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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

Question 1: A. enjoyed B. shared C. sacrificed D. appalled

Question 2: A. bridegroom B. obliged C. primary D. kindergarten

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. vulnerable B. impossible C. available D. incredible

Question 4: A. provide B. broaden C. succeed D. pursue

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to ______ mental health
and it is ______ good means of relaxation.
A. the / no article B. no article / the C. no article / a D. the / the
Question 6: Many experts agree that there is a possibility ________ in this area in the following days.
A. when some more earthquakes may happen B. that some more earthquakes may happen
C. where may some more earthquakes happen D. what may some more earthquakes happen
Question 7: There was a ______ look on her face because a ________ problem _________the little girl.
A. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled B. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled
C. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling
Question 8: ________ food deficits, nearly 1 billion people do not get enough to eat and over 400
million are chronically malnourished.
A. In addition to B. As a result of C. Thanks to D. Instead of
Question 9: I’ll never forget Mr.Smith, _______ we have made great progress.
A. with help whom B. with who help C. with the help of who D. with whose help
Question 10: I find ________.
A. not easy to master a foreign language B. not easy master a foreign language
C. it not easy to master a foreign language D. it not easy master a foreign language
Question 11. Efforts are underway to protect endangered species from further human ________, but in
many areas it is already too late.
A. deterioration B. depredation C. habitation D. administration
Question 12: In modern times, people have to learn to ______ all kinds of pressure although they are
leading a comfortable life.
A. keep with B. live with C. meet with D. stay with
Question 13: When ______ about their preferences for movies, many young people say that they are in
favour of science fiction.
A. having asked B. asking C. asked D. are asked
Question 14: ______ without animals and plants?
A. How will life on earth be like B. How would life on earth be for
C. What would life on earth be like D. What will life on earth be like
Question 15: “You ______ have cooked so many dishes. There are only three of us for dinner.”
A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. needn’t D. oughtn’t
Question 16. Youth Unemployment Rate in Vietnam _______ to 7.29 percent in the third quarter of
2018 from 7.10 percent in the second quarter of 2018.
A. increase B. was increasing C. increased D. had increased
Question 17.______, she continued to carry out her duties.
A. Although in poor health B. Although she is in good health
C. Despite her good health D. No matter how poor her health
Question 18: The jumped up and cheered when their attacker scored the only goal at the end of
the friendly football match.
A. viewers B. audience C. spectators D. observers
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 19 : The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among
all students.
A B C D
Question 20: Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to
reveal a profusion of vivid colors. A B C D

Question 21: The Southeast Asian Games, also known as the SEA Games, is a two – year biennial
A B
multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia.
C D
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 22: “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning”. “Haven’t you heard the news?
His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
A. very proud B. very exhausted C. extremely dazed D. extremely pleased
Question 23: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational.
A. making decisions based on intelligent thinking B. making decisions using strong emotion of feeling
C. making decisions because of relationships D. making decision because of profits

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 24: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. maximize C. enrich D. worsen
Question 25:: Whenever my father travels by plane, he usually buys some duty-free goods at the
airport.
A. without payment of duty B. of tax placed on imports or exports
C. of tax charged on any service D. engaged in one’s regular work

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 26: Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “______.”
A. No, it’s very kind of you B. Oh, that’s right
C. I’m glad you enjoyed it D. Yes, it’s really good
Question 27: - Waiter: “May I take your order now, sir?”
- Mr. Smith: “__________.”
A. Thanks, I’ve really had enough B. Ok, here is my bill
C. Yes, I’d like some fish and chips D. Sure, it’s delicious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 28. She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship.
A. Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder.
B. It was very hard for her to win the scholarship.
C. She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship.
D. She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder.
Question 29: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early
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 30: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer.
A. Janet quickly made an apology and the employer accepted it.
B. Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival.
C. Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late.
D. Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 31: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering
of the disadvantaged.
A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged.
B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to charity.
C. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and suffering.
D. Hoping to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of his money.
Question 32: Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of
several deadly diseases.
A. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
B. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.

