came.

A Hardly had B No sooner had C Not until had D No longer has Question 16: Safe tests on old cars have been throughout Europe.

A standard B standardized C standardize D standardization Question 17: Bystanders reported that the culprit had long red hair, but so far the police have found

no one that the description.

Question 18: The judges seemed really impressed with your performance, but don’t take it as that you have won this competition.

Question 19: Many young people in rural areas don’t want to spend their lives on the farm like their parents Therefore, they decide to leave their home villages to find well-paid jobs in the fast- growing industrial zones.

A long-term B up-to-date C weather-beaten D wide-ranging

Question 20: Kim was completely after jogging in the hot sun all afternoon; she had little energy left.

A kicked out B handed out C worn out D put out

Question 21: The old pillar finally , causing the entire building to collapse.

Question 22: Your criticism was needlessly You know that it’s only her first time!

Question 23: A black suit is undoubtedly the perfect choice for a formal job interview.

Question 24: - Nam: “Would you like to join us for dinner after work?” - Lan: “ .”

A Thanks You can cook dinner.

B I’d love to, but I have to finish my presentation for tomorrow.

C Thanks for your help, but I can cook dinner myself.

D What’s wrong with you?

Question 25: Mr David is having dinner with his friend in a restaurant.

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- Mr David: “Could you bring me some water?” - Waiter: “ .”

A No, thanks B Of course you can C I’m afraid not. D

Certainly, sir.

Question 26: Students should remember (A) that experiments, especially those (B) involving

humans, must be conducted (C) accurately and also safe (D).

Question 27: A loving (A) person like James would never knowingly (B) hurt a person’s feelings, especially that (C) of his family members, whom (D) he considers the most important.

Question 28: Having chosen (A) as the new president of (B) the English Club, Mrs Figgins

proceeded (C) to deliver (D) a speech.

Question 29: “Where did you go last night, Nam?”, said Hoa.

A Hoa said to Nam where had he gone last night.

B Hoa said to Nam where he had gone the night before.

C Hoa told Nam where he had gone last night.

D Hoa asked Nam where he had gone the night before.

Question 30: My daughter shows a desire to put aside the status of the school child.

A The status of the school child makes my daughter happy.

B My daughter is determined to put up with the other school children.

C My daughter decides to play down the status of the school child.

D My daughter doesn’t want to be a school child any more.

Question 31: Luggage cannot be removed without a receipt.

A You must pay if you want to remove your luggage.

B When you remove your luggage you are given a receipt.

C You must show a receipt if you want to remove luggage.

D You can leave your luggage here for a long time.

Question 32: The basketball team knew they lost the match They soon started to blame each other

A Hardly had the basketball team known they lost the match when they started to blame each other.

B Not only did the basketball team lose the match but they blamed each other as well.

C No sooner had the basketball team started to blame each other than they knew they lost the match.

D As soon as they blamed each other, the basketball team knew they lost the match.

Question 33: She lost the race She didn’t realize the importance of careful preparation.

A She lost the race although she didn’t realize the importance of careful preparation.

B Losing the race, she realized the importance of careful preparation.

C If she realized the importance of careful preparation, she wouldn’t lose the race.

D She lost the race because she didn’t realize the importance of careful preparation.

A US pharmaceutical company, Merck and Co., received an approval from the European

Commission to sell the first Ebola vaccine According to the reports of the World Health Organization, thevaccine, (34) Ervobo, is approved for people who are at least 18 years old, and it is (35) 98% effective This is a major breakthrough in preventing exposure (36) the deadly virus which kills

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about half of all people who are infected.

