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 from 1 to 5.

An important part of building independence is allowing your teenagers to do things for themselves, (1)____________their own decisions, and make mistakes. These are natural processes in life and people are wired to desire autonomy early in life. This need for early independence is designed to prepare individuals for adulthood. Allowing your children to become independent earlier in life can (2) ____________rebellion during the later stages of the teenage years. All teenagers have a need to express their individuality. Teenagers (3)____________are not allowed to express their individuality are more likely to revolt.

(4) ____________, practicing self-reliance via independence will help eliminate public shyness and teach your kids to stand up for themselves when needed, including peer (5) ____________Early choice will also add confidence and prepare them for decision-making in adulthood.

Question 1. A. take             B. do                                 C. get                                D. make

Question 2. A. minimize      B. increase                         C. interfere                        D. maximize

Question 3. A. whom          B. which                            C. where                           D. that

Question 4. A. However     B. In addition                   C. But                               D. In contrast

Question 5. A. stress           B. help                               C. pressure                        D. advice

Part 1: 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 25 to 28. (1.0 pt).

            English is the (25)_________ important language in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in all parts of the world. Indeed, English is very useful language. If we know English, we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to (26)_________ people understand what we wish to say.English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are written in English everyday in all countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has therefore helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be learned in the English language.

            As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries of the world become more (27)_________ with one another. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has therefore also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person (28)_________ knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

Question 25: A. most                         B. mostly                     C. chiefly                    D. best

Question 26: A. get                            B. let                           C. persuade                 D. make

Question 27: A. friend                       B. friendly                   C. friendship               D. friendliness

Question 28: A. what                         B. whom                     C. who                        D. whose

Question 35 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 36 to 40. 

The world is currently experiencing a pandemic of an infectious disease called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (36) ___ are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience cold or flu-like symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer are more likely to (37) ___ serious illness. COVID-19 impacts the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions most severely. 

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is well informed about the COVID-19 virus, what  the disease causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and (38) ___ people from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face, 

The COVID-19 virus spreads (39) ___ through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it's important that you minimize the potential that you infect someone else. At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (40) ___ there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon a clinical finding become available. 

(Source: https://www.who.int/emergencles/disease/novel-coronavirus 2019)  

Question 36.  A. who                      B. which                      C. whose                     D. whom 

Question 37.  A. treat                      B. develop                   C. prevent                   D. detect

Question 38.  A. the other               B. others                      C. another                   D. other  

Question 39.  A. partly                    B. slowly                     C. primarily                 D. especially 

Question 40.  A. Therefore                         B. Furthermore           C. Otherwise               D. However 

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

Exercise 3: 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. 

Television is one of man’s most important means of communication. It brings events and sounds (1)………….. around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President making a speech or visit foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try 2) …………. about peace. Through television home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things all over the world. TV even takes its (3) ……….. out of this world. It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space. In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (4) ……….. to entertain. In fact, TV provides (5) ……….. entertainment programs than any other kinds. The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies, sporting events and motion pictures.

1: A. at                        B. from                    C. in                                   D. to

2: A. to bring           B. brought                   C. bring                             D. bringing

3: A. seers                  B. dookers                C. viewers                         D. watchers

4: A. built                  B. did                        C. designed                       D. made

5: A. more                 B. many                     C. much                             D. most

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.

      More than 90 percent of teenagers nowadays use social media. The increasing usage of social media has led to (23) __________ large number of teenagers to be bullied or become a bully online. Cyberbullying, a (24) __________ to describe bullying that happens on technology platforms, is a serious problem. Studies show that teenagers often say mean thing and hurt people because they are not aware of the effect of their action. When you socialize in real life, facial expressions and body language allows you (25) __________ what you say can be hurtful. The same thing cannot be said about when you socialize, using social media. Teenagers also bully because they can get away with it. Teens can (26) __________ bully their peers online without facing any real consequences. Being bullied can lead to depression, low self-esteem or suicide thought. Cyberbullying also (27) __________ the bullies who often have problem like violence tendency, alcohol and drug abuse……

Question 1.        A. a                             B. an                           C. the                          D. 0

Question 2.        A. way                        B. mean                      C. term                       D. kind

Question 3.        A. realize                   B. to realize               C. realized                 D. realizing

Question 4.        A. easy                       B. easily                     C. easier                     D. the easiest

Question 5.        A. effect                     B. effects                   C. affects                   D. affect

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.