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.
VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Shaped like an elongated 'S', Vietnam lies on the eastern part of Indochinese peninsula in Southeast
Asia. Vietnamese cuisine differs (33) _______ radically in the north, centre and south of the country but
two key features stand out. Firstly, rice plays an essential role in the nation's diet and so do noodles. In
fact, the Vietnamese are crazy about noodles! Made from wheat, rice or mung beans, noodles are eaten
at any time of the day. They come in (34) _______ shapes and thicknesses and are eaten in soups, as side
dishes or simply plain. Secondly, fresh vegetables and herbs are a major focus of every meal.
(35) _________, most Vietnamese shops for food are at least twice a day which explains ____(36)____
their cuisine is famous for its use of fresh ingredients. Dishes are presented with vegetables such as bean
sprouts, carrots, water spinach, eggplants, cucumbers and bok choy, and seasoned with herbs like lemon
grass, coriander, basil, chilli and mint. The characteristic flavors of Vietnamese food are sweet, spicy
and sour. As in many Asian countries, the Vietnamese do not eat their meals in parts. Instead, all the
food is served at once and people split from the dishes in the center of the table. Vietnamese cuisine has
been growing in (37) _______ worldwide because it is not only delicious but also extremely healthy.
Food is rarely fried. Instead, it is steamed or simmered. Salads are oil free. It is thus very light and,
because of its focus on vegetables, incredibly nutritious.
(Adapted from Encyclopedia of the peoples of Asia and Oceania by Barbara A. West)
Question 33. A. slightly B. fully C. mainly D. quite
Question 34. A. differ B. different C. differentiate D. differently
Question 35. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Indeed
Question 36 A. why B. what C. who D. that
Question 37. A. esteem B. recognition C. popularity D. attraction
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
There is a strange paradox to the success of the Asian education model. On the one hand, class
sizes are huge by Western standards with between 30 and 40 students per class, in countries like Japan
and Korea. On the other hand, school children in developed Asian economies rank among the highest in
the world for academic achievement in the areas of science and mathematics, especially on standardised
tests. Meanwhile, British secondary school students fail to shine in conditions most educational
researchers would say are far more likely to help them succeed.
Classroom management seems to be easier in places like Korea, and perhaps lessons are more
effective as a direct consequence. After all, we are only too aware of the decline in discipline standards
in our own school: belligerent and disrespectful students appear to be the norm these days. Teachers in
Britain seem powerless to control what happens anymore. Surely this situation cannot create a very
effective learning environment, so perhaps the number of students is far less relevant than is the manner
in which they conduct themselves.
But there are other factors to consider, too. There is the home environment. The traditional family
unit still remains relatively intact in Korea. Few children come from broken homes, so there is a sense of
security, safety and trust both at home and at school. In Britain meanwhile, one in every two marriages
fails and divorce rates are sky high. Perhaps children struggle to cope with unstable family conditions
and their only way to express their frustration is by misbehaving at school.
But while the Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce excellent results,
the statistics don’t tell the whole truth. You see, behind those great maths and science scores, there is a
quite remarkable work ethic. Asian students tend to put their education before literally everything else.
They do very few extracurricular activities and devote far more time to their studies than their British
peers.
There has been a lot of attention and praise given to these Asian models and their “impressive”
statistics of late. And without question, some of this praise is justified, but it seems to be a case of two
extremes in operation here. At one end, there is the discipline and unbelievably hard work ethic of the
Asian students – success in education before all else. At the other end, British students at times appear
careless and extremely undisciplined by comparison, but at least they Do have the free time to enjoy
their youth and explore their interests. Is either system better outright? Or is it perhaps about time we
stopped comparing and started trying to combine the best bits of both, so that we can finally offer our
students a balanced, worthwhile education?
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/world/getthebestoutofourchildren)

Question 38: The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to_______.

