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1.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. How much petrol does the woman want?

a)

13 litres

b)

30 litres

c)

33 litres

d)

15 litres

2.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Which table do they buy?

a)

a round one with three legs

b)

a round one with four legs

c)

a square one with four legs

d)

a square one with three legs

3.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. What time does the class start?

a)

at two o’clock

b)

at half past two

c)

at three o’clock

d)

at half past three

4.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. What does Mr. John look like?

a)

with long hair

b)

with a hooked nose

c)

bald and with a moustache

d)

with small ears

5.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Where is he going to plant the tree?

a)

behind the garage

b)

by the front door

c)

in the middle of the garden

d)

at the end of the garden

6.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. What is the man going to buy?

a)

oranges

b)

apples

c)

grapes

d)

bananas

7.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Which is Gary’s room?

a)

in the middle of a floor

b)

on the top floor

c)

on the left of a floor

d)

on the first floor

8.

PART 1 — Questions 1–8. Direction: There are eight questions in this part. For each question there are four options and a short recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Which is the best vehicle for the man?

a)

a five-seat car

b)

an old car

c)

a small bus

d)

a van

9.

Conversation 1: You will hear a part of an interview with a boy called Simon who is helping to protect the environment. Why does Simon enjoy taking his boat onto the River Stanton?

a)

Many people go there.

b)

He likes its water speed.

c)

The river is close to his house.

d)

He likes sailing.

10.

Conversation 1: You will hear a part of an interview with a boy called Simon who is helping to protect the environment. What does Simon notice about the river water?

a)

It was getting lower and lower.

b)

It was cleaner and cleaner.

c)

It was having negative effect on him.

d)

It was always blue.

11.

Conversation 1: You will hear a part of an interview with a boy called Simon who is helping to protect the environment. How did Simon learn more about the river’s problem?

a)

He looked on the Internet.

b)

He asked his teachers.

c)

He asked other people.

d)

He read in a book.

12.

Conversation 1: You will hear a part of an interview with a boy called Simon who is helping to protect the environment. Why does Simon feel pleased?

a)

He found solutions to pollution.

b)

He found limestones in the river.

c)

He found lots of fish in the river.

d)

He found lots of plants in the river.

13.

Conversation 2: You will hear a radio programme in which a woman called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job. How many languages can Sylvia speak?

a)

one.

b)

two.

c)

three.

d)

four.

14.

Conversation 2: You will hear a radio programme in which a woman called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job. What was her job after being promoted?

a)

an office assistant.

b)

a manager’s assistant.

c)

a post officer.

d)

a tour guide.

15.

Conversation 2: You will hear a radio programme in which a woman called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job. What does her job NOT involve?

a)

advertising in the press.

b)

giving talks to people.

c)

answering journalists’ phones.

d)

printing guidebooks.

16.

Conversation 2: You will hear a radio programme in which a woman called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job. How does she think about her job?

a)

It’s boring.

b)

It’s not boring.

c)

It’s tiring.

d)

It’s difficult to do.

17.

Conversation 3: You will hear a Director of Studies in an English Language center and a students’ representative talking about their Self-Access center. What study resources should be reorganized?

a)

reading resources

b)

models

c)

CDs

d)

course books

18.

Conversation 3: You will hear a Director of Studies in an English Language center and a students’ representative talking about their Self-Access center. What materials may be introduced in the Self-Access?

a)

class books

b)

workbooks

c)

reference books

d)

scientific books

19.

Conversation 3: You will hear a Director of Studies in an English Language center and a students’ representative talking about their Self-Access center. What will the speaker talk to teachers for?

a)

an agreement on the timetable

b)

the center’s security

c)

the support from teachers

d)

compliment from teachers

20.

Conversation 3: You will hear a Director of Studies in an English Language center and a students’ representative talking about their Self-Access center. What may be done to reduce the resources misused?

a)

putting in an alarm

b)

locking webs

c)

having email access limited

d)

closing the center

21.

TEST 2 – PART 1 (Questions 1–8): In this part, you will hear eight short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. What is John going to do tonight?

a)

swimming

b)

cycling

c)

playing football

d)

running

22.

TEST 2 – PART 1 (Questions 1–8): In this part, you will hear eight short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. Which bag does the woman buy?

a)

square bag

b)

small and round bag

c)

a big bag

d)

an oval bag

23.

