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. up          B. in          C. to          D. on

Question 2: A. unattainable beauty standards        B. standards unattainable beauty

C.  unattainable standards beauty        D. beauty unattainable standards

Question 3: A. inspire          B. inspirationally          C. inspiring          D. inspiration

Question 4: A. curious          B. reluctant          C. mindful          D. adaptable

Question 5: A. taking up          B. setting up          C. making up          D. putting up

Question 6: A. whose          B. what          C. where          D. that

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. conform        B. expose        C. resort        D. attribute

Question 8: A. Without        B. Instead of        C. On account of        D. Except for

Question 9: A. made up        B. filled up        C. gone up        D. kept up

Question 10: A. eyes        B. face        C. feet        D. back

Question 11: A. moving        B. seeking        C. setting        D. fitting

Question 12: A. Create        B. Creatively        C. Creative        D. Creation

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.  Ethan: That’s FOMO talking—mute the stories for a day, and pick one plan you truly want, not what’s trending.
b. Mia: I skipped the concert to study, but my feed is full of clips, and I feel like I missed everything.
c. Mia: Okay, I’ll do that and stop refreshing; if it really matters, I’ll hear about it tomorrow anyway.

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

Question 14:

A.  Jordan: That’s fair—so choose one gig, set “no-work” hours, and track it in a simple spreadsheet, not ten apps.

B.  Priya: I tried, but everyone keeps saying you need a side hustle, and my paycheck doesn’t stretch to the end of the month.

C.  Jordan: Have you thought about taking a small weekend gig, or does that feel too much right now?

D.  Priya: Too much, honestly. I’m scared it’ll eat my evenings and I’ll still feel broke.

e. Jordan: Then start with something light, like two hours on Saturday, and stop if it starts harming your sleep.

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

Question 15:

Dear An,

How are you these days? I’ve been busy with classes, but I’m trying to stay steady.

A.  I kept waiting for a big reason, but even weekends felt flat, so I started blaming myself.

B.  It’s strange: nothing is “wrong,” yet I move through the day like my battery is stuck at 20 percent.

C.  That’s why I’m testing tiny changes—short walks, a fixed bedtime, and leaving my phone in another room.

D.  When I finally named it as languishing, it felt less like laziness and more like a signal I should listen to.

e. Yesterday I met a friend for tea, and just talking without rushing made the evening feel real again.

Write when you can.

Best,
Huy

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

Question 16:

A.  I used to think adults simply “knew” how to manage life, but most people are learning in public and hiding the messy parts.

B.  Also, when I forget one small task, it spreads—late fees, missed emails, and a fridge that suddenly has nothing to cook.

C.  The hardest part of adulting for me is that nobody checks my homework, yet the consequences still arrive on time.

D.  To handle that, I started using a weekly checklist and automatic payments, which calmed my brain more than motivation quotes.

e. Now I’m not perfect, but I’m less panicked, and I can actually plan a weekend without feeling guilty.

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

Question 17:

A.  Managers praise the person who replies at midnight, so everyone learns to act busy, even when the work could wait until morning.

B.  Burnout culture doesn’t always look dramatic; sometimes it’s just constant tiredness, a short temper, and the feeling that rest must be earned.

C.  I used to call it “ambition,” but my body disagreed—headaches, empty weekends, and coffee that stopped working.

D.  When a teammate finally took a full day off without apologizing, it quietly gave the rest of us permission to slow down too.

e. That shift reminded me that sustainable work needs boundaries, or productivity becomes a contest that nobody actually wins.

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

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.  organizations worldwide which integrate AI into their business operations

B.  organizations worldwide integrate AI into their operations

C.  integration of AI into the operations of worldwide organizations

D.  for organizations worldwide to integrate AI into their operations

Question 19 [VVIP]:

A.  threatening national security and undermining long-term social stability

B.  threaten national security and undermine long-term social stability

C.  that threaten national security and undermine long-term social stability

D.  threats to national security and the undermining of long-term social stability

Question 20:

A.  Manufacturing industries use AI to optimize production and improve quality control, while autonomous vehicles in transportation aim to reduce traffic accidents and congestion

B.  By using AI to optimize production and improve quality control, manufacturing industries aim to reduce traffic accidents and congestion in transportation

C.  Manufacturing industries, whose AI optimizes production and improves quality control, while autonomous vehicles aim to reduce traffic accidents and congestion

D.  That manufacturing industries use AI to optimize production and improve quality control, which helps autonomous vehicles reduce traffic accidents and congestion

Question 21:

A.  becoming increasingly sophisticated when technology rapidly evolves

B.  with their increasing sophistication and the rapid evolution of technology

C.  whose sophistication is becoming increased as technology is rapidly evolving

D.  all of which are becoming increasingly sophisticated as technology rapidly evolves

Question 22: 

A.  and its overall impact will ultimately depend on how it is applied and regulated

B.  its overall impact ultimately depends on how it is applied and regulated

C.  the application and regulation of AI is what its overall impact depends on

D.  its overall impact can ultimately depend on how it is applied and regulated

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 second paragraph, all of the following are consequences of urban heat islands EXCEPT __________.

A.  a substantial increase in the likelihood of heat-related deaths for city dwellers

B.  the creation of extreme heat zones surrounding several millions of school children

C.  an immediate decline in the academic performance of students in low-income areas

D.  the unequal distribution of heat exposure across different socioeconomic groups

Question 24: The word "insidious" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.        

