I.

PHONETICS
Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined.
1. A. received B. returned C. replaced D. improved
2. A. exhibit B. vehicle C. housing D. honest
Choose the word which has a different stress pattern from the others.
3. A. model B. design C. impact D. reduce
4. A. footprint B. allow C. limit D. modern
II. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
5. His girlfriend ______ gentle and independent
A. says B. seems C. acts D. look
6. Most people here use public ________ such as trains and electric buses.
A. places B. transport C. system D. technology
7. Young people don’t always understand their parents’ points of views. ________, they prefer to be
free to make their own decisions.
A. However B. Because C. Furthermore D. Yet
8. The ________ arises when Jack and his parents have considerable disagreement on his choice of
university.
A. agreement B. conflict C. gap D. conversation
9. Spectators _________ show their tickets before they enter My Dinh stadium.
A. should B. ought to C. have to D. must
10. I will give you 5 more minutes to complete your test and you ________ submit it to me at 10:05.
A. have to B. should C. shouldn’t D. must
11. It is important to keep the different aspects of your life in _________.
A. balance B. diet C. quality D. fairness
12. She got enough sleep last night, so today she is full of ________.
A. exercise B. energy C. stress D. injuries
13. You should take up a habit of playing sports because it’s good _______ your health a lot.
A. to B. on C. for D. about
14. Traffic jams are the city’s biggest problem, especially during _________.
A. rush hour B. pandemic C. peak season D. crisis
15. Last night's leftover food in the fridge smells ______. Don't eat it.
A. awful B. awfully C. well D. badly
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
16. Another factor lies in differences in musical tastes, fashion, and political views between young
people and their parents.
A. ideas B. tastes C. opinions D. visions
17. Listening is an important part of the relationship between parents and children.
A. special B. certain C. helpless D. vital
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined
word(s) in each of the following sentences.
18. Smart cities are built on new technologies to improve people's lives.
A. affect B. recover C. enhance D. worsen
19. He thinks he's special with his expensive suits and fancy shoes.
A. costly B. reasonable C. upmarket D. luxurious
Make the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
20. She (live) ________ in that house since she (be) ________ a child.
21. My daughter was studying with her friends when I (come) __________ home.
22. I think teens should usually (have) _______ honest conversations with their parents to avoid
conflicts.
23. My father (take up) ________ cycling several year ago.
24. I (already, finish) _________ reading the book that I (borrow) ________ from you last week.
25. Thanks to his successful business, he (buy) ________ 3 cars so far.
III. READING
Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following
passage.
Driving along the motorway in busy traffic, the driver suddenly presses a button on his steering
wheel. The car is now driving itself. This may (26) ________ like something from the future, but
driverless cars are already in reality on California’s roads. Many cars can already park themselves
on the roadside, brake automatically when the car needs to slow down, and warn the driver (27)
________ they are slipping out of the right lane, so going driverless is just the next step towards
automated driving.

Driverless cars are equipped with fast broadband, allowing them to overtake other cars (28)
________, and even communicate with traffic lights as they approach junctions. Being stuck in
traffic jams could become a thing of the past, as driverless cars will be able to drive at speed (29)
________ to each other.
More than fifty million people die or are injured in road accidents every year, and the majority of
these accidents is caused by human (30) ________ . Google’s driverless car sticks of to the speed
limit and and doesn’t get tired. Wo wouldn’t it be a great idea if all cars were driverless.

26. A. look B. sound C. feel D. sense

27. A. if B. where C. why D. what
28. A. nicely B. quickly C. harmlessly D. safely
29. A. too closer B. much closer C. very closely D. so closest
30. A. inaccuracy B. offence C. error D. crime
Read the following text and choose the correct answer.
The family dynamic evolves as a teen matures and can test the parent-teen relationship. With both
sides feeling mixed emotions, this time can be challenging.

Puberty brings lots of emotions for teens and is a time of readjustment for the whole family. Parents
have a huge influence on a young child’s values and interests, and so it can often feel hard for them
to separate from their teen, who wants to develop their own identity and to have new
freedoms. This may lead to conflict, as both parents and teens need time to figure out how to adapt
the relationship.
As teens get older, it is important for them to take on responsibilities. This highlights the valuable
contribution each family member makes to a home and teaches teens about what it’s like to be an
adult. Setting clear rules about routine and home life helps teens to know what’s expected of them -
even if they do complain or resist. Expectations go both ways, however, and so constant
communication and flexibility, when necessary, will help avoid conflict.

It is important for parents and teens to overcome life’s many distractions in order to spend quality
time together. For parents, maintaining a close relationship with a teen who is preprogrammed to
separate from them can be tricky, but it helps to be present and willing. Talking about the things
that are going well is as helpful as discussing areas of conflict.
31. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. Puberty of teenagers
B. Teens’ romantic relationship
C. Parent-teen relationship
D. Teens’ responsibilities
32. According to the passage, who are pointed out to considerably influence young child?
A. their peers
B. their teachers
C. their parents
D. famous people
33. The word “this” in paragraph 2 refers to ________.
A. Puberty brings lots of emotions for teens
B. Parents have a huge influence on a young child’s values and interests
C. Both parents and teens need time to adapt the relationship
D. Parents cannot separate from their teens who want to be free
34. The word “willing” is CLOSET in meaning to
A. shocked
B. ready
C. strict
D. sympathetic
35. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the solution as teens get older?
A. Complain and resist
B. Communicate constantly
C. Set rules about routine and home life
D. Ask teens to take on responsibilities
WRITING
Rewrite the following sentences, using the suggestions.
36. She last wrote to me nearly 2 years ago.
She hasn’t ______________________________________.

37. My father hasn’t driven a truck before.

It’s the ________________________________________.

38 . This is the most beautiful city that I have ever visited.

I have ____________________________________.

39. My advice is that you try to avoid all junk food.

You _______________________________________.

40. They don’t allow me to stay overnight at my friend's house.

They don’t let ________________________________.