Đề thi thử Tốt nghiệp THPT năm 2026 môn Tiếng anh cụm trường miền Bắc - Đề 4

Read the following article 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.

CULTURE SHOCK

Culture shock refers (1)_____feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be (2)______ by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the (3)______. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.

The best way (4) _______culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try (5) _______on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural (6)______ helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences , and promote personal growth.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 1:

Read the following article 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.

CULTURE SHOCK

Culture shock refers (1)_____feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be (2)______ by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the (3)______. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.

The best way (4) _______culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try (5) _______on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural (6)______ helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences , and promote personal growth.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 2:

Read the following article 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.

CULTURE SHOCK

Culture shock refers (1)_____feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be (2)______ by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the (3)______. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.

The best way (4) _______culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try (5) _______on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural (6)______ helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences , and promote personal growth.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 3:

Read the following article 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.

CULTURE SHOCK

Culture shock refers (1)_____feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be (2)______ by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the (3)______. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.

The best way (4) _______culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try (5) _______on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural (6)______ helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences , and promote personal growth.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 4:

Read the following article 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.

CULTURE SHOCK

Culture shock refers (1)_____feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be (2)______ by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the (3)______. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.

The best way (4) _______culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try (5) _______on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural (6)______ helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences , and promote personal growth.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 5:

Read the following article 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.

CULTURE SHOCK

Culture shock refers (1)_____feelings of confusion or anxiety that people may have when experiencing a new and different culture. Culture shock can be (2)______ by language barriers, unfamiliar lifestyles, different climate, or strange food. For example, visitors to the US find it hard to get used to the (3)______. By contrast, tipping in Japan can be considered rude and even insulting in many situations.

The best way (4) _______culture shock is to start learning about the new culture before moving there. You should try (5) _______on the positive aspects of your new experiences and keep an open mind. Learning about cultural (6)______ helps understand different ways of thinking about the world, gain new knowledge and experiences , and promote personal growth.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 6:

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.

GREEN LIVING

More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make to change to a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. There are (7) ________things you can do to become an eco-friendly person. Here are some of them.

Turning off your appliances when they are not in use

This is one of ( 8) ________easiest ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.

Buying products that are grown using more natural organic methods

This helps reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food. (9)_______ food is better for us because it is safer and healthier. It also tastes better.

Cutting down on plastic use

This really helps the environment because it takes many years for plastic waste to (10)______into small pieces. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle (11) ______buying bottled water.

Recycling as much as possible

This (12) _______ pollution because it reduces the need to collect new raw materials and protects natural resources such as water and trees. So don't throw away your used household items, but sort and recycle them.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 7:

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.

GREEN LIVING

More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make to change to a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. There are (7) ________things you can do to become an eco-friendly person. Here are some of them.

Turning off your appliances when they are not in use

This is one of ( 8) ________easiest ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.

Buying products that are grown using more natural organic methods

This helps reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food. (9)_______ food is better for us because it is safer and healthier. It also tastes better.

Cutting down on plastic use

This really helps the environment because it takes many years for plastic waste to (10)______into small pieces. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle (11) ______buying bottled water.

Recycling as much as possible

This (12) _______ pollution because it reduces the need to collect new raw materials and protects natural resources such as water and trees. So don't throw away your used household items, but sort and recycle them.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 8:

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.

GREEN LIVING

More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make to change to a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. There are (7) ________things you can do to become an eco-friendly person. Here are some of them.

Turning off your appliances when they are not in use

This is one of ( 8) ________easiest ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.

Buying products that are grown using more natural organic methods

This helps reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food. (9)_______ food is better for us because it is safer and healthier. It also tastes better.

Cutting down on plastic use

This really helps the environment because it takes many years for plastic waste to (10)______into small pieces. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle (11) ______buying bottled water.

Recycling as much as possible

This (12) _______ pollution because it reduces the need to collect new raw materials and protects natural resources such as water and trees. So don't throw away your used household items, but sort and recycle them.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 9:

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.

GREEN LIVING

More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make to change to a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. There are (7) ________things you can do to become an eco-friendly person. Here are some of them.

Turning off your appliances when they are not in use

This is one of ( 8) ________easiest ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.

Buying products that are grown using more natural organic methods

This helps reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food. (9)_______ food is better for us because it is safer and healthier. It also tastes better.

Cutting down on plastic use

This really helps the environment because it takes many years for plastic waste to (10)______into small pieces. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle (11) ______buying bottled water.

Recycling as much as possible

This (12) _______ pollution because it reduces the need to collect new raw materials and protects natural resources such as water and trees. So don't throw away your used household items, but sort and recycle them.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 10:

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.