A. British students B. Asian students C. Korean students D. Japanese students
Question 39: What can be implied from the writer’s opinion of the two educational systems discussed?
A. The Asian system is clearly better. B. The British system is too strict.
C. Neither system is perfect. D. Both systems are quite satisfactory for different
reasons.
Question 40: The traditional family unit_______.
A. is more common in Korean than in Britain
B. is disappearing in Korean due to high divorce rates
C. is bad for children that come from broken homes
D. is unstable in Korean due to conditions in the home
Question 41: What does the writer mean when he says there is a “paradox” in the Asian education
model?
A. There are too many students in each class.
 B. You would expect larger classes to get poorer results but they do not.
C. Class sizes are much smaller in other parts of the world.
D. Asian students outperform their peers in other countries.
Question 42: What does the writer suggest might make lessons in Korean schools more successful than
in Britain?
A. Better teacher B. Better school Boards of Management
C. More effective lesson planning D. Better discipline
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 43 to 50.
The economic growth that many nations in Asia and increasingly Africa have experienced over the
past couple of decades has transformed hundreds of millions of lives – almost entirely for the better. But
there’s a byproduct to that growth, one that’s evident – or sometimes less than evident – in the smoggy,
smelly skies above cities like Beijing, New Delhi and Jakarta. Thanks to new cars and power plants, air
pollution is bad and getting worse in much of the world, and it’s taking a major toll on global health.
How big? According to a new analysis published in the Lancet, more than 3.2 million people
suffered deaths from air pollution in 2010, the largest number on record. That’s up from 800,000 in
2000. And it’s a regional problem: 65% of those deaths occurred in Asia, where the air is choked by
diesel soot from cars and trucks, as well as the song from power plants and the dust from endless urban
construction. In East Asia and China, 1.2 million people died, as well as another 712,000 in South Asia,
including India. For the first time ever, air pollution is on the world’s top – 10 list of killers, and it’s
moving up the ranks faster than any other factor.
So how can air pollution be so damaging? It is the very finest soot – so small that it roots deep
within the lungs and then enters the bloodstream – that contributes to most of the public – health toll of
air pollution including death. Diesel soot, which can also cause cancer, is a major problem because it is
concentrated in cities along transportation zones affecting overpopulated areas. It is thought to contribute
to half the deaths from air pollution in urban centers. For example, 1 in 6 people in the U.S. live near a
diesel – pollution hot spot like a rail yard, port terminal or freeway.
We also know that air pollution may be linked to other non-deadly diseases. Fortunately in the
U.S. and other developed nations, urban air is for the most part cleaner than it was 30 or 40 years ago,
thanks to regulations and new technologies like the catalytic converters that reduce automobile
emissions. Govemments are also pushing to make air cleaner – see the White House’s move last week to
further tighten soot standards. It’s not perfect, but we’ve had much more success dealing with air
pollution than climate change.
Will developing nations like India eventually catch up? Hopefully – though the problem may get
worse before it gets better. The good news is that it doesn’t take a major technological advance to
improve urban air. Switching from diesel fuel to unleaded helps, as do newer and cleaner cars which are
less likely to send out pollutants. Power plants – even ones that burn mineral fuels like coal – can be
fitted with pollution – control equipment that, at a price, will greatly reduce smog and other pollutants.
But the best solutions may involve urban design. In the Guardian, John Vidal notes that Delhi
now has 200 cars per 1,000 people, far more than much richer Asian cities like Hong Kong and
Singapore. Developing cities will almost certainly see an increase in car ownership as residents become
wealthier – and that doesn’t have to mean deadly air pollution. Higher incomes should also lead to
tougher environmental regulations, which is exactly what happened in the West. We can only hope it
happens before the death toll from bad air gets even higher.
(Source: http://science.time.com by Bryan Walsh)
Question 43: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The lack of tight environmental protection standards.
B. The world’s serious air pollution as a consequence of economic growth
C. The increasing numbers of the diesel cars and trucks.
D. The frighteningly high death rate from deadly cancer.
Question 44: The phrase “taking a major toll” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. making it possible B. creating motivation
C. having a bad effect D. leading to danger
Question 45: All of the following statements are true according to the passage EXCEPT _______.
A. The report found that the number of people suffering deaths from air pollution in 2010 is greater than
that in 2000.
B. The tightening of the emission standards has helped people solve some of the immediate
environmental problems, for example, tackle air pollution.
C. Many efforts have been put into the reduction of the emission of pollutants through the tightening of
legislation on new vehicles.
D. Air pollution may have been responsible for our mental health problems and prematurely robbed us
of our lives.
Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is an example of measure taken to help
generate less emissions?
A. Catalytic converters are applied to exhaust systems in automobiles.
B. People increase the use of vehicles powered by mineral fuels.
C. Many nations encourage people to avoid densely populated areas.
D. The government minimizes the number of people using car in major cities.
Question 47: The word “byproduct” in paragraph 1 most probably refers to ______.
A. consequence B. solution C. reform D. design
Question 48: The basic reason why so many people die from air pollution is that ______.
A. the diesel soot is too small to be seen
B. the diesel soot is much too poisonous to breathe
C. the diesel soot roots in lungs and gets into blood
D. the diesel soot can also contribute to deadly cancer
Question 49: According to the passage, the writer actually wants to convince the readers that ______.
A. the global economic growth is mainly to blame for air pollution and climate change
B. the developing countries are repeating the same mistakes as the developed ones made
C. the ecological situation and air pollution in India are becoming worse and worse
D. the unbeatable air is increasingly becoming a major killer throughout the world
Question 50: By describing urban design as “the best solutions” in the last paragraph, the writer
means that ______.
A. the making of tougher environmental regulations alone is of little use
B. more sever regulations should be made to handle air pollution
C. the urban construction in western developed countries is the best choice
D. the pace of development has to be slowed down to reduce air pollution

