Read the following advertisement and mark the letter A, B, C and D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

Empowering Futures: Join the "Change Lives Through Education" Initiative

Blue Dragon Children's Foundation is dedicated to ending child trafficking and supporting vulnerable children in Vietnam. Through our "Change Lives Through Education" - a (1) ________, the foundation provides essential services such as shelter, education, and vocational training to help children (2) ________ free from the cycle of poverty. Your support plays an important role in providing education and hope to these children, (3) ________ they have the tools to create a better future. By donating, volunteering, or spreading awareness, you can make a real difference in the lives of children who desperately need your help. Blue Dragon's work goes (4) ________ immediate relief by offering long-term solutions that foster sustainable change.

When you contribute, you're not just helping one child – you're helping build a brighter future for an entire generation. Every donation, no matter how small, goes (5) ________ to providing educational resources and opportunities. Your involvement has the potential to break the chains of adversity and empower children (6) ________ their dreams. Together, we can create lasting change through education and open doors to opportunities these children would otherwise never have.

(Adapted from https://www.bluedragon.org/)

Question 1: A. life-changing program education B. life-changing education program
C. education life-changing program D. program life-changing education

Question 2: A. cut B. take C. break D. get

Question 3: A. ensuring B. which ensuring C. to ensure D. ensured

Question 4: A. into B. with C. beyond D. by

Question 5: A. directly B. direction C. director D. direct

Question 6: A. pursuing B. pursued C. to pursue D. pursue

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.

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS: PROTECT YOUR ONLINE WORLD

Stay safe online and protect your personal information.

Facts and Figures:

• Cybercrime is on the rise, with over 4 billion records (7) ______ worldwide in 2020 alone.

• (8) ______ people are unaware of the risks they face online, making them vulnerable to scams and data theft.

• Phishing attacks account for more than 30% of all cybercrimes, tricking individuals into sharing (9) ______ information.

• (10) ______ companies are investing in cybersecurity, individuals still need to be more vigilant in protecting their data.

Positive Action!

• Using strong passwords and updating them from time to time is a reliable way to (11) ______ your online accounts.

• Enable two-factor authentication for extra protection on important accounts.

• Watch out for suspicious emails and links, and never (12) ______ offers that seem too good to be true.

Question 7: A. disguised B. filtered C. exposed D. prevented

Question 8: A. Few B. Many C. Much D. Little

Question 9: A. sensitive B. ordinary C. suspicious D. malicious

Question 10: A. Despite B. Because C. However D. Although

Question 11: A. reveal B. safeguard C. compromise D. disregard

Question 12: A. take out B. track down C. hold up D. fall for

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

Question 13:

A. Jake: The owner said business has been slow, and rent keeps going up. I’m really going to miss that place.
b. Lisa: What? No way! I used to go there all the time. Why are they shutting it down?
c. Jake: Lisa, did you hear? They’re closing the old bookstore downtown.

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

Question 14:

A. Alex: That sounds intriguing! I've been in the mood for something suspenseful. Is it a long book?
b. Alex: Tina, I'm looking for a new book to read. Any recommendations?
c. Tina: It’s not too long, just about 350 pages. I finished it in a couple of days.
d. Alex: Perfect, I’ll pick it up today. Thanks for the suggestion!
e. Tina: If you like mystery, I’d recommend “The Silent Patient”. It’s a psychological thriller with a huge twist at the end.

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

Question 15:

Dear All,

A. Please ensure all users save their work and log out by 10:30 PM. The security team will implement additional firewall rules while the system is offline.

B. Contact me directly at (555) 789-0123 if you encounter any issues with the shutdown procedure.

C. To address this, we will perform emergency maintenance tonight from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM.

D. Our monitoring systems have detected critical vulnerabilities in the main production server (SRV-04) that require immediate patching.

e. During this window, all hosted applications will be unavailable, including the customer portal and database services.

Best regards,
IT Operations Team
DataSecure Inc.

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

Question 16:

A. Beyond their air-cleaning properties, caring for plants has been proven to reduce stress levels, as the act of nurturing greenery promotes mindfulness and relaxation.

B. Adding indoor plants to your living space can significantly improve both air quality and mental well-being.

C. Many office spaces now incorporate plants for this reason - employees report higher productivity and lower anxiety in green environments.

D. Consequently, integrating indoor plants into your home or workspace creates a healthier, more calming atmosphere that benefits both body and mind.

e. Studies show that plants like the snake plant and peace lily effectively absorb harmful toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene, purifying the air naturally.

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

Question 17:

A. Unlike traditional advertising, which often requires substantial budgets, platforms like Instagram or Facebook allow businesses to promote their products through organic content and affordable targeted ads.

B. Moreover, the interactive nature of social media fosters immediate customer feedback, helping businesses quickly adapt to market demands.

C. As a result, many small enterprises now prioritize social media strategies to drive growth and maintain competitiveness in the digital age.

D. This accessibility enables even startups with limited resources to build brand awareness effectively.

e. For small businesses, social media platforms serve as powerful marketing tools because they provide direct access to target audiences.

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

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22.

