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. supporting        B. that will support        C. supported by        D. having supported for

Question 2: A. engage        B. engaged        C. engaging        D. engagement

Question 3: A. create        B. build        C. take        D. draw

Question 4: A. in staying        B. to be stayed        C. to staying        D. to stay

Question 5: A. innovative resources teaching        B. teaching innovative resources

C.  resources teaching innovative        D. innovative teaching resources

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

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. In place of        B. By virtue of        C. In the face of        D. In case of

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

Question 9: A. an amount of        B. a flood of        C. a level of        D. a piece of

Question 10: A. put off        B. give in to        C. bring up        D. watch out for

Question 11: A. warranty        B. information        C. receipt        D. label

Question 12: A. refundable        B. traceable        C. contactless        D. instant

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.  Leo: Nice! There’s a refill station by the metro; it saves money too.

B.  Mia: I’ve started carrying a reusable cup because the cafés near my new flat charge extra for paper ones.

C.  Mia: Great, I’ll try it tomorrow and share the location in our group chat.

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

Question 14:

A.  Ken: Oh no, I meant I was visiting my parents for Lunar New Year. In my culture, we say it that way.

B.  Nora: Perfect. It’s amazing how the same words can mean different things online.

C.  Nora: Hey Ken, your post about “going home” confused our new intern—she thought you were quitting.

D.  Ken: Good idea. I’ll edit it and send a quick voice note in the team chat.

e. Nora: Thanks for explaining. Maybe add a short caption so everyone understands?

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

Question 15:

Dear Jamie,

How are things at your new college? I’m doing fine here. Classes have been intense, but I’m keeping up.

A.  After each lesson, I saved my mini projects in a shared folder, which made my progress easy to track.

B.  The manager noticed I liked problem-solving and suggested a short online coding course.

C.  That folder helped me when I applied for a junior IT apprenticeship last month.

D.  I took a weekend job at a repair shop to cover my rent.

e. If it works out, I’ll keep studying at night and still help at the shop.

Best,

Alex

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

Question 16:

A.  So I joined a weekend clean-up by the river, using gloves and sorting trash into separate bags for recycling.

B.  I once met a park ranger who had saved injured owls for years, even on a small salary.

C.  Stories like his keep pushing me to do small, consistent actions that actually protect wildlife.

D.  His quiet dedication made me realise conservation is not only for scientists but also for ordinary people with patience.

e. When the nesting area looked cleaner, my habits changed, and I stopped buying drinks in single-use cups.

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

Question 17:

A.  A friend of mine was rejected in minutes, yet a recruiter later admitted her portfolio link was hidden because the form read it as ‘other’.

B.  If we treat AI as a tool—not a judge—workplaces can save time without shutting out talented people who communicate differently too easily.

C.  These systems can be fast, but they may copy old hiring habits if the training data favours certain schools or keywords.

D.  Many companies now use AI tools to sort job applications, especially when thousands arrive through online platforms every week.

e. To handle that, some firms publish what the software checks, and applicants are learning to present skills clearly, using simple headings and a short summary.

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

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.  then our computer screens are affected by growing environmental problems that we must contribute to

B.  the fact that this environmental problem is growing reaches far beyond our computer screens

C.  which further exacerbate a broad ecological crisis extending well past the confines of computer screens

D.  we contribute to a growing environmental problem that reaches far beyond our computer screens

Question 19: 

A.  accelerating climate change to threaten Arctic wildlife in directly different ways

B.  is accelerating climate change in ways that directly threaten Arctic wildlife

C.  will accelerate the climate change which is threatened by Arctic wildlife directly

D.  has accelerated climate change to be threatening the Arctic wildlife in ways

Question 20: 

A.  a large proportion of which will likely be met by burning fossil fuels

B.  which fossil fuels will likely be burnt in a large proportion to be meeting

C.  that a large proportion of fossil fuels will meet by likely being burnt

D.  in order that burning fossil fuels will likely meet a large proportion of it

Question 21: 

A.  that adding 5 to 10 million cars to American roads is an equivalent demand

B.  the equivalent of adding 5 to 10 million cars to American roads is driven

C.  added 5 to 10 million cars to American roads as an equivalent sharp rise

D.  equivalent to adding 5 to 10 million cars to American roads

Question 22: 

A.  According to data, 21% of adult males and 63% of females with cubs facing long ice-free periods are completely unlikely to survive this extensive scientific research on Arctic starvation.

B.  Research indicates that after 180 days without sea ice, 21% of adult male polar bears and 63% of females with cubs are unlikely to survive due to starvation

C.  The probability of surviving starvation is historically unlikely for 21% of adult males and 63% of females with cubs unless the ice-free duration stays within traditional 180-day limits.

D.  Evidence suggests that 21% of adult male polar bears and 63% of females with cubs monitoring these ice-free regions are highly unlikely to research their own starvation after 180 days

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, all of the following are mentioned as benefits of developing a carbon market in Vietnam EXCEPT?

