Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that b...

Read the following piece of news 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.

The Strategic Approach to Sustainable Tourism in Nghe An

Nghe An province has embarked on a strategic initiative to promote sustainable tourism this year. Over recent months, the region has attracted a significant (1) ____________ of investment for a series of eco-parks scheduled for development across the province. These plans are intended to make local tourism highly (2) ____________ while maintaining strong safeguards for the natural environment. “Green Nghe An,” a campaign (3) ____________ by the provincial tourism board, has encouraged both residents and visitors to reduce their reliance on single-use plastics. As a result, environmental protection has been established as a (4) ____________ priority within the city’s broader sustainability strategy rather than being treated as a secondary concern. The campaign, (5) ____________ was officially launched last month, has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and local businesses are being encouraged to (6) ____________ with the government to secure the project’s long-term success.

(From https://en.baonghean.vn)

Question 1.
A. number
B. amount
C. deal
D. sum

Question 2.
A. profiting
B. profitably
C. profitable
D. profiteering

Question 3.
A. launching
B. launched
C. being launched
D. having launched

Question 4.
A. minor
B. cardinal
C. central
D. ordinary

Question 5.
A. who
B. which
C. that
D. what

Question 6.
A. team up
B. pair up
C. go along
D. get on

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Question 13. 

A.  John: Thank you so much! I'll check out the pharmacy near our office later to get some.

B.  Mary: Well, you can try taking some Omega-3 and Vitamin D3. They are highly recommended for muscle recovery and energy levels.

C.  John: Excuse me, do you know any good nutritional supplements to help reduce fatigue after heavy workouts?

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

Question 14. 

A. As a result, this experience has made me more grateful to ed-tech developers and helped me understand what the saying "adapt or perish" practically means.

B. It had, in fact, never occurred to me that applying Artificial Intelligence in the classroom would be so technically demanding.

C. In practice, I had to design digital prompts, curate interactive materials, and troubleshoot software errors in the middle of my lessons.

D. Having hands-on experience with modern educational tools for a month really exhausted me, but at the same time made me more appreciative of educational innovations.

e. Because of that workload, mastering the platforms made me stay up late all the time and even lose a few hours of sleep.

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

Question 15. 

Dear Mr. Director,

A. To support this proposal, I have attached a detailed syllabus and a list of recommended digital resources for your consideration.

B. Thank you for your time and continued support for educational innovation in our region.

C. I am writing to submit a proposal for updating the current English curriculum for 10th-grade students.

D. Based on these supporting materials, I firmly believe the proposed changes will significantly boost students' engagement and overall language proficiency.

e. The primary goal of this revision is to incorporate more interactive, technology-driven activities into our daily lessons.

Yours sincerely,

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

Question 16. 

A. For instance, some distilleries are now using data analytics to monitor temperature and humidity with unprecedented precision.

B. This traditional craftsmanship heavily relies on the expertise of master blenders and the aging process in oak casks.

C. Despite these modern interventions, the core value of these premium beverages still lies in their heritage and authentic taste.

D. For centuries, the production of fine spirits like Cognac and Whisky has been regarded as a meticulous art form.

e. Recently, however, technological advancements have started to influence even this highly conservative industry.

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

Question 17. 

A. To overcome this, I started dedicating 30 minutes every evening to reading short bilingual news articles.

B. Now, I feel much more confident when interpreting documents for my work projects.

C. Initially, I struggled significantly with memorizing the complex vocabulary and mastering the pronunciation.

D. This consistent practice not only expanded my lexicon but also improved my translation skills tremendously.

e. Learning a new language like Chinese or English can be a daunting task for many adult learners.

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

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.

        Rural development in Nghe An has increasingly aimed to improve both infrastructure and local livelihoods. During the 2021–2025 period, the province mobilised more than VND 66 trillion for new-style rural development, (18) ____________. From 2021 to the end of May 2025, it also built and upgraded 2,659 kilometres of rural roads. These improvements have strengthened links between production areas, markets, and public services. Better transport can reduce travel time, lower costs for farmers, and make schools, clinics, and administrative centres easier to reach, (19) ____________. Yet visible infrastructure alone cannot guarantee lasting progress. Local authorities also need to maintain public participation, strengthen cooperatives, and support producers more effectively. Recent programmes have therefore focused on OCOP goods, traceability systems, and digital promotion, (20) ____________. In this context, digitisation is not simply a technical change. It can help standardise information and expand market access, but some producers remain cautious about relying heavily on online channels for sales and promotion. (21) ____________. There is evidence that this hesitation may be linked partly to limited technical skills and partly to concerns about inaccurate or incomplete online information. Even so, digital tools are likely to remain important, (22) ____________. This is especially true in communes seeking to raise incomes steadily through distinctive local products.

(From https://vietnamnews.vn/)

Question 18. 

