Câu hỏi:

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 7 to 12.

VIET NAM’S TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

In Vietnam, there are two types of traditional medicine that date back thousands of years to the villages of Vietnam. They are called Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc. The two types of medicines developed (7)_____ over the years although they are similar in many ways.

Both Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc are herbal medicines using fresh and dried herbs, and plants. The main difference is in (8)_______ preparation. Thuốc Nam uses different herbs that are simply chopped or ground before using. Thuốc Bắc, however, has a more complicated preparation, and often involves brewing and boiling the herbs to create a new medicine.

The two traditional medicines are similar in some of their beliefs. Each believes in the idea of Khí or energy that flows through our bodies. One popular traditional medicine is from (9)_______ plant called lá lốt whose leaves help treat arthritis and backache. Herbs, like mint, help treat a cold and the flu. While Vietnamese bitter melon known as mướp đắng or khổ qua helps in the (10)________ of diabetes, lá vông can help people sleep better.

Today, both traditional medicines are very popular in Vietnam. There are many herbal remedy shops where people can (11)________ treatments for almost any medical problem. Students can study traditional medicine (12)_______ a medical university and the government operates institutes where patients can receive traditional treatments.

(Adapted from Bright 11- page 93 )

Choose the best answer for question 11:

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 7 to 12.

VIET NAM’S TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

In Vietnam, there are two types of traditional medicine that date back thousands of years to the villages of Vietnam. They are called Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc. The two types of medicines developed (7)_____ over the years although they are similar in many ways.

Both Thuốc Nam and Thuốc Bắc are herbal medicines using fresh and dried herbs, and plants. The main difference is in (8)_______ preparation. Thuốc Nam uses different herbs that are simply chopped or ground before using. Thuốc Bắc, however, has a more complicated preparation, and often involves brewing and boiling the herbs to create a new medicine.

The two traditional medicines are similar in some of their beliefs. Each believes in the idea of Khí or energy that flows through our bodies. One popular traditional medicine is from (9)_______ plant called lá lốt whose leaves help treat arthritis and backache. Herbs, like mint, help treat a cold and the flu. While Vietnamese bitter melon known as mướp đắng or khổ qua helps in the (10)________ of diabetes, lá vông can help people sleep better.

Today, both traditional medicines are very popular in Vietnam. There are many herbal remedy shops where people can (11)________ treatments for almost any medical problem. Students can study traditional medicine (12)_______ a medical university and the government operates institutes where patients can receive traditional treatments.

(Adapted from Bright 11- page 93 )

Choose the best answer for question 12:

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. Mai: Wow, so many famous artists are going to perform there. This band looks so cool. Let’s go to the Saturday show.

b. Mai: No, I don’t. Shall we do something together?

c. Ann: Do you have any plans for this Saturday evening?

d. Ann: Yes, I’d love to. How about going to a music show? Let’s look at their website!

e. Ann: Sounds great.

(Adapted from Global Success 10 page 34 )

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. Lan: Nam, there's an art exhibition near my school. Let's go to see it this afternoon.

c. Nam: Oh, I'm sorry, but I can't. I have to visit my grandparents today.

b. Lan: Never mind. Another time, perhaps.

(Adapted from Global Success 10 page 83 )

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.

Hi Jack,

a. How are you? I’m doing well. Thanks for the email. I’m sorry to hear that you’re so busy with your studies and have too many chores to do.

b. I am very busy with school and other activities too, but I still help around the house.

c. It’s true, we don’t have much free time, but doing a few chores doesn’t take long. I think we should try to help our parents because it’s not fair for them to do everything.

d. I make my bed every day and clean my room twice a week. I also dust the furniture. It makes my parents happy and I like helping.

e. Have to go now. We’re having a barbecue in the garden.

Talk to you soon!

Best,

Ryan

(Adapted from Bright 10- page 22 )

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.

Should mothers go to work?

a. I feel that mothers should be able to work if they want to.

b. Secondly, working mothers are good role models. They show their children that if they work hard, they can have both a family and a career. By looking at their working mothers, the children learn that they need to work for their good life.

c. Firstly, mothers who go to work can provide an extra income for their families. With children, families need more money to pay for their education and everyday needs.

d. That means a working mother can contribute to the household finances and help the family afford more.

e. All in all, I believe that working mothers help with the family finances and are good examples for their children.

(Adapted from Bright 10- page 50)

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.

