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

Read the following advertisement 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 1 to 6.

DISCOVER THE WORLD IN HUE WITH GLOBEWANDER

Have you ever dreamed of exploring the most colorful places on Earth? GlobeWander, a(n) (1) ____________, is here to help you fulfill your travel desires. Whether you want (2) ____________ crowded, bustling cities or tranquil countryside, we've got it all! Our platform connects you to unique experiences, from discovering hidden gems to enjoying (3) ____________ festivals. All you need to do is sign up, and we'll match you with a perfect travel itinerary (4) ____________ to your preferences.

So, why wait? Pack your bags and embark (5) ____________ an unforgettable journey with us! If you wish to explore famous landmarks, GlobeWander will (6) ____________ it easy with just a click.

Question 1: 

A. exploration ideal world guide
B. world ideal guide exploration

C. ideal exploration guide world
D. ideal world exploration guide

Question 2:
A. to visiting
B. to visit
C. visiting
D. visit

Question 3:
A. vibrantly
B. vibrant
C. vibrate
D. vibration

Question 4:
A. tailor
B. which tailor
C. tailored
D. tailoring

Question 5:
A. on
B. for
C. at
D. in

Question 6:
A. lead
B. take
C. last
D. make

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.

Take Control of Your Calendar

Managing your schedule and your (7) ____________ will help you accomplish your goals. If you are in (8) ____________ of your calendar, you will be able to complete your assignments and stay on top of your coursework. The following are steps to organise your calendar:

• On the same day each week, plan out your schedule for the week. (9) ____________ each class and write down what you’d like to get completed for these classes that week.

• Look at your calendar and determine how many hours you have to complete your work and (10) ____________ responsibilities.

• Determine (11) ____________ or not your list can be completed in the amount of time that you have available.

• Pencil into your calendar when you plan to get assignments completed.

• Before going to bed (12) ____________ night, make your plan for the next day. Waking up with a plan will make you more productive.

Question 7:
A. achievements
B. rules
C. concentrations
D. distractions

Question 8:
A. command
B. control
C. position
D. power

Question 9:
A. Look at
B. Deal with
C. Check in
D. Go through

Question 10:
A. another
B. other
C. the other
D. others

Question 11:
A. although
B. whether
C. unless
D. if

Question 12:
A. much
B. many
C. little
D. every

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

Question 13:

A.  Hoa: This art exhibition is crowded. Do you think these artworks are made to get attention?

B.  Hoa: True. They also make visitors curious about the artist’s ideas.

C.  Hung: Yes, the bright colors really draw people in.

A. a–c–b
B. a–b–c
C. c–a–b
D. b–c–a

Question 14:

Hi Alex,

A. The teachers here are friendly and explain lessons clearly, which makes learning easier for me.

B. Even though the homework can be challenging sometimes, I am trying my best to keep up.

C. I just wanted to tell you a bit about my study situation at my new school.

D. I have also made some new friends, and we usually study together after class, which is fun.

e. Because of this, I feel more confident now and hope to get good results this year. Write back and tell me about your school too.

Best wishes, Mark

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

Question 15:

A. Instead of arguing about these differences, both sides should try to view situations from the other’s perspective with greater empathy and understanding.

B. While teenagers often prefer fast communication and new trends, older generations typically value tradition and face-to-face interaction in their relationships.

C. The generation gap affects how young people and older adults think, communicate, and understand each other in daily life.

D. By showing patience, respect, and a willingness to change, people from different generations can build stronger, more harmonious relationships in society today.

e. Additionally, open conversations and shared activities can help families learn from one another, fostering stronger bonds and bringing them closer over time.

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

Question 16:

A.  Tuan: The school yard is really lively today. Are you planning to play any sports?

B.  Mai: I like football too, but I’m just not very good at it yet.

C.  Mai: Yes, I’m thinking about playing basketball with my friends later.

D.  Tuan: Don’t worry. The more you practice, the better you’ll become, I’m sure of it.

e. Tuan: That sounds like fun! Personally, I prefer football because it’s more exciting.