The main symptoms of Ebola are fever, pains, diarrhea and bleeding It (37) very easily fromperson to person through bodily fluids In the largest outbreak, Ebola killed 11,000 people between 2013 and 2016 Currently, there are over 3,000 confirmed cases in Congo and more than 2,000 people have died Merck has already given more than 250,000 doses to people in Congo Merck’s offical said that the new vaccine is a (38) milestone that the whole world can be proud of

(Adapted from newsinlevels.com)

Question 34: A to be called B which are called C called D being called

Headphones do not have a single inventor Instead, their development is a process of

experimentations and improvements dating back to the 19th century The first headphones were the invention of an American named Nathaniel Baldwin Known as a “Radio Head-Set”, Baldwin’s device was sat comfortably on the head Two ear cups were connected by a headband in a design that

headphones have maintained in basic form up to the present day

The next big innovation in the history of headphones came from Germany In 1937, a company known as Beyerdynamic brought out the world’s first dynamic headphones, the DT 48 These headphoneswere capable of much higher sound levels and offered better sound than Baldwin’s Radio Head-Set Beyerdynamic’s headphones retained Baldwin’s basic design but substantially improved the wearing comfort

Then, in the 1950s, a new era of personal listening enjoyment began In 1958, John C Koss, an

American jazz musician introduced the first ever stereo headphones, the SP/3, which promised

something close to a live music experience The next step was to separate headphones from stereo

systems in households so that people could listen to their private playlists anywhere and anytime, and the Sony Corporation did just this in 1979 with the invention of the Walkman - a portable, battery-powered cassette player came with small, lightweight headphones

Even in the modern age, the portable sound revolution still continues Audio companies across the world have produced headphone models in every possible size and design from in-ears, to on-ears and over-ears In addition to these options, consumers today can choose between traditional wired headphones

and wireless versions that use Bluetooth to transmit the songs that they enjoy.

(Adapted from inventedfor.com)

A The life of the person who invented headphones

B The gradual development of headphones

C The modern portable sound revolution

D How headphone design was improved over the years

Question 40: According to paragraph 2, the DT-48 headphones .

A produced much better sounds than most dynamic headphones.

B were the first headphones that can play sounds at high levels.

C were far more comfortable to wear than the Radio Head-Set.

D had a much better design than the Radio Head-Set’s basic one.

Question 41: The word “promised” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A The design of headphones were maintained from the creation of the DT-48 until now.

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B In 1958, John C Koss introduced the first stereo headphones and household stereo systems.

C Small, lightweight headphones like the Walkman allowed people to listen to music anytime.

D Consumers nowadays can choose from many headphones that vary in size and type.

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

Since COVID-19 struck, hiring managers have had to think creatively about how to conduct interviews With traditional face-to-face meetings on hold, the solution has come in the form of

asynchronous video interviews, or AVIs, in which applicants film themselves answering a predetermined set of questions, with no human interviewer present In some cases, these recordings are then evaluated byone or many hiring managers, whereas artificial intelligence and facial analysis tools are used to assess

candidates in others.

Even before the pandemic, AVIs were being used as the first stage of recruitment in many sectors Experts say that for organisations with a large workforce, AVIs have become a convenient way to skim through hundreds or thousands more applicants at a far faster rate Walmart, for instance, reduced its hiring process during the COVID pandemic from 14 days to three by using AVIs The grocer realised that its previous method of setting up in-person interviews was wasting too much time Allowing candidates to

apply on their own time and skip the hassle of meeting a hiring manager in person made it possible for

Walmart to fill new roles in a matter of days

There are, of course, some challenges AVIs can vary in the amount of time allotted for each answer, and not every programme will give candidates unlimited preparation time or allow them to re-record if they are unhappy with their first attempt Applicants also won’t be able to ask any questions about the company they’re applying to like in a standard interview, and poor Internet connections can cause trouble for applicants wanting to make a good impression Then there’s the fact that candidates don’t know exactly how their interviews will be evaluated “I think it makes them lose confidence as a result of the experience because there’s too much unknown,” says Kyra Sutton, a professor of human resource management

