Read the following advertisement 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.

YOUR PERFECT MEAL STARTS AT JOLLIBEE Few things are as (1) ______ as a crispy Chickenjoy with hot rice. Every bite delivers the perfect crunch, followed by tender, juicy meat that keeps you coming back for more. Our friendly staff is always ready to (2) ______ your order with a smile. At Jollibee, we prepare meals (3) ______ strict quality standards. This ensures freshness and flavor in every dish. Once your food is ready, we'll promptly serve it (4) ______ you with care. Some customers try (5) ______ different sauces to discover their perfect dipping combo. Whether it's sweet, spicy, or a little bit of both, the right sauce can make your meal even more exciting. Our team is trained to ensure you have a (6) ______. Jollibee is more than just food—it's a place that brings people together.

Question 1:
A. satisfied B. satisfying C. satisfaction D. satisfyingly

Question 2:
A. take B. make C. keep D. do

Question 3:
A. follows B. which follows C. followed D. following

Question 4:
A. for B. with C. to D. as

Question 5:
A. combining B. to combine C. to combining D. combine

Question 6:
A. wonderful experience dining B. dining wonderful experience
C. wonderful dining experience D. experience dining wonderful

Read the following website text 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.

COVID-19 IS MAKING A COMEBACK – STAY ALERT!

Current situation

After months of calm, COVID-19 is resurfacing in several regions. In Vietnam, new cases have been detected across over 27 provinces, with mild (7) ______ but signs of gradual increase. COVID-19 cases in Thailand are (8) ______ fast, reaching over 33,000 in just one week as a new variant spreads. Here are a few suggestions to help you stay safe and prepared.

Suggestions for protection and preparedness

• Wear a mask in crowded or enclosed spaces, and wash your hands frequently with soap or sanitizer. These simple habits still play a crucial role in reducing (9) ________.

• Get vaccinated or receive booster shots, (10) ________ age, health status, or previous infection. Updated protection helps your immune system (11) ________ to evolving variants.

• Medical facilities should review their emergency plans and stockpile essential supplies. Having enough beds, oxygen, and trained staff ensures readiness for (12) ________ sudden surge.

Question 7:
A. predictions B. symptoms C. signals D. signs

Question 8:
A. slowing down B. putting off C. getting on D. going up

Question 9:
A. transmission B. transportation C. transformation D. transition

Question 10:
A. in terms of B. on account of C. irrespective of D. instead of

Question 11:
A. reply B. respond C. belong D. relate

Question 12:
A. many B. much C. few D. any

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

Question 13:

A. Minh: I see. Thanks so much for your advice – it really helps me feel a bit more relaxed

B. Minh: The national high school exam is coming up. I'm feeling really nervous and I don't know what I should revise.

C. Hoa: Don't worry. Studying has been a long process, and now you should just review what you've learned instead of cramming too much.

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

Question 14:

A. Vinh: I don't even have a girlfriend, Auntie. I'm still totally single!

B. Aunt Lisa: That's a smart plan. But don't wait too long, or I might have to start matchmaking for you!

C. Aunt Lisa: Really? A handsome young man like you? What are you waiting for?

D. Vinh: I'm planning to focus on my career first. Once I'm more settled, then I'll think about love.

e. Aunt Lisa: You've grown up so much! Do you have a girlfriend yet? When are you bringing her home to meet the family?

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

Question 15:

Hi Olivia,

A. Now I turn off electronics completely instead of just leaving them on standby overnight.

B. Have you tried any fun green activities with your family or friends? I'd really love to hear about them!

C. My mom and I also make eco-friendly crafts from old clothes and paper at home.

D. I'm writing to share how I've been practicing green living since the start of this year.

e. We're planning to join a community clean-up event at the local park this weekend.

Write back soon.

Jane

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

Question 16:

A. One popular example is ChatGPT, an AI chatbot that can answer questions, write essays, and help with many tasks.

B. Still, many people are worried about AI taking over jobs or spreading misinformation if not used carefully.

C. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how people live, work, and solve everyday problems.

D. In conclusion, while tools like ChatGPT show how powerful and helpful AI can be, it is important for us to use this technology wisely and responsibly.

e. AI is also used in healthcare to detect diseases early, in education to personalize learning, and in transportation with self-driving cars.

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

Question 17:

A. Recently, the praying mantis (Mantis religiosa), once common in many parts of Vietnam, has been added to the Vietnam Red Data Book due to its declining population.

B. Experts have observed a significant reduction in their numbers across various ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and even rural gardens where they once thrived.

C. This situation highlights the urgent need for public awareness, sustainable farming practices, and stronger wildlife conservation efforts to protect this ecologically valuable insect from disappearing.

D. This species, known for its unique hunting posture and important role in controlling pests, is facing serious threats from habitat loss and widespread pesticide use in agriculture.

e. In the latest conservation assessment, the praying mantis is now classified as "Vulnerable," indicating a high risk of extinction in the near future if effective protection measures are not taken.

