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C. The use of a measurement D. It was used as a measurement 
20. After the earthquake, the entrance hall was turned into a __________ casualty ward.
A. mainstay B. makeshift C. piecework D. wayside
Part 2. Write the correct FORM of each bracketed word in each sentence in the corresponding 
numbered boxes.
21. Among many (ATTRACT) __________ on the island, Mc. Holland allows you to enjoy water sports 
such as water-skiing and windsurfing and explore fascinating coral reefs. 
22. After a period of criticism and (CERTAIN) __________, the use of criminal statistics has been 
regaining broad acceptance. 
23. Due to a huge pile-up, the motorway will remain (PASS) __________until next week. 
24. No agreement has yet been reached and the negotiations are still (GO) __________.
25. When I first came to London, I lived in a(n) (DEPRIVE) __________ area, not far from the exit of a 
dual carriageway. 
26. Over the centuries, mathematicians have identified many different types of spirals and helices, but the 
most intriguing are those that (REPEAT) __________ occur in the natural world. 
27. After decades of struggle, Vietnam gained its (DEPEND) __________ from France in 1945. 
28. To avoid (BREAK) _____ on the journey, we’d better pack the glasses in either cotton wool of soft 
paper. 
29. A(n) (GENERATE) __________ disease is one that will gradually deteriorate the functioning of any 
one part in your body. 
30. Both of the first sides have agreed on a temporary (POOR) __________ just to let the civilians safely 
leave the place.
Part 3. Match the item on the left to an item on the right to form collocations. Then use each of the 
collocations to fill in the sentences below. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
 head for cup of mind over matter habit thanks
 vote of guest of stock in tea trade heights
 force of source of tension mind
 safety in peace of numbers honor
31. Susan doesn’t like driving through the mountains, as she has no __________. 
32. I you want to get well, you should think positively. Better health can be a question of __________. 
33. The Prime Minister, the __________, was warmly welcomed by all locals. 
34. I’ll go to the dance on Friday if you will! After all, there’s __________. 
35. Oh, dear. I’ve written my old address on all these documents from __________. 
36. Thanks for inviting me, but ballet isn’t really my __________. 
37. A persuasive manner is the ___________of a lawyer. 
38. The chairperson proposed a __________ to the head of fundraising. 
39. Please call your mother the moment you’ve arrived to let her know you’re safe. That will give her 
some __________.
40. Money is often a __________ in many young married couples.
III. READING
Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. Write 
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your answer in the corresponding numbered boxes.
 From a very early age, it was apparent that Magnus Carlen was a brilliant chess player. By the age 
of 13, Magnus was (1) __________ to be one of the best chess players in the world, and his parents 
wanted him to reach his (2) __________ potential as a professional chess player. This meant their son had 
to develop a lifestyle of strict (3) __________ which included many hours of practice. Only this way 
could he become a world champion. (4) __________ Magnus’ parents supported him, they did not want 
him to devote his whole life to chess. They felt that if he focused only on chess, he would suffer both 
physically (5) __________ emotionally. They made it clear to him that they had no intention of letting 
their son drop out of school. He was also encouraged to follow his interest in sports. As a result of his (6) 
__________, when Magnus graduate from high school in 2009, he was not only the best chess player in 
the world, but he was also awarded the title of “sport-student of the year” for his achievements in 
snowboarding and golf. Today, Magnus gives (7) __________ to his parents for the way they (8) 
__________ him. They set rules, but they never (9) __________ with his ambitions. Instead they gave 
him the (10) __________ and encouragement he needed to achieve his goals and still be a happy young 
man. 
1. A. considered B. recognized C. decided D. counted
2. A. complete B. whole C. entire D. full
3. A. order B. behavior C. discipline D. effort
4. A. Since B. Until C. Because D. Although
5. A. or B. and C. either D. but
6. A. treatment B. environment C. upbringing D. preparation
7. A. credit B. attention C. trust D. approval
8. A. taught B. brought C. grew D. raised
9. A. interfered B. opposed C. mistrusted D. prevented
10. A. approach B. support C. contact D. recommendation
Part 2. Fill each of the following numbered blanks with ONE suitable word and write your answers in 
the corresponding numbered boxes.
