Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27. In new research, scientists showed horses photographs of human faces, and they discovered that horses can (23) between angry and happy faces and react (24) . The scientists fitted the horses with heart monitors which revealed that angry faces (25) their heart rates to rise significantly. Riders from a club in London also say that there is a special relationship between humans and horses. If you (26) a horse and you are happy and relaxed, then the horse will be relaxed, too, and will help you. When you are not having a great day, the horse can make you feel much better. The riders also said that the horses make people (27) of their own emotions because they react to them. Question 23. A. separate B. compare C. distinguish D. divide Question 24. A. accordingly B. therefore C. however D. contrastingly Question 25. A. lead B. make C. create D. cause Question 26. A. come B. approach C. advance D. forward Question 27. A. know B. aware C. ignorant D. informed Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34. Where would you expect to find the world's most expensive home? New York? Hollywood? Tokyo? In fact, it's in India's largest city, Mumbai. Mumbai has been growing rapidly over the last 20 years, and it now has a population of 12.5 million. The city has been getting richer, too; there are over 60 billionaires in India, and about 20 of them are residents of Mumbai. One of these, MukeshAmbani, has created the world's most expensive family home, “Antilia", a huge 27-story contemporary building overlooking the ocean. The house took more than three years to build. It was completed in 2010, and the Ambani family moved in a year later. No one knows exactly how much Mr. Ambani paid for it, but most experts agree that the total cost was at least US$1 billion. The house catersto every possible need, with a number of swimming pools, a huge library, a gym, a theatre, and hanging gardens over four stories. There is a spacious health club and an “ice room” full of artificial snow for people who want to chill out in the Mumbai heat. Mr. Ambani's family consists of his wife Nita, their three children, and his mother - but the house has plenty of room for guests. On the first six stories of the building there are parking spaces for more than 160 cars, and there are three helicopter landing pads on the roof. Even when there aren't any visitors, the Ambani family won't be on their own; the house is so big that it needs hundreds of staff to run it. Of course, from the top of the house the views over the ocean and the city are spectacular. However, some of the largest slums in Asia are in Mumbai, and they are so vast that it's impossible not to notice them from the top of Antilia. And this is why some Mumbai residents are unhappy about the building. They have questioned whether it is right to spend so much money on a family home in a city where thousands of people live in cramped, dirty accommodation - and where thousands more have no home at all. But is this criticism fair? Mr. Ambani has certainly spent a huge amount of money on his luxurious home, but there is no doubt that he and his wife have helped the local community in many ways. They have built a school and a hospital, for example, and Mr. Ambani's company employs thousands of Indian people. Antilia's architects were American, but most of the construction workers were local. The people of Mumbai have been arguing about Antilia ever since it was built. The disagreements will probably continue for years to come. (Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/4ediiG) Question 28. The population of Mumbai . A. has always been big B. is getting smaller C. includes 60 billionaires D. is bigger now than it used to be Question 29. The amount that Mr. Ambani paid for Antilia was . A. exactly US$1 billion B. probably US$1 billion or more C. definitely less than US$1 billion D. probably less than US$1 billion Question 30. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to caters to? A. helps B. ignores C. meets D. encourages Question 31. You can see Mumbai's slums from Antilia because they are very . A. big B. close C. cramped D. poor Question 32. Antilia was designed by . A. Indians B. Mr. Ambani C. Mr. Ambani's company D. Americans Question 33. Which of the following is mentioned as a criticism of Mr. Ambani? A. He has spent a lot of money on his home. B. He never helps local people. C. He has too much money. D. His house needs hundreds of staff. Question 34. We can infer from the text that the author of the passage thinks that . A. Antilia is a waste of money. B. Antilia is not a very interesting building. C. Antilia has created strong feelings among local people. D. It was a good idea to build Antilia.

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

New Year is one of the most important (23) ………… in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they (24) ………. their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long time. Many people don’t go home (25) ………… morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday children (26) ………….. as witches, ghosts or other characters. Most children go (27) …………. house to house and say “Trick or Treat”, asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this hardly ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruit.

Question (23).......

 A.

 decorations

 B.

traditions

 C.

competitions

 D.

festivals

Question (24).......

