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 questions. 

          Successful students often do the followings while studying. First they have an overview before reading. Next, they look for important information and pay greater attention to it (which often needs jumping forward or backward to process information). They also relate important points to one another. Also, they activate and use their prior knowledge. When they realize that their understanding is not good, they do not wait to change strategies. Last, they can monitor understanding and take action to correct or “ fix-up” mistakes in comprehension.

          Conversely, students with low academic achievement often demonstrate ineffective study skills. They tend to assume a passive role in learning and rely on others (e.g, teachers, parents) to monitor their studying. For example, low-achieving students often do not monitor their understanding of content, they may not be aware of the purpose of studying, and their show little evidence of looking back, or employing “fix-up” strategies to fix understanding problems. Students who struggle with learning new information seem to be unaware that they must extent beyond simply reading the content to understand and remember it. Children with learning disabilities do not plan and judge the quality off their studying. Their studying may be disorganized. Students with learning problems face challenges with personal organization as well. They often have difficulty keeping track of materials and assignments, following directions, and completing work on time. Unlike good student who employ a variety of study skills in a flexible yet purposeful manner, low-achieving students use a restricted range of skills. They can not explain why good study strategies are important for learning, and they tend to use the same, often ineffective, study approach for all learning tasks, ignoring task content, structure of difficulty.

What is the topic of the passage?

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Stronger measures will have to be made to reduce the environmental pollution in Ho Chi Minh city.

Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us next month. HAVE

=> We are going ....................................... next month.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage.

Some doctors think that you should drink a glass of water each morning. You should drink this water first thing before doing anything else. The (25) ______ of the water should be similar to body temperature; (26) ______ too hot nor too cold. Why should you drink this water? Water helps your body in many ways. It helps clean out your kidneys. It prepares your stomach for (27) ______, Water can also help your intestines work better. After drinking water, the intestines can more easily take out nutrients from our food. Water also helps us go to the bathroom more easily,

          Scientists suggest that people (28) ______ 1,600 milliliters of water each day. But don't drink all of that water in one sitting. If you do, your kidneys will have to work much harder to eliminate it. It's better to drink some in the morning and some in the afternoon. Some people think it's better to drink between meals and not during meals. They think water dilutes the juices produced in our stomachs, (29) ______ can interfere with normal digestion. Are you drinking enough water every day? Check the color of your urine. If it is light yellow, you are probably drinking enough. If your urine is very dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. A little more water each day could make you much healthier!

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So many students have difficulty _____ a good job after graduation.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and mathematician, was one of the most important figures of the 17th century scientific revolution. One of his greatest achievement was the discovery of the three laws of motion, (26) ______ are still used today. But he also had a very unusual personality. Some people would say he was actually insane.

His father died before he was born, and his mother soon remarried. The young Isaac hated his stepfather so much that he once (27) _____ to burn his house down - when his stepfather and mother were still inside! Fortunately he did not, and he went on to graduate from Cambridge without being thrown into prison.

Isaac's first published work was a theory of light and color. When another scientist wrote a paper criticizing this theory, Isaac flew into an uncontrollable rage. The scientist (28) ______ for the criticism was a man called Robert Hooke. He was head of the Royal Society, and one of the most respected scientists in the country. (29)_______, this made no difference to Isaac, who refused to speak to him for over a year.

The simple fact was that Isaac found it impossible to have a calm discussion with anyone. As soon as someone said something that he disagreed with, he would lose his temper. For this reason he lived a large part of his life isolated from (30) ______ scientists. It is unlikely that many of them complained.

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 thequestions from 6 to 12.

   Since water is the basis of life, composing the greater part of the tissues of all living things, the crucial problem of desert animals is to survive in a world where sources of flowing water are rare. And since man’s inexorable necessity is to absorb large quantities of water at frequent intervals, he can scarcely comprehend that many creatures of the desert pass their entire lives without a single drop.