Nonetheless, if this kind of recruitment method becomes more widespread, understanding how to perform well could be key to successful job hunting First of all, it is important to plan for any question that could come your way There isn’t much room for improvisation during an AVI, and answers need to

be efficient and to the point Just like in a standard interview, being confused by a question or not having much to say can reflect poorly on a candidate

Perhaps most importantly, candidates should be themselves Trying to squeeze in too many

references to your qualifications or keywords that applicants think might win favour with an AI can make

your speech feel stilted and harm your overall performance Applicants should assume their recordings

will be judged by a fellow human, he says, and apply the same courtesy as in a normal conversation By staying calm in front of the camera and embracing the one-sided nature of the format, job seekers give themselves the highest chance of success

A The Rapid Rise Of AVIs: What Should Job Candidates Do To Adapt?

B What You Need To Know About AVIs And How To Succeed In Them

C Comparing The New AVIs And The Typical Face-to-Face Interviews

D AVIs Are The Future Of Job Interviews, But What Are The Drawbacks?

Question 45: The word “others” in paragraph 1 refers to .

Question 46: The word “hassle” in paragraph 3 can be best replaced by .

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A insecurity B confusion C inconvenience D distress

Question 47: What did Walmart realise about its previous method of interviewing candidates?

A It can be improved in order to shorten the hiring process to only 3 days.

B It is ineffective since the duration of each in-person interview takes too much time.

C It leads to a lot of problems that happens between candidates and hiring managers.

D It makes the process of recruiting new employees very time-consuming

A The time that a candidate has to answer a question can change from one AVI to another.

B In AVIs where candidates have unlimited preparation time, they can never record again.

C Poor Internet connections may negatively affect a candidate’s performance in an AVI.

D In AVIs, candidates do not know clearly how their performance will be assessed.

A Candidates usually ask a lot of questions about companies in standard interviews.

B Those who improvise during their AVIs will always fail to impress hiring managers.

C The less a candidate talks about their qualifications, the more likely they will succeed.

D Thinking that humans will judge them will help candidates do the best they can in AVIs

Question 50: The word “stilted” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to .

TEST 8

Question 2: A comment B equipment C improvement D moment

Question 4: A commercial B constructive C essential D national

Question 5: Trying to find a job nowadays is no joke You should feel lucky that you’re having a stable

position in this company

A difficult B obvious C straightforward D plain

Question 6: If you are at a loose end this weekend, I will show you round the city.

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Question 7: Try to find your opponent’s Achilles heel and take advantage of it in order to win.

Question 8: My boss is always getting at me, even when I’ve done nothing wrong!

A commending B implying C criticising D encouraging

Question 9: She on her computer for more than two hours when she decided to stop for a rest.

A has worked B has been working C was working D had been working

Question 10: Doctors advise people who are deficient Vitamin C to eat more fruit and vegetables.

Question 11: The Principal usually has his pupils waste paper for their mini-project.

A collected B collect C to collect D collecting

Question 12: Not until about a century after Julius Caesar landed in Britain actually conquer the island.

A the Romans did B did the Romans C the Roman D Romans that

Question 13: Dr Smith is the person in I don’t have much confidence.

Question 14: It is imperative what to do when there is a fire.

A he must know about B that everyone know C that he knew D we knew

Question 15: The better the weather is, .

A the most crowded the beaches get B the most the beaches get crowded

C the more crowded the beaches get D the more the beaches get crowded

Question 16: Results show that relatively well nourished patients respond equally well to elements diet

as those with a poor state.

A nutritious B nutritional C nutrients D nutriously

Question 17: The pilot told the control tower that he had technical trouble before landing.

A call off B turned down C looked for D run into

Question 18: I’m at a loss to know how he could so many numbers to memory in only 20 seconds.

Question 19: As crime rates continue to be on the rise, the public demands that law be improved.

A execution B enforcement C application D obedience

Question 20: If you show symptoms of COVID-19, it is vital that you have the of mind to call local health officials instead of trying to go to clinics or hospitals immediately.

