Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. ⇱
- Quang: “I think that we must stop school violence.”
- Ngoc: “ ________ . Both victims and bullies suffer from it.”
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. ⇱
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. ⇱
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the primary stress in each of the following questions. ⇱
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined bold word(s) in each of the following questions. ⇱
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. ⇱
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to 30. ⇱
For most of you, it will be another few years before you enter the world of work. (26) ________, you can still get prepared by developing suitable skills. How? By becoming a volunteer. Young people can do anything from (27) ________ for kids to getting involved in local environmental projects.
But what should you choose to do? A good idea is to think of something (28) ________ you feel curious about or already have an interest in, and then try your best to get involved with it. As a volunteer, you need to be friendly and professional, turn up on time and be able to handle problems, which are (29)________ skills that employers are looking for. So, although you might not get (30) ________ as a volunteer, in the future you could get a better job because of your hard work.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 31 to 35. ⇱
People enjoy eating together with family and friends in every corner of the world. However, customs to do with good behaviour around the dinner table vary greatly. In many parts of the world, people think it is rude to eat your food noisily or to make any noise when you drink. But in some countries, this is actually seen as a good thing. In China, for example, it is considered polite to eat and drink noisily, because this is a sign that you are enjoying your meal. Chinese people also show respect to their hosts by always leaving a little food in their bowls. Meanwhile, in India, people show respect to their hosts by finishing all their food.
There are even differences regarding how you sit at the dinner table. For instance, in Britain it is bad manners to put your elbows on the table, and children are taught to keep their hands under the table when they are not eating. But in France, people are expected to keep their hands on the table at all times.
And what about when the meal is over and the restaurant bill arrives? In France, the custom is for one person to pay the whole bill. In Germany, however, it is divided up according to how much each person has eaten. Then, finally, there is the problem of whether or not to leave a tip for the staff. In Japan, people almost never tip, while in the USA, you are expected to leave at least 15-20%. So, before you travel anywhere, make sure you know the local customs!
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 42. ⇱
Do you ever get the feeling that your parents just don't listen to you? It's not that your parents ignore you completely; it's more that they don't see things in quite the same way as you. And this isn't the only problem you may face.
As you grow up, your personality is developing and you're trying to become more independent, so naturally you have more questions and opinions about all aspects of your life. You start wondering whether your parents actually know what they're talking about. These doubts can lead to arguments and it's hard for parents to know how to deal with this. That's often because it's the first time they've been responsible for a teenager and they're learning to cope!
Obviously, it's important to respect your parents and you should try to understand why they might have a different point of view from yours. Their priority is to provide you with a structured environment, where they can guide and support you. However, it's vital that they try and see your point of view. They also need to give you the freedom to make your own decisions.
Ideally, your home should be a place where things can be discussed reasonably and constructively. Try to remember that in every family there are good times and bad times, but your parents are there for you throughout.
The important thing is to keep talking. Remember that there's no reason why people should automatically understand all your views. The more you can discuss things with your parents in a mature way, the happier you will feel. On the other hand, if you really find it impossible to talk to your parents, it might be a good idea to find a family member, teacher or professional counsellor who can help you. Above all, stay positive and remember that it won't be long before you'll be able to make your own decisions.