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.

The industry requires them to innovate constantly to keep up with their rivals.

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

☘ Healthy Soil, Healthy Future!

☘ What Makes Up Soil?

Soil is a key part of our ecosystem, containing biotic factors like plants and insects and abiotic factors such as minerals, water, and air. Key minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium help plants grow, while (7) _______ play supporting roles.

☘ Testing Soil for a Better Future

Scientists use soil testing to check its health. By analyzing nutrients, water levels, and pH balance, they can (8) _______ if soil is suitable for plants or if it needs improvements. Soil testing is also helpful in spotting contaminants and managing minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

☘ Soil Differences Across the U.S.

Did you know that every state has its own unique "state soil"? This is why different crops grow in different regions. The NRCS (9) _______ soil maps covering 95% of the U.S., (10) _______ us understand our soil better.

☘ How Can You Help?

✔ Look into soil testing for your garden or farm.

✔ Try composting to add nutrients to your soil naturally.

✔ Avoid (11) _______ soil by keeping chemicals and waste away.

☘ Healthy soil supports thriving ecosystems and abundant crops. Let's (12) _______ care of it—for today and future generations!

Get involved today!

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

How could Ms. Greene afford ________that mansion?

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 blanks

Work for COFFEE BEANS

Join Britain’s number one café at COFFEE BEANS where every café has (10) ________  same aims: to create family–like teams and to give an excellent customer service.

Many (11) ________ kinds of people come and work with us so start your career at COFFEE BEANS today:

- choose the hours you work

- get management experience

- share your love of coffee

Join us as a Team Member, Assistant Manager or Café Manager, depending (12) ______ your skills and experience.

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.

          Teaching children to become (24) ___________ is a gradual and rewarding process. Children should be encouraged to take on small responsibilities at home, such as tidying their rooms or setting the table. (25) _______, parents need to balance between offering guidance and allowing them to explore their capabilities themselves. While providing praise and positive reinforcement can boost their confidence, parents (26) ________ avoid micromanaging their every move. Wise parents will adopt a relaxed attitude and take cues from their children. It is advisable that parents provide gentle guidance, (27) _________ children to learn from their mistakes instead of immediately solving problems for them. As parents, creating a supportive environment, (28) ___________ children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings, is indispensable for fostering their emotional well-being. By nurturing their independence in these small ways, children can develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate life with increasing autonomy.

Read the following advertisement 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 1 to 6.

During the 1960s and '70s, industrialised countries suffered a(n) ______(1), and violent crimes such as muggings increased at an alarming rate. What is more, it was expected to ______(2) worse. Only it didn't. Instead, it got much, much better. In the 1990s, crime started to fall dramatically, and today it is down by almost 50% across the industrialised world and continues to fall. Triumphant politicians will assert that their policies have cut crime. Actually______(3) of the country's policies, the trend does coincide ______(4) the use and subsequent prohibition of tetraethyl lead in petrol, ______(5) for years as a cause of aggressive behaviour. Therefore, countries that still use leaded petrol are being urged to stop ______(6) it to help improve health and crime prevention.

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

_______ a few weeks in the dormitory, Ken now has got an interesting school life.

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

Linh has always been able to ________her parents when she’s had a problem.

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. 

Our natural resources will be ___(7)___ unless we save the energy ___(8)___.

Follow these tips to avoid wasting energy:

● Use a timer on your air-conditioning system. Just set air conditioning to come only ___(9)___.

● Close your curtains to stop heat escaping ___(10)___ the windows.

● Don’t leave the apps on your phones or laptops ___(11)___ unnecessarily.

● If you have a hot water tank, set the cylinder thermostat to 60ºC (140ºF).

● Don’t use your ___(12)___ every day. Hang out washing outside during nice weather.

Read the following advertisement/ school 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.

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST WANTED  FOR PLAZA HOTEL

We need a young and enthusiastic person to work as  (10)_______ receptionist at our hotel in Ha Noi from 20th May to 15th August.

Working hours are  (11)_______  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 (12)_______  include receiving guests and visitors, checking them in and out, taking bookings, and answering the phone.

Ability to speak English is an advantage.

Please contact:     The manager, Plaza Hotel

21 Vu Ngoc Duong, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate 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. Recycling is one of the most effective ways, as it transforms plastic waste into new products and reduces the need for new plastic production.

b. Finally, educating people about the impact of plastic waste can encourage more responsible disposal habits and reduce overall plastic usage.

c. Another solution is to use biodegradable alternatives to plastics, which break down faster and have less impact on the environment.

d. Reducing plastic waste requires a variety of approaches to be successful.

e. Additionally, governments can implement policies to limit single-use plastics and promote reusable items in daily life.

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

☘ Healthy Soil, Healthy Future!

☘ What Makes Up Soil?

Soil is a key part of our ecosystem, containing biotic factors like plants and insects and abiotic factors such as minerals, water, and air. Key minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium help plants grow, while (7) _______ play supporting roles.

☘ Testing Soil for a Better Future

Scientists use soil testing to check its health. By analyzing nutrients, water levels, and pH balance, they can (8) _______ if soil is suitable for plants or if it needs improvements. Soil testing is also helpful in spotting contaminants and managing minerals like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.

☘ Soil Differences Across the U.S.

Did you know that every state has its own unique "state soil"? This is why different crops grow in different regions. The NRCS (9) _______ soil maps covering 95% of the U.S., (10) _______ us understand our soil better.