TEST 2 – PART 1 (Questions 1–8): In this part, you will hear eight short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. How much did the woman pay for the apples?

a)

34 pence

b)

35 pence

c)

40 pence

d)

30 pence

24.

TEST 2 – PART 1 (Questions 1–8): In this part, you will hear eight short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. When must the boys get on the coach?

a)

12:50

b)

12:15

c)

12:30

d)

1:00

25.

What fruit do they take?

a)

oranges and bananas

b)

grapes and oranges

c)

bananas and grapes

d)

grapes and apples

26.

Which present has the man bought?

a)

book

b)

bag

c)

gloves

d)

flowers

27.

Where are the photographs?

a)

on the bookshelf

b)

on the TV

c)

on the table with the coffee cups

d)

in the café shop

28.

What did Ben break?

a)

a cup and two plates

b)

two cups and two plates

c)

two plates and a sink

d)

two cups and a sink

29.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a part of an interview with a girl called Elena, a young film-maker who wrote, directed and starred in her own film. What does Elena talk about the character she played in the film?

a)

She has similar personality to Elena.

b)

She worried much about other people.

c)

She cares a lot of other people.

d)

She is not artistic.

30.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a part of an interview with a girl called Elena, a young film-maker who wrote, directed and starred in her own film. What message does Elena want her film to communicate?

a)

Value your background.

b)

Believe in your ability.

c)

Believe in other people.

d)

Be realistic your choice.

31.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a part of an interview with a girl called Elena, a young film-maker who wrote, directed and starred in her own film. What did Elena have to face up with?

a)

Financial problems.

b)

Unqualified co-workers.

c)

Bad working atmosphere.

d)

Bad weather.

32.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a part of an interview with a girl called Elena, a young film-maker who wrote, directed and starred in her own film. How many scenes does Elena often film in the afternoon?

a)

Five or six.

b)

Two or five.

c)

two or six

d)

two or three

33.

Conversation 2: You’ll hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry. What does Alan have to do as his duty?

a)

making photos.

b)

installing electricity.

c)

doing timesheets.

d)

shooting films.

34.

Conversation 2: You’ll hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry. When did Alan start working in the industry?

a)

fifteen years ago.

b)

five years ago.

c)

fifty years ago.

d)

many years ago.

35.

Conversation 2: You’ll hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry. What difficulties did Alan have in his last film?

a)

bad weather.

b)

moving the equipment.

c)

shooting film in the studio.

d)

finding the locations.

36.

Conversation 2: You’ll hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry. For Alan, what are disadvantages of his job?

a)

so many challenges.

b)

the amount of responsibilities.

c)

the criticism he receives.

d)

the effect on family life.

37.

Conversation 3. Maria is a student at university, she has handed her first draft of the essay to her tutor. The tutor has read it and now they are discussing ways the essay can be improved. How is Maria’s essay?

a)

better than her previous one.

b)

worse than her previous one.

c)

similar to her previous one.

d)

really perfect now.

38.

Conversation 3. Maria is a student at university, she has handed her first draft of the essay to her tutor. The tutor has read it and now they are discussing ways the essay can be improved. What makes the tutor impressed?

a)

the punctuations.

b)

the spelling.

c)

the style and language.

d)

the writing speed.

39.

Conversation 3. Maria is a student at university, she has handed her first draft of the essay to her tutor. The tutor has read it and now they are discussing ways the essay can be improved. What does the tutor feel about Maria’s use of English?

a)

generally acceptable.

b)

bad.

c)

good.

d)

perfect.

40.

Conversation 3. Maria is a student at university, she has handed her first draft of the essay to her tutor. The tutor has read it and now they are discussing ways the essay can be improved. How does Maria feel about it?

a)

She is sad a little.

b)

She is very sad.

c)

She is relieved.

d)

She is delighted.

