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I. LISTENING (1.0 point)

Question 1-5. You will hear a talk about the pitfalls and pleasures of being a postgraduate student.
For each question, write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet. (0.5 point)

1. Most postgraduate students are studying _____.

2. Postgraduate students are advised to _____.

3. The speaker says that where you study _____.

4. Choosing an institution should be mainly based on _____.

5. Postgraduates can avoid feeling alone by _____.

Question 6-10. You will hear a recorded message giving tourists travel information in a large city.
For each question, listen and write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER on your answer sheet. (0.5 point)

II. PHONETICS (0.5 point)

Question 11-13. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the rest.

Question 14-15. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose stress pattern is different from the other three of the group.

III. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (3.0 points)

Question 16-35. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences. (2.0 points)

16. They ______ for her ring for two hours and then they found it in the bathroom.

17. She purchased a ______ watch for her father’s birthday.

18. We couldn’t make out the gist of the passage.

19. ______ that the cinema is likely to be full every night.

20. When I saw the mouse scuttling towards me, I nearly jumped ______.

21. Passengers are advised to check the ______ allowance before packing for their flight.

22. She seems ______ to constructive criticism, which is limiting her growth.

23. He never plans anything in advance but seems to act on ______ impulse the whole time.

24. Initially conceived as a local event promoting fitness near the historical site,

25. Henry is in charge of organizing this contest; therefore, if anything turns sour, he has to ______.

26. Having taken part in the environmental campaign, everybody is ______ aware of their responsibility for sorting out garbage.

27. He’d hardly finished doing his homework when you arrived, ______?

28. Having lived here for many years, I ______ the town as my home.

29. Your decision will ______ a great strain on our relationship.

30. The new software is designed to ______ the user’s experience by simplifying complex tasks.

31. He made a(n) ______ attempt to take an interest, but it was obvious he didn’t want to be there.

32. A visit to the local museum next month will ______ the passion for traditional art among students.

33. I offered to do the job, but soon found that I was ______ as it was more difficult than I had thought.

34. The ______ trade agreement between the two countries has put an end to the cold war in the past decades.

35. – Mark: “Don’t forget to drop me a line when you settle down.”
    – Donna: “__________”

Question 36–40. Read the text and use the bold words in brackets to form words that fit in the numbered blanks. For each blank, write your answer on your answer sheet. (0.5 point)

The ambitious “Sunnyside Community Solar” project, which began construction early last year, is (36) ________ (report) on track to be fully operational by late autumn. Having overcome initial funding challenges and some logistical delays due to (37) ________ (season) weather, organisers are now focusing on the final installation phase. The project, designed to provide clean energy to over 500 local households and several municipal buildings, has been widely praised for its collaborative approach, involving (38) ________ (number) volunteers. Once connected to the grid, it is anticipated that the solar farm will significantly reduce the area’s carbon footprint. Local officials, who have strongly supported the initiative from the (39) ________ (set), believe this could serve as an inspiring model for other towns (40) ________ (consider) similar renewable energy ventures. Many residents are eagerly awaiting the switch-on, hopeful for lower energy bills.

Question 41–45. Identify 5 mistakes in the following passage and correct them. Write your answer on your answer sheet. (0.5 point)

Any supermarket you walk into these days has got at least one aisle dedicating to organic foods. We are seeing more and more ‘organic only’ supermarkets opening too. Is this because the owners of these chains are determined to improve consumers’ choice and protect them from the harmful effects of food additives? I decided to sample some meats, dairy products and fruit and vegetables marketed as organic wholefoods. Therefore, after some research, I discovered that none of the foods were grown locally. They also claim that preserves are not used in their products – so, given that these same products are transported over long distances before they reach their destination on the supermarket shelves, just how ‘fresh’ are they? I’m not sure I really want to pay twice the price of regular supermarket products and go the risk of getting food poisoning with the bargain.

IV. READING (3.0 points)

Question 46–55. Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer that best fits the blank in the following passage. (1.0 point)

It is surely (46) ________ dispute that soap opera is the most consistently popular type of television programme in the world. It refers to a story about the lives and problems of a group of people which is broadcast every day or several times a week on television or radio. It has succeeded in (47) ________ the imagination of millions since it first emerged as a genre back in the 1930s. The word ‘soap’ alludes (48) ________ the role originally played by detergent manufacturers, who promoted their products during commercial (49) ________. Soap operas have been dismissed as mindless entertainment, with viewers only (50) ________ these programmes in order to escape from reality.

Soaps are often set in friendly, (51) ________ neighbourhoods, evoking nostalgic feelings in some viewers, since such communities may no longer exist in many areas. The subject matter of soaps also (52) ________ great appeal for viewers and they often find soaps compelling and absorbing. That is because the stories (53) ________ focus on domestic problems they may have experienced themselves.

There has been a significant shift in attitudes with many soaps now (54) ________ moral and social issues. The characters and situations depicted are complex and ambiguous, providing much (55) ________ for thought and no easy answers.

46. ________

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Question 56–65. Read the following passage and fill each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. Write your answers on your answer sheet. (1.0 point)

Being a responsible tourist

More and more people are becoming concerned about how tourism affects the planet. (56) ________ to the increasing availability of cheap flights on budget airlines, remote destinations, once considered too far off the beaten (57) ________ for the average traveller, are fast becoming accessible (58) ________ mass tourism. The construction of airports and resorts is harming ecosystems and traditional ways of (59) ________, yet visitors should not underestimate their ability to (60) ________ a positive contribution.

The idea of sustainable travel is to travel in a way (61) ________ causes minimal environmental impact. By using greener (62) ________ of transport and recycling, we help to maintain ecosystems. Shopping in markets that offer an impressive collection of handicrafts and products made by local artisans directly benefits the economy, as (63) ________ staying in smaller guesthouses, where the hospitality of hosts can make the visit (64) ________ more memorable and authentic experience. Responsible travel allows us to continue exploring the planet (65) ________ preserving its untouched beauty, healthy ecosystems and diverse communities.

66. In the text as a whole, the writer’s purpose is to ______.

67. In paragraph 1, what does the writer say about the anti-smoking campaigns of the 1990s?

68. What does the phrase perpetuate the vicious circle in paragraph 1 suggest about the behavior of obese children?

69. What is the main idea of paragraph 2?

70. According to the text, why do many parents fail to help their overweight children?

71. The word they in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

72. The writer uses the example of “Weight Loss Camps” in paragraph 4 to show that ______.

73. According to the passage, a significant number of schools ______.

74. In paragraph 6, why are families on low incomes more likely to choose unhealthy foods?

75. The word seized upon in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to ______.

V. WRITING (2.5 points)

Question 76–80. Write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/letter in each of the following questions. (0.5 point)

76. a. When you go out with friends, decide how many times you will look at your phone – maybe only two or three times in an evening.
    b. That way, no one can look at their phone and you can all enjoy each other’s company.
    c. Ask your friends about how they feel.
    d. It’s important to give yourself rules to enjoy quality time with your friends.
    e. If they have the same problem as you, put all of your phones together, in a pile and out of the way.

77. a. Slowing down gives us the opportunity to see things more clearly and make the right decisions, and in the end it may help us to have better ideas and a healthier life.
    b. So sit back and do nothing for a little while – your brain and body will thank you for it.
    c. We are in such a hurry that we are creating big problems for ourselves.
    d. Einstein, one of the greatest scientific minds of all time, spent a lot of time daydreaming, and psychologists agree that this helps us to be more creative.
    e. The answer to this is simple: slow down!

78. a. Experts have discovered that simply taking the antioxidant lycopene – a substance in tomatoes highly popular as a health food supplement to prevent cancer – did not work as well as eating whole tomatoes.
    b. Leading scientists have announced that tomatoes can be of great benefit to our health.
    c. This is why scientists today believe that people should eat tomatoes in pastas, salads, tomato juice and pizza, rather than take supplements.
    d. It now seems that it’s the whole tomato that may lower cancer risks, not parts of it, according to some new studies.
    e. A lot of research has been done in recent years, trying to understand why that is.

79. Dear Mom and Dad,
    a. You really mean the world to me; you gave me the wings to fly away and explore this world on my own.
    b. Thank you very much for the love, care, and affection you showered me with.
    c. I know you do not need this thank you, but I am doing it for myself.
    d. I have never said it before, but you are the best parents one could ever get.
    e. I may not be able to ever return that to you, but I want to say I love you! and thanks for making me the most cherished person in your life.
    Love you,

80. Dear Sir,
    a. We are aware that other students are being notified as to their status, and we would greatly appreciate knowing Mike’s status so that we can plan accordingly.
    b. We have great respect for the teachers and the school’s program and reputation, and we think highly of the school’s facilities.
    c. We were informed in November 2024 that our son was placed on a waiting list.
    d. Thus, we have encouraged Mike to pursue his dreams and aspirations at your school.
    e. The purpose of this letter is to inquire as to the status of Mike Marston’s application for admission to your school.
    f. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to your positive reply.
    Yours faithfully,

81. It seems that My Linh impressed the judges of Miss Sea Island Vietnam 2025.
    → My Linh appears …
82. He hurried to the hospital as soon as he received the message.
    → No sooner …
83. It is more than probable that they will not attend the opening ceremony.
    → There is every …
84. Despite difficulties there may be, I promise to help her out.
    → Against …
85. My mother doesn’t approve of my going out so late at night.
    → My mother takes …

Question 86–90. Use the word given in brackets and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. You must use between THREE and SIX words. Do not change the word given in brackets. (0.5 point)

86. Although she was not experienced, she offered to replace Martin. (STAND)
    → In spite of her … for Martin.
87. I’m sure Jack is going to become a famous actor one day. (MATTER)
    → I think it’s only … Jack becomes a famous actor.
88. A huge number of people applied for the job. (FLOOD)
    → There was … the job.
89. They rejected our proposal, so we have to start all over again. (DRAWING)
    → They rejected our proposal, so we have to …
90. Despite his disappointment in his daughter, Mr David hid his sadness and told her not to worry. (BRAVE)
    → Despite his disappointment in his daughter, Mr David … and told her not to worry.

Paragraph writing (1.0 point)
Write a paragraph of 120 to 150 words about how students benefit from playing folk games in schools.