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

Question 17:

A. Simple actions, like saving water, reducing plastic use, and recycling waste, can make a significant difference in society.

B. Moreover, when students learn about environmental issues at school, they become more aware and make more careful daily choices.

C. Environmental problems are becoming more serious around the world and are increasingly affecting people’s health and daily lives.

D. If everyone changes small habits today, we can create a cleaner and safer future for all, ensuring that future generations can live in a healthy environment.

e. Therefore, young people should understand their responsibility to protect the planet and nature, not only today but also in the future.

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

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 23 to 30.

        Yoga is a healthy lifestyle. One of the benefits of yoga is that you can choose a yoga style that is suitable for your lifestyle, such as hot yoga, power yoga, relaxation yoga, etc. If you are a yoga beginner, Hatha Yoga, which focuses on basic postures at a comfortable pace, would be great for you. If you want to increase strength through using more of your own body’s resistance, Power Yoga may be right for you. Whether you prefer to practice at home, in a private session, at a studio, at a gym, or watch a DVD, there are a huge variety of options available to suit your goals and needs.

        Improved flexibility is one of the first and most obvious benefits of yoga. During your first class, you probably won’t be able to touch your toes. But if you stick with it, you’ll notice a gradual loosening, and eventually, seemingly impossible poses will become possible. Each of the yoga poses is built to reinforce the muscles around the spine, the very center of your body, which is the core from which everything else operates.

        When the core is working properly, posture is improved, thus alleviating back, shoulder, and neck pain. Strong muscles do more than look good. They also protect us from conditions like arthritis and back pain, and help prevent falls in elderly people. And when you build strength through yoga, you balance it with flexibility. If you just went to the gym and lifted weights, you might build strength at the expense of flexibility.

        Yoga gets your blood flowing. More specifically, the relaxation exercises you learn in yoga can help your circulation, especially in your hands and feet. Yoga also gets more oxygen to your cells, which function better as a result. Twisting poses are thought to wring out venous blood from internal organs and allow oxygenated blood to flow in once the twist is released. Many studies found that a consistent yoga practice improved depression and led to greater levels of happiness and better immune function.

(Adapted from https://www.anahana.com/en/yoga/yoga)

Question 23: The word “session” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by ____________.

A. incident
B. meeting
C. class
D. event

Question 24: The word “reinforce” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. weaken
B. tighten
C. stretch
D. soften

Question 25: The word “They” in paragraph 3 refers to ____________.

A. falls
B. strong muscles
C. elderly people
D. conditions

Question 26: According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Flexibility is the only benefit of yoga.
B. All yoga styles require an advanced level of fitness.

C. Depression is unrelated to yoga practice.
D. Yoga can help reduce shoulder and neck pain.

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. Twisting poses are harmful as they reduce blood flow to the organs.

B. Twisting poses block blood flow and frequently cause severe tension in the organs.

C. Twisting poses only benefit blood flow when done in moderation.

D. Twisting poses may help remove old blood from organs and bring in fresh blood.

Question 28: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the benefits of yoga?

A. enhanced immune function
B. better social skills

C. improved blood circulation
D. increased flexibility

Question 29: In which paragraph does the author describe the types of yoga suitable for different goals?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the author discuss how yoga can improve mental health and immunity?

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

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.

        “Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have,” according to James Stewart. Although scientists now understand the roots of depression more clearly than they used to, happiness still remains a mystery. Recently, however, some interesting discoveries have been made.

        Those who say they are happy, for example, tend to be less self-centered, less hostile and abusive, and are less prone to disease and general ill health. Interestingly, the affluent are not notably happier than their less-well-off counterparts, and seemingly, no particular time of life is significantly happier than any other. Even though some people see life as a tragedy, when questioned, most people said they were generally happy - painting a much rosier picture regarding people's general moods and dispositions.

