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

       Nowadays more and more teenagers are getting involved in community activities. Some may join different charity groups to help the needy in their neighborhoods or other areas.  (18)_______  and develop their own plans to help people in the community. These may include various community activities, such as donating old clothes, (19)_______ , and organizing after-school activities for children.

          (20)_______  , they gain numerous benefits. First, they come into contact with other teenagers who share similar interests. Secondly, teenagers can learn and improve  (21)_______ . Thirdly, community activities can increase teenagers' self-confidence and  (22)_______ . Finally, doing volunteer work in the community is the perfect opportunity  (23)_______  essential leadership experience that all employers want to see.

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.

Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.

Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.

Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.

The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.

The word "burden” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to ________.

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.

Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.

Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.

Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.

The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.

Which of the following best serves as the title for the passage?

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 from 29 to 33.

Kids have always looked to their peers for recognition and self-worth, especially teens. That's nothing new. But in today's social media culture, it's easy for young people to become unable to stop thinking about their online popularity. Instead of determining their popularity by the number of friends they have in real life, adolescents are increasingly evaluating their social status and self-image by the number of people who follow them on Twitter or "like" their selfies on Instagram or Facebook.

The pressure to be popular can be hard enough on adolescents, but when the popularity contest moves from high school hallways to social media networks, it can be really overwhelming. Teens may become stressed, anxious, and even depressed as they spend more and more time creating their online identities in order to gain favor from other social media users. Social media peer pressure can cause young people to post risqué pictures including half-naked selfies or party pictures in an effort to be liked online. Unfortunately, this strategy often has damaging results.

Research suggests that teens are relying more on social media for emotional support than traditional sources of encouragement such as a face-to-face conversation or a phone call with a friend. The problem with this trend is doubled. First, social media has made it more challenging for parents to keep up with their kids' peer groups, and secondly, it appears that online friendships can be even more influential than their real-life relationships, making digital peer pressure a real concern.

What is the reading passage mainly about?

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Call for Ideas: Restoration of Hue Imperial City

Are you passionate about preserving cultural heritage? Join us in an exciting competition to develop innovative ideas for restoring the majestic Hue Imperial City, a UNESCO-recognized historical (7)______ and one of Vietnam’s most treasured landmarks.

This competition invites individuals and teams to (8)______ creative solutions that honor the city’s historical significance while embracing sustainable practices. Participants are encouraged to suggest restoring iconic structures, reviving cultural traditions, and improving the site’s accessibility for visitors.

(9)______ restoration proposals, we welcome other ideas that could enhance the preservation and promotion of this extraordinary site. From landscaping designs to modern digital integration, the possibilities are endless!

The competition aims to give (10)______to a diverse community of architects, historians, students, and enthusiasts. We believe that collaboration across a wide (11)______of perspectives will lead to meaningful and impactful outcomes.

Winners will have the opportunity to see their ideas brought to life and contribute to the preservation of a cherished piece of history.

Submit your proposal today and play a role in restoring the grandeur of the Hue Imperial City for (12)______ successive generations!

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.

Family conflicts can be __________ through open and honest communication.

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

Not many people are brave enough to stand_______bullies.

Read the following advertisement/announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 10 to 15.

HOW TO FIGHT AGAINST SOCIAL ISSUES

- Are you (13) __________  about the pressing social issues facing our society today?

- Take a stand against overpopulation, (14) __________, crime, and body shaming.

- Join us in creating a better world for all.

+ Stand up, speak out, and make a difference.

+ Together, we (15) __________tackle these challenges head-on and create a more inclusive and compassionate community.

+ Let's work together to combat  these social issues and build a brighter future for everyone.

- Join the movement today!

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

Bullying, intentional harm-doing or harassment that is directed toward vulnerable targets and typically repeated. Bullying encompasses a wide range of malicious aggressive behaviours, including physical violence, verbal mockery, threats, ostracism, and rumors spread either orally or by other means of communication, such as the Internet.

Bullying in educational settings remains a commonplace everyday experience. In Europe significant attention to school bullying began in the early 1970s, in part because of the efforts of Olweus, as well as a widely publicized trio of victim suicides in Norway in 1983. A spate of school shootings in the late 1990s brought further media attention to the subject of school bullying, and concern was renewed during a later series of bullying-related suicides in Canada and the United States. A US national study published at the turn of the 21st century documented that bullying and other forms of aggression affected approximately 30 percent, or 5.7 million, middle-to-high-school students in the then-current school term.

Although the root causes of bullying remain unclear, its consequences for victims are abundantly apparent. The U.S Secret Service in conjunction with the U.S Department of Education found that bullying was a factor in the majority of “incidents of targeted school violence” in the last two and a half decades of the 20th century. Victimization is also significantly related to suicidal ideation, social isolation, anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, physical health problems, and diminished academic performance and school attachment. Many of these effects can last well into adulthood.

However, victims are not the only ones who suffer from bullying. For many outcomes, bully-victims often fare the worst on a variety of measures, but pure bullies also experience difficulties. They are at increased risk of subsequent mental health problems and are likely to encounter difficulty maintaining positive relationships as adults. More significantly, bullies are considerably more likely to be convicted of crimes and incarcerated as young adults.

Some youth nevertheless use bullying as a way to gain social status among peers. These adolescents may be more strategic in how they choose their targets, and they are also likely to be among the more popular students in school. For at least some of them, bullying and harassment effectively boost their status and influence among schoolmates by winning the admiration of peers or by tearing down social rivals. Generally speaking, however, bullying is more effective at harming victims than aiding aggressors

It can be inferred from the passage that _______.

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 26 to 30.

Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day. In the past, it mostly happened at school or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to (24)_______ their victims at home. We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone online. Experts believe that almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in their lives.

Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent. (25)_______ what should you do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (26)_______ try to ignore bullying become bystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it. Sometimes bystanders are frightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher. (27)________ reason is that they just feel confused about what to do. But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior is not bad. They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens. That’s why we need to be up-standers. Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (28)_______ !

Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders.

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

Bullying, intentional harm-doing or harassment that is directed toward vulnerable targets and typically repeated. Bullying encompasses a wide range of malicious aggressive behaviours, including physical violence, verbal mockery, threats, ostracism, and rumors spread either orally or by other means of communication, such as the Internet.

Bullying in educational settings remains a commonplace everyday experience. In Europe significant attention to school bullying began in the early 1970s, in part because of the efforts of Olweus, as well as a widely publicized trio of victim suicides in Norway in 1983. A spate of school shootings in the late 1990s brought further media attention to the subject of school bullying, and concern was renewed during a later series of bullying-related suicides in Canada and the United States. A US national study published at the turn of the 21st century documented that bullying and other forms of aggression affected approximately 30 percent, or 5.7 million, middle-to-high-school students in the then-current school term.

Although the root causes of bullying remain unclear, its consequences for victims are abundantly apparent. The U.S Secret Service in conjunction with the U.S Department of Education found that bullying was a factor in the majority of “incidents of targeted school violence” in the last two and a half decades of the 20th century. Victimization is also significantly related to suicidal ideation, social isolation, anxiety and depression, low self-esteem, physical health problems, and diminished academic performance and school attachment. Many of these effects can last well into adulthood.

However, victims are not the only ones who suffer from bullying. For many outcomes, bully-victims often fare the worst on a variety of measures, but pure bullies also experience difficulties. They are at increased risk of subsequent mental health problems and are likely to encounter difficulty maintaining positive relationships as adults. More significantly, bullies are considerably more likely to be convicted of crimes and incarcerated as young adults.

Some youth nevertheless use bullying as a way to gain social status among peers. These adolescents may be more strategic in how they choose their targets, and they are also likely to be among the more popular students in school. For at least some of them, bullying and harassment effectively boost their status and influence among schoolmates by winning the admiration of peers or by tearing down social rivals. Generally speaking, however, bullying is more effective at harming victims than aiding aggressors

According to paragraph 2, in Europe significant attention to school bullying began ______.

Read the following leaflet/notice and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

VAPING: KNOW THE RISKS BEFORE YOU VAPE

What is Vaping?

Vaping involves using a small, handheld device (like e-cigarettes, vape pens, or mods) to inhale a mist made from nicotine and flavoring (e-liquid). Unlike smoking, vaping heats the liquid (7) __________ burning tobacco.

How Does Vaping Work?