☘ How Can You Help?

✔ Look into soil testing for your garden or farm.

✔ Try composting to add nutrients to your soil naturally.

✔ Avoid (11) _______ soil by keeping chemicals and waste away.

☘ Healthy soil supports thriving ecosystems and abundant crops. Let's (12) _______ care of it—for today and future generations!

Get involved today!

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 sentences.

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.

          Teaching children to become (24) ___________ is a gradual and rewarding process. Children should be encouraged to take on small responsibilities at home, such as tidying their rooms or setting the table. (25) _______, parents need to balance between offering guidance and allowing them to explore their capabilities themselves. While providing praise and positive reinforcement can boost their confidence, parents (26) ________ avoid micromanaging their every move. Wise parents will adopt a relaxed attitude and take cues from their children. It is advisable that parents provide gentle guidance, (27) _________ children to learn from their mistakes instead of immediately solving problems for them. As parents, creating a supportive environment, (28) ___________ children feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings, is indispensable for fostering their emotional well-being. By nurturing their independence in these small ways, children can develop the skills and confidence needed to navigate life with increasing autonomy.

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.

Jack was singing karaoke when his mom came home. Then he stopped and helped her do the dishes.

Read the following advertisement/ school 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.

HOTEL RECEPTIONIST WANTED  FOR PLAZA HOTEL

We need a young and enthusiastic person to work as  (10)_______ receptionist at our hotel in Ha Noi from 20th May to 15th August.

Working hours are  (11)_______  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 (12)_______  include receiving guests and visitors, checking them in and out, taking bookings, and answering the phone.

Ability to speak English is an advantage.

Please contact:     The manager, Plaza Hotel

21 Vu Ngoc Duong, Hai Ba Trung, Ha Noi.

Read the following advertisement 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 1 to 6.

During the 1960s and '70s, industrialised countries suffered a(n) ______(1), and violent crimes such as muggings increased at an alarming rate. What is more, it was expected to ______(2) worse. Only it didn't. Instead, it got much, much better. In the 1990s, crime started to fall dramatically, and today it is down by almost 50% across the industrialised world and continues to fall. Triumphant politicians will assert that their policies have cut crime. Actually______(3) of the country's policies, the trend does coincide ______(4) the use and subsequent prohibition of tetraethyl lead in petrol, ______(5) for years as a cause of aggressive behaviour. Therefore, countries that still use leaded petrol are being urged to stop ______(6) it to help improve health and crime prevention.

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. Dung: Exactly! I just need something simple, like working in a café.

b. Dung: Good idea. I'll ask around this weekend.

c. Binh: Maybe try small places. They might not be so strict.

d. Binh: Yeah, it's annoying. How are we supposed to get experience if no one hires us?

e. Dung: I need a part-time job, but everything wants experience.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate 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. Because it contains no wood or bark, the banana plant is not really a tree.

b. The banana plant is one of the largest plants in the world.

c. Because of its unusual size, it is sometimes called a banana "tree".

d. It sometimes attains a height of thirty feet and may be more than a foot in diameter.

e. The stem of this plant, however, consists of leaves extending one over another.

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

The Importance of Green Buildings

Green buildings are designed to be environmentally friendly and resource-efficient throughout their entire lifecycle. (18) _______ while improving the quality of life for occupants.

By saving water, energy, and materials, and by using renewable energy and sustainable materials, green buildings aim to lower emissions and reduce waste. (19) _______. Since the building sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, green buildings have the greatest potential to help lower these emissions.

A significant benefit of green buildings is their economic impact. Developers gain higher property values, while occupants enjoy reduced costs, improved comfort, and better efficiency. (20) _______, which boosts employee performance and well-being. (21) _______.

With the support of policies and standards, green buildings have made significant progress in reducing energy use and environmental harm. (22) _______. Balancing economic and environmental goals ensures their success globally.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.

1. [I] Invasive species pose a significant threat to ecosystems, wildlife, and human activities. [II] These species can include amphibians like cane toads, plants, insects, fish, fungi, bacteria, or even seeds and eggs that are not native to a specific area. [III] Not all invasive species come from other countries. [IV] For example, lake trout, native to the Great Lakes, are considered invasive in Yellowstone Lake because they compete with native cutthroat trout for habitat and resources.

2. Human activities are the primary way invasive species spread, often unintentionally. Global travel and trade allow species to move quickly across ecosystems. Ships can carry aquatic organisms in their ballast water, while smaller boats transport species on their propellers. Insects can travel in wooden shipping crates or pallets, and ornamental plants may escape into the wild and spread. Released pets, like Burmese pythons in the Everglades, can also become invasive. Additionally, climate change worsens the situation by enabling invasive plants, like kudzu, and pests, like the mountain pine beetle, to expand into new areas.

3. Invasive species harm wildlife in various ways. Without natural predators, they can reproduce quickly and dominate ecosystems. Native animals often lack defenses or cannot compete with these aggressive species, which leads to disruptions in the ecosystem and poses serious challenges for native wildlife.

4. Direct threats from invasive species include preying on native wildlife, spreading diseases, and competing for food and resources. Indirectly, invasive species disrupt ecosystems by reducing biodiversity, destroying native food sources, and altering habitats. For instance, aggressive plants like kudzu can create monocultures, replacing diverse ecosystems. Some invasive species even change soil chemistry or increase wildfire risks. Preventing the spread of invasive species is essential to protect ecosystems and maintain biodiversity.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?