In recent years, AI-generated voice actors have begun to disrupt the entertainment industry in unexpected ways. These synthetic voices, created using deep learning models, are now capable of mimicking human tone, emotion, and rhythm with astonishing accuracy. Unlike traditional voice actors (18) ________, AI voices can be instantly modified to meet creative demands. Studios, eager to reduce production costs and time, are beginning to integrate this technology into their workflows. (19) ________.

One example that highlights this shift is the use of AI to replicate the voices of deceased actors, allowing them to “perform” in new roles posthumously. Fans who admire the legacy of these performers often have mixed feelings about hearing them speak again through artificial means. In some cases, families of the original actors have approved these recreations, which are developed using old recordings and dialogue samples. Trained on hours of real human speech, (20) ________. As this practice becomes more common, debates around digital consent and artistic authenticity are intensifying. Studios that use AI voice actors without disclosure (21) ________.

Despite the ethical concerns, the benefits are hard to ignore. One key advantage is the ability for creators to make rapid edits to scripts and have them instantly voiced, which saves both time and money. Engineers, mindful of public reaction, have started adding transparency labels to clearly indicate when a voice is synthetic. (22) ________. If regulated wisely, it could expand what’s possible in animation, gaming, and even education. The line between human performance and machine precision is blurring—and the future of storytelling may sound very different because of it.

Question 18:

A. who need time to record and revise their work B. taking time to record and revise their work
C. spending time recording and revising their work D. which usually take hours to finish their recordings

Question 19:

A. Despite being widely adopted, some prefer manual editing for better emotional expression
B. The entertainment industry faces challenges adapting to rapidly changing technological tools
C. Integrating new technology sometimes slows down projects despite intended efficiency gains
D. The result is a faster, more flexible production process that still sounds convincingly human

Question 20:

A. many studios around the world invest heavily in advanced AI technology to create more realistic and natural synthetic voice models

B. AI-generated voice models learn how to reproduce vocal nuances that even professional impersonators find difficult to imitate

C. voice actors and unions express concerns over job security as AI-generated performances become increasingly prevalent

D. AI developers gather large datasets from multiple sources to improve the accuracy and emotional range of voice synthesis

Question 21:

A. having been met with backlash by fans feeling deceived
B. who have faced disapproval from audiences feeling cheated
C. why has drawn criticism from fans who consider themselves tricked
D. have faced backlash from audiences who feel deceived

Question 22:

A. Creators frequently explore multiple platforms, yet audience engagement varies depending on content quality and marketing strategies applied

B. The entertainment industry faces obstacles when trying to balance cost reduction with maintaining high-quality production values

C. While some fear this trend may reduce opportunities for human actors, others believe AI will simply become another creative tool

D. In some cases, the speed of content generation takes precedence over quality, which sometimes results in inconsistent user experiences

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.

If you think of the jobs robots could never do, you would probably put doctors and teachers at the top of the list. It's easy to imagine robot cleaners and factory workers, but some jobs need human connection and creativity. But are we underestimating what robots can do? In some cases, they already perform better than doctors at diagnosing illness. Also, some patients might feel more comfortable sharing personal information with a machine than a person. Could there be a place for robots in education after all?

British education expert Anthony Seldon thinks so. And he even has a date for the robot take over of the classroom: 2027. He predicts robots will do the main job of transferring information and teachers will be like assistants. Intelligent robots will read students' faces, movements and maybe even brain signals. Then they will adapt the information to each student. It's not a popular opinion and it's unlikely robots will ever have empathy and the ability to really connect with humans like another human can.

One thing is certain, though. A robot teacher is better than no teacher at all. In some parts of the world, there aren't enough teachers and 9–16 per cent of children under the age of 14 don't go to school. That problem could be partly solved by robots because they can teach anywhere and won't get stressed, or tired, or move somewhere for an easier, higher-paid job.

Those negative aspects of teaching are something everyone agrees on. Teachers all over the world are leaving because it is a difficult job and they feel overworked. Perhaps the question is not 'Will robots replace teachers?' but 'How can robots help teachers?' Office workers can use software to do things like organise and answer emails, arrange meetings and update calendars. Teachers waste a lot of time doing non-teaching work, including more than 11 hours a week marking homework. If robots could cut the time teachers spend marking homework and writing reports, teachers would have more time and energy for the parts of the job humans do best.

(Adapted from https://www.eslecollege.com/future-schools/)

Question 23: The word “they” in paragraph 1 most likely refers to ________.

A. robots B. doctors and teachers C. human D. workers

Question 24: The phrase “take over” in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ________.

A. observe B. facilitate C. dominate D. enhance

Question 25: The word “certain” in paragraph 3 is OPPOSITE in meaning to ________.

A. dishonest B. definite C. doubtful D. confident

Question 26: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 4?

A. The global teaching workforce is remaining despite the job's challenges and pressures.
B. Teachers across the globe quit their jobs because they prefer careers with less responsibility.
C. Because of the demanding nature of the job, many teachers globally remain in their positions.
D. Worldwide, teachers are resigning mainly due to the job’s difficulty and heavy workload.

Question 27: According to Anthony Seldon, what role will human teachers play in classrooms by 2027?

