You are going to read an article about new technology and students. For questions 31–36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

Student life and technologyScience and technology
By Debra Mallin, a business student at Greyfort University

Last Saturday, as my grandfather drove me and my sister home from a dinner to celebrate his birthday, he got frustrated at not being able to remember the name of the singer of a song he’d just heard on the radio. Without a second thought, I grabbed my smartphone, searched for the song and found the name, Bob Dylan. For me and my friends, this is a completely natural course of action, but it totally astonished my grandfather, who didn’t understand how I had checked the information so quickly. My sister and I laughed and explained, but afterwards, it made me think about how much I depend on technology.

The list of the ways I use technology is endless: writing, planning, socialising, communicating and shopping, to name a few. When I reflected on its impact on my education, I saw that, for my fellow students and I, technology has been significant in many ways. Returning to the story of my grandfather and the smartphone, he had asked me more about how I used it and about university life. He said he thought we had an easy life compared to previous generations. My sister caught my eye and we exchanged a smile. But whereas she was thinking our grandfather was just being a typical 65-year old, I could see his point.

Not only are we lucky enough to have the same educational benefits as those of previous generations, we have so many more as well. We still have walk-in libraries available to us, and I can see why some students choose to find and use resources in these distraction-free locations. However, the only option for studying used to be sitting in these libraries with as many books from your reading list as you could find, yet now a single search for your chosen study topic online can immediately provide access to a huge range of resources. At universities, interaction between students and university staff is another area that has changed considerably with developments in technology. We can have face-to-face time with our tutors when we need it, and also communicate using our electronic gadgets from the comfort of our homes, or on the bus. The most popular means of doing this is via instant messaging or social media – email is often considered too slow, and it has become unacceptable for messages to be unanswered for any length of time. While this puts an extra strain on the university’s academic support team, who usually have to answer the queries as they come in, we students are greatly benefitted.

It’s important that we remember to appreciate how much the advances in technology have given us. Electronic devices such as tablets, smartphones, and laptops are now standard equipment in most classrooms and lecture halls, and why shouldn’t they be? The replacement of textbooks with tablets allows students the luxury of having up-to-date, interactive and even personalised learning materials, with the added benefit of them not costing the earth.

When we compare the student life of the past and that of the present day, it is tempting to focus on the obvious differences when it comes to technology. In actual fact, students are doing what they’ve always done:
embracing the resources available and adapting them in ways which allow them to work more efficiently and to
live more enjoyably. The pace of change in technology continuously gathers speed, so we have to value each
innovation as it happens.

1. What does the writer illustrate by describing the incident in the car? *

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A the older generation’s frustration at people’s dependence on technology

B how unaware young people are of some effects of technology

C the difference in attitudes to technology between two generations

D how technology helps different generations communicate

2. What did the writer think of her grandfather’s comment, mentioned in the second paragraph? *

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A It showed how out-of-date he was.

B It had an element of truth in it.

C It was an annoying thing to say.

D It made her feel sorry for him.

3. What does the writer say about getting study resources from libraries? *

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A She considers libraries more preferable places for study than home.

B She cannot understand why anyone chooses to go to a library now.

C She appreciates the fact that people can still study in libraries if they want to.

D She thinks libraries are limited by the quantity of resources they can store.

4. What disadvantage of new technology does the writer mention in the third paragraph? *

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A Those who can afford the best gadgets gain an unfair advantage.

B Sometimes slow internet connections make communication difficult.

C A heavier workload is created for teaching staff at the university.

D Students cannot escape from dealing with university issues.

5. What is the purpose of the question ‘Why shouldn’t they be?’ in the fourth paragraph? *

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A to express an opinion

B to introduce some problems

C to make a criticism

D to indicate uncertainty

6. What is the writer’s conclusion about students today in the final paragraph? *

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A They have such different lives to previous generations that it’s unwise to compare them.

B They deal better with change than previous generations did.

C They take advantage of new resources more quickly than previous generations did.

D They are behaving in a similar way to previous generations of students.

I. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part. (15 points) ZOOS Many people remember (1) ___________ to the zoo as a child. They remember especially the excitement of (2) ___________ seeing animals for the first time, when before they had only read about them in books or seen them on television. However, there is (3) ___________ discussion today about the future of zoos and what their role should be. Supporters of zoos claim that they have an educational (4) ___________ and represent a good way for people of (5) ___________ ages to learn more about the natural world. Also, zoos provide (6) ___________ for important research and frequently (7) ___________ scientists to help save those animals which are becoming (8) ___________ rare in the wild. Opponents, however, criticize zoos for a number of reasons. Firstly, they say that it is (9) ___________ to keep animals in cages. Even in the best zoos, animals may (10) ___________ because the places in which they have to live are both restricted and (11) ___________. This can cause them to (12) ___________ stress and can affect their health. Secondly, they believe that money would be (13) __________ spent on protecting animals in their (14) __________ environment. Finally, opponents (15) __________ out that most people nowadays can see well-made nature documentaries on television and that this is a much more valuable experience than going to a zoo. 1. A. to take B. taking C. being taken D. to be taken 2. A actually B genuinely C positively D truly 3. A deep B considerable C large D important 4. A activity B function C situation D occupation 5. A several B both C all D every 6. A ways B reasons C methods D opportunities 7. A make B arrange C allow D let 8. A completely B increasingly C totally D greatly 9. A violent B severe C heavy D cruel 10. A suffer B injure C fail D hurt 11. A designed B manufactured C artificial D false 12. A experience B have C create D bear 13. A further B rather C better D more 14. A standard B daily C typical D natural 15. A pick B point C show D speak

Space Tourism If you are like most people, you probably dream of spending your next vacation sightseeing or relaxing in a tropical spot. But pretty soon, you may have the option of blasting into space and exploring the universe. It appears that space tourism may start to experience a boom that is sure to be out of this world. Since ancient times, humans have surely dreamed about visiting space. However, it was just a fantasy until 1961, when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly into space. Yet in the years following, only a few highly-trained Soviet and American astronauts managed to leave the Earth’s atmosphere. In the mid-1980s, the US began to relax some of its restrictions. In 1986, an engineer named Charles Walker became the first non-government employee to fly into space. A year later, an American teacher named Christa McAuliffe was chosen to be the first teacher in space. Unfortunately, the Space Shuttle she was on, The Challenger, crashed during takeoff, killing everyone on board. Space tourism got an unexpected boost from the collapse of the Soviet Union. With Russia’s space programme in dire need of money, it became open to offers for space tourism. In 1990, a Japanese reporter was allowed to fly with a Russian crew into space, but the trip would cost his employer $28 million. In the late 1990s, a private company, MirCorp, started organizing trips to space for wealthy individuals. Now, many other companies are trying to do the same. Still, most people who want to become space tourists face a major barrier: the price. Early space tourists have paid dozens of millions of dollars for a seven-to- ten-day stay outside the Earth. However, there are some indications that the price will come down in the near future. Some corporations are gearing up for this with big plans to make space a more hospitable place. The luxurious hotel chain Hilton has expressed interest in opening a space hotel in the next 15 to 20 years. Meanwhile, some experts believe that flights to and from the moon could become a common occurrence within a few decades. Hopefully someday soon we will all have the chance to get to know our solar system a little bit better. 1: What happened in 1961? A: The first space tourist traveled into space. B: An American astronaut landed on the moon. C: The first human traveled into space. D: The first Soviet space tourism company opened. 2: Who was Christa McAuliffe? A: The first American space tourist B: A businesswoman who supported space tourism C: A Soviet official who banned space tourism D: An American teacher who wanted to travel into space 3: What effect did the end of the Soviet Union have on space tourism? A: It made space tourism more expensive. B: It made space tourism become a reality. C: It delayed the start of space tourism for many years. D: It prevented people from flying into space for a decade. 4: The word “dire” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________. A: necessary B: sufficient C: important D: serious 5: What is MirCorp? A: A company that develops equipment for space tourism B: A company that fights against bringing people into space C: A Russian government agency that trains astronauts D: An organization that plans trips for people who want to visit space 6: Why aren’t more people taking vacation in space? A: Space tourism hasn’t proven to be safe just yet. B: Most governments have made it illegal to travel in space. C: Many are waiting for the cost to come down. D: Many have stated that there is not much to see in space. 7: What does the passage imply about the future of space tourism? A: Eventually, space tourism will become cheaper. B: It seems very unlikely that space tourism will ever be popular. C: There will be few space tourists until more hotels are developed. D: It really isn’t worth it for common people to journey. 8: It can be inferred from the passage that _________. A: Christa McAuliffe has been the first teacher to come back from space B: the Japanese reporter spent two weeks in space in 1990 C: Charles Walker had never been a pilot before joining the NASA’s training programme D: the US began to relax some restrictions because of the disaster of The Challenger.

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. Write your answer in the numbered bow below. 0 is an example (20 pts)

Question 2 (5 points). Read the text and choose the best answer from A,B,C or D.Write the answer in ‘Your answers’ Part.

            Tokyo is the capital of Japan. In Tokyo, there are always too many people in the places where you want to come.

