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Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A singer should learn to control their breathing to hit high notes perfectly.
calm
manage
direct
hold
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The country has made many efforts to protect Saola from dying out.
vanishing
declining
damaging
downgrading
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
A growing number of schools are recognizing the benefits of unlocking the potential of their students.
nurturing
discovering
awakening
maximizing
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The executive board did make drastic amendments to the policy, not just paying lip service to innovations.
making hollow statements on
promoting novel ideas about
faking favorable actions on
giving tolerant attitudes about
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
This method of stone carving has been used in Ireland since early times.
recent
former
temporary
incoming
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Farmers in our village are preparing for the upcoming harvest season.
mowing
seeding
yielding
cropping
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Experts are increasingly worried about the long-term impact of sedentary lifestyles as many people spend most of their day in the office.
mentally stimulating
highly productive
socially engaging
physically active
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
That the king abdicated abruptly left the kingdom in a state of turmoil, with succession in doubt.
seized the throne
renounced the throne
ascended the throne
reclaimed the throne
My mother is at _____ school now to attend _____ parent-teacher meeting.
Ø (no article) - a
the - a
Ø (no article) - Ø (no article)
the - Ø (no article)
Volunteers _____ ideas with each other to improve the community service program.
promoted
explored
exchanged
considered
Supermarkets have more variety, _____ local markets sell fresher produce.
however
compared to
unlike
whereas
The stilt house is a typical _____ of some ethnic groups.
section
feature
factor
custom
The provinces _____ unique and mystic beauty hold great potential for tourism.
possessing landmarks of
having possessed landmarks of
possess landmarks whose
that possess landmarks whose
By _____ changes in transportation, the documentary illustrates how travel has developed over centuries.
adopting
witnessing
relating
visualizing
_____ to different cultures, he fostered a deep appreciation for diversity.
Having been exposed
Being exposed
Had been exposed
To be exposed
_____ them, a powerful earthquake struck the region, leaving devastating consequences.
Tragically to
Tragic to
Tragic for
Tragically for
The government has recently been _____ to prevent citizens from falling victim to scams.
at large
at pains
on wheels
on view
The tabloid press will _____ covering the celebrity breakup, speculating on the reasons for their sudden split.
take the floor
have a field day
roll in the aisles
rear its ugly head
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Singer Hoa Minzy's music video Bac Bling has officially surpassed 100 million views, just 27 days and 19 hours after its release. This MV not only highlights Bac Ninh's rich heritage but also blends modern and traditional artistic elements.
The production features a collaboration between multi-generational artists, People's Artist Xuan Hinh, musician Tuan Cry, and producer Masew. In addition, more than 300 residents in Lac Xa, Que Tan, and Que Vo contributed, .
The MV presents the cultural essence of Kinh Bac through quan ho folk singing, poetry, Dong Ho paintings, votive offerings, conical hats, and famous local festivals. landmarks such as Do Temple, Ba Chua Kho Temple, and Dau Pagoda also appear, which further strengthens the region's identity.
Upon its release on March 1, Bac Bling gained immense , reached four million views immediately and secured the top spot on YouTube's Trending Music chart. It among the site's most-viewed videos within 24 hours and featured in Australia's and Korea's music trends.
Hence, earning admiration from a diverse audience such as local residents, international viewers, and young music fans. "Bac Bling" is also a highly appreciated MV in promoting the image and tourism of Bac Ninh. Recognizing Hòa Minzy's efforts in promoting Bac Ninh's heritage, the province awarded her . In response to the overwhelming popularity, Bac Ninh launched free tours to showcase its cultural and historical landmarks.
With its stunning visuals and cultural depth, Bac Bling itself as one of the most influential music videos of the year, elevating Bac Ninh's reputation as a vibrant tourism destination.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
For thousands of years, handwriting has been a cornerstone of human communication. From the earliest cave drawings to the invention of the printing press, it has allowed us to share knowledge, tell stories, and pass down culture through the generations. However, as smartphones and computers become even more integrated into daily life, the act of putting pen to paper has taken a backseat, particularly among younger generations.
This shift can even be seen in everyday study habits. I have noticed it in my own experience: during lectures, I often type notes on my laptop because it allows me to keep up with the pace of the class more easily. However, when I try to summarize ideas or reflect more carefully on what I have learned, 1 sometimes return to pen and paper. Writing by hand seems to help me slow down and think more clearly. My experience, however, is far from unique, as many students today increasingly rely on digital devices for most of their writing tasks.
According to research, many students in Generation Z have become so reliant on keyboards that they struggle to write by hand. Professor Nedret Kiliceri, an educator who works closely with college students, points out that students are now writing in fragmented sentences rather than full, coherent paragraphs. What's more, many students show up to class without pens, preferring to type everything on their laptops or tablets. Social media and texting, which thrive on brevity and instant gratification, have influenced this behavior, with a focus on rapid responses rather than reflective, thoughtful communication.
But it's not just about practical communication. Handwriting also carries a personal touch that digital messages simply can't replicate. When you write by hand, the process feels more intimate and meaningful. Whether it's a letter, a thank-you note, or a postcard, the effort of handwriting adds weight to the message in ways that typing can't. This emotional connection is something that Generation Z might be losing.
So, how can Generation Z balance the rapid digital communication they are so accustomed to with the skill of handwriting? Experts argue that it's not about abandoning technology but about integrating the best of both worlds. The rise of digital tools for learning can coexist with regular handwritten tasks, encouraging young people to engage with both forms of communication. For handwritten tasks, this might mean creating intentional opportunities to practice writing by hand, even in the midst of their digital lives.
What does the writer imply about handwriting in paragraph 1?
It evolved into a tool for preserving and passing down culture through generations.
It is considered one of the prerequisites for human communication throughout history.
It has significantly diminished in relevance due to increased digital use among young people.
It is now viewed by younger generations as outdated as digital tools become more widespread.
Why does the writer mention her personal experience in paragraph 2?
To reinforce the claim that digital notes are better than handwritten ones.
To indicate that handwriting continues to hold certain value in specific contexts.
To highlight the personal value she places on traditional methods of writing.
To illustrate how her case reflects the wider shift toward digital communication.
What is the main idea of paragraph 3?
Reassessing digital habits can help Generation Z appreciate handwriting's benefits.
Handwriting engages the brain in ways that typing on digital devices does not.
Brain stimulation through handwriting plays a key role in one's academic growth.
Digital communication is putting Generation Z's use of handwriting at risk.
What does "this behavior" in paragraph 3 refer to?
Writing in fragmented sentences
Struggling to write by hand
Writing full and coherent paragraphs
Typing everything on their laptops or tablets
What does the writer feel about handwritten letters?
They foster a stronger emotional bond than messages sent electronically.
They bring unique feelings that digital alternatives struggle to convey.
Their intimacy and emotional significance is of enduring weight.
They play a role in sustaining intimate emotional connection.
What can be inferred from the phrase "the best of both worlds" in the final paragraph?
Digital technology should gradually replace handwriting in modern education.
Young people should combine digital tools with handwriting to gain the advantages of both.
Handwriting should remain the dominant form of communication despite technological advances.
Digital devices can fully replicate the cognitive and emotional benefits of handwriting.
What does the writer probably support?
Handwriting should be actively sustained and reinforced due to its cognitive and affective merits.
Research on neurological impact on handwriting should be more widely disseminated among school students.
Given its longstanding, handwriting is unlikely to be easily replaced by alternative forms of script production.
Depending on communicative priorities, young individuals may alternate between handwriting and typing to build flexible skills.
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?
The fading habit: how young generations are moving away from handwriting
Handwriting and technology: find balance in a fast-changing world
The initial momentum: handwriting's role in emotional and mental development
Handwriting in technological era: how it supports memory and learning in students
Lan: Sorry I didn't reply to your message yesterday. I left my phone at home.
Emma: _____
That happens to me all the time.
No problem. You're welcome.
I totally forgot to text you, too.
I got it, but don't forget again.
Minh: We're planning a class visit to the local science museum this Saturday. Do you want to come with us?
John: _____
I've already been there, but I hope you enjoy it!
I'm not into science much, but count me in!
You are setting this up and not looping me in?
I've always liked science, not just museums.
Tom: I heard you enjoy documentaries. There's a new one about space exploration on tonight.
Anna: _____
That sounds fascinating! I'll definitely check it out.
Documentaries are long, but I really enjoy them.
I opt for action films, yet some documentaries are okay.
Space exploration is absolutely fascinating, you know!
