Read the following announcement 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.

Question 1: A. inspired        B. inspiring        C. inspiration        D. inspire

Question 2: A. bilingual audio mobile-first        B. mobile-first audio bilingual
C. mobile-first bilingual audio        D. audio mobile-first bilingual

Question 3: A. make        B. do        C. take        D. pay

Question 4: A. which        B. where        C. when        D. who

Question 5: A. record        B. recording        C. to record        D. to recording

Question 6: A. for        B. with        C. of        D. to

Read the following leaflet 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 7 to 12.

Question 7: A. set up        B. put off        C. take after        D. polish up

Question 8: A. other        B. another        C. the other        D. others

Question 9: A. a good deal of        B. a sense of        C. a wealth of        D. a piece of

Question 10: A. In case of        B. In line with        C. In spite of        D. In place of

Question 11: A. equipment        B. payment        C. permission        D. feedback

Question 12: A. professional        B. profitable        C. flexible        D. artificial

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

Question 13:

A.  Tom: Then, text me when you’re home.

B.  Tom: It’s getting late. Would you like me to give you a lift home?

C.  Mary: Thanks, but I’m going to walk to the supermarket and then take a bus home.

A.  a – b – c         B. b – c – a         C. a – c – b         D. b – a – c

Question 14:

A.  David: I used to, but now I use social media and news apps.

B.  Lisa: Same here! It’s more convenient, but I think traditional newspapers have their own charm.

C.  Lisa: Do you still read newspapers?

D.  Lisa: I believe each type has its own value that we can make full use of.

e. David: You’re right. They fill us with nostalgia that’s hard to replace.

A.  d – a – c – e – b         B. d – e – b – a – c          C. c – e – d – a – b         D. c – a – b – e – d

Question 15:

Dear Ms Smith,

A.  This has been pre – approved, but you need to have this letter and your identification card produced at the nearest branch to apply.

B.  The offer is exclusive and expires on December 31st.

C.  Your application will be processed, and your card will be issued within 48 hours for immediate use.

D.  It is our honour to offer you credit facilities of $6000, affordable with the monthly instalment of $99.

e. Should you require further details, please call 012388888, or visit any of our branches.

Yours sincerely,

ABC Bank

A.  d – a – c – b – e         B. a – c – d – b – e         C. b – d – a – c – e         D. c – a – d – b – e

Question 16:

A.  I had to burn the midnight oil to make engaging lesson plans, expecting to capture my students’ attention.

B.  The reality, however, was not what I had expected when I completely failed to keep the class under control despite shouting loudly.

C.  This valuable experience was indeed memorable and made me more confident in my career of choice.

D.  Working as an intern at a local high school encouraged me to pursue a teaching career, a demanding yet rewarding one.

e. Instead of giving up, I reflected on what I had done and made improvements in the following lessons.

A.  d – b – e – c – a         B. c – b – e – a – d         C. d – a – b – e – c         D. c – a – e – d – b

Question 17:

A.  The developments demonstrate a clear modernisation of the city of Paragon, transforming it from a primarily residential locality into a more diverse and economically vibrant area.

B.  This shift was further evidenced by the industrialisation of the surrounding agricultural land, with the appearance of some plants and factories.

C.  Residential areas were noticeably transformed, with the replacement of established terraced housing with new dwellings and the relocation of the original park.

D.  Simultaneously, a significant expansion of commercial infrastructure took place, most prominently with the construction of a large supermarket and an accompanying car park where housing once stood.

e. Between 2000 and 2015, the outskirts of Paragon city underwent a dramatic reshaping, indicating a move towards urban regeneration and increased commercial activity.

A.  e – c – d – b – a         B. e – c – a – d – b         C. e – d – b – a – c         D. e – b – a – c – d

Read the following passage 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 18 to 22.

Question 18: 

A.  despite being mainly focused on traditional folk melodies

B.  deeply intertwined with Vietnam's independence movements

C.  as Vietnamese composers began writing songs about romantic love

D.  which were then influenced by many foreign musical styles

Question 19: 

A.  by which the general public could express their deep feelings

B.  which helping the music reach only a few remote villages

C.  where audiences of soldiers and civilians would gather

D.  with the purpose to entertain rather than motivate soldiers

Question 20: 

A.  It instilled a strong sense of national pride and encouraged active participation in both the resistance and the process of nation – building

B.  Written by artists to arouse national pride in soldiers to encourage nation building in which entertainment is the main goal

C.  The government aims to encourage young people to participate in the resistance and build the country by arousing national pride

D.  It received strong support from the people, helping encourage and motivate the participation of youth and soldiers in nation – building

Question 21: 

A.  Despite modern music becoming very popular in urban centers

B.  With traditional music slowly losing its widespread popularity there

C.  While younger generations have diverse musical tastes

D.  Since its influence on younger generations has completely vanished

Question 22: 

A.  “nhạc đỏ” contributes to new artistic expressions and creative musical forms

B.  reflecting art's profound role in shaping history and attracting a wide audience

C.  it symbolizes the significant impact of art on international cultural exchange

D.  shown is the profound role of artists in boosting the morale of soldiers and civilians

Read the passage 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 23 to 30.

Question 23: According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as an example of people "learning in public"?

