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 of the numbered blanks from 1 to 5.

Higher education also provides a competitive edge in the career market. We all know that in the economic times we are living in today, finding jobs is not guaranteed. The number of people unemployed is still relatively high, and the number of new career (1) ______ isn’t nearly enough to put people in jobs they are seeking.

As a job seeker, you’re competing with a high number of experienced workers (2) _______ have been out of the workforce for a while and are also seeking work. (3) _______, when you have a higher education, it generally equips you for better job security. Generally speaking, employers tend to value those who have completed college than those who have only completed high school and are more likely to replace that person who hasn’t (4) ______ a higher education. Furthermore, some companies even go so far as to pay your tuition because they consider an educated (5) ______ to be valuable to their organization. A college education is an investment that doesn’t just provide you with substantial rewards. It benefits the hiring company as well.

John didn’t pass the GCSE examination, so he wasn’t allowed to take the university entrance examination.

→ If John ______________________________________________

“Let’s invite Mr. Brown to the party this Sunday,” he said.

→ He suggested ___________________________________________.

Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original ones.

After all job applicants had already finished their interviews, I arrived.

We should use bicycles instead of cars. This will help to reduce air pollution. (because)

. Choose the word that has the same meaning as “sustainable”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 35.

Predictions about the Cities of the Future

Cities are built to survive and prosper. Over the years, we have learned to transform our surroundings according to our needs. We have cut through mountains to make more land and created artificial islands to make skyscrapers! City planning, as an organized profession, has existed for less than a century. However, a considerable amount of evidence (both archaeological and historical) proves the existence of fully planned cities in ancient times. Over the years, humans have made some mistakes in terms of using an excessive amount of resources for cities. This gives rise to the question of how sustainable the cities of the future would be.

We might be looking at smart cities in which street lights would only switch on when you are close by and traffic light would be eliminated by smart driving. Yes! The cities of the future would try to save our resources rather than deplete them.

An example of an advanced city is Kansas. Plans are in place to make Kansas a smart futuristic city in the future. Planners are considering introducing sensors to monitor the water or replacement. In this way, the city would never be at risk of having broken pipes.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30.

you pay attention to a few cultural rules of etiquette. You should pay attention to the recipient’s tastes and hobbies. Flowers, souvenirs, or an item that your friend likes best is suitable for the situation.

Moreover, a birthday gift (27) _______ covered in colorful papers. It is important that you should take care (28) _______ wrapping your present. It is best to avoid black (29) _______ is the signal of death in Asian countries, including Vietnam. It is best to wrap your present in bright, cheery colors, like red or pink.

In short, choosing a birthday present in Vietnam is (30) _______ choosing one in other countries. In general, money is not an issue; Vietnamese people honour the phrase – Plenty of money does not count, the heart does.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

“Don’t be such a pessimist. I am sure you’ll get over it. Cheer up!”

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.

They were offered the first prize because they had a _______ presentation on the pros and cons of urbanization.

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

I am exhausted. I _______ around the whole afternoon trying to clean the house.