Câu hỏi:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of sentences or dialogues in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. First, visitors feel a traffic-free center would be quieter and safer, with less pollution.

b. However, shopkeepers worry the ban could deter shoppers, hurting business.

c. This report evaluates a proposed traffic ban in the town center, based on local and visitor feedback.

d. In conclusion, despite some opposition, the recommendation is to proceed with the ban for overall benefit.

e. Additionally, this would create a more relaxing environment for pedestrians

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of sentences or dialogues in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Dear Sir or Madam,

a. We were given beds in a fourteen-person room with ten other people. There was one bathroom for all of us, which was dirty with no toilet paper. The receptionist took no notice of our complaints. Then we were supplied with no sheets on the beds! Eventually, we found some sheets and cleaned the bathrooms ourselves. There was no apology at any point.

b. I am writing to complain about our stay at your youth hostel from 14-16 May.

c. I feel strongly that we were treated very poorly. Firstly, I suggest that your online booking system be reviewed. Secondly, your staff should be trained to be more welcoming, and more helpful when problems arise. And finally, I request that there be sufficient bed linen, so that other guests are not inconvenienced as we were.

d. I reserved a room for four with a shower room, and I received confirmation of the booking. However, when we arrived, the receptionist maintained there was no record of my reservation. I produced my confirmation slip, but she just said that 'something must have been wrong with the website that day'.

e. I feel we deserve some compensation and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Gemma Winters

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of sentences or dialogues in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. However, while carbohydrates are important for energy, runners also need enough protein to help repair muscles after intense exercise.

b. Marathon runners need a well-planned diet because their bodies require extra energy for long-distance training and races.

c. They often eat high-carbohydrate foods like pasta and rice, since these provide the necessary fuel for endurance.

d. Above all, a balanced diet helps marathon runners perform better and recover faster from challenging workouts.

e. Many also include fruits and vegetables in their meals to get vital nutrients

Read the following passage 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 18 to 22

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing societal norms. (18) _________. From traditional media like newspapers and television to digital platforms, the media has the power to inform, entertain, and persuade.

(19) ________. By reporting on current events, the media can shape public opinion. By reporting on current events, the media keeps the public informed and helps to hold those in power accountable.

The media, (20) _______, not only informs but also provides various forms of entertainment that help people relax, escape, and connect with others.

However, the media also has the potential to be misused. (21) _________. Sensationalism, bias, and misinformation can all distort the truth and mislead the public.

(22) ______, it is important to be a critical consumer of media. It is important to be critical of the information we consume. By evaluating the credibility of sources, identifying biases, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can make informed decisions and avoid being manipulated.

Choose the best answer for question 18:

Read the following passage 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 18 to 22

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing societal norms. (18) _________. From traditional media like newspapers and television to digital platforms, the media has the power to inform, entertain, and persuade.

(19) ________. By reporting on current events, the media can shape public opinion. By reporting on current events, the media keeps the public informed and helps to hold those in power accountable.

The media, (20) _______, not only informs but also provides various forms of entertainment that help people relax, escape, and connect with others.

However, the media also has the potential to be misused. (21) _________. Sensationalism, bias, and misinformation can all distort the truth and mislead the public.

(22) ______, it is important to be a critical consumer of media. It is important to be critical of the information we consume. By evaluating the credibility of sources, identifying biases, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can make informed decisions and avoid being manipulated.

Choose the best answer for question 19:

Read the following passage 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 18 to 22

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing societal norms. (18) _________. From traditional media like newspapers and television to digital platforms, the media has the power to inform, entertain, and persuade.

(19) ________. By reporting on current events, the media can shape public opinion. By reporting on current events, the media keeps the public informed and helps to hold those in power accountable.

The media, (20) _______, not only informs but also provides various forms of entertainment that help people relax, escape, and connect with others.

However, the media also has the potential to be misused. (21) _________. Sensationalism, bias, and misinformation can all distort the truth and mislead the public.

(22) ______, it is important to be a critical consumer of media. It is important to be critical of the information we consume. By evaluating the credibility of sources, identifying biases, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can make informed decisions and avoid being manipulated.

Choose the best answer for question 20:

Read the following passage 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 18 to 22

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing societal norms. (18) _________. From traditional media like newspapers and television to digital platforms, the media has the power to inform, entertain, and persuade.