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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

Question 1: A. enjoyed B. shared C. sacrificed D. appalled

Question 2: A. bridegroom B. obliged C. primary D. kindergarten

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 the primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. vulnerable B. impossible C. available D. incredible

Question 4: A. provide B. broaden C. succeed D. pursue

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 5: Some researchers are finding that daydreaming may be important to ______ mental health
and it is ______ good means of relaxation.
A. the / no article B. no article / the C. no article / a D. the / the
Question 6: Many experts agree that there is a possibility ________ in this area in the following days.
A. when some more earthquakes may happen B. that some more earthquakes may happen
C. where may some more earthquakes happen D. what may some more earthquakes happen
Question 7: There was a ______ look on her face because a ________ problem _________the little girl.
A. puzzled; puzzled; puzzled B. puzzling; puzzling; puzzled
C. puzzled; puzzling; puzzled D. puzzling; puzzled; puzzling
Question 8: ________ food deficits, nearly 1 billion people do not get enough to eat and over 400
million are chronically malnourished.
A. In addition to B. As a result of C. Thanks to D. Instead of
Question 9: I’ll never forget Mr.Smith, _______ we have made great progress.
A. with help whom B. with who help C. with the help of who D. with whose help
Question 10: I find ________.
A. not easy to master a foreign language B. not easy master a foreign language
C. it not easy to master a foreign language D. it not easy master a foreign language
Question 11. Efforts are underway to protect endangered species from further human ________, but in
many areas it is already too late.
A. deterioration B. depredation C. habitation D. administration
Question 12: In modern times, people have to learn to ______ all kinds of pressure although they are
leading a comfortable life.
A. keep with B. live with C. meet with D. stay with
Question 13: When ______ about their preferences for movies, many young people say that they are in
favour of science fiction.
A. having asked B. asking C. asked D. are asked
Question 14: ______ without animals and plants?
A. How will life on earth be like B. How would life on earth be for
C. What would life on earth be like D. What will life on earth be like
Question 15: “You ______ have cooked so many dishes. There are only three of us for dinner.”
A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. needn’t D. oughtn’t
Question 16. Youth Unemployment Rate in Vietnam _______ to 7.29 percent in the third quarter of
2018 from 7.10 percent in the second quarter of 2018.
A. increase B. was increasing C. increased D. had increased
Question 17.______, she continued to carry out her duties.
A. Although in poor health B. Although she is in good health
C. Despite her good health D. No matter how poor her health
Question 18: The jumped up and cheered when their attacker scored the only goal at the end of
the friendly football match.
 A. viewers B. audience C. spectators D. observers
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 19 : The major goals of primary education is to achieve basic literacy and numeracy among
all students.
A B C D
Question 20: Peacocks are among the most exotic birds in nature; its long tail feathers fan out to
reveal a profusion of vivid colors. A B C D

Question 21: The Southeast Asian Games, also known as the SEA Games, is a two – year biennial
A B
multi-sport event involving participants from the current 11 countries of Southeast Asia.
C D
19.B 20.C 21.B

