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Read the following proposal 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 from 1 to 6.

Title: Preserving Cuc Phuong ecosystem

To: Vietnam Wildlife Conservation Committee

Date: February 25th, 2023

Prepared by: Vu Hoang Ha

Introduction

Cuc Phuong is famous for its wonderfully rich ecosystem. (1)_______, the National Park has been threatened by human activities such as illegal hunting, logging and littering. Therefore, we would like to propose some ideas for protecting its ecosystem.

Details

We would like to create an online photo album of the area on the park (2)_________. The photos will show eco-friendly activities such as (3) ________ litter, going on ecotours, planting trees, and activities that can harm the ecosystem in Cuc Phuong, e.g, cutting down trees, or littering in the forest. Anyone interested, especially (4) ________ to Cuc Phuong, will be able to take photos and post them on the website for everyone to see. This initiative will last for at least (5) ______ year.

Goals and benefits

Our goals are to raise awareness of the need to protect Cuc Phuong ecosystem, and to promote environmentally friendly activities. (6)________ campaign will also help people identify any activity which can damage the ecosystem and report it when they see it.

(Adapted from Global Success)

(1)_______, the National Park has been threatened by human activities such as illegal hunting, logging and littering.

We would like to create an online photo album of the area on the park (2)_________.

The photos will show eco-friendly activities such as (3) ________ litter, going on ecotours, planting trees, and activities that can harm the ecosystem in Cuc Phuong, e.g, cutting down trees, or littering in the forest.

Anyone interested, especially (4) ________ to Cuc Phuong, will be able to take photos and post them on the website for everyone to see.

This initiative will last for at least (5) ______ year.

(6)________ campaign will also help people identify any activity which can damage the ecosystem and report it when they see it.

Read the following passage about the green energy and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 7 to 16.

As we continue to face the impacts of climate change, having a green environment has become increasingly important to the future of our society. To achieve this, the world is shifting towards green energy, and two particular types of energy at the centre of this movement are solar power and wind power.

(I) Solar power is all about harnessing the energy of the sun by using solar panels to convert sunlight into usable electricity. (II) Moreover, solar panels are perfect for installation on a small scale, such as in private homes, since they require very little maintenance and have a long lifespan. (III) However, the ability to generate solar power depends on the time of day and weather conditions. (IV) This means that solar panels are often less useful if they are installed in places where sunny weather is not typical.

Wind power, on the other hand, involves converting the energy of the wind into electricity using large turbines. Wind power doesn't produce any greenhouse gases, but it is not ideal for private use since turbines require consistent care. However, wind farms can be installed on a large scale and are able to produce electricity continuously regardless of the time of day. This means that if there were more investments in wind power, it could be a viable way to provide energy for major cities and even for whole regions.

Wind and solar power contribute significantly to a green environment by reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, helping us cut down on pollution and slow climate change. Additionally, using renewable energy sources helps promote spending on sustainable development by creating new career opportunities in the green energy sector.

For now, the biggest challenge of adopting green energy is the costs associated with installation and infrastructure, but the benefits unquestionably outweigh the downsides. If we want to stop the climate crisis and create a better and more sustainable future, green energy sources will undoubtedly be the key.

(Adapted from Bright)

Where in paragraph 2 does the following sentence best fit?
This highly efficient form of energy produces zero emissions, so it can significantly reduce our carbon footprint.

The phrase harnessing the energy in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by_______.

The word they in paragraph 2 refers to________

According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT a benefit of solar power?

Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 3?

The word continuously in paragraph 3 is CLOSEST in meaning to________

The word reducing in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_______.

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

Read the following passage about fast fashion and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 17 to 24.

The phrase fast fashion describes the trendiest clothes available at the lowest prices. The prices are low because the stores want their customers to return very soon - maybe even the next week to buy more of the newest fashions. Some of these fast fashion stores display new clothes weekly or even twice a week!

In the traditional fashion industry, new styles come out four times a year. This schedule follows the four seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. In the fast fashion industry, a new "season" happens every month or so. Fast fashion makes a lot of money because there are more selling seasons within one year.

One important reason why fast fashion is less expensive than traditional fashion is that the quality is worse. A trendy shirt from a fast fashion store doesn't need to last for years because it won't be stylish next season. Trendy clothes usually won't last because the materials used to make them are cheap and not as good quality. For example, in a fast fashion store, you are more likely to find a sweater made of acrylic, a synthetic material, than wool.

Some people think fast fashion is good because it means they can buy stylish clothes at low prices. Others disagree. They think that fast fashion creates a lot of waste. Since the early 2000s, when the fast fashion trend started, the production of clothes has doubled. Now people are buying more clothes, and are wearing them for shorter amounts of time.

Finally, clothing manufacturing can be bad for the environment. Producing many materials, even natural ones such as cotton, requires huge amounts of water. Making synthetic materials can involve oil and other chemicals. And dyes used to color clothes are also a source of pollution.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds)

The word trendiest in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to_______

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of fast fashion?

The word synthetic in paragraph 3 could best be replaced by_______

Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

The word ones in paragraph 5 refers to________

Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

In which paragraph does the writer mention the environmental impact of clothing
manufacturing?

In which paragraph does the writer mention the increase in clothing production since the start of fast fashion?

Read the following passage about crime prediction technology 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 from 25 to 29.