 THE CHANGING FACE OF WORKING LIFE
The accepted concept of a career path followed a similar pattern for decades. After completing their 
education, people would (11) __________ the adult world of work, (12) __________ down on to a job 
which they would likely remain from that point onwards. Not (13) __________ would this occupation 
provide their income for their entire working life, it would also allow them a healthy pension when they 
retired and moved into (14) __________ age. Over the past twenty years, (15) __________, the 
relationship between a wage earner and their chosen profession has changed enormously. Today, the idea 
of a ‘job-for-life’ has all but disappeared, to be (16) __________ by an unforgiving world of unstable 
employment. Some observers even argue that current society to pit old (17) __________ young in a 
constant battle to find work of some description, all against a backdrop of increasing debt and economic 
difficulties.
 At the same time, the government regularly releases figures that suggest the economy is 
prospering, evidencing this claim with the (18) __________ that the unemployment rate continues to fall 
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annually. There are indeed more jobs available. However, a huge number of these are casual, temporary 
or short-term positions, all of (19) __________ are low-paid and create little in the way of tax income for 
the government.
This has a number of debilitating long- term effects, not (20) __________ because this assurance of a 
growing economy is based more in myth than fact.
Part 3. Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. Write your answers in the 
corresponding numbered boxes.
 ORGANIC FARMING AND CHEMICAL FERTILISERS
A. The world’s population continues to climb. And despite the rise of high-tech agriculture, 800 million 
people don’t get enough to eat. Clearly, it’s time to rethink the food we eat and where it comes from. 
Feeding 9 billion people will take more than the same old farming practices, especially if we want to do it 
without felling rainforests and planting every last scrap of prairie. Finding food for all those people will 
tax farmers’ - and researchers’ - ingenuity to the limit. Yet already, precious aquifers that provide 
irrigation water for some of the world’s most productive farmlands are drying up or filling with seawater, 
and arable land in China is eroding to create vast dust storms that redden sunsets as far away as North 
America. “Agriculture must become the solution to environmental problems in 50 years. If we don’t have 
systems that make the environment better - not just hold the fort-then we’re in trouble,” says Kenneth 
Cassman, an agronomist at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. That view was echoed in January by 
the Curry report, a government panel that surveyed the future of farming and food in Britain.
B. It’s easy to say agriculture has to do better, but what should this friendly farming of the future look 
like? Concerned consumers come up short at this point, facing what appears to be an ever-widening 
ideological divide. In one corner are the techno-optimists who put their faith in genetically modified 
crops, improved agrochemicals and computer-enhanced machinery; in the other are advocates of organic 
farming, who reject artificial chemicals and embrace back-to-nature techniques such as composting. Both 
sides cite plausible science to back their claims to the moral high ground, and both bring enough passion 
to the debate for many people to come away thinking we’re faced with a stark choice between two 
mutually incompatible options.
C. Not so. If you take off the ideological blinkers and simply ask how the world can produce the food it 
needs with the least environmental cost, a new middle way opens. The key is sustainability: whatever we 
do must not destroy the capital of soil and water we need to keep on producing. Like today's organic 
farming, the intelligent farming of the future should pay much more attention to the health of its soil and 
the ecosystem it's part of. But intelligent farming should also make shrewd and locally appropriate use of 
chemical fertilisers and pesticides. The most crucial ingredient in this new style of agriculture is not 
chemicals but information about what's happening in each field and how to respond. Yet ironically, this 
key element may be the most neglected today.
D. Clearly, organic farming has all the warm, fuzzy sentiment on its side. An approach that eschews 
synthetic chemicals surely runs no risk of poisoning land and water. And its emphasis on building up 
natural ecosystems seems to be good for everyone. Perhaps these easy assumptions explain why sales of 
organic food across Europe are increasing by at least 50 per cent per year.
E. Going organic sounds idyllic - but it's native, too. Organic agriculture has its own suite of 
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environmental costs, which can be worse than those of conventional farming, especially if it were to 
become the world norm. But more fundamentally, the organic versus-chemical debate focuses on the 
wrong question. The issue isn't what you put into a farm, but what you get out of it, both in terms of crop 
yields and pollutants, and what condition the farm is in when you're done.
F. Take chemical fertilisers, which deliver nitrogen, an essential plant nutrient, to crops along with some 
phosphorus and potassium. It is a mantra of organic farming that these fertilisers are unwholesome, and 
plant nutrients must come from natural sources. But in fact, the main environmental damage done by 
chemical fertilisers as opposed to any other kind is through greenhouse gases-carbon dioxide from the 
fossil fuels used in their synthesis and nitrogen oxides released by their degradation. Excess nitrogen 
from chemical fertilisers can pollute groundwater, but so can excess nitrogen from organic manures.
