Read a passage about urbanization in Vietnam and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best fits each of the number blanks. ⇱
Urbanization in Vietnam: Opportunities and Challenges
Urbanization is transforming Vietnam at an incredible speed. Over the past 30 years, ___(1)___, attracting millions of people from rural areas. Today, about 40% of Vietnam's population lives in urban areas, compared to just 20% in the 1980s.
The main reason for this shift is economic opportunity. Cities offer better jobs in factories, offices, and the growing service sector. For many, moving to the city means a chance for a better life, with higher salaries and access to modern facilities. Urban areas also play a key role in Vietnam’s economy, ___(2)___.
However, urbanization has also brought challenges. Housing shortages, traffic jams, and air pollution are common in major cities. Public services like schools, hospitals, and transportation systems often struggle to keep up with the growing population. ___(3)___, where living conditions are poor.
To address these issues, Vietnam is investing in better urban planning and infrastructure. Projects like smart cities and eco-friendly developments aim ___(4)___.
Urbanization has given millions of Vietnamese people new opportunities, ___(5)___.
(Adapted from https://www.statista.com/statistics/444882/urbanization-in-vietnam/)
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. ⇱
a- To begin with, a smartphone can be used to install different educational apps, which allows students to learn whatever they like.
b- The invention of smartphones has changed our lives in many ways, one of which is in education.
c- It is also very helpful for students to make video presentations with their phones and share them with their teachers and classmates.
d- To sum up, smartphones have become very useful in classrooms.
e. Moreover, a smartphone allows students to enjoy collaborative activities or live games during the lessons with their peers such as doing Kahoot quizzes or doing group writing on a shared Padlet.
a- Yes. Do you have any plans?
b- Hi, Nam. Are you free this Saturday evening?
c- What about going to the concert at the stadium?
d- That’s a good idea.
a- First, doing exercise regularly can assist in controlling our weight and prevent obesity.
b. Secondly, exercise can reduce the risks of heart diseases by improving blood circulation and raising the oxygen levels in our body.
c- The health benefits of regular exercise are enormous.
d- In conclusion, exercising regularly brings about many advantages to our physical and mental health.
e- Another advantage is that exercise can help improve our mood, making us feel happier, more relaxed, and less anxious.
a- How do you divide household chores in your family, Ha?
b- We divide them equally. Everyone has to help around the house.
c- Because I don’t have time. I have to do a lot of homework.
d- Does she? Why don’t you help your mum?
e- I think that will get everyone closer. In my family, my mum does most of the housework.
Dear Rose,
a- I received your email asking for advice for your upcoming trip to Vietnam.
b- Besides, you can prepare a small amount of money in red envelopes to give to children or the elderly as lucky money.
c- Since you are going to visit Vietnam friend’s home on the first day of Tet, you should dress politely.
d- I hope the above information is helpful for you so that you will have a nice trip to Vietnam.
e- You should also give them wishes for luck and good health.
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: ⇱
📢 WE’RE HIRING! Join Our Growing Team
Are you ready ___(11)___ the next step in your career? We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our company and make a difference!
✨ CURRENT OPENINGS
• Sales Representative
o Build ___(12)___ with clients and drive sales growth.
o Requirements: Strong communication skills and a results-driven attitude.
• Customer Support Specialist
o Help our customers ___(13)___ inquiries and solutions.
o Requirements: Problem-solving skills and experience in customer service.
💼 WHY JOIN US?
• Great Benefits: Competitive pay, health ___(14)___, and paid leave.
• Room to Grow: Opportunities for promotion and professional development.
• Team Spirit: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
📩 HOW TO APPLY
1. Email your CV to [email protected] with the subject line: Application for [Position Name].
2. Deadline: Applications close on December 30th 2025 — don’t ___(15)___!
3. Selected candidates ___(16)___ for interviews.
(Adapted from https://www.vietnamworks.com/)
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: ⇱
ANTARCTICA – a journey of a lifetime!
Picture yourself cruising past massive, glittering icebergs and watching the ___(17)___. In this frozen world, you’ll encounter pods of whales, playful seals, and groups of penguins thriving in their icy environment. Very ___(18)___ people have had the chance to explore this untouched land, ___(19)___ it a truly unforgettable experience.
Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest place on Earth. ___(20)___ holding 90% of the planet’s frozen water, it is considered a desert because of its lack of rainfall. The conditions here are tough, and no one lives on the continent ___(21)___, yet its beauty is breathtaking. From towering ice formations to endless white landscapes, Antarctica offers a view unlike anywhere else.
Surprisingly, visiting this remote place is easier than you might expect. Cruise packages start at around £3,700 for an 11-day trip, with options ___(22)___ various budgets. Once you’ve seen Antarctica’s wonders, it will be a journey you’ll never forget.
(Adapted from C21-smart)
Read the following passage about Nellie Bly, a famous American journalist and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. ⇱
Nellie Bly was an American journalist, best known for her investigative reporting. She also made the fastest trip around the world.
She was born in 1864 in Pennsylvania, the United States. Her parents named her Elizabeth Jane Cochran. She started her career in 1885 after writing an angry response to an article called What Girls Are Good For in the Pittsburgh Dispatch. They were impressed and gave her a job. In her first article, she argued that not all women needed to get married, and that they should have better opportunities. She then used the name Nellie Bly for the rest of her career.
After leaving the Pittsburgh Dispatch, Nellie was rejected from jobs because newspapers wouldn't hire a woman. She finally got a job at the New York World by agreeing to pretend to be mentally unwell to investigate a mental asylum. Her report exposed the asylum's conditions, and it was forced to improve its patient care. During her career, she wrote about many difficult issues, and most of them are in support of women's lives.
In 1889, inspired by Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days, she took a trip around the world. The idea was rejected by her newspaper at first because "no one but a man can do this," but finally her editor agreed. She traveled alone for most of it, an unusual thing for women to do at the time. She actually met Jules Verne in France and completed the trip after 72 days, setting a world record.
In her later years, Nellie Bly returned to journalism. She wrote reports about World War I and problems that impacted women. Nellie Bly died in 1922 at the age of 57. Her life has inspired dozens of movies, TV series, and books.
(Extracted from I-learn Smart 12)
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. ⇱
The Rise of Airbnb
In 2007, two design graduates, Joe Gebbia and Brian Chesky, were struggling to pay rent for their San Francisco apartment. (I) At the same time, a big conference was coming to the city, and all hotel rooms were fully booked. (II) Seeing an opportunity, they created a website called airbedandbreakfast.com. (III) On the site, they offered three airbeds in their living room for $80 per night, including breakfast. (IV) Just six days later, they had three guests staying with them. This small success made them realize their idea could become something bigger.
Joe and Brian decided to expand their idea and turned to Joe’s former flatmate, Nathan Blecharczyk, a computer science graduate, to build the website. Their plan was to target events like conferences and festivals across the United States. Local people could list their extra rooms or spaces, and travelers could book them. They launched the updated website just before the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, where Barack Obama was going to speak to 80,000 people. Thanks to the lack of hotel rooms, the site quickly grew, reaching 800 listings in a single week.
However, there was still a problem: the website wasn’t making money. To fix this, the team introduced a payment system. They started charging a 3% fee to hosts and between 6% and 12% to travelers, depending on the booking price. This system worked, and soon investors became interested. By April 2009, the company received larger investments, allowing them to move from their small apartment to a new, modern office and hire more employees.
Since then, Airbnb has grown rapidly. Today, the company has over 1.5 million listings in 34,000 cities across 190 countries. Airbnb has become a major player in the travel industry and is now rumoured at around $20 billion.
(Adapted from Friends Global 12)