   Uncompromising as it is, the dessert has not eliminated life but only those forms unable to withstand its desiccating effects. No moist- skinned, water – loving animals can exist there. Few large animals are found: the giants of the North America desert are the deer, the coyote, and the bobcat. Since desert country is open, it holds more swift – footed, running, and leaping creatures than the tangled forest. Its populations are largely nocturnal, silent, filled with reticence, and ruled by stealth. Yet they are not emaciated. Having adapted to their austere environment, they are as healthy as animals anywhere in the world.

   The secret of their adjustment lies in a combination of behavior and physiology. None could survive if, like mad dogs and Englishmen, they went out in the midday sun; many would die in a matter of minutes. So most of them pass the burning hours asleep in cool, humid burrows underneath the ground, emerging to hunt only by night. The surface of the sun – baked desert averages around 150 degrees, but 18 inches down the temperature is only 60 degrees.

Question: What is the topic of the passage?

Shirley didn't begin to read until she was eight. 

=> It was not until _____________________________.

She spends two hours (work) ______ part time at a supermarket near her house everyday.

She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.

Rewrite each sentence so that they are nearest in meaning to the sentence printed before.

She looks like her mother very much.

=> She takes __________________.

Choose the best answer:

She is very kind. She’s always ________ towards her employees.

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

She has just bought ____.

She finished the meal. Her children came home after school soon after that.

She asked me where I ______.

According to some scientists, there are evidence that there is water on Mars.

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 numbered blank.

Scientist used to believe that our 24-hour cycle of sleeping and walking was governed entirely external factors. The most notable of these, they thought, were the rising and (23)_______ of the sun. But they have now assured that there is a daily rhythm to a wide range of biological functions - including temperature, digestion and mental activity

Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.

=> But for his _________________________________________________.

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Recently, we made a trip to visit Dong Ho village with a desire to meet the old artisan – Nguyen Huu Sam. Just when we arrived villagers at the dyke in the village and talked with the villagers about the artisan, they immediately told us about him.

The old house owned by the artisan is situated in a long alley of the village. On the walls of the house there are many folk paintings in different genres, from daily life paintings to landscape paintings shown in a set of “four seasons”.

Mr. Sam told us about his past. When he was three years old, he was instructed in the craft of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could help his father apply the Dong Ho paintings, and learn how to print the paper with proper colours. At seven, he was able to draw with a pen and make the most difficult samples. Years went by and the soul of Dong Ho folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the poonah-paper.

In the 1940s, this craft flourished. At that time, he was assigned by his parents to take the paintings to the market for sale. Mr. Sam said that 17 families in the village have been engaged in making Dong Ho paintings.

Artisan Sam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho paintings and has waited for opportunities to restore this traditional craft. In 1967, when the local authorities assigned him to restore the traditional genre of Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 villagers with professional skills and collected hundreds of woodblocks to establish the Dong Ho Painting Cooperative. Thanks to his efforts, such famous painting as "Rat's wedding", “Rooster”, “Scene of jealousy” and “Writing verses about precious flowers" have been revived. Dong Ho paintings have been available in many parts of the world such as Japan, France, Germany, Singapore and the United States.

The themes of Dong Ho paintings are about ………..

Arrange the given words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence

reaches/ called/ tropical/ per/ typhoon/ storm/ it/ kilometers/ a/ a/ is/ 120/ When/ Asia/ hour/ in/. //(16 words)

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

work / ride / long / How / does / you / take / motorbike / to / your / it / to /?

Public speaking is (A) quite a (B) frightening experience for many people as it can produce a (C) status of mind similar to (D) panic.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Vietnam takes pride in its extensive cultural heritage that has evolved over thousands of years, influenced by its indigenous origins, neighboring nations, and colonial past. Nonetheless, the present state of preserving this heritage in Vietnam raises concerns. The rapid pace of urbanization, economic progress, and modernization presents significant obstacles to safeguarding and upholding Vietnam's cultural treasures.

One challenge encountered by Vietnam is the encroachment of urban development upon historical sites and traditional communities. As cities continuously expand and contemporary infrastructure emerges, historical edifices and neighborhoods often confront the risk of demolition or modification. Consequently, this jeopardizes the physical integrity and genuine essence of Vietnam's rich heritage. In response, endeavors are underway to strike a delicate equilibrium between development and preservation. Initiatives have been launched to renovate and repurpose historic structures in a manner that retains their cultural significance and prevents its loss.

Preserving intangible heritage, including traditional crafts, music, and rituals, presents an additional hurdle. The phenomenon of globalized culture and evolving societal dynamics increases the likelihood of these cherished traditions gradually disappearing. Acknowledging this risk, the Vietnamese government and local communities have taken proactive measures to promote and protect intangible heritage. They have organized cultural festivals, craft workshops, and educational initiatives to generate awareness and actively involve younger generations in recognizing the significance of safeguarding their cultural heritage.

Moreover, the impact of tourism on heritage preservation in Vietnam encompasses both favorable and adverse consequences. On the one hand, tourism brings about economic prospects and aids in the conservation of heritage. On the other hand, it can result in excessive commercialization and the commodification of culture. Achieving a harmonious equilibrium between sustainable tourism development and the safeguarding of heritage is of paramount importance. To this end, the Vietnamese government has introduced regulations to regulate tourism activities and encourage responsible travel practices. These measures aim to ensure that heritage sites are treated with respect and preserved for the benefit of future generations.

All in all, the present condition of preserving heritage in Vietnam presents a multifaceted and ever-changing obstacle. As the recognition of cultural heritage's significance grows, endeavors are underway to safeguard and advocate for Vietnam's abundant heritage. Nonetheless, achieving this goal necessitates a careful equilibrium between development and preservation, alongside active community engagement and responsible tourism approaches. These elements are crucial to ensure that Vietnam's cultural treasures not only endure but also flourish, leaving a lasting impact on future generations.

Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? 

Please __________________ the lights. It's getting dark.

Please leave a telephone message when we aren’t at home.

A: Can you help me carry my bags, please?

B: -………………

Please don’t forget _____ the bedroom door when you go out as the cat keeps going in there.

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 questions.

Plants and animals will find it difficult to escape from or adjust to the effects of global warming. Scientists  have  already  observed  shifts  in  the  lifecycles  of  many  plants  and animals, such as flowers blooming earlier and birds hatching earlier in the spring. Many species have begun  shifting where  they live or  their annual  migration  patterns  due to warmer temperatures. With further warming, animals will tend to migrate toward the poles and up mountainsides toward higher elevations. Plants will also attempt to shift their ranges, seeking new areas as old habitats grow too warm. In many places, however, human development will prevent these shifts. Species that find cities or farmland blocking their way north or south may become extinct. Species living in unique ecosystems, such as  those found in polar and mountaintop regions, are  especially at  risk because  migration  to  new habitats  is not possible. For example, polar bears and marine mammals in the Arctic are  already threatened by dwindling sea ice but have nowhere farther north to go. Projecting species extinction due to global warming is extremely difficult. Some scientists have estimated that 20 to 50 percent of species could be committed to extinction with 2 to 3 Celsius degrees of further warming.  The rate  of warming, not just  the magnitude,  is extremely important for plants and animals. Some species and even entire ecosystems, such as certain types of forest, may not be able to adjust quickly enough and may disappear. Ocean ecosystems, especially fragile ones like coral reefs, will also be affected by global warming.  Warmer ocean  temperatures  can  cause  coral  to  “bleach”,  a  state  which  if prolonged will lead to the death of the coral. Scientists estimate that even 1 Celsius degree of additional warming could lead to widespread bleaching and death of coral reefs around the world. Also, increasing  carbon dioxide in the atmosphere  enters the ocean and increases the acidity of ocean waters. This acidification further stresses ocean ecosystems.