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 22: “Edwards seems like a dog with two tails this morning”. “Haven’t you heard the news?
His wife gave birth to a baby boy early this morning.”
A. very proud B. very exhausted C. extremely dazed D. extremely pleased
Question 23: In choosing your career, you should follow your heart, but you also need to be rational.
A. making decisions based on intelligent thinking
B. making decisions using strong emotion of feeling
C. making decisions because of relationships
D. making decision because of profits
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 24: Many women prefer to use cosmetics to enhance their beauty and make them look younger.
A. improve B. maximize C. enrich D. worsen
Question 25:: Whenever my father travels by plane, he usually buys some duty-free goods at the
airport.
A. without payment of duty B. of tax placed on imports or exports
C. of tax charged on any service D. engaged in one’s regular work

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 26: Alfonso: “I had a really good time. Thanks for the lovely evening.” Maria: “______.”
A. No, it’s very kind of you B. Oh, that’s right
C. I’m glad you enjoyed it D. Yes, it’s really good
Question 27: - Waiter: “May I take your order now, sir?”
- Mr. Smith: “__________.”
A. Thanks, I’ve really had enough B. Ok, here is my bill
C. Yes, I’d like some fish and chips D. Sure, it’s delicious
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in
meaning to each of the following questions.
Question 28. She did not study hard enough to win the scholarship.
A. Winning the scholarship did not make her study harder.
B. It was very hard for her to win the scholarship.
C. She studied hard but she could not win the scholarship.
D. She could have won the scholarship if she had studied harder.
Question 29: It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early
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 30: “Please accept my apology for arriving late,” said Janet to her employer.
A. Janet quickly made an apology and the employer accepted it.
B. Janet apologised to her employer for her late arrival.
C. Janet thought she would apologise to her employer for arriving late.
D. Janet had to make an apology because her employer demanded it.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines
each pair of sentences in the following questions.
Question 31: He has been giving most of his money to charity. He hopes to ease the pain and suffering
of the disadvantaged.
A. Giving most of his money to charity, he hopes to ease the pain and suffering of the
disadvantaged.
B. Easing the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged made him give most of his money to charity.
C. He has been giving most of his money to the disadvantaged to ease their pain and suffering.
D. Hope to ease the pain and suffering of the disadvantaged, he has given them most of his money.
Question 32: Overeating is a cause of several deadly diseases. Physical inactivity is another cause of
several deadly diseases.
A. Apart from physical activities, eating too much also contributes to several deadly diseases.
B. Not only overeating but also physical inactivity may lead to several deadly diseases.
C. Both overeating and physical inactivity result from several deadly diseases.
D. Overeating and physical inactivity are caused by several deadly diseases.