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

Decision-making in ethical consumption involves multiple cognitive layers, as individuals seek to balance cost, convenience, and personal values. Some engage in comprehensive information-gathering across a wide range of products, (18) ________. Others, facing limited cognitive resources or decision fatigue, (19) ________, often resulting in choices driven by habit rather than optimality.

Over time, many consumers develop rigid preferences that guide future purchases. (20) ________. This tendency can reduce openness to newer or more sustainable alternatives, even when those options may offer better value or alignment with stated principles.

Not all behaviour, however, adheres to rational models. (21) ________. Emotional triggers or time-limited promotions may override deliberate evaluation, leading to inconsistent or contradictory choices. (22) ________, especially in industries where demand forecasting is crucial for resource allocation and inventory control.

Question 18:

A. each of which is then assessed through criteria linked to sustainability and impact

B. each item is assessed according to criteria related to its potential sustainability and impact

C. all of them being subject to assessment regarding sustainability-related performance

D. among which assessments are made with criteria concerning their sustainable impacts

Question 19:

A. simplified strategies that ease mental load without ensuring optimal outcomes are relied on

B. be reliant on simplified strategies that ease mental load without ensuring optimal outcomes

C. relies on simplified strategies that ease mental load without ensuring optimal outcomes

D. may rely on simplified strategies that ease mental load without ensuring optimal outcomes

Question 20:

A. Loyalty is encouraged by repetition in purchasing with a specific label, retailer, or certification

B. Towards a specific label, retailer, or certification, repetitive choices appear to be reinforced by loyalty

C. Loyalty towards a specific label, retailer, or certification encourages repetition in choices made

D. There is reinforcement in repetitive purchasing of a specific label, retailer, or certification towards loyalty

Question 21:

A. Emotion-driven decisions are typically linked to urgency, which means they are less common in rational situations.

B. While such decisions are more typical of urgency, they are by no means unheard of within rational situations.

C. It doesn’t matter whether decisions are emotional or not; it is common that they occur within rational situations.

D. In rational situations, emotion-driven decisions are known to occur less, though typically linked with urgency.

Question 22:

A. Because this purchasing behavior proves to disrupt demand forecasting and resource planning

B. So disruptive is impulse-driven purchasing behavior to demand forecasting and resource planning

C. Impulse-driven purchasing behavior is so disruptive to demand forecasting and resource planning

D. Such purchasing behaviors prove disruptive to demand forecasting and resource planning, though

Read the following 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.

Factory workers across Vietnam are facing deep uncertainty following President Trump’s announcement of a potential 46% tariff on Vietnamese imports. Although the tariff has been paused for 90 days, fear is already spreading. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hanh, a line manager earning $577 a month, remembers the hardship her family endured when her husband lost his job in 2023. For workers like her, the threat of higher tariffs signals a possible return to those difficult times, causing them to live in constant anxiety about the future.

Vietnam’s rapid rise as a manufacturing hub has been largely driven by American demand, which accounted for over a quarter of its economy last year. However, textile and garment factories, operating on slim 5% profit margins, are under strain as U.S. retailers cut orders or demand lower prices. Tran Nhu Tung, chairman of Thanh Cong Garment, says his company is trying to avoid layoffs by exploring new markets in the Middle East and Europe while negotiating with U.S. clients to absorb the potential tax burden.

The uncertainty is affecting more than just garments. Mian Apparel, employing 12,000 workers, is rushing to meet orders before the tariff pause ends. Meanwhile, businesses like a home fragrance manufacturer are halting seasonal hiring as clients delay or cancel orders. With up to 90% of their customers based in the U.S., companies are worried about supply chain shifts.

Without a solid agreement between the U.S. and Vietnam, the situation may worsen. Even a prolonged pause without clarity could prompt American buyers to relocate sourcing. While Vietnam may benefit from China’s tariff struggles, unresolved uncertainty remains a critical threat to its export-driven economy.

(Adapted from https://www.nytimes.com/)

Question 23: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 about Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hanh?
A. She works as a line manager B. Her family went through hardship
C. Her husband lost his job in 2023 D. Her company went bankrupt

Question 24: The word them in paragraph 1 refers to ______.
A. times B. tariffs C. workers D. managers

Question 25: The word absorb in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. take in B. deal with C. focus on D. put off

Question 26: The word uncertainty in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. suspicion B. confusion C. solution D. stability

Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. If the U.S. and Vietnam do not reach a firm deal, the problem can become more serious.
B. Even if Vietnam and the U.S. reach an agreement, it will likely have no real impact.
C. The decision by the U.S. to reduce trade cooperation with Vietnam means the situation can be improved.
D. Vietnam’s economy will recover more quickly if no official deal is made between the two countries.

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. President Trump has already imposed a permanent 46% tariff on all Vietnamese imports.
B. Textile and garment factories in Vietnam enjoy high profit margins despite reduced U.S. orders.
C. Ongoing uncertainty may lead U.S. companies to shift their supply chains to other countries.
D. American demand made up more than a third of Vietnam’s economy last year.