How to protect the natural environment - by Nat Johnson

a. Using renewable resources and reducing emissions are the two effective ways to protect our natural environment.

b. To sum up, we should use renewable resources of energy and reduce emissions. By doing so, we can help our precious Earth.

c. To start with, we can use renewable resources of energy such as solar, wind or water power instead of burning fossil fuels. By doing this, we can reduce the pollution that burning fossil fuels produces and protect our natural resources.

d. We could also use bikes or walk to work or school. As a result, air quality will improve and car emissions will decrease, making our cities healthier and cleaner.

e. Furthermore, it would be a good idea to reduce emissions by leaving our cars at home and use public transport.

(Adapted from Bright 10- page 64)

Read the following passage about an Extraordinary Educator 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.

An Extraordinary Educator

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is one of the most inspiring people in modern Vietnamese history. He was not only an excellent teacher, but he was also an inspiration to many Vietnamese people due to the passion and determination he showed throughout his life.

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was born in Nam Định Province in 1947 and he was a great teacher in Vietnam. However, he had a very tough early childhood. (18)____. As a result of his illness, he lost the ability to use his arms, (19)___________ However, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was determined to live a full life like any other child and insisted on attending school. He learned how to write using his feet and performed very well at school. (20)______ For this achievement, (21)___________ After earning a degree in literature at Hà Nội National University, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký became a teacher.

Over the years, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký had helped many students and gained a reputation as an incredible, inspiring teacher. In 1992, he was awarded the title “Nhà giáo ưu tú” for his outstanding contributions. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still wasn't done. (22)_____. He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling autobiographies, titled Tôi đi học (I Went to School), Tôi học đại học (I Went to the University) and Nguyễn Ngọc Ký – Tâm sự trao đời (Nguyễn Ngọc Ký - Passion for Life). He passed away in 2022, but his legacy will continue to inspire many generations of Vietnamese students, and people will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come.

(Adapted from Bright 12- page 31)

Choose the best answer for question 18:

Read the following passage about an Extraordinary Educator 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.

An Extraordinary Educator

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is one of the most inspiring people in modern Vietnamese history. He was not only an excellent teacher, but he was also an inspiration to many Vietnamese people due to the passion and determination he showed throughout his life.

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was born in Nam Định Province in 1947 and he was a great teacher in Vietnam. However, he had a very tough early childhood. (18)____. As a result of his illness, he lost the ability to use his arms, (19)___________ However, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was determined to live a full life like any other child and insisted on attending school. He learned how to write using his feet and performed very well at school. (20)______ For this achievement, (21)___________ After earning a degree in literature at Hà Nội National University, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký became a teacher.

Over the years, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký had helped many students and gained a reputation as an incredible, inspiring teacher. In 1992, he was awarded the title “Nhà giáo ưu tú” for his outstanding contributions. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still wasn't done. (22)_____. He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling autobiographies, titled Tôi đi học (I Went to School), Tôi học đại học (I Went to the University) and Nguyễn Ngọc Ký – Tâm sự trao đời (Nguyễn Ngọc Ký - Passion for Life). He passed away in 2022, but his legacy will continue to inspire many generations of Vietnamese students, and people will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come.

(Adapted from Bright 12- page 31)

Choose the best answer for question 19:

Read the following passage about an Extraordinary Educator 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.

An Extraordinary Educator

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is one of the most inspiring people in modern Vietnamese history. He was not only an excellent teacher, but he was also an inspiration to many Vietnamese people due to the passion and determination he showed throughout his life.

Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was born in Nam Định Province in 1947 and he was a great teacher in Vietnam. However, he had a very tough early childhood. (18)____. As a result of his illness, he lost the ability to use his arms, (19)___________ However, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was determined to live a full life like any other child and insisted on attending school. He learned how to write using his feet and performed very well at school. (20)______ For this achievement, (21)___________ After earning a degree in literature at Hà Nội National University, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký became a teacher.

Over the years, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký had helped many students and gained a reputation as an incredible, inspiring teacher. In 1992, he was awarded the title “Nhà giáo ưu tú” for his outstanding contributions. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still wasn't done. (22)_____. He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling autobiographies, titled Tôi đi học (I Went to School), Tôi học đại học (I Went to the University) and Nguyễn Ngọc Ký – Tâm sự trao đời (Nguyễn Ngọc Ký - Passion for Life). He passed away in 2022, but his legacy will continue to inspire many generations of Vietnamese students, and people will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come.

(Adapted from Bright 12- page 31)

Choose the best answer for question 20: