Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option...

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.

Stay Smart Online: Becoming a Responsible Digital Citizen

Facts and Awareness: In today’s world, millions of people access information through various online platforms. While the internet offers countless opportunities for learning and connection, it also contains misleading content. Some websites aim to provide reliable knowledge, while (7) ____________ are created mainly to attract views rather than inform users. Understanding this difference is essential for safe digital engagement.

Take Charge!

• Verify before you act: Never (8) ____________ information just because it appears popular or widely shared.

• Explore widely: Try following (9) ____________ trustworthy websites to broaden your understanding of current events.

• Think critically: (10) ____________ commenting or reacting to posts, make sure you fully understand the topic.

• Spread positivity: Use online platforms to (11) ____________ helpful messages and encourage respectful communication.

• Stay updated: Check the (12) ____________ of your sources regularly to ensure they remain reliable.

Question 7.
A. others
B. the others
C. the other
D. another

Question 8.
A. depend on
B. look up
C. pass on
D. deal with

Question 9.
A. a great deal of
B. the number of
C. a large amount of
D. a number of

Question 10.
A. After
B. Before
C. Despite
D. Without

Question 11.
A. judges
B. control
C. spread
D. adjust

Question 12.
A. pattern
B. length
C. form
D. accuracy

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions.

Question 13. 

A.  Waiter: I’m so sorry to hear that. Let me get you a fresh plate right away.

B.  Lisa: I’m really disappointed with the service. My food was cold when it arrived.

C.  Lisa: Thank you. I appreciate it.

A. a-b-c
B. b-a-c
C. c-b-a
D. b-c-a

Question 14. 

A.  Mark: That’s great! What changes have you made so far?

B.  Anna: Yes, I’ve been taking shorter showers and fixing leaky faucets to save water.

C.  Anna: I’ve been trying to live a more sustainable life lately.

D.  Mark: That’s a good start! Have you thought about reducing your water usage too?

e. Anna: I started using reusable bags and switched to energy-efficient light bulbs.

A. c-a-e-d-b
B. c-e-d-b-a
C. d-b-a-e-c
D. d-e-a-b-c

Question 15.

Dear Max,

A. This interest began when I bought a few plants for the balcony, but it has quickly turned into a passion.

B. If you have any tips for a beginner, I’d love to hear them!

C. I’ve been learning how to care for each one, and the process of nurturing these plants has been surprisingly relaxing.

D. The basil and mint are thriving, and they bring a fresh scent to the space.

e. I’ve recently taken up a new interest that has quickly become a favourite - gardening.

Write back soon,

Kate

A. e – a – c – d – b
B. a – c – b – e – d
C. c – a – e – b – d
D. d – b – e – a – c

Question 16.

A. While enduring these harsh words, I tried to focus on my studies, though their insults constantly echoed in my mind.

B. Teachers noticed my struggle after a while, stepping in to support me, but by then, the experience had already affected my confidence.

C. It started slowly, with a few comments here and there, but eventually, this behaviour escalated, and I was mocked for my appearance almost every day.

D. Overall, this painful time taught me the importance of speaking up and seeking help, even when facing challenges alone.

e. In middle school, I found myself the target of verbal bullying that I hadn’t anticipated.

A. a – b – e – c – d
B. c – b – a – e – d
C. e – c – a – b – d
D. b – a – e – c – d

Question 17.

A. As a result, workers are urged to adapt and reskill, preparing for roles that demand creativity and complex problem-solving.

C. Advancements in AI-powered technology have brought dramatic changes to the labour market.

B. This trend has also caused some traditional roles to become obsolete, as automation handles repetitive tasks more efficiently.

D. This transformation continues to reshape industries, pushing companies to redefine their workforce needs.

e. These advancements have led to a shift in job requirements, with employers now seeking workers skilled in data analysis and machine learning.

A. c – d – a – e – b
B. c – e – b – a – d
C. c – a – e – b – d
D. c – b – d – e – a

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

        Social segregation in cities is a growing concern that shapes the way people live and interact. It occurs when groups are separated based on income, ethnicity, or social status, creating distinct divisions within urban spaces. One striking housing example, where apartments built in central districts are reserved for wealthy families while affordable units are ignored, (18) ____________. This segregation can be observed in many aspects of daily life. (19) ____________. Public services are distributed unevenly, leaving some districts underdeveloped while others thrive. People experience these inequalities in many ways, whether through struggling to access healthcare, (20) ____________ who lack transport, or being pushed to the margins of public spaces because city authorities prioritize commercial development over inclusive planning. (21) ____________. They foster prejudice and misunderstanding, making it harder for groups to build trust and unity. (22) ____________ in spite of strong individual motivation to succeed and government initiatives designed to reduce poverty. Over time, this division weakens social cohesion and creates tension that can harm the overall stability of urban life.

Question 18.

A. showing how the spatial gap strengthens communal obstacles

B. shows how the physical divide reinforces social barriers

C. having illustrated how the spatial gap solidifies social barriers

D. the reinforcement of social barriers by a physical divide is depicted

Question 19.

A. Schools, for instance, often reflect neighborhood divisions, offering different levels of opportunity depending on the area

B. Schools, on the other hand, often mirror the strengths of their neighborhoods, offering diverse types of opportunities, banking on the zone

C. In time, schools often place emphasis on neighborhood identities, creating various opportunities for students hinging on the area

D. Schools, hence, can showcase the variety within neighborhoods, providing unique opportunities determined by the district

Question 20.

A. each of which lacking sufficient funding in less affluent districts and is hard to access for households

B. every one of them is poorly funded in lower-income areas and challenging to reach for families

C. which is often underfunded in lower-income areas and difficult to reach for families

D. when are usually under-resourced in disadvantaged districts and hard for families to reach

Question 21.

A. Physical separation goes further than the effects of segregation

B. The effects of segregation go beyond physical separation

C. The physical effects are beyond segregation

D. Segregation goes beyond physical effects

Question 22.

A. After individuals are caught in vicious circles of hardship

B. Because of being ensnared in a self-reinforcing loop of difficulty

C. The recurring patterns of deprivation are so advantageous

D. People may feel trapped in cycles of disadvantage

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

Natural Disaster Trends and Weather Outlook for Late 2025

        From now until the end of 2025, it is forecasted that there will be about 4 to 5 storms and tropical depressions active in the East Sea. In addition, cold air tends to increase in intensity and frequency, and heavy rains are likely to appear in the Central region.

        At a press briefing on October 6, Deputy Director of the Department of Hydrometeorology Hoang Duc Cuong reported that the ENSO pattern is expected to remain neutral and slightly tilted toward a cold phase through the end of 2025, though not yet entering a full La Niña cycle. With this trend, the number of storms and tropical depressions forming in the East Sea from October to December 2025 may exceed the long-term average. Despite rumors on social media, no official data has confirmed the appearance of storm No. 12, and the storm named Ha Long circulating online did not enter the East Sea.

        Cold air activity is forecast to increase from October onward. Severe cold spells in northern Vietnam are likely to appear from mid-December, consistent with many-year averages. Heavy rainfall is expected in the Central region, especially from Ha Tinh to Hue and the eastern provinces between Quang Ngai and Khanh Hoa. River flood peaks from Quang Tri to Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong may reach alert levels 2–3, with a possibility of late-season flooding overlapping with reservoir operations.

        According to Mr. Cuong, natural disasters during the first nine months of 2025 have been unusually intense and unpredictable. Fourteen storms and tropical depressions appeared in the East Sea—far above average. Several storms brought record-breaking rainfall, widespread flooding, landslides, and dangerous winds. Super typhoon RAGASA, the strongest storm ever recorded in the East Sea, reached wind level 17 before weakening. Storm No. 10 also showed abnormal behavior, including unusually fast movement and prolonged landfall effects across many provinces. Additionally, widespread and even unseasonal heavy rains have caused flash floods and serious inundation from the North to the Central region, highlighting the increasing severity of natural hazards.

(Adapted from: https://www.vietnam.vn/en)

Question 23. The word “circulating” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. collecting
B. spreading
C. predicting
D. blocking

Question 24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 2 as part of the late-2025 weather outlook?

A. Increased storm activity
B. Neutral ENSO conditions

C. Confirmation of storm No. 12
D. Social-media rumors about storm Ha Long

Question 25. The word “this trend” in paragraph 2 refers to ____________.

A. the movement of storm Ha Long
B. the neutral ENSO pattern

C. the arrival of cold air
D. the increase in reservoir operations

Question 26. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A. Northern Vietnam may not have severe cold until late spring, which matches long-term climate patterns.

B. Harsh cold conditions are forecast to begin in northern Vietnam from mid-December, reflecting average patterns seen over many years.

C. Northern Vietnam will probably experience intense weather pattern starting in mid-December, in line with typical multi-year trends.

D. The North is likely to face severe cold when the new year arrives, consistent with established long-term climate norms.

Question 27. The word “unseasonal” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. unusual
B. irregular
C. timely
D. extreme

Question 28. According to paragraph 4, which is TRUE about super typhoon RAGASA?

A. It was weakened before entering the East Sea.

B. It was assessed as stronger than previous super typhoons.

C. It caused the heaviest rainfall of the year in Hanoi.

D. It did not pose any significant risk.

Question 29. Which paragraph mentions the risk of late-season flooding related to reservoir operations?

A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4

Question 30. Which paragraph mentions the expected number of storms and tropical depressions in the East Sea from now until the end of 2025?

A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4

Read the following passage about ethnic identity and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 40.

        [I] Ethnographic identity preservation has assumed paramount significance in contemporary globalized societies, wherein homogenizing cultural hegemonies menace indigenous traditions and ancestral patrimony systems. [II] As technological interconnectivity facilitates unprecedented cultural interchange, communities worldwide confront existential quandaries regarding authentic identity perpetuation versus adaptive modernization. [III] The ramifications of these determinations will ascertain cultural survival trajectories for innumerable ethnic minorities. [IV]

        Transnational conglomerates and predominant cultural hegemonies exert immense pressure on minoritarian communities to assimilate mainstream ideologies whilst simultaneously commodifying traditional practices for mercantile exploitation. These entities capitalize on ethnic authenticity through cultural misappropriation, transmogrifying sanctified traditions into marketable commodities divested of spiritual gravitas and historical contextualization. Nevertheless, defining "authentic" cultural preservation proves extraordinarily labyrinthine when considering dynamic cultural metamorphosis, intergenerational transmission vicissitudes, and exogenous influence assimilation across diverse ethnic constituencies.