A.  A middle – aged employee retraining for a new position.

B.  A gifted singer achieving fame through a talent show.

C.  A nurse sharing the confusion of learning data skills.

D.  A junior designer posting failed drafts of their work.

Question 24: The word "distorted" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  explained        B. changed        C. clarified         D. recorded

Question 25: The word "breakthroughs" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  setbacks         B. innovations         C. achievements         D. milestones

Question 26: The word "This shift" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.

A.  A change from long videos to short videos on online platforms

B.  A change from studying offline to studying only on social media

C.  A change from admiring talent to admiring visible learning progress

D.  A change from following famous people to following only close friends

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the sentence: "The stories we admire should not only impress us; they should expand our sense of agency."?

A.  Stories of growth are more meaningful when they encourage us to take responsibility for the mistakes of ordinary people.

B.  Rather than simply evoking wonder, the stories we value ought to strengthen our capacity to influence others' decisions.

C.  To be truly effective, success stories must provide a practical roadmap that ensures we can achieve similar prestige.

D.  Narratives we look up to are expected to go beyond generating awe and instead foster a belief in our own ability to act.

Question 28: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE about the "healthier way" to admire learning stories?

A.  It involves focusing on the end results rather than the daily habits of the learner.

B.  It requires observers to look for proof of actual growth, such as how someone handles feedback and errors.

C.  It encourages people to compare their current progress with the highlight reels on social media.

D.  It suggests that motivation is the only necessary factor for a story to be truly useful to others.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the author discuss the negative psychological impact of modern success narratives?

A.  Paragraph 1         B. Paragraph 2         C. Paragraph 3         D. Paragraph 4

Question 30: Which paragraph provides specific examples of individuals who embody the "learning in public" philosophy?

A.  Paragraph 1         B. Paragraph 2         C. Paragraph 3         D. Paragraph 4

Read the passage 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 31 to 40.

Question 31: Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?

The impact of this unreliability goes beyond isolated cases of misinformation.

A.  [II]        B. [IV]        C. [I]        D. [III]

Question 32: The word "them" in paragraph 1 refers to __________.

A.  100 news prompts                 B. leading AI assistants         

C.  AI summarisation services         D. factual errors in reports

Question 33: The phrase "thinning meaning" is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  enhancing the clarity of information         B. reducing the depth of communication

C.  expanding the reach of news digital         D. altering the speed of data delivery

Question 34: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific type of error made by AI during the BBC's 100 – prompt test?

A.  Attributing fabricated statements to the original news source.

B.  Failing to provide a correct interpretation of the source text.

C.  Incorporating inaccurate information that was not in the original.

D.  Violating copyright laws by using protected content without citation.

Question 35: Which of the following best summarises the content of paragraph 2?

A.  The emergence of AI feedback loops is the primary cause for the public's loss of interest in the healthcare advice provided by the NHS.

B.  The confident yet inaccurate nature of AI summaries poses a severe threat to the integrity of information and the credibility of journalism.

C.  Scientific initiatives like "swap to stop" are frequently misrepresented by AI assistants because human journalists fail to use enough caution.

D.  The BBC has successfully developed a broader system effect to ensure that information processed by AI maintains its original meaning and signal.

Question 36:  The word “authoritative” in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  formal        B. official        C. confident        D. uncertain

Question 37: Based on the passage, what is TRUE about the current state of AI regulation and corporate accountability?

A.  Companies have implemented strong mechanisms to disclose the extent of pattern – based guessing in their generative models.

B.  OpenAI has successfully resolved the citation failures documented in the BBC investigation to ensure guaranteed truth.

C.  Current legal frameworks lack the necessary strength to compel companies to provide transparent information about model limitations.

D.  Regulation focuses primarily on ensuring that AI platforms maintain their market reach rather than improving factual accuracy.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: "At root, these systems are designed to produce plausible text, not guaranteed truth, which makes them risky for tasks where exact factual accuracy matters."?

A.  Unless these systems are designed to produce plausible text, they will remain a risky tool for any task that involves the use of digital data.

B.  The inherent design of AI to prioritise factual truth over plausible text is the main reason why they are considered safe for news reporting.

C.  Since these platforms are engineered to generate believable content rather than verify facts, they are unsuitable for roles requiring high precision.

D.  High factual accuracy is only achievable if the text produced by AI is designed to be risky for tasks where truth is not guaranteed.

Question 39: Which of the following can most likely be inferred from the passage?

A.  Apple Intelligence is considered the most reliable AI tool because its errors regarding murder suspects are less frequent than others.

B.  The deceptive authority of AI – generated content can make it more difficult for the public to identify false information in their daily life.

C.  The BBC investigation suggests that AI assistants will eventually replace human journalists once the feedback loop of information is closed.

D.  Most AI companies avoid addressing factual errors because they believe that citation accuracy is more important than the truth itself.

Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A.  Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the news industry by providing convenient and factually certain summaries that enhance the efficiency of news consumption for citizens.

B.  Recent research by the BBC indicates that while AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini have minor factual slips, they are generally committed to protecting the integrity of information.

C.  The rise of AI news summarisation presents a significant danger to public trust due to the systemic tendency of these models to generate confident but inaccurate information.

D.  The collaboration between the BBC and major tech corporations is essential to regulate the feedback loop of misinformation and to ensure that AI assistants always provide cited data.