A.  It provides a new financial resource that can significantly enhance the country's global competitiveness in the long run.

B.  It acts as an economic sector that effectively links the goal of environmental protection with financial prosperity.

C.  It will directly lead to the attraction of crucial foreign investment specifically targeted at low-emission technologies.

D.  It guarantees that Vietnam will fully achieve its ambitious net-zero emissions commitment precisely by the year 2050.

Question 24: The word “obstacles” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  advantages        B. challenges        C. benefits        D. opportunities

Question 25: The word “emerging” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  established        B. declining        C. growing        D. outdated

Question 26: In paragraph 2, the pronoun “its” in “supporting its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050” refers to __________.

A.  forests        B. Vietnam        C. carbon credits        D. the carbon market

Question 27: The statement "Developing a carbon market will not only help Vietnam reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also attract investment in low-emission technologies." can be best paraphrased as:

A.  The reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is the main priority, while attracting foreign investment in low-emission technologies is only a secondary, minor benefit.

B.  While primarily focusing on reducing emissions, Vietnam must ensure that the newly developed carbon market also attracts investment in low-emission technologies immediately.

C.  Establishing the carbon market is a dual benefit strategy for Vietnam, simultaneously achieving the goal of emissions reduction and securing necessary low-emission investment.

D.  If Vietnam successfully attracts investment in low-emission technologies, it will automatically lead to the necessary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors.

Question 28: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding Vietnam's efforts to regulate the carbon credit market?

A.  The government has already established clear legal frameworks on how to effectively collect, verify, and trade carbon credits nationwide.

B.  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) is currently working on the necessary legal frameworks and a national registration system.

C.  The government has already started the voluntary carbon credit exchanges pilot program in 2025 as scheduled in the national plan.

D.  Vietnam's domestic carbon market is expected to become fully operational and formalized before the planned year of 2028.

Question 29: Which paragraph focuses on identifying the specific areas where Vietnam must build up its supporting infrastructure to fully realize its potential?

A.  Paragraph 2.        B. Paragraph 3.        C. Paragraph 4.        D. Paragraph 5.

Question 30: Which paragraph clearly explains the core concept of a carbon credit, including its formal definition and basic unit of measurement?

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?

Feedback cycles slow down.

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

Question 32: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a sign of an emerging fracture in a team?

A.  A previously active member starts giving very brief and passive responses.

B.  Employees prefer staying silent instead of challenging assumptions during debates.

C.  A sudden and significant collapse in the key performance indicators of the firm.

D.  The team shifts into a mode where they only do exactly what they are asked.

Question 33: The word "proactive" in paragraph 1 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  energetic         B. reactive         C. diligent         D. creative

Question 34: The word "it" in paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A.  strong results         B. hidden cost         C. this pattern         D. paper

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

A.  Working longer hours is the only way for employees to avoid using process language like "per the template."

B.  Organizational decline can be masked by good performance data even as creativity and collaboration diminish.

C.  Slower learning and built-up frustration are the primary reasons why decks are always submitted on time.

D.  High-quality standards are maintained by the organization despite the disappearance of bold proposals in sprints.

Question 36: The phrasal verb “patch around” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  dig into        B. work around        C. call out        D. follow through

Question 37: Based on paragraph 3, what happens when people handle problems by "patching around issues"?

A.  They spend more influence on making changes because they are sure that their opinions will matter.

B.  Stakeholders are pulled into hard conversations much earlier to prevent the damage from becoming visible.

C.  Issues are superficially settled to avoid further explanation, creating a false sense of organizational stability.

D.  Feedback cycles become faster as minor errors increase and cross-team dependencies turn into clear commitments.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 1: "Someone who once challenged assumptions starts holding back, choosing silence over debate because it feels safer than being labeled 'difficult'."?

A.  An employee may stop offering critiques to avoid being viewed negatively, prioritizing their own safety over open discussion.

B.  Challenging assumptions is more dangerous than being labeled difficult, so silence is always the best choice for any teammate.

C.  No sooner had the teammate started holding back than they were labeled difficult for choosing silence instead of open debate.

D.  Unless an employee feels safe being labeled difficult, they will continue to challenge assumptions by choosing silence over debate.

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

A.  Economic downturns and a stagnant job market are the only factors that lead to mechanical cooperation in teams.

B.  Internal organizational health cannot be accurately measured by looking at meeting schedules or basic delivery metrics alone.

C.  Employees who use process language like "per the guideline" are usually the ones who exhibit the most courage in decisions.

D.  Visible cracks in a company only appear when employees are openly angry and start demanding higher salaries from managers.

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

A.  The most effective way to handle a cooler job market is to design smarter workloads and stop all two-way conversations early.

B.  Workplace culture is primarily damaged by individuals who work longer hours to protect their metrics and follow the templates.

C.  Subtle shifts in behavior can signal deep-seated cultural issues that require proactive intervention to prevent total organizational failure.

D.  Fragile stability is a desirable state for modern organizations because it ensures that minor errors do not turn into visible cracks.