GREEN LIVING

More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make to change to a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. There are (7) ________things you can do to become an eco-friendly person. Here are some of them.

Turning off your appliances when they are not in use

This is one of ( 8) ________easiest ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.

Buying products that are grown using more natural organic methods

This helps reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food. (9)_______ food is better for us because it is safer and healthier. It also tastes better.

Cutting down on plastic use

This really helps the environment because it takes many years for plastic waste to (10)______into small pieces. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle (11) ______buying bottled water.

Recycling as much as possible

This (12) _______ pollution because it reduces the need to collect new raw materials and protects natural resources such as water and trees. So don't throw away your used household items, but sort and recycle them.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 11:

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.

GREEN LIVING

More and more people adopt a green lifestyle. It is a choice we make to change to a greener and more sustainable lifestyle. There are (7) ________things you can do to become an eco-friendly person. Here are some of them.

Turning off your appliances when they are not in use

This is one of ( 8) ________easiest ways to save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps reduce energy bills and prevent any dangerous situations such as a fire or an explosion.

Buying products that are grown using more natural organic methods

This helps reduce the use of harmful chemicals in food. (9)_______ food is better for us because it is safer and healthier. It also tastes better.

Cutting down on plastic use

This really helps the environment because it takes many years for plastic waste to (10)______into small pieces. Bring a reusable bag when you go shopping, and your own refillable bottle (11) ______buying bottled water.

Recycling as much as possible

This (12) _______ pollution because it reduces the need to collect new raw materials and protects natural resources such as water and trees. So don't throw away your used household items, but sort and recycle them.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 12:

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful dialogue/ paragraph/letter in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Mai: Hi, How has your day been so far?

b. Mai: Sounds very stressful! Have you thought of inviting a famous celebrity?

c. Mark: I've been very busy! I'm working on promoting a charity event. It's a lot of work!

(Adapted from Global Success)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful dialogue/ paragraph/letter 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. Ann: Sounds great!

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

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

e. Ann: Yes, I’d love to. How about going to a music show? Let me check the weekend programme at the Modern Arts Centre. Look at their website!

(Adapted from Global Success)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful dialogue/ paragraph/letter in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. This is an unpaid role, but a great opportunity to develop new skills and make friends.

b. To apply, please call 09894653462 or email us at hearttoheart@webmail.com.

c. You will be greeting and talking to guests, and sorting donations.

d. Heart-to-Heart Organisation is looking for four people to help at charity events.

e. You need to be friendly, polite, and willing to work at weekends.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful dialogue/ paragraph/letter in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. Coral cover is expected to increase, which will help restore natural habitats and promote marine biodiversity in the bay.

b. In addition, the bay's management board will also monitor the number of swimmers and divers to avoid putting too much stress on the ecosystem.

d. Local authorities are taking measures to restore the coral reef ecosystem in Nha Trang Bay.

c. They will organise regular clean-ups of the seabed and removal of marine debris.

e. Diving clubs will also help by having their professional divers collect broken pieces of coral, re-grow them in underwater nurseries, and then re-attach them to reefs.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentence to make a meaningful dialogue/ paragraph/letter in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Ton That Tung was a famous surgeon who made great contributions to the medicine in Viet Nam.

a. A few years later, he became the director of Phu Doan Hospital (Viet Duc Hospital today).

b. Later, in 1960s, he found a new surgery method to reduce bleeding and shorten the time for the operation down to only four to eight minutes.

c. From 1935 to 1939, he performed operations on over 200 livers of dead bodies and analysed them when he attended the Indochina School of Medicine and Pharmacy.

d. In 1958, he was the first doctor to perform heart surgery in Viet Nam.

e. After the Revolution in August (1945), he worked as a private doctor to take care of Uncle Ho.

(Adapted from Global Success)

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 18 to 22.

Ms Huong worked as a shop assistant in Essence, a clothing shop in Ha Noi. Her job involved greeting customers and (18)_______. She often worked afternoon or evening shifts (19)_______. Ms Huong lived in a small flat in a high-rise building nearby, and often walked home from work. It was very convenient (20) ______

On public holidays she often had to work overtime until late at night. The manager was happy with her performance, (21)______. However, she decided to find a nine-to-five job in an office. Her new job was well-paid, but after six months, she got bored. She is now looking for (22)______.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 18:

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 18 to 22.

Ms Huong worked as a shop assistant in Essence, a clothing shop in Ha Noi. Her job involved greeting customers and (18)_______. She often worked afternoon or evening shifts (19)_______. Ms Huong lived in a small flat in a high-rise building nearby, and often walked home from work. It was very convenient (20) ______

On public holidays she often had to work overtime until late at night. The manager was happy with her performance, (21)______. However, she decided to find a nine-to-five job in an office. Her new job was well-paid, but after six months, she got bored. She is now looking for (22)______.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 19:

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 18 to 22.