Police forces have always used technology to help them combat crime, but as collecting data and storing it becomes much easier, more and more police forces (25)______ and therefore to predict crime before it happens.

Crime prevention software called PredPol helps the police predict where crimes are likely to occur. (26)_______. It predicts where and when crime is most likely to occur in the future. Police officers receive this information on the computers in their cars and they then spend more time in these areas. As a result, the increased police presence in these neighbourhoods has cut crime significantly.

Crime figures for one area of Los Angeles, USA, were reduced by 12% in 2011 when police officers used crime prediction software. (27)________. As well as software that predicts crime, companies are also developing technology that will help police patrols catch criminals before they can leave town. By combining information such as the places where crimes frequently take place with the routes that allow the fastest escape, (28)_______.

However, although the makers of this technology claim it will help reduce crime rates, some people are not so sure. Not all crime is reported. If the police just focus on the neighbourhoods (29)_______, they will neglect others.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Police forces have always used technology to help them combat crime, but as collecting data and storing it becomes much easier, more and more police forces (25)______ and therefore to predict crime before it happens.

(26)_______. It predicts where and when crime is most likely to occur in the future.

(27)________. As well as software that predicts crime, companies are also developing technology that will help police patrols catch criminals before they can leave town.

By combining information such as the places where crimes frequently take place with the routes that allow the fastest escape, (28)_______.

If the police just focus on the neighbourhoods (29)_______, they will neglect others.

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 from 30 to 35.

HOME a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

Home (2009) is a 90-minute documentary about human threats to the Earth's ecological balance. It is made up of aerial shots of various places across the globe. Aiming (30)_______ people's awareness of the alarming environmental destruction, this French movie shows human huge impacts on the Earth and the consequences of climate change. Viewers (31) _______ the documentary particularly enjoy the footage of human origins, the Earth's water cycle, population growth, the melted Arctic ice cap and the coral reef.

The film was completed in eighteen months and the film crew did their filming of 488-hour raw footage by flying in a helicopter over (32)_______ regions in more than fifty countries. At a press conference in Paris on March 9, 2009, its director, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, (33)______ that its released versions would include theatre, television, DVD and the internet. About two months later, the film's worldwide (34) _______ date was confirmed to be June 5, 2009. Despite its availability in various forms, Home (2009) had its world festival premiere at the Dawn Breakers  (35)_______ in 2012.

(Adapted from Friends Global)

Aiming (30)_______ people's awareness of the alarming environmental destruction, this French movie shows human huge impacts on the Earth and the consequences of climate change.

Viewers (31) _______ the documentary particularly enjoy the footage of human origins, the Earth's water cycle, population growth, the melted Arctic ice cap and the coral reef.

The film was completed in eighteen months and the film crew did their filming of 488-hour raw footage by flying in a helicopter over (32)_______ regions in more than fifty countries.

At a press conference in Paris on March 9, 2009, its director, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, (33)______ that its released versions would include theatre, television, DVD and the internet.

About two months later, the film's worldwide (34) _______ date was confirmed to be June 5, 2009.

Despite its availability in various forms, Home (2009) had its world festival premiere at the Dawn Breakers  (35)_______ in 2012.

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 from 36 to 40.

1. Lisa: Hey, Sam. How's it going?

2. Lisa: I'm fine. Hey, what's that?

3. Sam: Hi, Lisa. I'm great. How are you doing?

(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World)

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 from 36 to 40.

1. Lan's mother: Oh, I'm afraid not. You must come back home before 10 p.m.

2. Lan's mother: Certainly. Whose birthday is it?

3. Lan: Mum, can I go to my friend's birthday party this Saturday evening?

4. Lan: OK, Mum. I'll be home before 10 p.m. then

5. Lan: It's Mai's birthday, Mum. Is it OK if I stay the night at her house after the party?

(Adapted from Global Success)

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 from 36 to 40.

Dear Sir or Madam,

1. I am interested in your community development projects because I really care about the life of people in the community and want to offer my services to you.

2. I am writing to apply for a volunteer position at the local centre for community development.

3. I am available for an interview on any weekdays after 4.30 p.m or at weekends. I look

forward to hearing from you.

4. I have already filled in the online application form and sent it in as requested.

5. I heard about this opportunity in a public announcement last Monday.

Yours faithfully,

Nguyen Ha Vi

(Adapted from Global Success)

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 from 36 to 40.

1. All in all, I believe that working mothers help with the family finances and are good examples for their children.

2. Firstly, mothers who go to work can provide an extra income for their families. With

children, families need more money to pay for their education and everyday needs.

3. That means a working mother can contribute to the household finances and help the

family afford more.

4. I feel that mothers should be able to work if they want to.

5. Secondly, working mothers are good role models. They show their children that if they

work hard, they can have both a family and a career.

(Adapted from English Discovery)

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 from 36 to 40.

1. The good news is that biomass fuel is carbon neutral because it only releases the same amount of carbon into the atmosphere as the plants, the source of biomass fuel, absorb in their life cycle.

2. The biomass is dried and then burnt as biomass fuel to create heat or generate electricity.

3. Biomass fuel is easy to store for use when we need it.

4. Biomass is material that comes from trees, recycled paper, animal waste, food waste and some crops, such as corn, soy and sugar cane.

5. However, burning biomass produces carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, so it is not completely environmentally friendly.

(Adapted from Bright)