– Thí sinh làm bài trực tiếp vào đề thi và không được sử dụng bất kỳ tài liệu nào, kể cả từ điển.
– Ghi câu trả lời của thí sinh vào đúng ô đã được đánh số dưới mỗi bài để được chấm điểm. Riêng PART V: WRITING thí sinh viết vào các chỗ trống tương ứng.

PART I: LISTENING (3.0 points)
I. Section 1: You will hear part of an interview with a man called Tony Elliott who founded a magazine called Time Out. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits according to what you hear. Write your answers in the table below. (1.0 pt)

1. Tony says that Time Out was unlike other publications in 1968 because

2. What experience did Tony have of publishing?

3. Why did Tony leave university?

4. According to Tony, what led to the magazine becoming a weekly?

5. Tony says the big publishers were not interested in this type of magazine because

Your answers:

II. Section 2: You will hear a psychologist speaking on British radio on the subject of astrology. Complete the sentences with a word or a short phrase of NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. Write your answers in the table below (2.0 pts)
– Over 60% of (1) ____________ admit to being interested in astrology.
– Less than 3% of people would consult the stars before making (2) ____________.
– Psychologists now believe that time of birth can affect a person’s (3) ____________ development.
– Time of birth is not the only factor, but it is the (4) ____________ for future changes.
– To test his idea, the speaker decided to compare people’s (5) ____________ and zodiac sign.
– An amazing number of (6) ____________ were born around mid-July to mid-August.
– Other connections found by the study were (7) ____________.
– A fair number of serious sports players were born in the (8) ____________ months.
– The speaker thinks that the lack of professions dominated by mostly one sign is a little (9) ____________.
– The connections may be weak because people are removed from the (10) ____________.
Your answers:

PART II: PHONETICS (2.0 points)
I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others in each group. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the table below. (1 pt)

1. A. wasteful B. endanger C. accurate D. communicate
2. A. chore B. brochure C. chemise D. chef
3. A. situated B. congestion C. statue D. conscientious
4. A. utterance B. buffalo C. rusty D. butcher
5. A. bathe B. thorny C. teethe D. nonetheless

II. Choose the word whose main stress is placed differently from that of the others in each group. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the table below. (1 pt)

6. A. asteroid B. introduce C. concentrate D. calculate
7. A. advocate B. parliament C. tsunami D. analyze
8. A. admirable B. apologize C. encouraging D. inelegant
9. A. entertaining B. insecticide C. electrician D. documentary
10. A. astronomy B. inadequate C. embarrassing D. inexpensive

Your answers:

PART III: VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR (4.0 points)
I. Choose the best answer to complete each sentence. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the table below. (1.5 pts)

1. Not until ______ home ______ that he had left his laptop at school.

2. I don’t like ______ of the two sport cars. I want to buy an off-road one instead.

3. On the way home I saw a dog and a boy ______ were playing in the park.

4. He doesn’t feel like going fishing today because he is ______.

5. I take a ______ view of his proposal, which is not in the least feasible.

6. He is eager to know ______ his daughter looks like now, after two years studying overseas.

7. The manager was ______ to his plan and asked him to make a new one.

8. The students’ rooms are ______ with a desk, bed, and closet built in.

9. He’d rather his brother ______ in illegal motor racing with such bad guys last week.

10. The game was banned on the ______ that it glorified violence.

11. Disadvantaged children should not be ______ chances to study in university.

12. ______ in the many parts of the country cannot go to school is a matter of great concern.

13. The article provides interesting facts and figures to ______ the appetite of readers of all ages.

14. I slept so well last night that I feel as ______ this morning.

15. Being a university student living in ______ he knows next to nothing about the hardships endured by the poor in the time of pandemic.

Your answers:

II. Complete the following sentences by filling in each blank with suitable particle(s). Write your answers in the table below. (1 pt)

16. It is expected that the Southerners will soon pull ______ the tough time to restore their normal life.
17. After years of hard work and persistence, his business eventually career took ______.
18. It is worry that their devices may act ______ while students are learning online.
19. It gradually dawned ______ her that he is a kind of person whose actions speak louder than words.
20. Her vaccine research is supposed to build ______ past experience and discoveries.
21. Many retired people take ______ gardening as a hobby.
22. You must see ______ it that all the goods measure up to the specifications.
23. To avoid controversy, many celebrities choose to remain silent and while ______ in their complacency.
24. A number of local officials have come ______ severe criticism for their inefficient handling of COVID-19.
25. One should learn to own ______ his wrong-doings and change his behaviour.