Ms Huong worked as a shop assistant in Essence, a clothing shop in Ha Noi. Her job involved greeting customers and (18)_______. She often worked afternoon or evening shifts (19)_______. Ms Huong lived in a small flat in a high-rise building nearby, and often walked home from work. It was very convenient (20) ______

On public holidays she often had to work overtime until late at night. The manager was happy with her performance, (21)______. However, she decided to find a nine-to-five job in an office. Her new job was well-paid, but after six months, she got bored. She is now looking for (22)______.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 20:

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 18 to 22.

Ms Huong worked as a shop assistant in Essence, a clothing shop in Ha Noi. Her job involved greeting customers and (18)_______. She often worked afternoon or evening shifts (19)_______. Ms Huong lived in a small flat in a high-rise building nearby, and often walked home from work. It was very convenient (20) ______

On public holidays she often had to work overtime until late at night. The manager was happy with her performance, (21)______. However, she decided to find a nine-to-five job in an office. Her new job was well-paid, but after six months, she got bored. She is now looking for (22)______.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 21:

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 18 to 22.

Ms Huong worked as a shop assistant in Essence, a clothing shop in Ha Noi. Her job involved greeting customers and (18)_______. She often worked afternoon or evening shifts (19)_______. Ms Huong lived in a small flat in a high-rise building nearby, and often walked home from work. It was very convenient (20) ______

On public holidays she often had to work overtime until late at night. The manager was happy with her performance, (21)______. However, she decided to find a nine-to-five job in an office. Her new job was well-paid, but after six months, she got bored. She is now looking for (22)______.

(Adapted from Global Success)

Choose the best answer for question 22:

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor driving urbanization?

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

The word “seeking” in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by ______

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ______

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

The word “stimulate” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

In which paragraph does the writer mention the benefits of urbanization?

Read the following passage about human life expectancy 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.

Urbanization refers to the process through which cities grow and expand as more people move from rural to urban areas. This phenomenon is driven by various factors, including economic opportunities, educational facilities, and healthcare services, which often attract individuals seeking better living standards. As cities become more populated, they undergo significant transformations in infrastructure, including housing, transportation, and public services.

The rise in urban populations can lead to both positive and negative outcomes. On the positive side, urbanization can stimulate economic development, innovation, and cultural exchange. It often brings improvements in living standards and provides better access to services and amenities. However, rapid urban growth can also strain existing infrastructure, leading to issues such as overcrowding, pollution, and inadequate public services. These challenges can impact the quality of life in urban areas and require careful planning and management.

Effective urban planning is crucial to mitigating the negative effects of urbanization. This includes creating sustainable infrastructure, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring equitable access to services for all residents. By addressing these challenges, cities can harness the benefits of urbanization while improving the overall quality of urban life.

(Adapted from United Nations. "World Urbanization Prospects: The 2018 Revision." United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, 2019)

In which passage does the author mention that durable infrastructure helps manage the impacts of urbanization?

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

How has globalisation affected people's eating habits?

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as something that local people can try in Viet Nam?

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

The word "encouraged" in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ________

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

The word “them” in paragraph 2 refers to___________

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

The word “captivated” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_________

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

Where in paragraph 4 does the following sentence best fit?

Cross-cultural styles that blend both traditional and modern elements are on the rise

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

Read the following passage about a multicultural world 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 31 to 40.

As a result of globalisation, the world is becoming more and more connected. This has changed people's way of life, beliefs, art and customs, or their culture, in many respects. Although people's experiences around the world have become very similar, globalisation has also encouraged cultural diversity. Below are some examples.

Fast food chains and international restaurants have become popular, offering a wide range of dishes and more food choices to local people. For example, here in Viet Nam, we can enjoy Italian pizza or Japanese sushi, in addition to our traditional food. Moreover, some international dishes use local ingredients, which make them unique and more suitable to local tastes. On the other hand, Vietnamese specialties, such as pho and banh mi, are also gaining popularity worldwide.

Thanks to globalisation, people can quickly discover new music from all over the world. People nowadays enjoy listening to music from different countries and cultures, and in different languages. For example, American teens are captivated by K-pop music and dance. There are also many music festivals around the globe that bring artists and music fans together. In today's connected world, it is very common for musicians across the world to work on music projects and share ideas together.

[I] Globalisation has also impacted fashion by opening it up to a variety of styles and influences from around the world. [II] This presents opportunities for fashion designers to be creative and reflect the cultural richness of the world. [III] It is now easier for people to keep up with fashion trends from different cultures and regions, and express their identities in new and exciting ways. [IV]

(Adapted from Global Success)

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?