41.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. What time does the film start?

a)

08.15

b)

07.45

c)

07.55

d)

08.50

42.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. How does the man travel to Liverpool?

a)

by train

b)

by car

c)

by bus

d)

by taxi

43.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. Which bill has just arrived?

a)

gas

b)

water

c)

electricity

d)

internet

44.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. What time will the flight leave?

a)

01:35

b)

10:35

c)

11:35

d)

03:15

45.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. Which is the photo of the girl’s father?

a)

photo of a bald man with beard

b)

photo of a man without glasses

c)

photo of a man without beard

d)

photo of a man with glasses and lots of hair

46.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. What must the woman wear at work?

a)

white dress and long sleeves

b)

dark dress and short sleeves

c)

white dress and short sleeves

d)

dark dress and long sleeves

47.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. How did the woman cook the onions?

a)

She fried them

b)

She grilled them

c)

She put them in the oven

d)

She boiled them

48.

Directions: In this part, you will hear EIGHT short announcements or instructions. For each question, choose the right answer A, B, C or D. What will the man buy?

a)

a newspaper

b)

a card

c)

some flowers

d)

a chocolate box

49.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jill and a boy, Guss, about an adventure park they have both visited. What is Guss’ uncle uninterested in?

a)

the park

b)

saving money

c)

going rides

d)

Thunder Mountain

50.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jill and a boy, Guss, about an adventure park they have both visited. How many times has Jill gone on the Thunder Mountain?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

51.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jill and a boy, Guss, about an adventure park they have both visited. In which weather condition is Jill going to go on Thunder Mountain?

a)

sunny

b)

windy

c)

cloudy

d)

rainy

52.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 1. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jill and a boy, Guss, about an adventure park they have both visited. Where may Guss visit in her next trip?

a)

Future World

b)

the Sea Life Center

c)

the walking road

d)

the new food court

53.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 2: You will hear an interview with a tour leader who works for an adventure company in Africa. What do most of Don’s passengers do?

a)

They are unemployed.

b)

They work in different fields.

c)

They are working in schools.

d)

They are working in conversation.

54.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 2: You will hear an interview with a tour leader who works for an adventure company in Africa. What does Don do when he first meet a group?

a)

gives them blankets for the overnight trip

b)

shows them their seat in the truck

c)

checks they have right equipment

d)

asks them for the trip fee

55.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 2: You will hear an interview with a tour leader who works for an adventure company in Africa. When cooking pasta at night, what did his team put into it?

a)

strawberry jam

b)

potato paste

c)

too many staring fruits

d)

too much sausage

56.

Directions: In this part, you will hear THREE conversations. The conversations will not be repeated. There are four questions for each conversation. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Conversation 2: You will hear an interview with a tour leader who works for an adventure company in Africa. Why does he oversee the domestic?

a)

He doesn’t like to lose thing.

b)

It has to be done within an hour.

c)

People complain if things are dirty.

d)

He wants to keep the place clean.

57.

Conversation 3: John has applied to train as a teacher and is being interviewed. In this stage of the interview, the interview will discuss John’s previous study and work experiences. What’s John minor?

a)

French cinema

b)

Film Studies

c)

French film

d)

Only French

58.

Conversation 3: John has applied to train as a teacher and is being interviewed. In this stage of the interview, the interview will discuss John’s previous study and work experiences. How long did John stay in Belgium as an exchange student?

a)

12 months

b)

11 months

c)

10 months

d)

9 months

59.

Conversation 3: John has applied to train as a teacher and is being interviewed. In this stage of the interview, the interview will discuss John’s previous study and work experiences. What did John do in six months after he graduated?

a)

He took a post-graduated course.

b)

He worked as a volunteer.

c)

He was employed as a translator.

d)

He travelled to Belgium.

60.

Conversation 3: John has applied to train as a teacher and is being interviewed. In this stage of the interview, the interview will discuss John’s previous study and work experiences. What did the organization he worked for provide him with?

a)

chances of improving his French

b)

a well-paid salary

c)

food and housing

d)

bricks, cement and window frames

61.

Read the excerpt describing arrival at Glencorn Lodge: the narrator enters “the large, low-ceilinged hall that always smells of flowers.” Mrs Malseed refers to rooms named Rose, Tulip, Lily, and Geranium and “herself painted flowers on the doors of the hotel instead of putting numbers.” In winter, “she sees to little details like that; her husband sees to redecoration and repairs.” Mr Malseed greets them with “A hundred thousand welcomes,” smiling broadly and making them feel “rather more than just another group of hotel guests.” Based on this context, why did the Malseeds no longer advertise Glencorn Lodge?

a)

It was too expensive.

b)

It was not necessary.

c)

It was too complicated.

d)

It was not effective.