G. On the other hand, relying solely on chemical fertilisers to provide soil nutrients without doing other 
things to build healthy soil is damaging. Organic farmers don't use chemical fertilisers, so they are very 
good at building soil fertility by working crop residues and manure into the soil, rotating grain with 
legumes that fix atmospheric nitrogen, and other techniques.
H. This generates vital soil nutrients and also creates a soil that is richer in organic matter, so it retains 
better and is hospitable to the crop's roots and creatures such as earthworms that help maintain soil 
fertility. Such soil also holds water better and therefore make more efficient use of both rainfall and 
irrigation water. And organic matter ties up CO2 in the soil, helping to offset emissions from burning 
fossil fuels and reduce global warming.
I. Advocates of organic farming like to point out that fields managed in this way can produce yields just 
as high as fields juiced up with synthetic fertilisers. For example, Bill Liebhardt, research manager at the 
Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, recently compiled the results of such comparisons for corn, 
wheat, soybeans and tomatoes in the US and found that the organic fields averaged between 94 and 100 
per
J. But this optimistic picture tells only half the story. Farmers can't grow such crops every year if they 
want to maintain or build soil nutrients without synthetic fertilisers. They need to alternate with soil-
building crops such as pasture grasses and legumes such as alfalfa. So in the long term, the yield of staple 
grains such as wheat, rice and corn must go down. This is the biggest cost of organic farming. Vaclav 
Smil of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada, estimates that if farmers worldwide gave up the 
80 million tonnes of synthetic fertiliser they now use each year, total grain production would fall by at 
least half. Either farmers would have to double the amount of land they cultivate - at catastrophic cost to 
natural habitats - or billions of people would starve.
K. That doesn't mean farmers couldn't get by with less fertiliser. Technologically advanced farmers in 
wealthy countries, for instance, can now monitor their yields hectare by hectare, or even more finely, 
throughout a huge field. They can then target their fertiliser to the parts of the field where it will do the 
most good, instead of responding to average conditions. This increases yield and decreases fertiliser use.
Eventually, farmers may incorporate long-term weather forecasts into their planning as well, so that they 
can cut back on fertiliser use when the weather is likely to make harvests poor anyway, says Ron Olson, 
an agronomist with Cargill Fertilizer in Tampa, Florida.
I. Organic techniques certainly have their benefits, especially for poor farmers. But strict “organic 
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agriculture”, which prohibits certain technologies and allows others, isn't always better for the 
environment. Take herbicides, for example. These can leach into waterways and poison both wildlife and 
people. Just last month, researchers led by Tyrone Hayes at the University of California at Berkeley 
found that even low concentrations of atrazine, the most commonly used weedkiller in the US, can 
prevent frog tadpoles from developing properly.
Question 21-24: Use the information in the passage to match the people (listed A-D) with opinions or 
deeds below. Write the appropriate letters A-D in boxes 21-24 provided.
A. Vaclay Smil 
B. Bill Liebhardt 
C. Kenneth Cassman 
D. Ron Oison 
21. Use of chemical fertilizer can be optimized by combining weather information. __________ 
22. Organic framing yield is nearly equal to traditional ones. __________ 
23. Better agricultural setting is a significant key to solve environmental tough nut. __________ 
24. Substantial production loss would happen in case all farmers shifted from using synthetic fertiliser. 
_______
Question 25-27: Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage? 
Write your answers in boxes 25-27 provided.
 YES - If the statement agrees with the information
 NO - If the statement contradicts the information
 NOT GIVEN - If there is no information on this
25. Increasing population, draining irrigation, eroding farmland push agricultural industry to extremity. 
__________
26. Chemical fertilisers currently are more expensive than the natural fertilisers. __________ 
27. “Organic agriculture” is the way that environment-damaging technologies are all strictly forbidden. 
__________
Question 28-30: Complete the following summary of the paragraphs of the reading passage, using NO 
MORE THAN two words from the reading passage for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 28-
30 provided.
 Several farming approaches need to be applied in order that the global population wouldn’t go 
starved. A team called (28) __________ repeated the viewpoint of a scholar by a survey in British 
farming. More and more European farmers believe in (29) __________ farming these years. The 
argument of organic against (30) __________ seems in an inaccurate direction.
Part 4: Read the following passage and choose the answer A, B, C or D that fits best according to the 
fext. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
 In the rapidly evolving digital age, technology has emerged as a double-edged sword that has the 
power to both connect and isolate people. The question of whether technology has brought people closer 
or led to isolation is a complex and multifaceted one. Over the past few decades, technological 
advancements have transformed the way we communicate, socialize, and interact with the world around 
us. While these innovations have undoubtedly connected us in ways never before possible, they have also 
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raised concerns about the erosion of meaningful human connections and the potential for isolation.