Scientists have observed that warmer temperatures in the spring cause flowers to_________.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

     People enjoy living in large cities. But cities have problems. One problem is that they frequently grow very rapidly. Transportation (23) _______ complicated. There are a lot of cars, buses and bicycles. As a result, people are trying to improve the big cities, and they are also planning for new cities. Plan A is a large city (24) _______ smaller cities around it. There is an open land with trees, fields, and lakes between the large city and smaller cities. Each small city is (25) _______. It has offices, schools, hospitals, and places of entertainment. In Plan B the cities are (26) _______by a road. In Plan c, the cities are in rings around the central city and all of them are connected to each other. The goal of all these plans is to limit the (27) _______of the large city.

Transportation (23) _______ complicated.

People believe that many more people will die of skin cancer over the next ten years.

=> It ______________________________________________

Read the text and answer the questions below.

Package holidays, covering a two weeks' stay in an attractive location are increasingly popular, because they offer an inclusive price with few extras. Once you get to the airport, it is up to the tour operator to see that you get safely to your destination. Excursions, local entertainment, swimming, sunbathing, skiing - you name it - it's all laid on for you. There is, in fact, no reason for you to bother anything yourselves. You make friends and have a good time, but there is very little chance that you will really get to know the local people. This is even less likely on a coach tour, when you spend almost your entire time travelling. Of course, there are carefully scheduled stops for you to visit historic buildings and monuments, but you will probably be allowed only a brief stay overnight in some famous city, with a polite reminder to be up and breakfasted early in time for the coach next morning. You may visit the beautiful, the historic, the ancient, but time is always at your elbow.

There is also the added disadvantage of being obliged to spend your holiday with a group of people you have never met before, may not like and have no reasonable excuse for getting away from. As against this, it can be argued that for many people, particularly the lonely or elderly, the feeling of belonging to a group, although for a short period on holiday, is an added bonus. They can sit safely back in their seat and watch the world go by.

When you go on a package holiday, you don't have to _______.

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.

 Over the past two centuries, different generations were born and given different names. Each generation comes with its characteristics, (26) _______ are largely influenced by the historical, economic, and social conditions of the country they live in. However, in (27) _______ countries the following three generations have common characteristics.

 Generation X refers to the generation born between 1965 and 1980. When Gen Xers grew up, they experienced many social changes and developments in history. (28)_______, they are always ready for changes and prepared to work through changes. Gen Xers are also known as (29) _______ thinkers because they achieved higher levels of education than previous generations. 

 Generation Y, also known as Millennials, refers to those born between the early 1980s and late 1990s. They are (30) _______ and ready to accept changes. If there is a faster, better way of doing something, Millennials want to try it out. They also value teamwork. When working in a team, Millennials welcome different points of view and ideas from others. 

(26) _______ are largely influenced by the historical, economic, and social conditions of the country they live in

Our demand for water is constantly increasing. Every year there are more and more people in the world.

Factories turn out more and more products and need more and more water. We live in a world of water. But almost all of it – about 97% – is in the oceans. This water is too salty to be used for drinking, farming, and manufacturing. Only about 3% of the world's water is fresh. Most of this water is not easily available to man because it is locked in glaciers and icecaps. There is as much water on earth today as there ever was or will ever be. Most of the water we use finds its way to the oceans. There, it is evaporated by the sun. It then falls back to the earth as rain. 

You need to read newspapers and watch the news to keep ________on current topics.

Nowadays there are many _______ forms of entertainment everywhere.

Choose the best answer

Notebooks, tablets and cellphones are all technology  _____  students are accustomed to and can use as learning aids.

Not many people are aware ____ male preference in this company.

not have/credit card/find/difficult/book/airline ticket/online

None of the children wants (A) to be in the group that has (B) to stay inside because everyone prefer (C) to go outside and play (D).

Nobody was injured in the accident, …?