 A.

play

 B.

wish

 C.

exchange

 D.

bring

Question (25) ……..

 A.

for  

 B.

on

 C.

 in

 D.

until

Question (26) ......

 A.

set

 B.

dress

 C.

put

 D.

make

Question (27) ……..

 A.

from

 B.

for

 C.

in

 D.

to

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

In new research, scientists showed horses photographs of human faces, and they discovered that horses can (23)                between angry and happy faces and react (24)                 . The scientists fitted the horses with heart monitors which revealed that angry faces (25)                their heart rates to rise significantly.

Riders from a club in London also say that there is a special relationship between humans and horses. If you (26)                    a horse and you are happy and relaxed, then the horse will be relaxed, too, and will help you. When you are not having a great day, the horse can make you feel much better. The riders also said that the horses make people (27)                               of their own emotions because they react to them.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

Where would you expect to find the world's most expensive home? New York? Hollywood? Tokyo?

In fact, it's in India's largest city, Mumbai.

Mumbai has been growing rapidly over the last 20 years, and it now has a population of 12.5 million. The city has been getting richer, too; there are over 60 billionaires in India, and about 20 of them are residents of Mumbai. One of these, MukeshAmbani, has created the world's most expensive family home, “Antilia", a huge 27-story contemporary building overlooking the ocean.

The house took more than three years to build. It was completed in 2010, and the Ambani family moved in a year later. No one knows exactly how much Mr. Ambani paid for it, but most experts agree that the total cost was at least US$1 billion.

The house catersto every possible need, with a number of swimming pools, a huge library, a gym, a theatre, and hanging gardens over four stories. There is a spacious health club and an “ice room” full of artificial snow for people who want to chill out in the Mumbai heat. Mr. Ambani's family consists of his

wife Nita, their three children, and his mother - but the house has plenty of room for guests. On the first six stories of the building there are parking spaces for more than 160 cars, and there are three helicopter landing pads on the roof. Even when there aren't any visitors, the Ambani family won't be on their own; the house is so big that it needs hundreds of staff to run it.

Of course, from the top of the house the views over the ocean and the city are spectacular. However, some of the largest slums in Asia are in Mumbai, and they are so vast that it's impossible not to notice them from the top of Antilia. And this is why some Mumbai residents are unhappy about the building. They have questioned whether it is right to spend so much money on a family home in a city where thousands of people live in cramped, dirty accommodation - and where thousands more have no home at all.

But is this criticism fair? Mr. Ambani has certainly spent a huge amount of money on his luxurious home, but there is no doubt that he and his wife have helped the local community in many ways. They have built a school and a hospital, for example, and Mr. Ambani's company employs thousands of Indian people. Antilia's architects were American, but most of the construction workers were local.

The people of Mumbai have been arguing about Antilia ever since it was built. The disagreements will probably continue for years to come.

(Text adapted from: https://goo.gl/4ediiG)

Question 28. The population of Mumbai                 .

A. has always been big                                              B. is getting smaller

C. includes 60 billionaires                                         D. is bigger now than it used to be

Question 29. The amount that Mr. Ambani paid for Antilia was                 .

A. exactly US$1 billion                                             B. probably US$1 billion or more

C. definitely less than US$1 billion                          D. probably less than US$1 billion

Question 30. Which of the following is the closest in meaning to caters to?

A. helps                           B. ignores                          C. meets                            D. encourages

Question 31. You can see Mumbai's slums from Antilia because they are very                 .

A. big                               B. close                             C. cramped                        D. poor

Question 32. Antilia was designed by                .

A. Indians                                                                  B. Mr. Ambani

C. Mr. Ambani's company                                        D. Americans

Question 33. Which of the following is mentioned as a criticism of Mr. Ambani?

A.   He has spent a lot of money on his home.

B.  He never helps local people.

C.   He has too much money.

D.   His house needs hundreds of staff.

Question 34. We can infer from the text that the author of the passage thinks that .

A.   Antilia is a waste of money.

B.  Antilia is not a very interesting building.

C.   Antilia has created strong feelings among local people.

D.   It was a good idea to build Antilia.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 35 to 42.

Since the earliest days of human civilization, people have been aware of the healing power of music. Over two thousand years ago, the Ancient Greek doctor Hippocrates recommended playing music to patients who were depressed, and nowadays people still rely on music to improve or enhance their mood.

