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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the

other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1. A. pleading

B. village

C. shortbread

D. colleague

2. A. repairs

B. sustains

C. lacks

D. fairs

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the

position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

3. A. suburb

B. preserve

C. fragrance

D. itchy

4. A. liveable

B. accomplish

C. minimize

D. physical

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following

questions.

5. Famous Vietnamese _______ food includes pho, bun cha and hu tieu.

A. specialty

B. facility

C. community

D. cuisine

6. Nowadays, to _______ the process of making com, people use machines instead of hands in several steps.

A. short

B. shortage

C. shorten

D. shorter

7. My mom wondered _______ to pick up first, me or my younger brother.

A. that

B. which

C. when

D. who

8. Our group decided to gather _______ Jim’s house _______ 9 p.m. to work.

A. at - at

B. into - at

C. at - in

D. to – at

9. "Let me show you how to use that library card.” - “_______”

A. I can do it myself.

B. The librarian is not here.

C. That's very kind of you.

D. No, I wouldn’t

10. The luggage was _______ heavy _______ the doorman couldn't lift it up.

A. so - that

B. such - that

C. too - that

D. very – that

11. My mother asked when _______ home the following week.

A. I would come

B. would I come

C. will I come

D. would I came

12. How many times _______ you _______ that movie since its release?

A. did - watch

B. have - watched

C. had - watched

D. has - watched

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 13 to 16.

13. A.

∅

B. a

C. an

D. the

14. A. by

B. out

C. off

D. about

15. A. assure

B. sure

C. insure

D. ensure

16. A. interact

B. contact

C. communicate

D. connect

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the questions from 17 to 18.

17. Put the sentences (a-c) in the correct order, then fill in the blank to make a logical text.

Emma had always wanted to learn how to play the piano. One day, she finally signed up for lessons at the local music

school. ________

a. At first, it was difficult, and she struggled to remember the notes.

b. Her family gathered around to listen as she performed confidently at the school recital.

c. But with each practice session, her skills improved, and soon she could play her favorite song.

A. b-c-a

B. b-a-c

C. a-c-b

D. c-b-a

18. Choose the sentence that can end the text (in Question 17) most appropriately.

A. By the end of the day, Emma felt so excited to share her discovery with her family.

B. By the end of the night, she felt proud of her hard work and determination.

C. Emma was so eager to see what other secrets the map might lead to.

D. They laughed and took photos, ending their adventure with an unforgettable memory.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer that best fits each of the

HOW TO STAY SAFE IN A FIELD TRIP

1. Follow instructions: Always listen to (13) ______ teacher or group leader's directions and stay with your group.

2. Be aware of surroundings: Pay attention to the environment and avoid wandering (14) ______.

3. Buddy system: Pair up with a friend or classmate to (15) ______ no one is left alone.

4. Emergency preparation: Know the emergency procedures, including where to go and who to (16) ______ if

something happens.

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numbered blanks.

Vietnamese conical hats appeared throughout the country. People said that they originated in the ancient capital city of

Hue. As images of non la Vietnam were on several Ngoc Lu bronze kettledrums and Ao Thinh bronze jars dating back

over 2,500 to 3000 years ago, it is likely that Vietnamese people have worn non la Vietnam (19) _______ millennia.

Non la, like many other traditional Vietnamese clothing items, has its own (20) _______, which links to Vietnam rice

growing culture. The story is about a gorgeous Goddess who (21) _______ the sky to save people from a massive flood.

Her large hat, consisting of four round leaves sewn together with bamboo sticks, protected the people from adverse

weather. Furthermore, she also taught them how to grow vegetables and trees (22) _______. (23) _______, after the

Goddess vanished, the local people erected a temple to honor her as the rain-shielding goddess. They also attempted

to make hats that look the same as the ones worn by the Goddess by using (24) _______ and readily available materials

like palm leaves and bamboo. The result is the conical hat called non la Vietnam that we know today.

(Adapted from https://vinpearl.com/en/non-la-vietnam-symbolize-traditional-beauty-with-its- simplicity)

19. A. on

B. since

C. for

D. in

20. A. story of origin

B. story of discovery

C. tale of creation

D. account of origin

21. A. derived from

B. advanced to

C. evolved into

D. descended from

22. A. for a change

B. for fun

C. for a living

D. for a hobby

23. A. However

B. Therefore

C. Moreover

D. Although

24. A. nature

B. naturally

C. natural

D. naturist

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the

original sentence in each of the following questions.

25. "Stay in bed for a few days", the doctor said to me.