62.

In the passage, the expression come across in paragraph 2 is used in context of the narrator encountering information. Which option is closest in meaning to come across?

a)

found

b)

placed

c)

covered

d)

published

63.

According to the passage, what did Dekko and the writer have in common?

a)

They did not like their names.

b)

People used their surnames when speaking to them.

c)

They chose their own nicknames.

d)

People did not call them by their real names.

64.

The coincidence referred to in paragraph 3 is that the four friends and the Malseeds

a)

came from the same area.

b)

preferred Ireland to England.

c)

lived close to one another.

d)

were all about the same age.

65.

From the excerpt: Mrs Malseed “herself painted flowers on the doors of the hotel instead of putting numbers,” and the rooms were called Rose, Tulip, Lily, and Geranium. What was special about the rooms at Glencorn Lodge?

a)

They had been painted by Mrs Malseed herself.

b)

There was no paint on the doors.

c)

They did not have numbers.

d)

There were different flowers in all of them.

66.

The narrator says Mr Malseed greeted them in “the Irish manner,” smiling broadly with twinkling dark brown eyes, making them feel “rather more than just another group of hotel guests.” What did the writer particularly like about Mr Malseed?

a)

He had nice brown eyes.

b)

He always came to welcome them.

c)

He made guests feel like friends.

d)

He spoke in the Irish way.

67.

In the sentence “In winter, when no one comes to Glencorn Lodge, she sees to little details like that; her husband sees to redecoration and repairs,” the phrase see to is closest in meaning to

a)

manages

b)

ignores

c)

postpones

d)

inspects

68.

Why did the writer feel contented after Mr Malseed had spoken?

a)

Everything was as it had always been.

b)

The holiday would start at any moment.

c)

A few things had improved at Glencorn.

d)

Her friends had enjoyed the holiday.

69.

What did Kitty do which made the friends laugh?

a)

She told them a joke.

b)

She pretended to insult them.

c)

She laughed when she saw them.

d)

She paid them a compliment.

70.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

a two-week holiday in Glencom Lodge

b)

successful business of Glencom Lodge

c)

a perfect accommodation for people travelling in groups

d)

tips to find a good accommodation in Ireland

71.

What is true about procrastinating?

a)

It is something people use as an excuse.

b)

It is something many people can't help.

c)

It is caused by the technology in people's lives.

d)

It is more common when people have small jobs to do.

72.

Why does the author mention the paperwork in paragraph 2?

a)

To give an example of something people often put off.

b)

To show a task people feel pleasant to do.

c)

To compare it with housework.

d)

To talk about a subject of the book by Dr Piers Steel.

73.

What best paraphrases the sentence in paragraph 3: The fact is, the less people procrastinate, the better relationships they have, and the healthier they are.

a)

People can improve their relationships and health when they do not procrastinate.

b)

The more people procrastinate; the more relationships they can have.

c)

Relationships can be badly affected when people put things off.

d)

The less people procrastinate, the more relationships they have and the stronger they become.

74.

According to paragraph 4, what should people who procrastinate do?

a)

Find out more about the way they make decisions.

b)

Be aware that their problem is relatively small.

c)

Attempt to overcome their natural tendencies.

d)

Take the advice of others in the same situation.

75.

The word 'temptations' in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

a)

targets

b)

goals

c)

wishes

d)

values

76.

What does the word 'these' in paragraph 5 refer to?

a)

students

b)

dissertations

c)

targets

d)

word counts

77.

Why does Dr Steel recommend making 'pre-commitments'?

a)

They make it more likely a task will be completed.

b)

They are an alternative to impossible goals.

c)

They reduce the need for any planning.

d)

They allow people to avoid setting targets or word counts.

78.

What does the author do in paragraph 6?

a)

reminds the reader to take the time to focus properly on a task

b)

warns the reader against spending too long planning

c)

advises the reader to deal with non-work tasks quickly

d)

encourages the reader to use breaks effectively

79.

Which of the following idea will the author probably agree with?

a)

Family members or friends can help avoid procrastination

b)

People should do minor tasks before challenging ones

c)

People should stay focused on important tasks only

d)

People should get on with things however difficult they are

80.