Question 29: In which part of the passage does the author mention a contrastive relationship between how different companies respond to tariff uncertainty?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer indicate that Vietnam’s trade advantage could be undermined by instability?
A. Paragraph 1 B. Paragraph 2 C. Paragraph 3 D. Paragraph 4

Read the following passage about the power of images 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.

Celebrities and influencers often gain widespread recognition through social media platforms, reality shows, or traditional media. [I] Fame brings several benefits: it helps individuals build personal brands, attract sponsorship deals, and influence public opinion. [II] This influence can also empower celebrities to support charitable causes, advocate for social change, and become role models for younger generations. [III] In the best cases, fame becomes a tool for positive impact both commercially and socially. [IV]

However, not all celebrities use their influence responsibly, and some prioritize profit over ethics. A recent case in Vietnam has sparked controversy involving the company “Chị Em Rọt”, which partnered with famous personalities like Hằng Du Mục, Quang Linh Vlogs, and beauty queen Nguyễn Thúc Thùy Tiên. These influencers promoted a product called Kera—a vegetable-flavored candy—claiming that “one piece equals one plate of vegetables,” aiming to appeal especially to children and pregnant women. The marketing messages were powerful, emotionally persuasive, and widely spread across social platforms, but the product’s actual quality fell far short of the advertised promises.

Upon investigation, scientific tests revealed several alarming facts about the candy. Kera contained 33.4 g of Sorbitol per 100 g—a sugar alcohol with laxative effects when consumed in large quantities. Overconsumption can lead to digestive issues such as bloating, cramps, or diarrhea, particularly in children and individuals with sensitive stomachs. Furthermore, the fiber content was only 0.935%, far below what one would expect from a “vegetable replacement.” The absence of clear Sorbitol labeling on the packaging violated food safety regulations and misled consumers. This raised serious concerns about both health risks and ethical standards in celebrity-endorsed advertising campaigns.

This incident serves as a warning for both consumers and public figures. Consumers should be smart and skeptical when encountering product endorsements, even from well-known public figures. Researching product details, checking ingredients, and reading trusted reviews can help avoid potential health risks. At the same time, celebrities must carefully evaluate the quality and safety of the products they promote. Their public image, the trust of their audience, and the health of consumers are all at stake. Ethical responsibility from both sides is essential to ensure a healthy, transparent, and trustworthy marketplace.

Question 31: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
Many companies seek collaborations with celebrities to promote their products, relying on their popularity to boost sales.
A. [I] B. [II] C. [III] D. [IV]

Question 32: According to paragraph 1, which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the positive roles of celebrities in society?
A. support charitable causes B. promote social change
C. set role models D. help solve legal disputes

Question 33: The word which in paragraph 2 refers to ______.
A. case B. controversy C. company D. product

Question 34: The phrase fell far short of in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______.
A. was nowhere near B. doesn’t live up to
C. fails to meet D. exceeded expectations

Question 35: Which of the following best summarises paragraph 3?

A. Tests showed that Kera contained an excessive amount of Sorbitol, which could negatively affect the digestive system of some consumers.

B. The product was found to have a much lower fiber content than expected, raising doubts about the truthfulness of its nutritional claims.

C. Scientific tests revealed that Kera had potentially harmful ingredients and misleading labeling, raising health and ethical concerns.

D. Influencers were praised for promoting a candy that helps improve children’s nutrition with balanced ingredients.

Question 36: The word violated in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ______.
A. ignored B. opposed C. complied D. observed

Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. In most cases, fame leads to negative consequences both in business and social communities.
B. Kera candy was praised for its excellent quality and exceeded all advertised claims.
C. Excessive consumption of Kera candy may negatively affect the digestive system.
D. Sorbitol in Kera candy has no side effects and is completely safe for all age groups.

Question 38: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?
A. Buyers are encouraged to trust products recommended by celebrities on social media.
B. People must be cautious and think critically about advertised products regardless of who promotes them.
C. Consumers should ignore all product endorsements because most celebrities promote harmful items.
D. Well-known public figures always ensure the safety and quality of the products they endorse.

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

A. If there is no government intervention, issues with celebrity product endorsements will likely worsen over time.
B. Modern consumers have more variety to choose from but face less safety than in the past.

C. Ensuring responsible product endorsements requires collective efforts from both consumers and celebrities.
D. More thorough research on product safety should be conducted to protect public health effectively.

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

A. Celebrities have a significant influence and gain various benefits from it, but not all act responsibly, as demonstrated by the Kera candy case, which raises concerns about safety and highlights the need for caution and shared responsibility.

B. Celebrities often use their influence for good, as shown through the products they promote, like Kera, but a few individuals still misuse this power for the wrong reasons, thus needing more government control and stricter advertising regulations.

C. Celebrities have a strong influence, such as shaping public opinion and earning from brands, but they sometimes exploit this power to advertise harmful products like Kera, so consumers should not trust celebrity-endorsed items without proper research.

D. The fame of influencers comes with downsides like a lack of privacy, and sometimes greed leads them to betray their integrity, as seen in the Kera case, which demonstrates how the real quality of a product may differ from advertising and pose serious risks to consumers.