A. The doctor told me stay in bed for a few a days.

B. The doctor told to me to stay in bed for a few days.

C. The doctor said me to stay in bed for a few days.

D. The doctor told me to stay in bed for a few days.

26. The streets are getting wider, so people build more houses there.

A. The wider the streets are, more people build houses.

B. The wider the streets are, people build more houses.

C. The wider are the streets, the more houses people build there.

D. The wider the streets are, the more houses people build there.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is best written from the

words/phrases given.

27. This dish/ remind/ time/ our family/ lived/ Taipei.

A. This dish reminds me of the time our family lived in Taipei.

B. This dish remind me about the time our family lived in Taipei.

C. This dish reminds me of the time which our family lived in Taipei.

D. This dish reminds me about the time our family live in Taipei.

28. I/ know/ boy/ work/ tour guide/ China.

A. I know a boy who works as a tour guide in China.

B. I know a boy works as a tour guide in China.

C. I know a boy that is working as tour guide in China.

D. I know a boy who works as a tour guide China.

Read the following sign or notice and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct

answer to each of the following questions.

29. What does the sign say?

A. You need to have the correct money when you board the bus.

B. You need to keep your ticket ready for checking.

C. Tickets must be bought before boarding the bus.

D. You should not bring too much money on the bus.

30. What is true according to the sign?

A. The conference room is accessible through the escalator.

B. The ball room is on same floor as the conference room.

C. You can take the elevator to get to the ball room.

D. The stairs lead to the conference room, not the ball room.

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 following questions from 31 to 36.

Teenage years are a time when your young people grow and develop really quickly, and the requirements for

some vitamins and minerals, like calcium and iron, is fairly high. The age at which your child will have a growth spurt

will vary, but in girls the growth spurt normally peaks at 12.5 years of age, and in boys at age 14 years of age.

Many lifestyle changes take place during adolescence. When children start secondary school, they often have

more independence and greater control over the choices they make. They can often make decisions about what and

when they want to eat, and how they spend their free time. Media can often be a challenge promoting the "thin" body

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ideal, as well as challenging other aspects of your family values and beliefs. This may result in difficulty for them knowing

what a healthy weight and lifestyle is, and this has the potential to lead to unhealthy eating habits and beliefs.

It is important to listen to what your young people are saying, and explore with them what their views and

opinions are. Accepting and understanding your child’s point of view, even if you don’t agree, is an essential part of

parenting adolescents to keep lines of communication open. If you build good routines around healthy eating and

exercise, they will have an understanding that people come in all different shapes and sizes, and by eating a healthy,

varied diet and taking part in regular physical activity, their weight should stay healthy.

(Adapted from https://families.barnardos.org.uk/13-19-years/healthy-lifestyles)

31. What is the age when the growth spurt in girls peaks?

A. Between 12.5 and 14 years of age

B. At 12.5 years of age

C. Before 12.5 years of age D. After 14 years of age

32. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the lifestyle changes that take place during adolescence?

A. Children have more control over their decisions and act more independently.

B. Children don’t usually know how they should spend their free time and what to eat.

C. The "thin" body ideal from the media makes children stop eating.

D. Children learn about healthy weigh and lifestyle from social media.

33. What should parents NOT do to help their children keep a healthy lifestyle?

A. Listening and exploring their children’s opinions.

B. Communicating frequently with their children.

C. Letting children planning their own routines.

D. Accepting even when parents don’t agree with their children.

34. The word "greater” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

A. senior

B. little

C. petty

D. prime

35. The word "essential’’ in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to _______.

A. important

B. needy

C. massive

D. helpful

36. What is the best title of the reading passage?

A. Nurturing a Healthy Lifestyle in Your Children B. Mass Media Influence on Children’s Lifestyle

C. Communicating for a Better Lifestyle

D. Lifestyle Changes in Adolescence

Four phrases/sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, mark the letter A, B, C, or

D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 37 to 40.

Starting in 2028, Sweden will have children begin school at age six, a year earlier than now, replacing the preschool

year (forskoleklass) with an extra year in primary school (grundskola). This move, announced by the centre-right

government and supported by the Sweden Democrats, (37) _________. (38) _________. However, critics argue this

shift moves away from research that supports play-based learning, (39) _________. (40) _________.

(adapted from theguardian.com)

A. which promotes development through exploration and creativity

B. aims to enhance early learning in reading, writing, and Math

C. Education Minister Johan Pehrson believes this will help students develop fundamental skills.

D. Experts caution that formalizing education too early might weaken these play-based methods and impact preschool

teachers.

37. ___________

38. ___________

39. ___________

40. ___________