(19) ________. By reporting on current events, the media can shape public opinion. By reporting on current events, the media keeps the public informed and helps to hold those in power accountable.

The media, (20) _______, not only informs but also provides various forms of entertainment that help people relax, escape, and connect with others.

However, the media also has the potential to be misused. (21) _________. Sensationalism, bias, and misinformation can all distort the truth and mislead the public.

(22) ______, it is important to be a critical consumer of media. It is important to be critical of the information we consume. By evaluating the credibility of sources, identifying biases, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can make informed decisions and avoid being manipulated.

Choose the best answer for question 21:

Read the following passage 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 18 to 22

The media plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and influencing societal norms. (18) _________. From traditional media like newspapers and television to digital platforms, the media has the power to inform, entertain, and persuade.

(19) ________. By reporting on current events, the media can shape public opinion. By reporting on current events, the media keeps the public informed and helps to hold those in power accountable.

The media, (20) _______, not only informs but also provides various forms of entertainment that help people relax, escape, and connect with others.

However, the media also has the potential to be misused. (21) _________. Sensationalism, bias, and misinformation can all distort the truth and mislead the public.

(22) ______, it is important to be a critical consumer of media. It is important to be critical of the information we consume. By evaluating the credibility of sources, identifying biases, and seeking diverse perspectives, individuals can make informed decisions and avoid being manipulated.

Choose the best answer for question 22:

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Dying for a Selfie

Taking selfies is a common activity, whether it’s during special events, in beautiful locations, or on nights out with friends. Even world leaders are often photographed grinning at smartphone screens. However, in the quest to capture the most daring or shocking photos to share on social media, many people are putting their lives at risk, sometimes with tragic results.

For example, a Spaniard lost his life while taking a selfie during a bull run in his village, and a Singaporean tourist fell to his death from cliffs in Bali. In 2015, the number of selfie-related fatalities exceeded deaths caused by shark attacks, with most incidents involving falls from heights or posing dangerously with animals.

Despite these dangers, social media is full of photos featuring close calls. One widely shared image shows a woman narrowly avoiding being hit in the head by a baseball, captioned as the "most dangerous selfie ever." The photo received thousands of ‘likes,’ with comments praising her bravery. Shockingly, she even challenged others to take riskier selfies, disregarding the potential danger this poses to others.

In response to the increasing threats posed by the selfie, the authorities have started to take action. National parks, such as the Waterton Canyon in Denver, Colorado, have put up signs to warn visitors who have been getting too close to the bears to get them in the photo. The Russian Interior Ministry has launched a public education campaign advising selfie-takers against balancing on dangerous surfaces or posing with their pets, among other things. But if instructions like these are really necessary, then perhaps it is about time we asked ourselves which is more important, a ‘like’ or a life?

(Adapted from Friends Global)

The word tragic in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.

Dying for a Selfie

Taking selfies is a common activity, whether it’s during special events, in beautiful locations, or on nights out with friends. Even world leaders are often photographed grinning at smartphone screens. However, in the quest to capture the most daring or shocking photos to share on social media, many people are putting their lives at risk, sometimes with tragic results.

For example, a Spaniard lost his life while taking a selfie during a bull run in his village, and a Singaporean tourist fell to his death from cliffs in Bali. In 2015, the number of selfie-related fatalities exceeded deaths caused by shark attacks, with most incidents involving falls from heights or posing dangerously with animals.

Despite these dangers, social media is full of photos featuring close calls. One widely shared image shows a woman narrowly avoiding being hit in the head by a baseball, captioned as the "most dangerous selfie ever." The photo received thousands of ‘likes,’ with comments praising her bravery. Shockingly, she even challenged others to take riskier selfies, disregarding the potential danger this poses to others.

In response to the increasing threats posed by the selfie, the authorities have started to take action. National parks, such as the Waterton Canyon in Denver, Colorado, have put up signs to warn visitors who have been getting too close to the bears to get them in the photo. The Russian Interior Ministry has launched a public education campaign advising selfie-takers against balancing on dangerous surfaces or posing with their pets, among other things. But if instructions like these are really necessary, then perhaps it is about time we asked ourselves which is more important, a ‘like’ or a life?

(Adapted from Friends Global)

The word exceeded in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by _______