A. an amount of investment that has produced visible gains in many communes while encouraging expectations of equally rapid change everywhere

B. a level of funding that has brought visible gains to many communes while also underlining the scale of the remaining work

C. a funding total that has made visible progress possible in many communes even though most key targets had already been fully achieved

D. an investment level that has delivered visible results in many communes and has largely removed the need for further rural support

Question 19. 

A. which is why some communes now regard road building as more valuable than all other forms of rural support

B. so that improvements in transport are often discussed mainly in terms of long-term administrative efficiency

C. which means transport projects are usually less noticeable to local residents than other development measures

D. which is why many communes regard transport projects as the most immediate sign of rural change

Question 20. 

A. since better promotion and clearer product information can help local goods compete beyond their home areas

B. although better promotion and clearer product information may not matter unless production volumes rise much faster

C. because digital promotion alone can guarantee that local goods will succeed in competitive markets outside the province

D. while clearer product information has already made market expansion unnecessary for many local producers

Question 21. 

A. Digital platforms can therefore remove most uncertainty from transactions involving rural goods and local producers

B. Producers are nevertheless shifting rapidly to online channels because digital promotion is now considered more reliable than direct sales

C. Risk therefore also affects the channels through which rural products are promoted and sold

D. Concerns about online sales have consequently become less significant as more rural goods are introduced to digital markets

Question 22. 

A. because they have already replaced face-to-face transactions in a large number of rural communes

B. particularly when traceability and branding help small producers distinguish their goods in wider markets

C. especially if digital sales continue to matter more than product quality and local reputation in rural commerce

D. even though many communes now regard online promotion as less useful than traditional distribution networks

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

        When city planners merge individual green buildings into a "smart network", they use digital tools to make urban living far more effective for everyday residents. IoT sensors, smart meters, and traffic cameras build a live, shared picture of energy consumption, traffic flows, and air quality. Because everyone accesses the same data, local authorities can forge better infrastructure plans, determine when to reroute traffic, and track carbon emissions in real time. What once depended on rough estimates is now driven by verifiable information.

        With smart grid technology, districts can accurately map out their power needs and create customized energy plans. Automated solar panels change their angles on the fly to maximize absorption, smart windows adjust tint based on sunlight, and climate systems distribute cool air only where data shows a need. Because power goes exactly where it helps, building efficiency rises while energy waste falls. Trials consistently report considerable savings on electricity and maintenance costs.

        Waste and water management is just as precise in these interconnected neighborhoods. Specialized sensors track reservoir levels every hour, and forecast apps predict heavy rainfall or droughts with remarkable accuracy. Automated valves deliver measured water amounts to dry zones and stop when a storm is coming, curbing the risk of urban flooding and property damage. The result is steadier water supply in dry seasons and a cleaner environment for the whole community.

        The journey towards long-term sustainability is equally digital and forward-thinking. Cloud platforms record daily pollution levels and waste volumes the moment they change. Analytic tools browse the records to indicate weak points in the grid and suggest better urban policies for the next decade to city councils, ensuring continuous improvement. This makes modern urban development both highly efficient and eco-friendly.

(From https://www.sciencedirect.com)

Question 23. The word “forge” in paragraph 1 mostly means ____________.

A. implement
B. create
C. justify
D. modify

Question 24. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as information displayed by digital tools?

A. statistics on power consumption
B. the water capacity of reservoirs

C. the real-time movement of vehicles
D. the atmospheric conditions of the area

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

A. districts
B. smart windows

C. climate systems
D. automated solar panels

Question 26. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A. As electricity is directed only to where it is needed, buildings operate more efficiently and less energy is wasted.

B. Because buildings become more efficient, electricity can then be redistributed more widely, which reduces waste.

C. Sending electricity to the right places improves efficiency, but it can also lead to greater overall energy use.

D. Lower energy waste mainly results from reducing total power use, rather than directing electricity to specific areas.

Question 27. The word “curbing” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. reducing
B. restraining
C. intensifying
D. controlling

Question 28. Which of the following is TRUE according to paragraph 4?

A. Cloud platforms record changes in pollution and waste only after city councils request updated reports.

B. City councils manually inspect environmental records before analytic tools can identify system weaknesses.

C. Analytic tools use recorded data to detect weaknesses in the grid and recommend improved urban policies.

D. Because the grid is digitally monitored, it no longer contains weaknesses that need to be identified.

Question 29. Which paragraph mentions the use of weather forecasts and automated controls to manage water distribution and reduce flooding risk?

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

Question 30. Which paragraph mentions energy-related equipment automatically adjusting its operation in response to environmental conditions?

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

Read the following passage 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.