        Cultural revitalization movements epitomize increasingly sophisticated stratagems for perpetuating ethnic distinctiveness whilst engaging contemporary realities. Indigenous communities devise innovative methodologies amalgamating traditional epistemological systems with contemporary pedagogical frameworks and technological applications. For instance, digital archival enterprises preserve moribund languages, whilst cultural immersion curricula transmit ancestral practices to nascent generations. These initiatives demonstrate remarkable resilience against assimilationist pressures whilst adapting to contemporary circumstances.

        Globalization paradoxically menaces and fortifies ethnic identity concomitantly. Contemporary communication technologies enable diaspora communities to perpetuate connections with ancestral homelands, preserving cultural continuity across geographical expanses. Ethnic minorities leverage social media platforms to document traditions, disseminate cultural narratives, and mobilize political advocacy for indigenous prerogatives. Critics postulate that technological mediation fundamentally transforms authentic cultural transmission, whilst advocates contend that adaptive strategies ensure cultural survival in rapidly metamorphosing global contexts.

(Adapted from Lexiverse: Advanced Materials for National High School Exam)

Question 31. Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

The ramifications of cultural homogenization transcend individual communities to encompass humanity's collective patrimony.

A. [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]

Question 32. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor complicating authentic cultural preservation?

A. dynamic cultural metamorphosis
B. intergenerational transmission vicissitudes

C. governmental intervention policies
D. exogenous influence assimilation

Question 33. Which of the following best summaries paragraph 3?

A. Cultural revitalization movements demonstrate sophisticated stratagems for perpetuating distinctiveness whilst engaging modernity, utilizing innovative methodologies that amalgamate traditional and contemporary approaches.

B. Indigenous communities devise pedagogical frameworks and technological applications to preserve moribund languages through digital archival and cultural immersion curricula.

C. Traditional epistemological systems require amalgamation with contemporary educational technologies to ensure efficacious cultural transmission across generations in modern contexts.

D. Cultural preservation initiatives focus primarily on digital documentation and linguistic preservation, though they rarely address broader assimilationist pressures efficaciously.

Question 34. The word “These” in paragraph 2 refers to ___________.

A. conglomerates
B. entities
C. practices
D. communities

Question 35. The word “remarkable” in paragraph 3 is opposite in meaning to ___________.

A. insignificant
B. substantial
C. conspicuous
D. tenacious

Question 36. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?

A. Technology facilitates diaspora communities' connections to homelands, perpetuating cultural linkages despite physical separation.

B. Contemporary communication enables diaspora communities to preserve cultural continuity across distances, though connections remain superficial.

C. Communication technologies allow diaspora communities to perpetuate homeland connections, yet these rarely preserve authentic cultural continuity.

D. Modern technologies expedite diaspora homeland connections, yet geographical distances inevitably compromise cultural preservation endeavors.

Question 37. The word “leverage” in paragraph 4 mostly means __________.

A. relinquish
B. utilize
C. censure
D. regulate

Question 38. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Transnational conglomerates consistently support authentic ethnic identity preservation through respectful cultural engagement.

B. Digital archival enterprises and cultural immersion curricula efficaciously preserve moribund languages and ancestral practices.

C. Technological mediation universally enhances authentic cultural transmission without compromising traditional values.

D. Globalization uniformly menaces ethnic identity without providing opportunities for cultural fortification.

Question 39. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Ethnic identity preservation necessitates equilibrating traditional authenticity with adaptive stratagems for contemporary survival in globalized contexts.

B. Traditional cultural practices should remain completely immutable to perpetuate authentic ethnic identity across generations.

C. Technological solutions are inherently incongruous with genuine ethnic identity preservation endeavors.

D. Diaspora communities inevitably forfeit authentic cultural connections when separated from ancestral homelands.

Question 40. Which of the following best summaries the passage?

A. Cultural preservation movements focus primarily on technological solutions and digital archival whilst critics postulate that contemporary communication fundamentally compromises authentic cultural transmission across ethnic constituencies.

B. Globalization menaces ethnic minorities through corporate cultural misappropriation and assimilationist pressures, whilst technological solutions enable diaspora communities to perpetuate cultural connections despite geographical separation challenges.

C. Transnational conglomerates exploit ethnic authenticity for mercantile purposes whilst indigenous communities devise pedagogical programs amalgamating traditional epistemology with contemporary technologies to preserve moribund languages and cultural practices.

D. Ethnic identity preservation confronts labyrinthine challenges from globalization and cultural homogenization, necessitating sophisticated stratagems that equilibrate traditional authenticity with adaptive modernization through innovative methodologies including digital technology and cultural revitalization movements.