Listen to the audio and complete the sentences. Write ONE OR TWO words from the talk in each gap.
1. Hayao Miyazaki's passion for art began in his .
2. After working on many movies at Toei, Miyazaki started his own company, Studio Ghibli.
3. Miyazaki earned from Spirited Away than My Neighbor Totoro.
4. Miyazaki's films often feature weird but characters alongside humans.
5. Miyazaki's movies are known for their blend of and real-world themes.
Marie Curie's _____ of discovering radioactivity changed the field of science forever.
My mother _____ most of her time to taking care of my family.
Learning the local _____ can help avoid misunderstandings when traveling.
actions
damages
customs
trades
It's normal to experience _____ when you study abroad because everything is different.
social media
bamboo dancing
life expectancy
culture shock
The school cafeteria offers a(n) _____ lunch menu with dishes from around the world.
environmental
renewable
independent
multicultural
Learning about the _____ Party of Vietnam helps understand Vietnamese history.
Shelley disagreed with the board's decision so she _____ and went to work for another company.
After receiving the scholarship from her dream university, Lisa was _____ for the rest of the week.
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Linh: This is a song by Trịnh Công Sơn. He was a very famous songwriter.
b. Linh: Many of his songs are about peace, love, and the sadness of war. They are very poetic and have a deep meaning for a lot of people here.
c. Chris: What kind of music is this? It sounds so beautiful and thoughtful.
d. Chris: What are his songs usually about?
a-c-b-d
c-a-d-b
d-a-c-b
b-c-d-a
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful conversation.
a. Ben: So why did he come back to a country in the middle of a war?
b. Thao: He was a true patriot. After meeting President Ho Chi Minh in Paris, he chose to give up his career in Europe to use his knowledge to help his country fight for independence.
c. Thao: That's right. He was studying and working in France and had a very comfortable life ahead of him.
d. Ben: I read that Trần Đại Nghĩa was actually a successful engineer in Europe before returning to Vietnam.
d-b-c-a
a-b-d-c
d-c-a-b
a-c-b-d
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful text.
a. However, cultural diversity can sometimes lead to misunderstandings or communication barriers if people lack mutual empathy.
b. Living in a multicultural society offers individuals a unique opportunity to experience diverse traditions and perspectives daily.
c. Therefore, it is essential to promote inclusive education so that citizens can build a truly harmonious community.
d. Furthermore, engaging in these shared activities fosters open-mindedness and helps break down deep-rooted stereotypes.
e. For instance, residents in cosmopolitan cities can easily enjoy authentic international cuisines and participate in various ethnic festivals.
b – e – a – d – c
b – e – d – a – c
b – c – e – a – d
b – a – c – e – d
Choose the best way to rearrange the following sentences in order to make a meaningful letter.
Dear Anna,
a. For example, I got to try on a beautiful Japanese Kimono and even learned how to fold basic origami.
b. As a result, I have decided to volunteer for the organizing committee next year, and I hope you can join me!
c. There were over fifty booths representing different countries, displaying everything from traditional costumes to handmade crafts.
d. I am writing to tell you about the amazing multicultural festival that my university hosted last weekend.
e. Although the venue was extremely crowded, everyone was enthusiastic and eager to share their cultural heritage.
Best regards,
Mia
d – a – c – e – b
d – c – a – b – e
d – c – a – e – b
d – b – c – a – e
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
After her grandmother died, she inherited the family house.
turned up
showed off
fell behind
passed away
Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s).
Rice is a staple food in Vietnam, and people across the country consume it daily.
fake
strange
fresh
chief
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The couple in the mansion often looked down on their working-class neighbors.
ignored
admired
attacked
visited
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s).
People in some mountainous regions still keep their traditional way of life.
modern
usual
famous
common
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President of the United States, was from a wealthy, well-known family. As a child, he attended private school, had private tutors, and traveled with his parents to Europe. He attended Harvard University and afterward studied law. At age 39, Roosevelt suddenly developed polio, a disease that left him without the full use of his legs for the rest of his life. Even through the worst of his illness, however, he continued his life in politics. In 1924, he appeared at the Democratic National Convention to nominate Al Smith for president, and eight years after that he himself was nominated for the same office. Roosevelt was elected to the presidency during the Great Depression of the 1930s, at a time when more than 5,000 banks had failed, and thousands of people were out of work. Roosevelt took action. First, he declared a bank holiday that closed all the banks so no more could fail; then he reopened the banks little by little with government support. Roosevelt believed in using the full power of government to help what he called the “forgotten people”. And it was these workers, the wage earners, who felt the strongest affection toward Roosevelt. There were others, however, who felt that Roosevelt’s policies were destroying the American system of government, and they opposed him in the same intense way that others admired him.
In 1940, the Democrats nominated Roosevelt for an unprecedented third term. No president in American history had ever served three terms, but Roosevelt felt an obligation not to quit while the United States’ entry into World War II was looming in the future. He accepted the nomination and went on to an easy victory.
What does the passage mainly discuss?
Political aspects of Roosevelt’s life
Problems during the Great Depression
Roosevelt’s upbringing
Criticisms of Roosevelt’s action
Which one of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?
Roosevelt voted for Al Smith.
According to the passage, what did Roosevelt do to save the banks after declaring a bank holiday?
He opened the smaller banks first.
He opened the banks for minimal services.
He opened the bank for a short time.
The word “full” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by ______.
packed
loaded
overflowing
complete
How many times was Roosevelt nominated for the presidency by the Democrats by 1940?
One time
Two times
Three times
Four times
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Stephen Crane’s story is a clinical portrayal of a man as an animal trapped by the fear and hunger.
Crane’s
clinical
as
the fear
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
A Sun, which is a source of solar energy, powers many things on Earth.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The annual increase in the world’s population has peaked at about 88 million in the late 1980s.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
Yesterday morning, when I woke up, the birds sang loudly outside my room.
Choose the underlined part that needs correction.
The Museum of Ethnology has huge collection of items of cultural importance from different ethnic groups in Vietnam.
The Museum of Ethnology
huge collection
cultural
different
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
The announcement caused a lot of among the students. (CONFUSED)
Complete the sentence by changing the form of the word in capitals.
Many people wear clothes that reflect their personal style and . (IDENTIFY)
Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
A: There was a very good documentary on TV last night. (you / see) it?
B: No, I (study) for my exam all night.
Give the correct form of the verbs in the brackets.
A: What (you / do) at 9 o'clock yesterday evening? I knocked on the door, but no one answered.
B: I (wear) headphones so I didn’t hear you knock.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
The grandma / read stories to her grandson / 8 o'clock last night.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
My mother / be / the person / teach / me / first lesson on kindness.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
I / buy / lot / gifts / my friends / when / pay / visit / Trang An / last Sunday.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
For example, / in / US / people / tip / 15 to 20 percent / of / bill / in restaurants / cafés.
Make a complete sentence using the given words. Change the form of the words or add other words if necessary.
I / be / Sydney / since January / and / last night be / my first time / have dinner / an Australian family.