        Contemporary society is navigating an unprecedented epistemological crisis, propelled by the rapid proliferation of synthetic media, colloquially designated as deepfakes. Harnessing advanced artificial intelligence, these hyper-realistic digital forgeries can seamlessly graft an individual's visage onto an alternate body or clone their vocal patterns with uncanny accuracy. While initially relegated to the esoteric fringes of niche online communities, the advent of open-source software and highly intuitive, user-friendly applications has recently democratised access to these sophisticated tools. [I]

        The underlying mechanics facilitating this deception rely on Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs). Within this intricate framework, two algorithms are pitted against each other: a generator constructs fraudulent content, while a discriminator attempts to detect the forgery. [II] Through millions of rigorous iterations, the generator refines its output, learning to produce synthetic media so convincing that it frequently bypasses astute human scrutiny and conventional security filters. Although avant-garde advertising agencies and entertainment moguls fervently praise the creative potential of GANs, the malicious applications remain profoundly alarming. [III]

        The societal implications of deepfakes extend far beyond mere digital mischief. Financial markets have already witnessed millions of dollars systematically siphoned off by audacious fraudsters utilizing the AI-cloned voices of corporate executives to illicitly authorize urgent wire transfers. Furthermore, within the volatile political arena, deepfakes threaten to derail fragile democratic processes by fabricating scandalous, hyper-realistic videos of public figures shortly before pivotal elections. State-sponsored troll farms aggressively deploy these fabricated assets to sow discord, manipulate civic opinion, and insidiously erode the fundamental trust citizens place in journalistic institutions. [IV]

        Addressing this pervasive digital epidemic requires a comprehensively multifaceted approach. Legislators are scrambling to draft statutes criminalising the non-consensual distribution of synthetic media, though convoluted jurisdictional boundaries often hamper global enforcement. Simultaneously, tech giants are irrevocably engaged in a perpetual arms race, urgently developing sophisticated detection algorithms to analyse unnatural blinking patterns or microscopic pixel inconsistencies. However, as deepfake technology evolves, so too do its evasive capabilities. Ultimately, cultivating robust media literacy among the populace—teaching individuals to critically evaluate the provenance of digital content—remains our most formidable defence against algorithmic deception.

(From https://www.unesco.org)

Question 31. According to paragraph 1, what has contributed to the widespread availability of deepfake tools?

        A. The movement of deepfake technology from niche communities into mainstream online use

        B. The release of open-source software together with highly intuitive, user-friendly applications

        C. The growing demand for synthetic media in advertising and entertainment industries

        D. The increasing accuracy with which AI can clone faces and voices

Question 32. The word “pitted against” in paragraph 2 mostly means ____________.

A. set in competition
B. secretly combined

C. randomly removed
D. peacefully resolved

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

A. AI-cloned voices are primarily used by corporate executives to authorize urgent financial transfers securely.

B. Deepfakes pose severe threats to society, ranging from sophisticated financial fraud to the manipulation of political processes.

C. State-sponsored troll farms are the only entities capable of deploying fabricated assets to erode trust in journalism.

D. The societal implications of digital mischief have caused financial markets to abandon wire transfers entirely.

Question 34. What challenge do legislators face in regulating synthetic media according to paragraph 4?

        A. The difficulty of gaining international agreement on whether all synthetic media should be banned

        B. The challenge of enforcing laws consistently across different legal jurisdictions

        C. The reluctance of technology companies to cooperate with lawmakers on detection systems

        D. The speed at which detection tools identify visual irregularities in manipulated videos

Question 35. The word “its” in paragraph 4 refers to ____________.

A. the legislative response’s
B. detection technology’s

C. deepfake technology’s
D. media literacy’s

Question 36. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. To defend against algorithmic deception, individuals must be taught to ignore all digital content regardless of its provenance.

B. The most powerful weapon against digital forgery is equipping the public with the critical skills needed to verify the origin of media.

C. Cultivating media literacy is a formidable task because the populace is unwilling to critically evaluate digital content.

D. Algorithmic deception can only be defeated if tech giants take full responsibility for evaluating the provenance of digital media.

Question 37. Which of the following can be inferred from the phrase "perpetual arms race" in paragraph 4?

A. Advances in deepfake detection are likely to be followed by equally rapid improvements in evasion techniques

B. Technology companies are expected to outperform lawmakers in every area of synthetic media regulation

C. Detection systems have already become sophisticated enough to neutralize most deepfake threats

D. The spread of deepfakes is slowing because developers now fear stronger legal consequences

Question 38. Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?

Consequently, what was once the exclusive domain of Hollywood special effects studios can now be executed by an amateur with a standard laptop.

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

Question 39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 3 as a consequence of deepfakes?

        A. Siphoning off millions of dollars in financial markets

        B. Causing physical damage to corporate headquarters

        C. Eroding the trust citizens place in journalistic institutions

        D. Fabricating scandalous videos of public figures

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

A. Although deepfakes have creative uses in media production, their growing accessibility has created serious social risks that require legal, technological, and educational responses.

B. Deepfakes are primarily a technical problem caused by flaws in GANs, so improving detection software is the most realistic long-term solution.

C. The main danger of deepfakes lies in financial fraud, while concerns about politics and journalism are largely exaggerated.

D. Because deepfakes are now easy to create, governments should focus on banning open-source tools rather than improving media literacy.