Vaping works by heating the liquid inside the device to create a mist that you breathe into your lungs. This mist contains nicotine, flavoring, and (8) __________ chemicals that can reach deep into your lungs.

The Risks of Vaping

While vaping might seem safer than smoking, it carries serious health risks:

✔ Lung problems: Vaping can cause asthma, lung scarring, and (9) __________ like EVALI.

✔ Addiction: Nicotine is highly addictive and can change your brain, (10) __________ it hard to quit.

✔ Heart and brain damage: Chemicals in e-liquids can harm your heart and brain.

✔ Cancer risks: Some substances in e-liquids (11) __________ to cancer.

Protect Your Health

Vaping isn't as safe as it seems. Stay aware and make (12) __________ informed decisions about your health.

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.

By the time the police got to the scene, the thief had stolen the car.

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

☛ Join Us for a Unique Workshop on Cultural Heritage!

✔ Date: 25–29 November

✔ Location: Bucharest, Romania

Discover how to safeguard (1) _______ while promoting sustainable development in communities! This capacity-building workshop focuses on empowering local participation, ensuring social equity, and (2) _______ sustainable growth.

Who Should Attend?

(3) _______ in:

✔ Culture management

✔ Museology

✔ Environmental conservation

✔ Heritage education

✔ Youth engagement

✔ Community initiatives and local development

What's in It for You?

✔ Practical skills and knowledge for cultural heritage safeguarding.

✔ Insights (4) _______ sustainable development and community empowerment.

✔ Opportunities to network with experts and peers.

(5) _______ by the Regional Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe, UNESCO, and the Ministry of Culture in Romania. Hosted at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant in Bucharest.

Facilitators: Ms. Ioana Baskerville and Mr. Julio Sa Rego, UNESCO experts.

Don't miss this chance (6) _______ to preserving cultural heritage for a better future!

Register now!

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 26 to 30.

Bullying is hard to control and it affects millions of teenagers every day. In the past, it mostly happened at school or in public places, but nowadays the Internet makes it possible for bullies to (24)_______ their victims at home. We call it cyberbullying - when a bully teases or threatens someone online. Experts believe that almost all children and teenagers will experience bullying at some point in their lives.

Most people know that if someone bullies you, you can tell a teacher or a parent. (25)_______ what should you do if you see bullying happening to someone else? People (26)_______ try to ignore bullying become bystanders: they stand by and see bullying happen, but don’t do anything to stop it. Sometimes bystanders are frightened of the bullies, or they’re embarrassed about telling their parents or a teacher. (27)________ reason is that they just feel confused about what to do. But if you don’t do anything, bullies think that their behavior is not bad. They think that people don’t mind, and more bullying happens. That’s why we need to be up-standers. Up-standers say “no” to bullies because bullying is (28)_______ !

Bullying is hard to stop - but together, we can stop it by being up-standers, not bystanders.

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

Call for Ideas: Restoration of Hue Imperial City

Are you passionate about preserving cultural heritage? Join us in an exciting competition to develop innovative ideas for restoring the majestic Hue Imperial City, a UNESCO-recognized historical (7)______ and one of Vietnam’s most treasured landmarks.

This competition invites individuals and teams to (8)______ creative solutions that honor the city’s historical significance while embracing sustainable practices. Participants are encouraged to suggest restoring iconic structures, reviving cultural traditions, and improving the site’s accessibility for visitors.

(9)______ restoration proposals, we welcome other ideas that could enhance the preservation and promotion of this extraordinary site. From landscaping designs to modern digital integration, the possibilities are endless!

The competition aims to give (10)______to a diverse community of architects, historians, students, and enthusiasts. We believe that collaboration across a wide (11)______of perspectives will lead to meaningful and impactful outcomes.

Winners will have the opportunity to see their ideas brought to life and contribute to the preservation of a cherished piece of history.

Submit your proposal today and play a role in restoring the grandeur of the Hue Imperial City for (12)______ successive generations!

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. The visit gave me valuable insights into the rich culture of the Cham people and the historical significance of the site, making it a memorable experience.

b. As I explored, I was fascinated by the unique Cham architecture, with its detailed carvings and tall towers made of brick.

c. Last year, I visited the My Son Sanctuary, a famous historical site located in central Vietnam.

d. The sanctuary, set among lush green mountains, was peaceful and full of ancient charm.

e. I learned that My Son was once a religious center for the Champa Kingdom, where kings were worshiped, and Hindu rituals were performed.

Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that bestfits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12. 

Protecting Our Cultural Heritage

• Cultural heritage is a precious gift handed down from our ancestors. It reflects the identity and (7) _______ of a community, connecting the past with the present and guiding us into the future. However, the effects of urbanization, climate change, and neglect have put many cultural sites (8) _______ risk.

❖ Key Challenges:

Each year, thousands of historic landmarks and artifacts are (9) _______ due to environmental factors or human activities. In addition, a lack of awareness among local communities has hindered efforts to protect these treasures for future generations.

❖ What Can We Do?

Promote cultural tourism while (10) _______ the integrity of heritage sites.

• Support educational programs that highlight the (11) _______ of preserving cultural artifacts.

• Encourage (12) _______ individuals to participate in conservation projects, such as restoring old buildings or cataloging historical documents.

By taking these steps, we can ensure that our cultural heritage survives the test of time and continues to inspire future generations.

Read the following passage and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

Misinformation is incorrect or misleading information. It can sometimes happen by mistake, but often it is intentionally exaggerated. This can be done by using catchy headlines or taking details out of context to make a story more interesting. Misinformation online is growing, and (18) __________.

Social media has become a main source of news, which has helped misinformation spread. Anyone with a social media account can share news, and (19) __________. On social media, posts that grab attention are more likely to go viral, (20) __________. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says that "outrage is the key to virality," meaning that shocking or emotional posts are shared more often. This leads to misinformation spreading quickly.

MIT researchers found that fake news (21) __________. When misinformation goes viral, corrections often do not reach as many people and are less likely to be believed. Platforms like TikTok have also contributed to this problem, with studies (22) __________, especially in areas like health.

Read the following leaflet/notice and choose the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

VAPING: KNOW THE RISKS BEFORE YOU VAPE

What is Vaping?

Vaping involves using a small, handheld device (like e-cigarettes, vape pens, or mods) to inhale a mist made from nicotine and flavoring (e-liquid). Unlike smoking, vaping heats the liquid (7) __________ burning tobacco.

How Does Vaping Work?

Vaping works by heating the liquid inside the device to create a mist that you breathe into your lungs. This mist contains nicotine, flavoring, and (8) __________ chemicals that can reach deep into your lungs.

The Risks of Vaping

While vaping might seem safer than smoking, it carries serious health risks:

✔ Lung problems: Vaping can cause asthma, lung scarring, and (9) __________ like EVALI.

✔ Addiction: Nicotine is highly addictive and can change your brain, (10) __________ it hard to quit.

✔ Heart and brain damage: Chemicals in e-liquids can harm your heart and brain.

✔ Cancer risks: Some substances in e-liquids (11) __________ to cancer.

Protect Your Health

Vaping isn't as safe as it seems. Stay aware and make (12) __________ informed decisions about your health.

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.

Nepal has made important progress over the past few years to promote equality, but the country still has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. 41% of Nepalese girls are married before the age of 18.

Poverty is both a cause and consequence of child marriage in Nepal. Girls from the wealthiest families marry 2 years later than those from the poorest, who are seen as an economic burden, and who drop out of school and earn little money.

Food insecurity plays an important role too. Nepalese families that do not have enough food to eat are more likely to marry their daughters at a young age to decrease the financial burden. One study shows that 91% of people who had secure access to food married over the age of 19.

Dowry is also common practice in many communities. Parents marry their daughters as soon as possible because the money they have to pay to the groom’s family is higher if their daughter is older. Since 2010, the legal age of marriage is 20 for both men and women, or 18 with parental consent, according to the Nepalese Country Code.

The law states that punishment for child marriage is imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to 10,000 rupees (£102). But reports suggest that this law is rarely applied. There has been quite a lot of progress in Nepal over the past 3 years with a clear government commitment to ending child marriage and civil society cooperation. The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Welfare is currently developing Nepal’s first national strategy on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF Nepal and Girls Not Brides Nepal. However, the post-earthquake and post-fuel crisis environment has meant progress is slow and the national strategy has been delayed.

According to the last paragraph, how many years will a rule-breaker spend in jail?