A. They will be replaced entirely by robots. B. They will act as assistants to robot teachers.
C. They will focus on transferring information. D. They will teach empathy and creativity exclusively.

Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE, according to the passage?

A. Machines can never outperform doctors because they lack emotional understanding.
B. Patients may be more open to talking to a machine than to a real person in certain situations.
C. Teachers today spend most of their time teaching rather than dealing with administrative work.
D. The idea that robots could share classroom responsibilities with humans has been rejected.

Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention a contrastive relationship?

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

Question 30: In which paragraph does the author mention the possibility that robots might help solve the problem of teacher shortages in some regions?

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

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each question from 31 to 40.

[I] Sticker shock at the grocery store is making it harder for American adults to maintain a healthy diet, according to a nationally representative survey by the Pew Research Center. [II] The impact is greater among lower-income individuals, with 47% saying they struggle to afford healthy meals, compared to just 15% of upper-income adults. [III] However, middle- and upper-income groups are also affected. [IV]

Part of the issue lies in the reliance on a Western diet that emphasizes costly animal products like meat and dairy, noted Dr. David Katz, founder of the nonprofit True Health Initiative. He emphasized that affordable, nutritious options like beans, lentils, and grains can improve diet quality while reducing cost. Drinking more water instead of sugary beverages also contributes to better health. According to Katz, the real challenge is not prices but a lack of understanding of food labels.

Taste is the most important factor in choosing food, with 83% of adults saying it is extremely or very important, according to the survey. Fewer than half said the same about the healthiness of food. According to Yam, taste ranks highest across all demographics, followed by cost, healthiness, and convenience.

Low cost, convenience, and taste are typical features of ultraprocessed foods, which are designed by manufacturers using sugar, salt, fat, and additives to maximize appeal. A 2019 study estimated that about 71% of the U.S. food supply may be ultraprocessed. These foods often include ingredients rarely used in home cooking and additives meant to enhance taste and appearance. Studies link higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods to increased risk of chronic conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even premature death.

In contrast, research shows that switching to a plant-based diet like the Mediterranean diet can improve health at any age. According to Dr. Frank Hu of Harvard, adopting healthy eating patterns can significantly reduce premature deaths, and people have flexibility in how they shape their diets as long as they focus on more plant-based foods and limit red meat, processed meats, added sugar, and sodium.

(Adapted from CNN)

Question 31: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?

Ninety percent of U.S. adults say healthy food prices have increased in recent years, and 69% report that rising food costs make it difficult to eat healthily.

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

Question 32: The phrase “Sticker shock” in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by _______.

A. Confusion over unclear pricing details B. Disappointment with limited food options
C. Surprise at the unexpectedly high prices D. Concern about the quality of groceries

Question 33: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an affordable and nutritious option?

A. Beans B. Lentils C. Spinaches D. Grains

Question 34: The word “which” in paragraph 4 refers to _______.

A. typical features B. ultraprocessed foods C. manufacturers D. additives

Question 35: The word “appeal” in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.

A. inconsistency B. unattractiveness C. impossibility D. impurity

Question 36: Which of the following best summarizes paragraph 4?

A. Ultraprocessed foods contain natural ingredients and additives that promote better nutrition overall.
B. Ultraprocessed foods are cheap, convenient, and tasty but linked to health problems.
C. Ultraprocessed foods are mostly prepared at home with simple ingredients and pose little risk.
D. Ultraprocessed foods are costly items often avoided due to their negative health effects.

Question 37: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

A. Mediterranean diet focusing on plants tends to delay health problems exclusively in older adults.
B. The Mediterranean diet’s advantages mainly lie in lowering certain disease risks at all ages.
C. The Mediterranean diet does not influence health but mainly helps with weight management.
D. Health can be enhanced at any age by choosing a plant-based diet, such as the Mediterranean one.

Question 38: Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage?

A. Many nutritious, inexpensive plant-based foods can help people eat well without spending much.
B. An obstacle to healthier eating is confusion over nutrition labels rather than food prices.
C. Limiting sugary beverages alone sufficiently addresses the risks of chronic health conditions.
D. Switching to diets rich in plant-based foods can contribute to lowering the risk of chronic illnesses.

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

A. Most Americans are unaware that ultraprocessed foods are linked to chronic diseases.
B. People in higher income groups are largely unaffected by the rising cost of healthy food.
C. Switching to a Mediterranean diet requires completely removing animal products from the diet.
D. Many Americans may prioritize flavor even if it means choosing foods that are less nutritious.

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

A. The survey clearly highlights significant income disparities in healthy eating, emphasizes the role of food labeling, and suggests reducing sugary drinks as the main solution to diet-related health issues.

B. Water consumption is considered the most important factor in improving overall health, and many Americans remain unaware that plant-based foods can be both affordable and highly nutritious.

C. Rising food prices challenge Americans’ ability to eat healthily, with taste preferences and lack of label knowledge influencing choices, while plant-based diets offer a flexible way to improve health.

D. While taste preferences drive food choices toward ultraprocessed foods, only eliminating animal products and sugary drinks can effectively reduce the risks of chronic diseases in all age groups.