What is the passage mainly about?

a)

causes of procrastination

b)

benefits of not putting things off

c)

effects of procrastination

d)

causes, effects and solutions of procrastination

81.

The underlined word ‘woes’ in the title is closest in meaning to

a)

difficulties

b)

problems

c)

disasters

d)

burdens

82.

The phrasal verb ‘map out’ is closest in meaning to

a)

solve

b)

draw a map

c)

discover

d)

plan

83.

The passage was written and published in October 2015, so it can be inferred that the first National Environmental Conference was organised in

a)

1998

b)

1999

c)

2000

d)

2001

84.

Based on Mr. Nguyen Van Tai’s idea, which of the following statements is NOT true?

a)

Viet Nam’s environmental problems have been worsened by the increasing influence of climate change.

b)

Environment issues are especially problematic at local level.

c)

The need to develop the economy and the need to have a good environment can be easily kept balanced.

d)

The number of environmental staff at local level is not enough.

85.

It can be inferred from the passage that the budget for environmental work in 2010 was

a)

nearly 6 trillion VND

b)

nearly 5 trillion VND

c)

nearly 4 trillion VND

d)

nearly 7 trillion VND

86.

Which of the following statements is NOT what Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung suggested?

a)

Guiding legal documents for the 2014 Law on Environment must be prepared instantly.

b)

There must be cooperation between public and private environmental agencies in the collection and treatment of waste.

c)

Assistance from international organizations should be requested.

d)

There must be more environmental staff at local level.

87.

The underlined phrase ‘the meeting’ refers to

a)

the 4th National Environmental Conference

b)

the meeting between Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and the staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

c)

the meeting between Mr. Nguyen Van Tai and the staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

d)

the meeting between the representative of the World Bank and the staff of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

88.

Which of the following solutions to environmental problems did the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment NOT plan?

a)

To double the budget for environmental work by 2020

b)

To find ways to cope with the influences of climate change

c)

To call for international investments for building waste-treatment plants

d)

To urge businesses to apply technologies that are safe to the environment

89.

It is hoped that the 2020 budget for environment will take

a)

1 per cent of the State budget

b)

2 per cent of the State budget

c)

3 per cent of the State budget

d)

4 per cent of the State budget

90.

Which of the following statements expresses the main idea of the passage?

a)

Environmental problems are becoming more and more complicated.

b)

New goals of environmental protection and solutions to environmental problems have been prepared.

c)

There is a lack of fund for coping with environmental issues.

d)

The cooperation between local and state environmental agencies and between domestic and international organisations is a must to deal with environmental challenges.

91.

Based on the passage about the author's desert journey, what is NOT a thing to prepare for the desert trip?

a)

food and water

b)

a dining table

c)

a place for sleep

d)

a Jeep

92.

Which of the following does the author agree with?

a)

Planning for a trip in the desert is straightforward.

b)

High temperatures can cause problems for travellers.

c)

Travelling individually in the desert is unwise.

d)

The expense of desert travel puts many people off.

93.

What does the writer say about her father?

a)

He's passed on his love of...

b)

He misses having company when he goes..

c)

He prefers to research places...

d)

He likes to plan every detail...

94.

How many people were there on the trip?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

9

95.

The word 'it' in paragraph 3 refers to

a)

heat

b)

willingness

c)

travel

d)

voyage

96.

Why does the author mention 'remind myself this is just a warm-up' in paragraph 3?

a)

to say that the writer is still getting to know her fellow travelers

b)

to show that the real challenge of the journey is still ahead of them

c)

to say that they have a long way to go before they reach their destination

d)

to say that the drivers are still learning how to find their way in the mountains

97.

What does the writer compare the landscape to in paragraph 4?

a)

a beach

b)

mud

c)

ice

d)

dust

98.

What is mentioned about the fellow travelers in paragraph 5?

a)

They find it difficult to look at the brightness of the colours.

b)

They are disappointed by some of the things they see.

c)

Their surroundings are impossible to make sense of.

d)

They are unable to take their eyes off the scene in front of them.

99.

How does the writer feel as she is walking around on her own?

a)

shocked by the fact that the ground is so soft

b)

afraid that she might never find her way out of the place

c)

worried that she is going to hurt herself

d)

uncertain about whether she is doing the right thing

100.