            People are very polite even when they often spend a long time on traffic jams. Tokyo is different from London when you want to walk to a place. During the day, most people travel to work by train. Tokyo people buy six million train tickets every day. Although they are usually crowded, Japanese trains are very good. They always leave and arrive on time. On a London train, everybody in a seat seems to be asleep, whether the journey is long or short.

            The worst time to be in the street at night is about 11.30 when the nightclubs are closing and everybody wants to go home.

1. Tokyo is different from Lodon because________ .

             A. it has a larger population                                      B.  it is a noisy city

             C.  it is more difficult to walk to somewhere                       D.  its people are friendly and more polite

2. When does the writer think the worst time to go into street?

            A. When the nightclubs are closing.                          B. At 8.00 am.

            C. When the train are full.                                         D. At 11.30 am.

3. What does the writer think of Japanese trains?

            A. They are very nice and comfortable                     B. There are not enough trains.

            C. They often run late.                                               D. They leave and arrive on time.

4. In London trains, every British in a seat ________ .

            A. reads a newspaper                                                  B. looks like being asleep

            C. talks with other people                                          D. looks out of the window

5. Which statement is NOT true according to the passage?

            A. Most people in Tokyo travel to to work by train.

            B. It's very difficult to go around in Tokyo.

            C. When Japanese people are on traffic jams, they are not polite.

            D. Trains in Tokyo are very good - they always leave and arrive on time.

Your answers:

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.

11.We came to the remote village and meals for homeless children .

A.cook B.offered C.do D. made

12.You should think of the volunteer activities in your community.

A.taking in B.taking part in C.participating D.making

13.Traditional volunteer activities include money for people in need, cooking andgiving food.

A.rising B.raising C.getting D.taking

14.You can help young children by them to do homework before or after school.

A.doing B.offering C.teaching D.helping

15.Let’s collect and warm clothes to homeless children in our city.

A.give away B.give back C.take off D.put on

16.To help people in remote areas, we can transportation, such as giving rides to the elderly.

A.give B.bring C.provide D.donate

17.Let’s help the sweet children because they have bad .

A.live B.living conditions C.ways of life D.earnings

18.They have decided to ride to work it is good for their health and the environment.

A.so B.but C.althoughD.because

19.Our school has a programme to children from poor families in Ho Chi Minh City.

A.ask B.offer C.tutor D.volunteer

20.Americans the tradition of volunteering and helping one another since the early days of the country.

A.have had B.has had C.had D.to have

21.Volunteers can do general such as clean-up projects or home repair.

A.activities B.things C.labour D.jobs

22.My brother and I a white tiger already.

A.have seen B.has seen C.see D.are seeing

23.I blood twice, and presents to sick children in the hospital recently.

A.donate - give B.donated — gave

C.have donated - have given D.have donated - gave

24.Volunteering is special me because I can help others.

A. at B. for C.with D. to

25.How many novels Charles Dickens ?

A.does - write B.have - written C.did - written D.did - write

26.We to Ha Noi several times, but last summer we there by train.

A.flew - went B.has flown - went

C.have flown - have gone D.have flown - went

27.She blood twenty times so far.

A.donates B.has donated C.is donating D.to donate

28.He lectures to foreign tourists about traditional food and games recently .

A.gives B.gave C.have given D.has given

29.They have decided to clean up the neighbourhood it is full of rubbish.

A.so B.but C.althoughD.because

30.“Have you ever to Sa Pa?”

A.gone B.been C.seen D.visited

• For questions 1–8, read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.

Standardized shopping malls have become the new Main Streets of the USA according to one (1) ……….….……. on the subject. Along with antibiotics and personal computers, the shopping mall has been (2) ……….….……. as one of the top 50 wonders that have revolutionized the lives of people today. But shopping malls didn’t just happen out of the blue. The mall was originally (3) ……….….……. of as a community center where people would (4) ……….….……. for shopping, cultural activity, and social interaction. It is safe to (5) ……….….……. that the mall has achieved and surpassed those early expectations. The first enclosed mall was developed in a suburb of Minneapolis in 1956 and was designed to get the shopper out of the harsh weather. The phenomenal growth and development of shopping centers were a natural (6) ……….….……. of the migration of the population out from the cities and (7) ……….….……. the growth of the use of the automobile. The success and impact of the shopping mall may have something to do with their potential to (8) ……….….……. community life.