Huy: I didn't think I'd make it to the final round of the competition, but here I am!
Nam: _____. You've worked really hard for this.
You've weathered the storm.
It's the calm before the storm.
You can't judge a book by its cover.
Once in a blue moon.
Linh: I'm totally overwhelmed with all these deadlines. I feel like I'm going to explode!
Hoa: _____! Take a deep breath and handle one thing at a time.
Keep your chin up
Keep your head above water
Keep your fingers crossed
Keep it down
Linh: I couldn't get the internship. It's quite disillusioning, but I'll try to bounce back.
Alex: _____
I guess you weren't cut out for it.
You win some, you lose some.
That's the spirit! You always land on your feet.
It's a blessing in disguise.
A group of volunteers is organizing a charity event to raise funds for a local shelter. They are planning activities, coordinating with sponsors, and promoting the event in the community.
Which phrases best describe their situation?
Taking up the challenge
Acting simultaneously
Working for a cause
Cooperating regularly
An orchestra is preparing for a big concert. Although the rehearsals are demanding, every musician is fully committed to their performance, pushing themselves beyond their limits to ensure the concert is a success.
Which phrase best describes their situation?
Biting the bullet
Giving it their all
Having the blast
Letting the dust settle
A young entrepreneur has been working on a startup idea for months. Despite the risks involved, including financial uncertainty and the possibility of failure, he decides to launch the business without waiting for all the pieces to fall into place.
Which phrase best describes his situation?
Playing it by ear
No guts, no glory
The ball is in your court
Throwing caution to the wind
A well-known author has been writing a novel for years. After completing the manuscript, he sends it to a publisher but receives feedback for several revisions. Despite the lengthy process and the numerous rewrites, the author is determined to improve the work until it's perfect.
Which phrase best describes his situation?
Dotting the i's and crossing the t's
Putting all their eggs in one basket
Biting off more than he can chew
Hitting the nail on the head
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
He deeply regrets saying something very hurtful to his close friend yesterday.
His painful words might have made his close friends feel bad yesterday.
His painful words to his close friend yesterday cause him to feel guilty.
He accidentally said something hurtful to his close friend yesterday.
He deeply feels sorrow due to his close friends' hurtful words yesterday.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
He followed further education with a view to applying advanced technologies to society.
He valued the application of advanced technologies in society by pursuing further education.
His further education effectively assisted him in applying innovative technologies to society.
The technological application in a progressive society motivated him to pursue further education.
That he pursued further education was intended for the application of advanced technologies in society.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Emissions from the factory are widely suspected of having a negative influence on inhabitants' health.
The factory's emissions pose a serious threat to public health, which is under residents' suspicion.
The negative effect of emissions from the factory on people's health is now under growing suspicion.
There has been great suspicion about the adverse effect of the emissions from the factory on people's health.
Following common suspicion, emissions from the factory are blamed for impacting inhabitants' health.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
What facilitates the emergence of a world language is enhanced global connectivity and cultural exchange.
The strengthened international connections and cultural interactions play a crucial role in fostering the rise of a world language.
Global communication and cultural exchange are regarded as essential prerequisites for the creation of a world language.
The evolution of a world language depends on the progress in global communication and cultural integration.
The creation of a world language is wholeheartedly reinforced by global connectivity and cultural exchange.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
I am certain that Mary was very disappointed when she couldn't get the scholarship.
Mary should have been very disappointed when she couldn't get the scholarship.
Mary might have been very disappointed when she couldn't get the scholarship.
Mary must have been very disappointed when she failed to get the scholarship.
Mary could have been very disappointed when she could hardly get the scholarship.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Many tourists often visit Nha Trang beach. They come to enjoy its natural beauty.
Tourists who wish to enjoy the beauty of nature choose to visit Nha Trang beach.
Nha Trang beach is a popular destination for many tourists who enjoy its beautiful nature.
The natural beauty of Nha Trang draws many tourists who come to enjoy it.
Enjoying Nha Trang beach's natural beauty has become a top priority for visitors.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Public transport is unreliable. Many people still depend on private vehicles to travel.
If public transport were more reliable, fewer people would need to use their private vehicles to travel.
Many people continue to opt for personal vehicles to travel because of the unreliability of public transport.
The inadequacy of public vehicles forces people to keep relying on private transport for their travel.