[A] To explore this topic comprehensively, we must consider the various dimensions of technology’s 
impact on human relationships and social dynamics. From the advent of the internet and social media to 
the proliferation of smartphone and virtual reality, it has reshaped the way we form connections, maintain 
relationships, and experience the world. Technology has also fostered closeness and examining instances 
where it has contributed to isolation. Ultimately, it will become evident that the influence of technology 
on human connection is a complex interplay of both positive and negative forces.
One of the most striking ways technology has brought people closer together is through global 
connectivity.[B] Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have enabled individuals to 
connect with friends, family, and even strangers on a global scale. This newfound global connectivity has 
fostered cross- cultural understanding and collaboration, transcending geographical boundaries. Technology 
has revolutionized the way we communicate, making it faster, more convenient, and more accessible. 
Email, instant messaging, and video conferencing platforms have made it possible for people to stay in 
touch with loved ones, regardless of their physical location. Furthermore, the emergence of smartphones 
has put communication tools at our fingertips, allowing us to connect with others on the go.
The internet has given rise to a multitude of online communities and forums where people with shared 
interests can come together. [C] These virtual spaces allow individuals to find like-minded people, share 
their passions, and build supportive communities. Whether it’s a subreddit for a niche hobby or a 
Facebook group for a specific cause, these online communities facilitate connections that might not have 
been possible in the past.
While social media platforms have the potential to connect people, they have also been criticized for 
fostering shallow and superficial relationships. The “like” and “follow” culture often prioritizes quantity 
over quality, leading to a sense of isolation as individuals may feel disconnected from their online 
personas. People may curate their lives for social media, portraying an idealized version of themselves 
that does not reflect their true experiences or emotions.
[D] The omnipresence of screens in our lives, from smartphones to computers, has led to concerns about 
screen addiction. Excessive screen time can lead to physical and mental health issues, including anxiety 
and depression. It can also hinder face-to-face interactions, as individuals may choose to engage with 
screens rather than the people around them. The advent of virtual reality (VR) technology has raised 
questions about the potential for people to become isolated in virtual worlds. While VR can be a powerful 
tool for gaming and entertainment, spending too much time in virtual environments can disconnect 
individuals from their physical surroundings and relationships. Escapism into virtual realities can lead to 
isolation in the real world. The anonymity afforded by technology can lead to cyberbullying and toxic 
online behavior. People may feel emboldened to engage in hurtful or harmful actions when shielded by 
the digital veil of anonymity. This type of behavior can create a hostile online environment that 
discourages meaningful interaction. To assess whether technology has brought people closer or led to 
isolation, it is essential to recognize that the impact of technology is not uniform. It varies from person to 
person and depends on how individuals choose to use and engage with technology.
Ultimately, the responsibility for how technology affects our lives lies with each individual. It is up to us 
to use technology mindfully and in ways that enhance our connections rather than isolate us. Setting 
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boundaries for screen time, curating our online interactions, and prioritizing face-to-face communication 
when possible can all mitigate the potential for isolation. Technology has the potential to both connect 
and isolate simultaneously. For example, a person might use their smartphone to video call a friend on the 
other side of the world while ignoring the people physically present in the room. This highlights the 
importance of striking a balance between our digital and real-world interactions. Education and digital 
literacy play a crucial role in ensuring that people use technology in ways that foster connection. 
Teaching individuals how to navigate the digital landscape responsibly, recognize the signs of screen 
addiction, and engage with online communities thoughtfully can help mitigate the negative aspects of 
technology. 
The impact of technology on human connection is an ongoing story. As technology continues to evolve, 
so too will its effects on society. It is essential for individuals, policymakers, and technology developers 
to remain vigilant and adapt to the changing landscape.
31. What should be the best title for the above passage?
A. “The Effects of Technology on Human Connection” 
B. “The Rise of Technology in Modern Society” 
C. “The Evolution of Communication in the Digital Age” 
D. “The Complex Relationship Between Technology and 1solation” 
32. The word it in paragraph 2 refers to __________.
A. Internet B. social media C. smartphone D. technology 
33. In which space (marked [A], [B], [C] and [D] in the passage) will the following sentence fit?
The internet, in particular, has made it possible for individuals from different corners of the world 
to communicate and share ideas instantaneously.
A. [A] B. [B] C. [C] D. [D]
34. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the advantages that the virtual 
space brings people?