Val Robinson is a typical music therapist. She loved music when she was at school and attained a high level of proficiency with several instruments. “The piano was the instrument that I liked most," she says. “But I didn't want to be a professional musician because I didn't enjoy performing in front of a big audience. I wanted to help people, but I didn't want to be a nurse or a doctor. So I decided to train as a music therapist."

The room where Val treats her clients is full of different musical instruments. It looks like a classroom at a music school, but, despite appearances, a music therapy session isn't like a lesson. “Many of my clients are young people with behavioural disorders such as autism," says Val. “They can be very anxious and withdrawn, and they find socializing difficult."

In their sessions, Val often works with small groups of clients and they play on different instruments. “They can all try different instruments and choose one that suits them," explains Val. “Improvising is a sociable, fun activity which helps the young people feel more confident and involved." Clients like these also sometimes have difficulty putting their emotions into words. “I help them express themselves through composing and playing music," Val adds. “After the therapy session, they usually feel much more positive."

Music therapy can help people with physical problems, too. “Some of my clients are older people with serious or terminalillnesses such as cancer. Many of them are having treatment which is long and painful," says Val. "I visit them at the hospital or at home, and we play music together, or some clients prefer simply to listen to music. Music makes them feel calmer, and takes their mind off their treatment."

(Text adapted from: https://www.musictherapy.org/about/personal_story/)

Question 35. It can be inferred from paragraph 1 that Hippocrates             .

A.   was a great musician

B.  understood the healing power of music

C.  was frequently depressed

D.   was a music therapist

Question 36. Val Robinson is very good at...

A.   helping orchestras to produce better music.

B.  talking to people who have emotional problems.

C.  performing in front of a lot of people.

D.   playing a number of musical instruments.

Question 37. Many of Val's clients find it difficult to               .

A.   play a musical instrument well

B.  feel emotions

C.  communicate with other people

D.   take part in music therapy sessions

Question 38. At Val's therapy sessions, people with behavioural disorders often             .

A.   create music

B.  rehearse for a concert

C.  practice the piano

D.   perform music that Val has written

Question 39. After a therapy session, most clients ...

A.   want to talk a lot.

B.  believe that they are better musicians.

C.  feel better about themselves.

D.   are much healthier.

Question 40. Which of the following is closest in meaning toterminal illnesses?

A. infectious diseases                                                B. incurable diseases

C. minor illnesses                                                      D. seasonal illnesses

Question 41. Which of the following is true about Val's job?

A.   She has to travel for her job.

B.  She is unhappy when treating clients.

C.  She makes all of her clients play music with her.

D.   Her clients are children.

Question 42. Which one of the statements below CANNOT be inferred from the text?

A.   Clients can relax during a music therapy session.

B.  Val has been interested in music since she was young.

C.  The idea of music therapy has existed for a long time.

D.   Everyone can benefit from music therapy.

Read the 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 blank.

Living in a city has a number of drawbacks. Firstly, (23) ………. is the problem of traffic jams and traffic accidents. The increase in population and the increasing number of vehicles (24) ………..  many accidents to happen every day. Secondly, air pollution negatively affects (25) ………., and it also has bad influence on the environment. (26) ………. city dwellers suffer from coughing or breathing problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise pollution comes from the traffic and from construction sites. Building are always knocked (27) ………. and rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents.

Question 23: A. the              B. it                                         C. here                       D. there

Question 24: A. caused       B. have caused                      C. will cause     D. would cause

Question 25: A. people health                                            B. people of health  

C. people’s health                                        D. health people

Question 26: A. More and less                                           B. More and fewer              

C. Fewer and fewer                                      D. More and more

Question 27: A. down          B. up                                       C. off                          D. out

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

              Over the last 5 years, more and more students from the school have taken part in environmental projects, such as tree planting and improving the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be (25) _______ to improve the place where we live.

            This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: “No one (26) _________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (27) _______ time in.” This kind of local action is not just about (28) ________ environment. It also helps people get to know (29) _______ neighbors and it can help build strong communities.

           If you care (30) ________ the state of your town and you are interested in taking part in the project, please contact the school for further information.