Since public transport often lacks reliability, it is reasonable for people to become dependent on private vehicles.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Recent policy changes are effective in reducing pollution. Some politicians worry these policies could slow down economic development.
Notwithstanding the effectiveness of the recent policy in reducing pollution, some politicians are concerned that this might come at the cost of a potential economic slowdown.
Some politicians assert that recent policy changes might hinder economic progress, which in turn decreases pollution levels.
Some politicians argue that while recent policy changes effectively reduce pollution, they may subsequently restrict economic progress.
The effectiveness of recent policy changes in reducing pollution is overshadowed by their risk to cause economic slowdown, according to some politicians.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
Adopting a zero-waste lifestyle was initially impractical. Eventually, it reshaped my consumption habits and environmental responsibility.
If I were not persistent through its initial impracticality, the zero-waste lifestyle would not affect my consumption habits or environmental responsibility.
The impracticality of a zero-waste lifestyle was eventually eclipsed by its profound impact on consumption patterns and environmental consciousness.
My transition to a zero-waste lifestyle, though daunting at first, unexpectedly revolutionized how I consume and perceive environmental consciousness.
Despite its initial impracticality, the zero-waste lifestyle ended up transforming both my consumption behaviors and my environmental responsibility.
Choose the sentence that best combines this pair of sentences.
The ethical ramifications of genetic engineering in agriculture are hotly debated. Advocates and critics alike cite conflicting ecological and humanitarian outcomes.
Genetic engineering's ecological merits are dimmed by its contentious humanitarian implications, creating a rift between supporters and critics.
While supporters highlight ecological benefits, opponents argue that genetic engineering in agriculture risks unforeseen humanitarian consequences.
There is ethical controversy over genetic engineering in agriculture, in which ecological and humanitarian consequences are raised by both supporters and opponents.
Unless ecological and humanitarian impacts are reconciled, genetic engineering in agriculture will remain a polarizing issue among supporters and critics.
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Many students reach senior high, or even beyond, without knowing what career they would like to pursue. Unfortunately, (1) _____. Instead, career guidance allows students to be fully informed about their choices. They can also make strategic decisions that will broaden their opportunities and set them up for future success. While many parents (2) _____, the reality is that insufficient early exposure to future careers is common. The risk of making ill-informed education and career choices is real.
Without adequate awareness of their abilities, potential opportunities and risks associated with (3) _____ their career path, students are more likely to struggle later on. Once students know what qualifications will be required for their future career field, they can then work their way back to ensure they pursue the correct school subjects and perform in line with the entry requirements of higher education institutions. However, high school students are often only aware of the popular and common career choices or those which their social circle and family are associated with. (4) _____, there are newer and niche options in today's working world with this list growing daily.
To support students effectively, career guidance normally begins with an assessment of a student's skills, interests, and strengths. This information (5) _____. Then, a career counsellor may provide information about various occupations, such as job requirements and growth potential. They may also help students explore education and training options and offer advice on how to gain relevant work experience. (6) _____.
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (1).
such limited understanding may result in ghastly mistakes
lacking career guidance tends to cause adverse consequences
leaving this planning too late will likely limit one's potential options
this cancellation probably triggers even more onerous burdens
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (2).
follow a trial-and-error strategy
adopt a wait-and-see approach
apply a down-to-earth method
maintain a just-in-time attitude
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (3).
transitioning to higher education and the world of work
being outstanding among millions of candidates for a vacant post
the opportunity to reverse the previous hasty decision with minimal damage
the difficulties in blending in with learning and working environments
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (4).
Meanwhile
Practically
Currently
Furthermore
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (5).
unveil distinct advantages that may ensure career success
identify potential career paths that may be a good fit
draw up a shortlist for appealing employment activities
explore students' hidden capacity for work prosperity
Choose the phrase or sentence that best fits (6).
They can also encourage students to stay alert while choosing their future job and map out a plan to polish their career profile
Lastly, students may have confidence in their career choice and formulate a long-term strategy to step up the career ladder
They support students in maintaining their perseverance in learning to promote personal growth and seize career opportunities
Consequently, students can have a clear idea of their general future direction and establish the path towards a meaningful career
Write an essay (250 words) about the following topic:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can make education more efficient; however, it also poses growing concerns.
What are the major concerns about Al in education? How can educators ensure that students use Al responsibly?