Your answers:

III. For questions 26-35, complete the following sentences and passage by filling each blank with the suitable form of the word given in brackets. Write your answers in the table below. (1.0 pt)

Questions 26-28

26. It’s really fun to talk to Jack who seems to have an ____________ (EXHAUST) stock of amusing stories.
27. The on-going pandemic has led to the closure of a number of ____________ services. (ESSENTIAL)
28. The community as a whole tried to ____________ themselves from the pain inflicted by the disaster to restore their lives. (ENGAGE)

Questions 29-35

ART FOR ART’S SAKE

A meeting, well-attended by both town (29)____________ (COUNCIL) and residents alike, was held over the weekend to discuss a very pressing problem affecting the district. The issue of graffiti and graffiti ‘artists’ has become a rather (30)____________ (CONTROVERSY) one, as the town becomes divided over whether vandals should be prosecuted in court or simply made to clean up the numerous buildings and walls that they have (31)____________ (FACE). Many feel that, though graffiti cannot be tolerated, it should not be considered (32)____________ (LAW) and, therefore, punishable by law. (33)____________ (COMMIT) members of the Local Action Group, however, demand that these young (34)____________ (OFFENCE) be taught a lesson by being formally tried and sentenced. A police spokesperson stated that the answer lies in setting up community watches to deter such (35)____________ (DESTROY) behaviour.
Your answers:

IV. Think of one word which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Number ‘0’ is an example. Write your answers in the table below (0.5 pt)

0. ___false___

• After being responsible for two false starts, the athlete was disqualified from the sprint.
• I couldn’t understand what Grandma was saying until in her false teeth.
• Making false statement to the police is an offence.

36. – New Orleans is the ____________ of traditional jazz.
    – Take off your coat and make yourself at ____________.
    – Since the dog’s master died, they’ve been trying to find a ____________ for it.
37. – She’s a very fair woman to do ____________ with.
    – My private life has nothing to do with you, so mind your own ____________.
    – In the first half our opponents didn’t seem to take the game seriously, but now that their coach has spoken to them they obviously mean ____________.
38. – He’s been appointed as a judge at the European ____________ of Justice.
    – Louis XIV insisted on the nobility spending most of their time at his ____________.
    – If they don’t pay us what they owe us, we’ll take them to ____________.
39. – A scapegoat is someone that has to take the ____________ for others’ failures.
    – The first rule of success in politics is to make sure that you put the ____________ for your errors on someone else.
    – Why do I always get the ____________ for everything that goes wrong in this office?
40. – The police officer warned the boys to keep ____________ of trouble.
    – Sophie isn’t at all ____________ about her plans for the future.
    – From this viewpoint, you can see the Rif Mountains on a ____________ day.

Your answers:

PART IV: READING (5.0 points)
I. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the table below. (1.2 pts)

SAY “NO” TO PLASTIC BAGS

Did you know that on average we take home 150 plastic bags annually? In other (1) ______ that means a global figure of one million plastic bags taken home every minute. We are sure you’ll agree this is a truly shocking statistic.
Plastic bags cannot be simply (2) ______ of along with your domestic rubbish – they can blow off landfill sites and become highly (3) ______ litter which can remain in the environment for a number of years. They are not only an eyesore but they are a (4) ______ to the environment too. For example, plastic bags almost dammed the Buriganga river in Bangladesh, and they are widely (5) ______ responsible for causing devastating floods there on two separate (6) ______.
They also (7) ______ a particular threat to wildlife. More and more (8) ______ dead turtles and whales are discovered washed up on beaches, killed by swallowing plastic bags. To marine life, a plastic bag closely (9) ______ a jellyfish.
These are the (10) ______ why you should reuse plastic bags you already have or take a small rucksack on trips to the supermarket. Why not take (11) ______ now and show how much you care about the environment by (12) ______ this small step!

Your answers:

II. Complete the following passage by filling the missing words. Use only ONE word for each gap. Write your answers in the table below. (2.4 pts)
Skin plays an important role in mediating our interactions (13)______ the world. Specifically, human skin can sense pressure and temperature, stretch, and heal (14)______. Electronic skin is a thin electronic material that mimics human skin in one or (15)______ ways. Recreating the properties of skin using electronic devices could have profound implications in various fields (16)______ robotics, prosthetics and medicine. The artificial skin could one day be used on robotic hands capable (17)______ detecting diseases or intoxication of humans via (18)______.
The pursuit of artificial skin has inspired innovations in materials (19)______ imitate skin’s unique characteristics, (20)______ mechanical durability and stretch ability, biodegradability, and the ability to measure a diversity of complex sensations over large areas. New materials and fabrication strategies are (21)______ developed to make mechanically compliant and multifunctional skin-like electronics, (22)______ improve brain-machine interfaces that enable transmission of skin’s signals (23)______ the body.
Scientists and engineers have made (24)______ toward materials that can detect pressure, blend with surroundings, measure body temperature, and do much more.
Your answers:

III. Read the following passage and choose the best answer. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the table below. (1.4 pts)

VOLUNTARY WORK

Voluntary work is work that you do not get paid for and usually involves doing things to help other people, especially the elderly or the sick, or working on behalf of a charity or similar organization. Most charitable organizations rely on unpaid volunteers, and thousands of Americans and British people give many hours of their time to doing some form of social work or organizing fund-raising events to support the work. Volunteering is especially popular in the US and the reasons for this may be found in basic American values such as the Protestant work ethic, the idea that work improves the person who does it, and the belief that people can change their condition if they try hard enough.
Volunteering is usually enjoyable, as people choose jobs close to their personal interests. For instance, people who like animals may volunteer in an animal shelter, a place for animals which have been treated cruelly. Some voluntary work is short-term, e.g. when people from a community get together to create a park. Other work is longer term, such as that of the US organization Habitat for Humanity which builds houses for poor people. Parents often volunteer at their children’s schools, and do things like building a play area or raising money for new equipment. Young people are also encouraged to do voluntary work. Schoolchildren visit old people in hospitals or homes, and students at college often raise money for charities. In the US young people over 18 can take part in AmeriCorps, a government programme that encourages them to work as volunteers for a period of time, with the promise of help in paying for their education later. Older Americans who do not work may spend much of their free time volunteering.
In Britain a lot of voluntary work is directed towards supporting the country’s social services. The WRVS runs a meals-on-wheels service in many parts of Britain, providing hot food for old people who are unable to cook for themselves. The organization is also involved in other kinds of welfare work, such as arranging holidays for needy children. The nationwide Citizens Advice Bureau, which offers free advice to the public on a wide range of issues, is run mainly by volunteers, and the Blood Transfusion Service relies on voluntary blood donors to give blood for use in hospitals. Political parties use volunteers at election time, and Churches depend on volunteers to keep buildings clean.
Both Britain and the US have organizations dedicated to helping people overseas. Britain’s Voluntary Service Overseas sends people to work in developing countries for up to two years to share their skills with the local population. The US Peace Corps has similar aims and programmes.
(From Cultural Guide – Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary – 7th Edition)

25. Paragraph 1 primarily serves as ______.

26. It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

27. According to the passage, the WRVS is involved in ______.

28. The word “dedicated” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.

29. Which of the following may assist young volunteers in their future education?

30. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

31. Which of the following statements would the author probably agree with?

Your answers:

PART V: WRITING (6.0 points)
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given in brackets. Do not change the word given. You must use between THREE and SIX words, including the word given. Write your answers in the spaces provided. (4.0 pts)

1. Gilbert is becoming well known as a charitable scientist. (name)
   → Gilbert is making ……………………………………………. as a charitable scientist.
2. The fact that she decided to get married to such an old man was a shock to us. (aback)
   → We ……………………………………………. to get married to such an old man.
3. The issue is going to be investigated next week without fail. (looked)
   → The issue is ……………………………………………. next week without fail.
4. They believe that Fernando was defeated because he was ill. (down)
   → Fernando’s defeat ……………………………………………. the fact that he was ill.
5. If Terry hadn’t had that accident, he would have become a professional footballer. (it)
   → Had ……………………………………………., Terry would have become a professional footballer.
6. The majority of tourists like to observe local festivities. (favour)
   → The majority of tourists ……………………………………………. local festivities.
7. I was amazed that Larry stopped playing games completely to revise for the exam. (gave)
   → Much ……………………………………………. playing games completely to revise for the exam.
8. Bruce is not only a handsome and smart man but also an elite athlete. (mention)
   → Bruce is a handsome and smart man, ……………………………………………. being an elite athlete.
9. She is one of the leading experts at public speaking. (comes)
   → When……………………………………………. public speaking, she has few equals.
10. His presentation helps to truly understand the life of ethnic minorities. (insight)
    → His presentation ……………………………………………. the life of ethnic minorities.

II. Write an essay of about 200 words on the following question. You can choose either of them (2.0 pts)

1. “School extra activities are beneficial to students’ life.” Do you agree with this statement?
2. Many people nowadays believe that studying foreign languages brings us many advantages. How far do you agree with this opinion?

* Note: You are not allowed to include any personal information such as your name, your school’s name, your address, etc. in your writing.

Your choice: ……………………………………..

Your writing:

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