A.  explicit         B. harmful        C. significant        D. superficial

Question 25: The word "impervious" in the first paragraph is opposite in meaning to __________.

A.  resistant         B. opaque         C. open        D. durable

Question 26: The word "These" in the third paragraph refers to __________.

A.  stored heat releases         B. night-time impacts         C. elevated temperatures         D. municipal budgets

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3: "The nighttime impact is particularly harmful, as urban surfaces release stored heat after sunset, depriving residents of essential cooling during heatwaves."?

A.  Residents are unable to escape the heat during the day because urban surfaces store radiation and release it only when heatwaves have passed.

B.  The harmful nature of nighttime heat is primarily attributed to the fact that urban surfaces begin to absorb solar radiation only after the sun has set.

C.  That urban surfaces discharge accumulated warmth following sunset makes nighttime effects especially damaging by denying residents vital relief from heatwaves.

D.  Urban areas become dangerous at night because the cooling essential for residents is redirected to help city surfaces release their trapped radiation.

Question 28: Based on the information about Medellín and Seoul in the final paragraph, what can be inferred about their mitigation strategies?

A.  These cities managed to lower temperatures solely by replacing all dark asphalt with cool pavements and reflective roofs.

B.  The restoration of water bodies proved to be a more effective cooling method than the creation of interconnected green corridors.

C.  Integrating natural elements into urban infrastructure can produce measurable reductions in localized metropolitan temperatures.

D.  Nature-based solutions are only successful when global urbanization rates begin to decelerate in major metropolitan areas.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the author discuss the specific physical characteristics of city environments that contribute to heat absorption?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph are the socio-economic disparities regarding heat exposure in urban areas highlighted?

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?         

Within individual cities, inequality itself can be a compass for locating the hottest ground.

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

Question 32: The phrase "move in lockstep" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.

A.  evolve in completely unpredictable sequences         B. progress through strictly regulated urban phases

C.  transition toward more sustainable climate goals         D. advance in close and simultaneous relationship

Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a cause of rising temperatures in low-income cities?

A.  The utilization of materials that possess high heat-absorbing properties.

B.  The expansion of infrastructure that lacks adequate natural cooling spaces.

C.  The implementation of strict environmental regulations by local governments.

D.  The rapid pace of urban development that exceeds administrative control.

Question 34: Which of the following best summarises the main content of paragraph 2?

A.  High-income nations contribute more significantly to the global surface warming than developing countries due to their extensive industrial paving.

B.  Rapid urbanisation in poorer nations often bypasses cooling standards, creating dense environments that absorb heat during the day and release it at night.

C.  Scientific analysis of five million grid cells indicates that the global heat island effect is primarily driven by the lack of governance in rural areas.

D.  The intensification of urban heat is a straightforward technical issue that can be easily resolved by replacing dark materials with irrigated greenery.

Question 35: The word "marginalised" in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to __________.

A.  impoverished         B. neglected         C. privileged         D. vulnerable

Question 36: The word "it" in the last sentence of paragraph 2 refers to __________.

A.  heat         B. an urban fabric         C. neighbourhoods         D. climate refuges

Question 37: According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE regarding the impact of heat in urban environments?

A.  Extreme heat events in Los Angeles result in uniform temperature increases across all districts regardless of their economic standing.

B.  Lower-paid sectors in Chinese cities are expected to remain unaffected by the projected GDP losses caused by heat-related issues.

C.  The presence of vegetation and shade is typically concentrated in areas where financial resources and investments are already abundant.

D.  Urban greening initiatives are currently being fully funded by governments in developing countries to completely eliminate productivity losses.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4: "The trap snaps shut: places most in need of cooling investments are often least able to finance them, reinforcing a feedback loop in which heat and disadvantage feed off each other."?

A.  Although cooling investments are expensive, disadvantaged areas can escape the heat trap if they manage to prioritize long-term economic gains over costs.

B.  The cycle of heat and poverty is broken when governments realize that the upfront costs of greening are lower than the potential losses in GDP.

C.  A self-perpetuating cycle emerges as the most heat-vulnerable locations lack the necessary funds to implement cooling measures, further deepening their social misery.

D.  Because the most affected regions cannot afford cooling, they should focus on labour productivity rather than trying to invest in expensive green infrastructure.

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

A.  Satellite data suggests that technical advancements in urban planning will soon eliminate the thermal dead ends found in low-income countries.

B.  The distribution of urban cooling resources is dictated more by socio-economic factors than by the actual thermal needs of the specific population.

C.  Labour productivity in high-income countries is unlikely to be affected by urban heat islands due to their superior cooling infrastructure and parks.

D.  Governments in Chinese cities will definitely prioritize urban greening by the 2050s because the costs of GDP loss will eventually outweigh investment.

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

A.  The global increase in urban heat island intensity is a technical challenge that requires better governance and the use of light-colored building materials.

B.  Urban heat islands are an inevitable result of global warming, primarily affecting high-income countries that have extensive paving and dark infrastructure.

C.  Rising urban temperatures are increasingly intertwined with social inequality, as poorer regions and communities face higher heat risks with fewer resources to adapt.

D.  Economic divides in major cities like Los Angeles and those in China can be bridged by investing in tree canopies to prevent labour productivity losses.