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Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Nowadays, many people are choosing to leave the city in search (1) ______ a healthier lifestyle in the country. With remote work made (2) ______ by technology, moving away from urban centers has become more feasible. But does rural living really offer better health?
There’s some truth to the benefits of country life. Violent crime (3) ______ are lower, the air is cleaner, and there are fewer fast-food restaurants. As (4) ______, there are fewer deaths from cancer and heart disease. However, some research challenges the idea that rural life is healthier. For example, adults in urban areas smoke less and (5) ______. The countryside with its smaller population, (6) ______, sees twice as many vehicle deaths as the bustling city. This is largely because it takes longer to reach medical services.
(Adapted from C-21 Smart 11 Workbook – Unit 1. Healthy lifestyle)
Nowadays, many people are choosing to leave the city in search (1) ______ a healthier lifestyle in the country.
for
from
of
off
With remote work made (2) ______ by technology, moving away from urban centers has become more feasible.
ease
easier
easily
more easily
Violent crime (3) ______ are lower, the air is cleaner, and there are fewer fast-food restaurants.
waves
rates
levels
activities
As (4) ______, there are fewer deaths from cancer and heart disease.
a result
a rule
a matter of fact
a whole
For example, adults in urban areas smoke less and (5) ______.
are more active physically
are more physically active
are physically more active
physically are more active
The countryside with its smaller population, (6) ______, sees twice as many vehicle deaths as the bustling city.
obviously
admittedly
consequently
surprisingly
Read the following job ads and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.
Shop Assistant Wanted
We are looking for (7) ______ people to join our team, welcoming customers and arranging window displays. You will need to work from Mon – Fri, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
No experience (8) ______. On-the-job training is given to all employees.
We offer an hourly wage plus additional benefits like free meals and (9) ______ overtime pay.
Apply in person at TH Fashion, 32 Tran Hung Dao, Mon – Wed, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Babysitter Needed
Are you looking for (10) ______ work? We need someone (11) ______ care of a two-year-old child every morning from Monday to Friday. The perfect candidate should be (12) ______, reliable, good with young children and preferably female.
To apply, call Ms Lam on 0989364731.
(Adapted from Global Success 12 – Unit 5. The world of work)
We are looking for (7) ______ people to join our team, welcoming customers and arranging window displays.
detail-oriented
hard-working
well-behaved
easy-going
No experience (8) ______.
requires
would require
be required
is required
We offer an hourly wage plus additional benefits like free meals and (9) ______ overtime pay.
a
an
the
(no article)
Are you looking for (10) ______ work?
freelance
manual
casual
permanent
We need someone (11) ______ care of a two-year-old child every morning from Monday to Friday.
taken
taking
to take
that takes
The perfect candidate should be (12) ______, reliable, good with young children and preferably female.
analytical
idealistic
persuasive
responsible
Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Olivia: Are you drinking coffee? That’s new.
b. Olivia: You do look tired. Did you get enough sleep last night?
c. Ashley: You’re right. I usually don’t drink coffee, but I need it today to wake up.
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 11 – Unit 4. The body)
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Helen: Well I think that kind of business is pretty straightforward. People are always buying stuff like that.
b. Jim: It’s definitely different from what I’m used to. I’ve never produced stationery ever.
c. Helen: It’s been miserable. I’ve been picking up extra shifts to finish the floor.
d. Jim: Sure. How’s the construction of the hospital going?
e. Helen: Hello Jim. How’s work at the company?
(Adapted from ThiNK 12 – Unit 3)
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
Dear Marcus,
Thanks for your letter. It was great hearing from you.
a. Without a plan, it’s easy to forget or convince yourself you’re too busy.
b. It would be a good idea to pick an activity or sport you genuinely enjoy, like football.
c. It’s sad to hear that you are struggling to get into shape. It’s definitely tough, but I’ve got some tips that might help!
d. Another thing you could do is to create a fitness schedule. Plan exactly when you’ll exercise so it becomes a part of your routine.
e. When you’re having fun, you’re more likely to stick with it and do it regularly. Most people give up on exercising because it feels boring or like a chore.
I hope I’ve helped somehow. Write back and tell me how you get on.