1, A. scholar     B. master     C. body     D. authority

2, A. put forward     B. set up     C. picked up     D. brought out

3, A. imagined     B. devised     C. conceived     D. formulated

4, A. cluster     B. converge     C. group     D. rally

5, A. say      B. tell      C. speak      D. remark

6, A. sequel      B. upshot     C. follow-up      D. consequence

7, A. corresponded      B. paralleled      C. correlated      D. equated

8, A. raise      B. magnify      C. enhance      D. heighten

Part V. Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

  The weather is not beautiful all the time. Perhaps you can remember a day when bad weather made you afraid. One kind bad weather scares many people is called thunderstorm. This is what happens when there is a thunderstorm. First you see a sudden flash of bright light, and the loud sound is called thunder. Lighting is colorful, but it can cause serious problems. Lighting is electricity that is moving very rapidly. It may be moving between a cloud and the ground, between two clouds, between two parts of the same cloud. The lighting heats the air around it. This hot air expands, or get bigger, and it causes the air to move in waves. The air waves pass you in a series, one after another. For this reason, you may hear many rumbles and not just one sound.

29. The weather…….         

       A. is always beautiful                             B. gets more beautiful    

       C. is very nice everyday                         D. is not always fine

30. A thunderstorm is one kind of bad weather that……..

       A. doesn’t scare anybody                        B. makes may people scared

       C. nobody is scared of                             D. had no sound at all

31. Which statement is NOT TRUE?

       A. The lighting always comes after the thunder.

       B. A thunderstorm is one kind of bad weather.

       C. People are afraid of thunderstorms.

       D. Lighting is electricity that is moving very rapidly

32. You may hear many rumbles because………

       A. lighting moves very slowly                  B. the air waves pass you in a series, one after another

       C. the weather is bad                                 D. lighting is colorful

33. On the whole, the passage is about…….

       A. The nice weather                                  B. The lighting

       C. The thunderstorm                                  D. The loud sound

Questions 19-24: 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: (1.5 points) When you think about the conical hat, the first thing you think of is the region of Hue. Conical hat making has been a traditional craft there for hundreds of years, and there are many craft villages like Da Le, Phu Cam, and Doc So. However, Tay Ho is the most famous because it is the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue. It is a village on the bank of the Nhu Y River, 12 km from Hue City. A conical hat may look simple, but artisans have to follow 15 stages, from going to the forest to collect leaves to ironing the leaves, making the frames, etc. Hue’s conical hats always have two layers of leaves. Craftsmen must be skilful to make the two layers very thin. What is special is that they then add poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers, creating the famous bai tho or poetic conical hats. Conical hat making in the village has been passed down from generation to generation because everybody, young or old, can take part in the process. It is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, but all around the world. 19. In the sentence : ‘Conical hat making has been a traditional craft there for hundreds of years’, there refers to …… A. Hue B. Da Le C. Tay Ho D. Phu Cam 20. According to the first paragraph, where did peope first make conical hat? A. Da Le. B. Phu Cam. C. Doc So. D. Tay Ho 21. The special thing about the hat layers is that......... A. they’re well-known B. they’re very thin C. poems are printed on them. D. they’ve been passed down from generation to generation 22. According to the passage, the followings are true EXCEPT ........ A. People have made conical hats for a long time B. Ironing the leaves is one of the stages of making conical hats C. Only old people in Hue can make conical hats D. ‘Bai tho’conical hats have poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers. 23. What does “process” in the last paragraph mean? A. The first stage of making conical hats B. The second stage of making conical hats C. The last stage of making conical hats D. A series of stages to make conical hats 24. Which is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Present status of the craft B. Location and history of conical hat making village C. How the conical hat is made D. Local environment

SPEAKING Read the text and check your answer to exercise 1. Do you think the app would increase or decrease the number of arguments in your family? Why?

Tablets for dinner?

An evening meal for the family was once part of everyday life in British homes. But this tradition has almost disappeared. Some people blame technology: children and teenagers are so addicted to their phones and tablets that they do not want to stop playing with them, even at mealtimes. This causes a lot of arguments in families. But now, parents can get a free app called DinnerTime, which locks their children’s devices at certain times of the day and tight. During those times, the children are unable to access messages, games, or the internet. In theory, this means that parents and children can spend more time together, eating and chatting. But will it lead to happier families or more family arguments?

IX. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.  (20 points)

         If the teacher (1) _____________a question, you (2)____________ expected to give an answer. If you do not understand the question, you should (3)_________your hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. If you do not know the answer, it is all right to tell the teacher that you do not know. Then he (4)_____________ she knows what you need to learn.

        There is no excuse for not (5)_____________ your homework. If you are absent, you should call your (6)_______________ or someone who is in your class and ask for the assignment. It is your responsibility (7)_____________ find out what assignments you have missed. It is not (8)______________ teacher’s responsibility to remind you of missed assignments.

        You must not be absent on a test day. If you are seriously ill, call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test. (9)______________ your teacher allows make-up tests, you should take the test within one or two days after returning to class. Serious illness is the (10)_____________ reason for missing a test.