Question 21: We have strategically positioned the machine’s switch so that it cannot be accidentally

by children

Question 22: Vitaly arrived at the airport with time to in case there are unexpected problems.

Question 23: It is hoped that once the new law comes into , fewer people will drive after drinking

alcohol

Question 24: Stella and her husband are about to go out.

- Stella: “Should we take a taxi or a bus to the mall?”

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- Stella’s husband: “ It’s impossible to take a taxi during rush hours.”

A Let’s take a taxi B Let’s take a bus C Good idea D Yes, we should

Question 25: Molly is talking to her sister about online shopping.

- Molly: “Shopping online is super convenient and trouble-free.”

- Molly’s sister: “ Sometimes a lot of serious problems arise.”

A That’s it B I take your view C Absolutely D That’s not entirely true

Question 26: Thanks to technological advances (A), factories in the country no longer need (B) to take (C) on many workers to manually operate machines on the assembly line by hand (D).

Question 27: He is such (A) a lucky man in that (B) he had won (C) the lottery three times in a row before he turned to (D) 18.

Question 28: The girl’s (A) phones were confiscated by the substitute teacher (B) and were (C) only returned to them the following day (D).

Question 29: “You had better see a doctor if the headache does not wear off.” she said to me.

A She suggested that I see a doctor if the headache did not wear off.

B She ordered me to see a doctor if the headache did not wear off.

C She insisted that I see a doctor unless the headache did not wear off.

D She reminded me of seeing a doctor if the headache did not wear off.

Question 30: The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was too rough.

A The sea was too rough for the children to go swimming.

B The children were not calm enough to swim in the sea.

C The sea was rough enough for the children to swim in.

D The sea was too rough to the children’s swimming.

Question 31: Much to my surprise, I found her lecture on the British political system extremelv

captivating.

A It was at her lecture on the British political system that I realized how captivating the subject is.

B I hadn’t expected her to lecture on the British political system, but she spole remarkably well.

C Beyond my expectations, her lecture on the British political system was the most captivating of

all

D I was captivating by what she said in her lecture on the British political system even though I

hadn’t expected to be

Question 32: They talked noisily during the meeting Mr James disapproved of that.

A Mr James doesn’t want them to talk noisily during the meeting.

B Mr James didn’t like the fact that they talk noisily during the meeting.

C Mr James disapproved of their talking noisily during the meeting.

D Mr James would rather they didn’t talk noisily during the meeting.

Question 33: Robert should attend more lectures Otherwise, he can fail the upcoming exam.

A In order to pass the upcoming exam, it is essential that Robert attended more lectures.

B Passing the upcoming exam is mandatory, so it is advised that Robert attend more lectures to do

so

C Robert would rather that he attended more lectures so he cannot fail the upcoming exam.

D It is high time Robert attended more lectures to avoid the possiblity of failing the upcoming

exam

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A team of experts from Glasgow University in the UK discovered that former professional

football players are three and a half times more (34) to die of dementia than other people The experts looked at whether or not heading a football could lead to brain (35) and also looked into the deaths of 7,676 ex-soccer players who played in Scotland professionally between 1900 and 1976 Then, they (36) to compare the deaths of the former soccer players to the deaths of 23,000 people who did not regularly play football and found that the football players suffered from a lot more brain injuries

The research was requested by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers’

Association in the UK after the death of English football player Jeff Astle, whose family was convinced

he died as a result (37) playing football, in 2002 Researcher Dr Willie Stewart said his research showed (38) former football players were more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s disease, but were less likely to die of common diseases, such as heart disease and lung cancer

(Adapted from https://www.breakingnewsenglish.com )

Question 34: A possibly B expectedly C likely D probably

Question 36: A proceeded B progressed C advanced D forwarded

Solar radiation management (SRM or solar geoengineering) is a theoretical approach to reducing some of the impacts of climate change by reflecting a small amount of sunlight back out into space