Yours,
Sharon
(Adapted from Bright 11 – Unit 7. Healthy lifestyle)
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. This helps her save money and plan for the future more easily.
b. But the best part is perhaps that the job comes with great perks, such as a company outing each year, dinners and parties, health insurance, and even a gym membership.
c. The job has some pretty good advantages, one of which is that she gets a regular salary, meaning she makes the same money each month.
d. My mom is an accountant. She keeps track of the money that her company makes and spends. It’s a nine-to-five job, and she really likes it.
e. The work-life balance of a nine-to-five job is also not terrible because you have evenings off, and you don’t usually work on the weekends.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World 12 – Unit 3. World of Work)
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the best arrangement of sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
a. Health check-ups? They make you ill!
b. Seeing your doctor to have regular health check-ups can actually harm your health.
c. Your doctor tells you your lifestyle is unhealthy, and this news adds to your already high stress levels.
d. Tired and stressed, you drive badly through traffic queues, knowing that you will have to do overtime to catch up the next day.
e. You have to book an appointment, then your work schedule changes that day and you end up rushing to the doctor’s after work.
(Adapted from C-21 Smart 11 – Unit 1. Healthy lifestyle)
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Read the following biography and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.
An Extraordinary Educator
Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is one of the most inspiring figures in modern Vietnamese history. Not only was he an exceptional teacher, but he also became a symbol of passion and determination, (18) ______.
Born in Nam Định Province in 1947, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký had a very tough early childhood. At the age of four, he(19) ______. This made his life extremely challenging, but Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was determined to live a full life like any other child and insisted on attending school. Learning how to write using his feet, (20) ______. He achieved top grades throughout his school years, and was even placed in the top five of a national maths competition. For this achievement, he was awarded two medals from President Hồ Chí Minh.
After earning a degree in literature at Hà Nội National University, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký became a teacher. Over the years, (21) ______. In 1992, he was honored with the title Nhà giáo ưu tú for his outstanding contributions.
Nguyễn Ngọc Ký retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still wasn’t done. (22) ______. He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling autobiographies, titled Tôi đi học, Tôi học đại học, and Nguyễn Ngọc Ký – Tâm sự trao đời. He passed away in 2022, but his legacy will continue to inspire many generations of Vietnamese students, and people will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come.
(Adapted from Bright 12 – Unit 2. The World of Work)
Not only was he an exceptional teacher, but he also became a symbol of passion and determination, (18) ______.
having motivated a lot of people in Vietnam
inspiring countless people throughout Vietnam
motivated a great number of people in Vietnam
which inspire many people throughout Vietnam
At the age of four, he (19) ______.
was contracted by life-threatening polio, meaning he could not use his arms
whose a life-threatening disease called polio made him unable to use his arms
contracted polio, a life-threatening disease that left him unable to use his arms
got polio contracted, a disease so life-threatening that he could not use his arms
Learning how to write using his feet, (20) ______.
such was his excellent performace at school
he later performed very well at school
his performace at school was excellent
they helped him perform well at school
Over the years, (21) ______.
he had both been known as an inspiring teacher and helped many students
he had either helped many students or been known as an inspiring teacher
he had helped many students and gained a reputation as an inspiring teacher
due to the reputation as an inspiring teacher, he had helped many students
(22) ______.
Working as a psychotherapist, his main job was to write books in this field.
He was a prolific author as well as a talented psychotherapist during his time.
The retirement from teaching led him to become a psychotherapist and a writer.
He worked as a psychotherapist and continued writing books after his retirement.
Read the following passage about a diet and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
The Paleo Diet: Natural and Healthy?
Modern supermarkets give us many choices. There are colorful fruits and vegetables, fresh fish and meat, many kinds of bread, eggs, yogurt, and cheese. But at the same time, people in the modern world are experiencing health problems. Could the food we eat be inducing some of these problems?
One explanation for modern health problems is that they began when human beings became farmers about 12,000 years ago. Around that time, people started growing and eating crops, such as wheat and rice. Some people believe that returning to an earlier way of eating a ‘paleo diet’ that includes only meat, fish, and fruits and vegetables, might be a solution to our modern health problems.
A paleo diet is special because it doesn’t include grains, dairy foods, or legumes, such as peanuts or beans. For many of us, it is not possible to prepare our favorite dishes without these ingredients. But people who follow a paleo diet only eat foods people ate before farming began. They believe this is a more natural and healthier way to eat.
For Dr. Peter Ungar, the truth is not so simple. In human history, people have eaten a wide variety of foods. Early human beings lived in different places with different climates, so many kinds of food were available to our ancestors even before farming began. Dr. Ungar says our ability to eat in many different ways and to be healthy whether we live in the Arctic or in the tropics is the important thing. One thing is certain, though: If you do decide to try a paleo diet, remember that your meals might actually be less varied than the meals of your early ancestors.