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.
VIETNAMESE CUISINE
Shaped like an elongated 'S', Vietnam lies on the eastern part of Indochinese peninsula in Southeast
Asia. Vietnamese cuisine differs (33) _______ radically in the north, centre and south of the country but
two key features stand out. Firstly, rice plays an essential role in the nation's diet and so do noodles. In
fact, the Vietnamese are crazy about noodles! Made from wheat, rice or mung beans, noodles are eaten
at any time of the day. They come in (34) _______ shapes and thicknesses and are eaten in soups, as side
dishes or simply plain. Secondly, fresh vegetables and herbs are a major focus of every meal.
(35) _________, most Vietnamese shops for food are at least twice a day which explains ____(36)____
their cuisine is famous for its use of fresh ingredients. Dishes are presented with vegetables such as bean
sprouts, carrots, water spinach, eggplants, cucumbers and bok choy, and seasoned with herbs like lemon
grass, coriander, basil, chilli and mint. The characteristic flavors of Vietnamese food are sweet, spicy
and sour. As in many Asian countries, the Vietnamese do not eat their meals in parts. Instead, all the
food is served at once and people split from the dishes in the center of the table. Vietnamese cuisine has
been growing in (37) _______ worldwide because it is not only delicious but also extremely healthy.
Food is rarely fried. Instead, it is steamed or simmered. Salads are oil free. It is thus very light and,
because of its focus on vegetables, incredibly nutritious.
(Adapted from Encyclopedia of the peoples of Asia and Oceania by Barbara A. West)
Question 33. A. slightly B. fully C. mainly D. quite
Question 34. A. differ B. different C. differentiate D. differently
Question 35. A. Instead B. Moreover C. However D. Indeed
Question 36 A. why B. what C. who D. that
Question 37. A. esteem B. recognition C. popularity D. attraction
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
There is a strange paradox to the success of the Asian education model. On the one hand, class
sizes are huge by Western standards with between 30 and 40 students per class, in countries like Japan
and Korea. On the other hand, school children in developed Asian economies rank among the highest in
the world for academic achievement in the areas of science and mathematics, especially on standardised
tests. Meanwhile, British secondary school students fail to shine in conditions most educational
researchers would say are far more likely to help them succeed.
Classroom management seems to be easier in places like Korea, and perhaps lessons are more
effective as a direct consequence. After all, we are only too aware of the decline in discipline standards
in our own school: belligerent and disrespectful students appear to be the norm these days. Teachers in
Britain seem powerless to control what happens anymore. Surely this situation cannot create a very
effective learning environment, so perhaps the number of students is far less relevant than is the manner
in which they conduct themselves.
But there are other factors to consider, too. There is the home environment. The traditional family
unit still remains relatively intact in Korea. Few children come from broken homes, so there is a sense of
security, safety and trust both at home and at school. In Britain meanwhile, one in every two marriages
fails and divorce rates are sky high. Perhaps children struggle to cope with unstable family conditions
and their only way to express their frustration is by misbehaving at school.
But while the Japanese, Korean and Asian models generally do seem to produce excellent results,
the statistics don’t tell the whole truth. You see, behind those great maths and science scores, there is a
quite remarkable work ethic. Asian students tend to put their education before literally everything else.
They do very few extracurricular activities and devote far more time to their studies than their British
peers.
There has been a lot of attention and praise given to these Asian models and their “impressive”
statistics of late. And without question, some of this praise is justified, but it seems to be a case of two
extremes in operation here. At one end, there is the discipline and unbelievably hard work ethic of the
Asian students – success in education before all else. At the other end, British students at times appear
careless and extremely undisciplined by comparison, but at least they Do have the free time to enjoy
their youth and explore their interests. Is either system better outright? Or is it perhaps about time we
stopped comparing and started trying to combine the best bits of both, so that we can finally offer our
students a balanced, worthwhile education?
(Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com/world/getthebestoutofourchildren)

Question 38: The word “They” in paragraph 4 refers to_______.