SRM would not directly reduce concentrations greenhouse gases, and therefore numerous expert reports have concluded that it could never be a complete solution to global warming and does not

represent a substitute for mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions However, they have also concluded that

it might be able to reduce some climate risks For instance, if it could be made to work, SRM would be the only known method for quickly stopping the rise in global temperatures It could even be used to cool the planet, should that ever be necessary

A variety of SRM techniques have been proposed, but those receiving the most attention from

researchers involve brightening marine clouds by spraying seawater into the lower atmosphere, or

replicating the cooling effect of volcanoes by spraying reflective sulphate particles into the upper

(Adapted from srmgi.org)

C Why SRM cannot solve global warming D The variety of current SRM techniques Question 40: The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to .

A concentrations B gases C reports D emissions

Question 41: Which of the following is an SRM technique?

A spraying seawater and marine clouds into the lower atmosphere

B brightening marine clouds using sulphate and seawater

C releasing reflective sulphate particles into the upper atmosphere

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D replicating volcanoes so as to create a cooling effect

Question 42: The word “proposed” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A SRM aims to completely eliminate climate change by reflecting sunlight.

B According to many reports, SRM will soon replace mitigation of greenhouse gases.

C There are currently no methods to quickly stop rising global temperatures.

D All the possible side effects of the SRM approach have already been discovered.

In a shipyard on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, a small team is building what could become the world’s largest clean cargo ship Ceiba is the first vessel built by Sailcargo, a company trying to prove that zero-carbon shipping is possible, and commercially viable Made largely of wood, Ceiba combines

solar panels, a uniquely designed electric engine and batteries to produce power Once on the water, it

will be capable of crossing oceans entirely without the use of fossil fuels

“The thing that sets Ceiba apart is the fact that she’ll have one of the largest marine electric engines of her kind in the world,” says Danielle Doggett, managing director and cofounder of Sailcargo The system also has the ability to capture energy from the movement of its underwater propellers as well

as solar power, so electricity will be available for the engine when needed “Really, the only restrictions

on how long she can stay at sea is water and food on board for the crew.”

For Ceiba’s builders, one of the ship’s main attractions is to provide a much-needed burst of clean energy in an industry that has long been a big contributor to climate change The global shipping sector emitted over a billion tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2018, equivalent to around 3% of global emissions -

an astonishing level that exceeds the climate impact of Germany’s entire economy Despite the

establishment of new international climate goals, the sector continues to be slow to implement concrete

measures to cut emissions

Doggett agrees that far more policy and government action is needed to help reduce shipping emissions, this At the same time, she says, the private sector can demonstrate what is possible “I feel likethe largest barrier to success is proving that clean shipping is valuable,” she says “I’m really hoping that

if we can set a precedent with a for-profit company that can claim the world’s largest and completely

emission-free cargo ship, then we can wave these numbers like a flag and say: ‘Look, people who are writing the policy, we already did it today.’ Because it’s not impossible.”

Before even leaving the shipyard, Ceiba’s diary is filling up fast With at least a year to go until itsfirst journey on the oceans, it already generated interest in her initial northbound voyages from companieswilling to pay a premium for emissions-free transport of products such as green coffee, cacao, and organiccotton In addition, Sailcargo is already planning a second, similar vessel, and is also in the initial stages

of developing plans to build a much larger, more modern design “In five years, we would hopefully be laying the keel of a very large, commercially viable competitive vessel,” says Doggett

A How Electric Cargo Ships Are Becoming The Future Of Global Shipping

B Why The Shipping Sector Is So Slow At Making Efforts To Cut Emissions

C The Wooden Cargo Ship That Will Forever Change The Shipping Industry

D A Startup Calling For More Policy Action To Reduce Shipping Emissions

Question 46: According to paragraph 3, which of the following is TRUE about the global shipping

industry?

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