A. finding physical location B. finding like-minded people 
C. sharing their passions D. building supportive communities 
35. The word “curate” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.
A. ignore B. cultivate C. manipulate D. marginalize 
36. According to the passage, escapism into virtual realities could result in __________.
A. screen addiction B. cyberbullies C. isolation D. mental health issues 
37. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE?
A. The internet and social media platforms have only shallow and superficial connections.
B. Screen addiction is a concern primarily for older generations.
C. Online communities have no impact on building supportive relationships.
D. Technology has the potential to both connect and isolate people. 
38. According to the passage, the influence of technology on individuals is __________.
A. negative B. positive C. not the same D. very similar 
39. The word “vigilant” in the passage is closest in meaning to __________.
A. complacent B. careful C. apathetic D. inattentive 
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40. Based on the passage’s discussion of technology’s impact on human connection and isolation, what 
can be inferred about the author’s perspective?
A. The author believes technology has overwhelmingly positive effects on human connection in all aspects.
B. The author argues that technology primarily leads to isolation and should be limited.
C. The author takes a neutral stance and does not express a clear opinion on the matter.
D. The author acknowledges both positive and negative aspects of technology’s impact on human 
connection.
IV. WRITING
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the 
sentence before it. (0) has been done as an example.
0. Keith certainly can’t be held responsible for the accident. 
In no way can Keith be held responsible for the accident. 
1. When they got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing happily. 
 On _______________________________________________________________________________.
2. You can only really master a language if you use it regularly. 
 Only by ___________________________________________________________________________. 
3. Anna failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor. 
 It was not until 
______________________________________________________________________. 
4. He tried very hard to win a scholarship to the National College of Music. 
 He made __________________________________________________________________________. 
5. The government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic slowdown.
 The government has replaced __________________________________________________________.
Part 2. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new sentence in 
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the 
form of the given word. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. (0) 
has been done as an example.
0. Jane regretted speaking so rudely to the old lady (MORE)
 Jane wishes she had spoken more politely to the old lady.
6. Barbara chose computing rather than marketing for her next course. (PREFERENCE) 
 Francis opted ________________________________________________________ for his next 
course. 7. His colleague will do anything to avoid confrontation. (LENGTHS) 
 His colleague _____________________________________________________ to avoid 
confrontation. 8. A reliable source told her that the local newspaper is going to shut down. 
(AUTHORITY) 
 She __________________________________________ that the local newspaper is going to shut 
down. 9. Coming second didn’t make her feel any better because she only wanted to win. 
(CONSOLATION) 
 Coming second __________________________________ because winning was all that mattered to 
her. 
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10. I was bitterly disappointed they didn’t give me a part in the school play. (PASSED) 
 Very much to _________________________________________________ for a part in the school 
play.
Part 3. Write an essay of about 250 words on the following topic:
It is claimed that school workout benefits both physical and mental health for students.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this idea? Use specific information and examples to 
illustrate your opinions.
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 HƯỚNG DẪN CHẤM
I. LISTENING (25 câu x 0,2 = 5 điểm)
Part 1.
1. radio program 2. LS142JW 3. 0117358642
4. hennings.co.uk
5. joint membership 6. 49 7. Direct Debit
8. 15th October 9. JYZ37 10. video
Part 2.
 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. A 16. B 17. D 18. A 19. C 20. D
Part 3.
21 – T 22 – F
23 – T 24 – T 25 – F 
II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (40 câu x 0,125 = 5 điểm)
Part 1.
 1. D 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. C 9. B 10. B
 11. C 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. B
Part 2.
21. attractions 22. uncertainty 23. impassable 24. ongoing
25. deprived 26. repeatedly 27. independence 28. breakage(s)
29. degenerative 30. impoverished
Part 3.
31. head for heights 32. mind over matter 33. guest of honor
34. safety in numbers 35. force of habit 36. cup of tea
37. stock in trade 38. vote of thanks 39. peace of mind 40. source of tension
III. READING (40 câu x 0,125 = 5 điểm)
Part 1.
 1. A 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B 6. C 7. A 8. D 9. A 10. B
Part 2.
11. enter/start 12. settling 13. only
14. old 15. However 16. replaced
17. against 18. fact 19. which 20. least
Part 3.
 21. D 22. B 23. C 24. A
25. YES 26. NOT GIVEN 27. NO
28. curry 29. natural/organic 30. chemical
Part 4.
 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 36. C 37. D 38. C 39. B 40. D
IV. WRITING
Part 1. (1,0 điểm – Mỗi câu đúng: 0,2 điểm)
1. On their arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing happily.
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