What is the purpose of the passage?

a)

to describe difficulties people might have on a desert trip

b)

to report a journey to the hottest place on earth

c)

to give advantages of travelling with others to a desert

d)

to describe beautiful desert landscapes

101.

In the passage, the word ‘judge’ in line 1 is closest in meaning to

a)

decide

b)

evaluate

c)

determine

d)

criticize

102.

In the passage, the underlined phrase ‘Bit by bit’ is closest in meaning to

a)

quickly

b)

gradually

c)

suddenly

d)

of course

103.

What is the main idea of the passage?

a)

Children should be constantly corrected in order to learn effectively.

b)

Schools should focus on helping children memorize essential knowledge.

c)

Children learn best by judging and correcting their own work with minimal interference.

d)

Teachers must strictly guide students to prevent them from making mistakes.

104.

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT suggested by the author?

a)

Parents should teach children all essential knowledge at home.

b)

Children should use answer books to correct their own work.

c)

Teachers should stop giving grades and exams.

d)

Children can ask for help from teachers when needed.

105.

The pronoun ‘we’ used in the passage refers to

a)

parents.

b)

all people.

c)

principals.

d)

teachers.

106.

It can be inferred from the passage that the author believes the role of a teacher should be to

a)

Correct students’ mistakes immediately.

b)

Provide guidance only when students request it.

c)

Monitor students closely to ensure constant progress.

d)

Prepare students to pass standardized exams.

107.

What does the author think teachers do which they should not do?

a)

They give children correct answers.

b)

They point out children's mistakes to them.

c)

They allow children to mark their own work.

d)

They encourage children to copy from one another.

108.

The passage suggests that learning to speak and learning to ride a bicycle are

a)

not really important skills.

b)

more important than other skills.

c)

basically different from learning adult skills.

d)

basically the same as learning other skills.

109.

Exams, grades and marks should be abolished because children's progress should only be estimated by

a)

educated persons.

b)

the children themselves.

c)

teachers.

d)

parents.

110.

The author fears that children will grow up into adults who are

a)

too independent of others.

b)

too critical of themselves.

c)

unable to think for themselves.

d)

unable to use basic skills.

111.

What does “this message” in the first paragraph refer to?

a)

Italy wants to further deepen its relationship with ASEAN and will promote EU-ASEAN Dialogue Relations.

b)

Italy wants to further deepen its relationship with ASEAN.

c)

Italy will promote EU-ASEAN Dialogue Relations.

d)

Italy is seeking for business in ASEAN countries.

112.

According to the passage, how many times have ASEAN Secretariat been visited by a Head of State of an EU Member State?

a)

Once

b)

Twice

c)

Three times

d)

Four times

113.

Which country hosted the 10th Asia-Europe (ASEM) Summit?

a)

Vietnam

b)

France

c)

Singapore

d)

Italy

114.

What contributed to advancing dialogue and cooperation among countries in Asia and Europe?

a)

President Mattarella’s visit

b)

The ASEAN Community

115.

When will the ASEAN Community be launched?

a)

In January 2015

b)

In August 2015

c)

In December 2015

d)

In February 2016

116.

What was NOT mentioned by S.G. Minh in paragraph 3?

a)

Establishment of ASEAN-EU Strategic Partnership

b)

Italy’s promotion of ASEAN Community

c)

Italy’s role in ASEAN-EU Dialogue Relations

d)

Resumption of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations

117.

Which has closest meaning to the word resume in paragraph 3?

a)

continued

b)

transferred

c)

began

d)

expected

118.

What does President Mattarella’s attitude towards S.G. Minh’s suggestions?

a)

He strongly agrees with Mr. Minh.

b)

He strongly disagrees with Mr. Minh.

c)

He doesn’t pay attention to Mr. Minh.

d)

He agrees with some of Mr. Minh’s suggestions.

119.

What is the best title for the reading passage?

a)

S.G. Minh and President Mattarella

b)

ASEAN and Italy relations

c)

Italy to Further Deepen Relationship with ASEAN

d)

Future Relationship Between ASEAN and Italy

120.

What is the purpose of this reading passage?

a)

To persuade readers of good relationship between ASEAN and Italy

b)

To explain the current relationship of ASEAN and Italy

c)

To report a meeting

d)

To express a personal opinion