A. British students B. Asian students C. Korean students D. Japanese students
Question 39: What can be implied from the writer’s opinion of the two educational systems discussed?
A. The Asian system is clearly better. B. The British system is too strict.
C. Neither system is perfect. D. Both systems are quite satisfactory for different
reasons.
Question 40: The traditional family unit_______.
A. is more common in Korean than in Britain
B. is disappearing in Korean due to high divorce rates
C. is bad for children that come from broken homes
D. is unstable in Korean due to conditions in the home
Question 41: What does the writer mean when he says there is a “paradox” in the Asian education
model?
 A. There are too many students in each class.
B. You would expect larger classes to get poorer results but they do not.
C. Class sizes are much smaller in other parts of the world.
D. Asian students outperform their peers in other countries.
Question 42: What does the writer suggest might make lessons in Korean schools more successful than
in Britain?
A. Better teacher B. Better school Boards of Management
C. More effective lesson planning D. Better discipline
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 43 to 50.
The economic growth that many nations in Asia and increasingly Africa have experienced over the
past couple of decades has transformed hundreds of millions of lives – almost entirely for the better. But
there’s a byproduct to that growth, one that’s evident – or sometimes less than evident – in the smoggy,
smelly skies above cities like Beijing, New Delhi and Jakarta. Thanks to new cars and power plants, air
pollution is bad and getting worse in much of the world, and it’s taking a major toll on global health.
How big? According to a new analysis published in the Lancet, more than 3.2 million people
suffered deaths from air pollution in 2010, the largest number on record. That’s up from 800,000 in
2000. And it’s a regional problem: 65% of those deaths occurred in Asia, where the air is choked by
diesel soot from cars and trucks, as well as the song from power plants and the dust from endless urban
construction. In East Asia and China, 1.2 million people died, as well as another 712,000 in South Asia,
including India. For the first time ever, air pollution is on the world’s top – 10 list of killers, and it’s
moving up the ranks faster than any other factor.
So how can air pollution be so damaging? It is the very finest soot – so small that it roots deep
within the lungs and then enters the bloodstream – that contributes to most of the public – health toll of
air pollution including death. Diesel soot, which can also cause cancer, is a major problem because it is
concentrated in cities along transportation zones affecting overpopulated areas. It is thought to contribute
to half the deaths from air pollution in urban centers. For example, 1 in 6 people in the U.S. live near a
diesel – pollution hot spot like a rail yard, port terminal or freeway.
We also know that air pollution may be linked to other non-deadly diseases. Fortunately in the
U.S. and other developed nations, urban air is for the most part cleaner than it was 30 or 40 years ago,
thanks to regulations and new technologies like the catalytic converters that reduce automobile
emissions. Govemments are also pushing to make air cleaner – see the White House’s move last week to
further tighten soot standards. It’s not perfect, but we’ve had much more success dealing with air
pollution than climate change.
Will developing nations like India eventually catch up? Hopefully – though the problem may get
worse before it gets better. The good news is that it doesn’t take a major technological advance to
improve urban air. Switching from diesel fuel to unleaded helps, as do newer and cleaner cars which are
less likely to send out pollutants. Power plants – even ones that burn mineral fuels like coal – can be
fitted with pollution – control equipment that, at a price, will greatly reduce smog and other pollutants.
But the best solutions may involve urban design. In the Guardian, John Vidal notes that Delhi
now has 200 cars per 1,000 people, far more than much richer Asian cities like Hong Kong and
Singapore. Developing cities will almost certainly see an increase in car ownership as residents become
wealthier – and that doesn’t have to mean deadly air pollution. Higher incomes should also lead to
tougher environmental regulations, which is exactly what happened in the West. We can only hope it
happens before the death toll from bad air gets even higher.
(Source: http://science.time.com by Bryan Walsh)
Question 43: What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The lack of tight environmental protection standards.
B. The world’s serious air pollution as a consequence of economic growth
C. The increasing numbers of the diesel cars and trucks.
D. The frighteningly high death rate from deadly cancer.
Question 44: The phrase “taking a major toll” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. making it possible B. creating motivation
C. having a bad effect D. leading to danger
Question 45: All of the following statements are true according to the passage EXCEPT _______.
A. The report found that the number of people suffering deaths from air pollution in 2010 is greater than
that in 2000.
B. The tightening of the emission standards has helped people solve some of the immediate
environmental problems, for example, tackle air pollution.
C. Many efforts have been put into the reduction of the emission of pollutants through the
tightening of legislation on new vehicles.
D. Air pollution may have been responsible for our mental health problems and prematurely robbed us
of our lives.
Question 46: According to the passage, which of the following is an example of measure taken to help
generate less emissions?
A. Catalytic converters are applied to exhaust systems in automobiles.
B. People increase the use of vehicles powered by mineral fuels.
C. Many nations encourage people to avoid densely populated areas.
D. The government minimizes the number of people using car in major cities.
Question 47: The word “byproduct” in paragraph 1 most probably refers to ______.
A. consequence B. solution C. reform D. design
Question 48: The basic reason why so many people die from air pollution is that ______.
A. the diesel soot is too small to be seen
B. the diesel soot is much too poisonous to breathe
C. the diesel soot roots in lungs and gets into blood
D. the diesel soot can also contribute to deadly cancer
Question 49: According to the passage, the writer actually wants to convince the readers that ______.
A. the global economic growth is mainly to blame for air pollution and climate change
B. the developing countries are repeating the same mistakes as the developed ones made
C. the ecological situation and air pollution in India are becoming worse and worse
D. the unbeatable air is increasingly becoming a major killer throughout the world
Question 50: By describing urban design as “the best solutions” in the last paragraph, the writer
means that ______.
A. the making of tougher environmental regulations alone is of little use
B. more sever regulations should be made to handle air pollution
C. the urban construction in western developed countries is the best choice
D. the pace of development has to be slowed down to reduce air pollution

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