        Research has shown that people have two basic reward centres in their brains that are stimulated by two different chemicals which cause happiness. The first, dopamine, is triggered by activities like exercise, relaxation and the quieter pleasures. The second comprises a set of adrenaline-type chemicals which are triggered by exciting or frightening activities. Dopamine provokes a response of passive happiness, while the second set of chemicals provokes a high-energy state of happiness, the feeling one might get from public speaking or mountain climbing.

        [I] While understanding the chemical process behind happiness is important, it does not explain why only some people are consistently happy. [II] One of the reasons we have such a problem with happiness is that many confuse it with a life untouched by anxiety, rage, doubt and sadness. [III] The belief that happiness means that nothing ever goes wrong is naive; in order to be happy, we must know not how to avoid disturbing events, but how to deal with them. [IV]

        The key to coping with life's unpleasant aspects, while remaining content, comes from an everyday practice which Mihaly Csikszentimihalyi calls “the flow”. He describes “the flow” as the state one is in when doing something completely absorbing. It comes when one is pushed right up to the limit of one's ability, but not beyond it. “People can get a feeling of flow from dangerous sports like mountain climbing or driving fast,” he says “but it can also come from something relaxing like painting or reading a good book”. The point is that it's an activity you do for the pleasure of doing it. You are not looking for praise or reward. What is important, is to keep your brain busy if you want to be happy. The professor explains: “If you leave someone on their own with nothing specific to do, most of their thoughts will be worries.” People tend to think about all the things they want and haven't got rather than how good their life is. It seems the key to happiness lies in having an active and challenging lifestyle.

        The scientific study of happiness will help us understand how to build a world that improves human well-being and self-esteem, and how to get the most satisfaction from their goals and circumstances.

(Adapted from Mission FCE by Jenny Dooley and Virginia Evans)

Question 31: The word “they” in paragraph 1 refers to ____________.

A. roots
B. discoveries
C. scientists
D. mysteries

Question 32: The phrase “the affluent” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ____________.

A. the educated
B. the wealthy
C. the poor
D. the elderly

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

A. Passive and high-energy happiness come from different chemicals, with each suited for different types of activities.

B. Happiness is triggered by either passive pleasures from dopamine or active excitement from adrenaline.

C. Dopamine and adrenaline both play roles in happiness but are triggered by different types of activities.

D. Different brain chemicals cause different types of happiness: dopamine leads to relaxation, while adrenaline leads to excitement.

Question 34: Where in paragraph 4 does the following sentence best fit?

The answer may lie in people's perceptions of happiness.

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

Question 35: Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. There is a clear link between wealth and long-term happiness.

B. Happiness is achieved by eliminating all negative emotions and life disturbances.

C. A misconception about happiness implies never having problems.

D. Perception of happiness can vary greatly between individuals.

Question 36: The word “content” in paragraph 5 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ____________.

A. peaceful
B. relaxed
C. happy
D. dissatisfied

Question 37: According to paragraph 5, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ‘the flow’?

A. It is something people do for pleasure, not for rewards.

B. It happens when someone is pushed beyond their ability.

C. It can be experienced through both relaxing and thrilling activities.

D. It occurs when someone is fully absorbed in an activity.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

A. People focus more on what they lack than on what they have.

B. Those who own many things tend to feel much happier in life.

C. People are always satisfied with the things they already own.

D. Thinking about unfulfilled desires instead of real life is natural.

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

A. Acquiring wealth and material goods are regarded as the primary sources of happiness.

B. Happiness is equally dependent on external circumstances as well as an individual’s approach to life’s challenges.

C. Happiness is a multi-faceted concept with an emphasis on internal psychological processes to shape positive states.

D. Both dopamine and adrenaline are involved in a state of happiness that is driven by social recognition.

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

A. Happiness is connected to two brain systems and is fostered by maintaining a naive attitude towards life difficulties.

B. Happiness, driven by two brain chemicals, emerges from handling life’s obstacles and engaging in activities that stretch our limits.

C. The majority of people report being generally happy, highlighting overcoming difficulties in life as the key to achieving satisfaction.

D. No specific stage of life is notably happier than another, with resilience in the face of hardship being considered the main factor in achieving “the flow”.