Dear Anna,

            Before I answer your question, I just want to let you know how brave you are for reaching out for help. Most teenagers in your situation would not have written to me for advice.

Now onto your problem. When your friends talked you into smoking a cigarette with them, they were peers pressuring you. This happens to a lot of teenagers and even grow-ups. Friends try to influence in this case was negative because they pressured you into underage smoking which is dangerous. Don’t beat yourself up because you gave in. Peer pressure can even affect the strongest-willed person. Next time, when your friends ask you to smoke again, just hold your ground and say no. If they keep pressuring you, you should walk away and find a new group of friends, the one who can respect your decisions, and help you become a better person.

Question 6.        What is Anna’s problem?

A.    Her friends asked her to buy a cigarette for them.

B.    Her friends didn’t let her smoke a cigarette.

C.    Her friends bought a cigarette for her.

D.    Her friends persuaded her to smoke a cigarette with them.

Question 7.        Why was the influence of Anna’s friends negative according to Dr. Grey?

A.    Because Anna didn’t do what her friends want.

B.    Because Anna didn’t smoke with her friends.

C.    Because Anna’s friends were so dangerous.

D.    Because Anna’s friends pressured her into underage smoking which is dangerous.

Question 8.        Who can peer pressure affect?

A.    Anyone even the strongest-willed person.

B.    Anyone except for the strongest-willed person.

C.    People who are strong.

D.    Only the strong-willed person.

Question 9.        What does Dr. Grey advise Anna to do when her friends ask her to smoke again?

A.    Lie on the ground and say no                           C. Hold her ground and say no

B.    Hold her ground and say yes                            D. Lie on the ground and say yes

Question 10.    What kind of friends does Dr. Grey advise Anna to find?

A.    Those who can respect her decisions and help her become a better person.

B.    Those whose decisions she can respect and help them become better.

C.    Those who can respect her and those she can help to become better.

D.    Those who decisions she can respect and those who can help her become a better person.

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

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 31 to 35.

   Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people (31) .................. the skills they need for such everyday (32) .................. as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must (33) .................. certain educational requirements and obtain a (34) .................. or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses.

   Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (35) .................. the skills for adjusting to them.

Điền vào ô 31

A. require 

B. acquire 

C. get

D. have

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 31 to 35.

   Education is more important today than ever before. It helps people (31) .................. the skills they need for such everyday (32) .................. as reading a newspaper or managing their money. It also gives them the specialized training they may need to prepare for a job or career. For example, a person must (33) .................. certain educational requirements and obtain a (34) .................. or certificate before he can practice law or medicine. Many fields, like computer operation or police work, require satisfactory completion of special training courses.

   Education also helps people adjust to change. This habit has become necessary because social changes today take place with increasing speed and affect the lives of more and more people. Education can help a person understand these changes and provide him (35) .................. the skills for adjusting to them.

Điền vào ô 35

A. in 

B. for 

C. with 

D. to

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 34 to 38.

The human body is a symphony of intricate rhythms, orchestrated (34) _____ an invisible conductor known as the body clock. It is the mastermind behind our sleep-wake (35) _____, regulating our internal processes with unwavering precision. Like a skilled maestro, it synchronises our biological functions, guiding us through the ebb and flow of each day.

This internal timekeeper, also (36) _____ as the circadian rhythm, governs our sleep patterns, hormone production, and metabolism. It dances to the beat of external cues, such as sunlight and darkness, aligning our bodies with the (37) _____ rhythms of the world around us. But this remarkable clock isn't just a mechanical timepiece. It has the power to shape our physical and mental well-being. When in harmony, it bestows us with vitality, alertness, and a sense of balance. However, (38) _____ disrupted, it can unleash chaos, leading to sleep disorders, mood swings, and even compromised immune function.

34. A. with B. by C. on D. for

35. A. circle B. recycle C. cycle D. archive

36. A. nominated B. famous C. famed D. known

37. A. superficial B. natural C. dominant D. obvious

38. A. until B. because C. since D. when