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 11 – Unit 1. Food for life)
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a food choice that can be found in modern supermarkets?
poultry
baked goods
fresh produce
dairy products
The word ‘inducing’ in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
bringing about
getting around
running into
sorting out
The word ‘They’ in paragraph 3 refers to ______.
early human beings
our favorite dishes
paleo diet followers
ingredients in a paleo diet
The word ‘varied’ in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
abundant
limited
balanced
mixed
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
Our ancestors had been eating a wide range of local foods before the farming era.
Before farming, people had access to various foods based on their location and climate.
Many types of food are known to have been available to early humans before they became farmers.
Humans used to live in many places, making them used to growing different foods in different climates.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Modern health problems are linked to the start of farming around 1,200 years ago.
A paleo diet is unique in that it excludes familiar ingredients like animal proteins.
It has been proven that early humans had healthier diets than modern humans.
Dr. Ungar believes humans are naturally adaptable to different diets.
In how many paragraphs is a comparative relationship mentioned?
One
Two
Three
Four
In which paragraph does the writer suggest the idea that abundance does not necessarily equal positive outcomes?
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
What if you don’t have ONE dream job?
Do you remember being asked what you wanted to be when you grew up? No doubt, the more imaginative your answer, the more approval you would get. But once we reach adolescence, there’s far less tolerance for answers like, “I'm going to be a marine biologist, circus clown and journalist!” Now the question translates as: You are allowed one identity in this life, so which is it? [I]
At school, there’s pressure to focus on your strengths, and choose a subject to major in at university. [II] The message that you need to specialise is reinforced in many contexts. [III] Career guidance books and counsellors give you tests to help you find your niche and identify your dream job. [IV]
But what happens if you’re wired differently? Let’s say you’re curious about several subjects, and there are many things you’d like to study. If you’re unable or unwilling to settle on a single career path, you might worry that you don’t have one true calling like everybody else and that, therefore, your life lacks purpose. As the saying goes, you’re a ‘jack of all trades, master ofnone’.
In reality, few people are just ‘one thing’. A rare few have a vocation and stick to it, but for most young people who will make up the workforce of the future, ‘one thing’ is not relevant anymore. For our parents’ and grandparents’ generation, it was normal to work in the same profession and often the same company for thirty or more years. Those days are long gone.
The ambitious young people of today are more interested in moving around and doing different things. In the modern workplace, people are working flexibly and the individual is in control of their professional life and in a position to make decisions about how, when and where they work. Rather than finding something and doing it forever, the new challenge is to find a way of working that works for you.
(Adapted from English Discovery 12 – Unit 8. The world of work)
Where in paragraph 1 or paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
This leads to one specific degree, intended for one type of job.
[I]
[II]
[III]
[IV]
What does the phrase ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ mean as used in paragraph 3?
Someone who is skilled at many things but not an expert in any of them.
Someone who cannot be master of anything because they lack focus.
Someone who specializes in one field and ignores others.
Someone who struggles to find a career path.
The word ‘it’ in paragraph 4 refers to ______.
the reality
the workforce
a particular vocation
a purpose in life
Which of the following best summarises paragraph 4?
The decline of lifelong vocations
The rise of multi-career work style
Changing trends in career paths
Differences in generations’ work lives
The word ‘flexibly’ in paragraph 5is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
independently
optimistically
rigidly
spontaneously
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
Teens are pushed to narrow down a field to follow based on what they excel at.
The modern workplace stresses the importance of flexibility over personal choice.
Those with many passions may feel they don’t have a clear sense of direction.
People of older generations were more loyal to their employer compared to their children.
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
Most people have a clear and singular calling in life.
Today’s workforce is focused on finding long-term job stability.
Career guidance books discourage choosing a single career path.
Specialisation is becoming less important in the modern workplace.
Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1?
Answers involving multiple careers are less encouraged as we grow older.
People are less accepting of ambitious and creative career choices as we mature.
It’s unlikely that adolescents will pursue their imaginative childhood dream jobs.
During adolescence, society expects more realistic and focused career aspirations.
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
The ‘jack of all trades’ label is seen as a positive.
Self-direction is crucial in the modern job market.
Young people today value financial stability over career variety.
People with diverse interests are more satisfied in life than specialists.
Which of the following best summarises the passage?
Achieving personal and professional fulfillment requires choosing a single career path that aligns with one’s strengths and focusing on it throughout life.
The challenges of finding a single, realistic dream job highlight the importance of balancing multiple interests while maintaining a sense of purpose and stability.
The modern workforce is moving away from the traditional concept of fixed careers, embracing flexibility and diverse paths that suit individual preferences.
Career guidance methods should evolve to help individuals identify their strengths and focus on a specific profession to achieve long-term success in their chosen field.