25. A. did                       B. done                                C. does                        D. do

26. A. stays                    B. stay                                  C. wants                      D. want

27. A. giving                  B. doing                               C. spending                 D. paying

28. A. the                       B. X C. a                              D. an

29. A. her                       B. his                                    C. its                            D. their

30.  A. at                        B. in                               C. about                    D. on

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.

Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops(23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. Travel in Vietnam is(24) ………….. than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, Rickshaw, and bicycles, etc. Besides, axis, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam. 

Question 23.  A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly

Question 24.  A.much more easy B. much easy

C. much more easier D. much more easy

Question 25.  A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable

Question 26.  A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad

Question 27. A populated B. populate C. population D. popular

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.

Nowadays, transportation in Vietnam develops(23) ……………. with various kinds of transports and it is increasingly easier to travel to Vietnam from other countries and vice versa, as well as travel to other destinations in Vietnam. Travel in Vietnam is(24) ………….. than in the past. Means of transportation are (25)……………….. and convenient. The travel routes in Vietnam between big cities and tourist destinations are comfortable and hassle free as well. To both (26)…………….. and international tourists, they need local knowledge requirement for a decent level of comfort. With beautiful natural landscapes and predominantly rural areas, Vietnam is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia. Being one of the most densely (27)……………. nations in the south East Asia, main mode of transportation at Vietnam are buses, Rickshaw, and bicycles, etc. Besides, axis, cars or motorbikes are popular in Vietnam. 

Question 23.  A. rapid B. rapidly C. high D. highly

Question 24.  A. much more easy B. much easy

 C. much more easier D. much more easy

Question 25.  A. historic B. old C. relaxing D. comfortable

Question 26.  A. inside B. within C. domestic D. abroad

Question 27. A populated B. populate C. population D. popular

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.

     Dear Mr. Thompson,

     I would like to apologize to you (23) …………….. in your class during the exam yesterday. I am so sorry that I looked in my textbook while I was taking the test. I feel terrible about (24) ……………. on the test. I know that this is not an acceptable excuse, but I did not have enough time to study for the test because I had a basketball game the night before it. I was so tired that, (25) …………, I took a shower and went to bed (26) ……………. When I woke up, I remembered the test and tried to study. However, I managed to do that for only fifteen minutes.                                                                 

     Still, there is no justification for cheating, and I will accept (27) …………… you give me without any complaint. I will also do my best to work hard in your class and to be as good a student as possible for the remainder of the semester.

     Sincerely,

     Peter Wilson

23. A. with the action     B. for my actions      C. by my action             D. at the action

24. A. completing          B. researching           C. practicing       D. cheating

25. A. the moment I arrived home            B. momentarily arriving at my home

      C. to arrive in a moment at my home         D. I arrived home in a moment

26. A. apparently           B. decisively          C. immediately           D. dramatically

27. A. whoever punishes                                 B. whatever punishment

      C. whichever punishes                               D. however punished

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

       I believe that it is important (1) _____ uniforms when students are at school. Firstly, uniforms encourage the children to take pride in being students of the school that they are going to (2) _____ they are wearing uniforms with labels bearing their school’s name. Secondly, wearing uniforms (3) _____ students feel equal in many ways. They all start from the same place no matter they are rich or poor. They are really friends to one another under one school roof. Finally, it is practical to wear uniforms. It doesn’t (4) _____ you time to think of what to wear every day. In conclusion, all students, from primary to high schools should wear uniforms.

 1. A. to wear            B.  wearing                 C. wear                        D. to wearing

 2. A. so                     B. because                   C. therefore                 D. though

 3. A. helping            B. helped                     C. help                        D.helps

 4. A. take                 B. keep                        C. force                       D. make

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

Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.

One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available.

A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help.

“I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. ''You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister."

To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work.

Question 5:.What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A.   give an opinion about a particular student

B.   give an opinion about a special type of education

C.   describe the activities the students do in their free time

D.   describe his own experience of education

Question 6: What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?

A. It doesn't allow students enough study time.

B. Its students are taught to like each other.

C. It doesn’t give good value for money.

D. Its way of teaching is successful.

Question 7: The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to        _____.

A.    quarreled               B. respected                C. admired                  D. regarded