Question 21. A. Were journalists to have ignored whistleblower testimonies, major scandals might have remained...

Read the following notice 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.

City Transport Authority: Bus Service Updates - Route 45

Dear Passengers,

We would like to inform you of temporary changes to Route 45 bus services.

A. Service Modifications

Due to road construction on Main Street, buses will (1) ______ an alternative route from Monday, March 10th through Friday, April 4th. The detour will add approximately 10 minutes to journey times during peak hours. 

B. Stop Relocations

• The Central Library stop has been moved 50 meters north

• Passengers requiring the Shopping Centre should board (2) ______ buses at the temporary stop on Park Avenue

• (3) ______ signage has been installed at all affected locations

C. Service Frequency

Despite the changes, we will maintain our regular schedule, (4) ______ delays may occur during rush hours. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

D. Passenger Information

For real-time updates, please check our mobile app (5) ______ visit our website. Our customer service team is available to answer questions about these changes, and their assistance can be (6) ______ in helping you plan alternative routes if needed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

(Adapted from https://www.transportnsw.info/travel-info)

Question 1. A. take on                B. carry out                C. get over                D. make for

Question 2. A. much                B. a number of        C. a great amount of        D. a plenty of

Question 3. A. clear new temporary                        B. new temporary clear

C.  temporary clear new                        D. new clear temporary

Question 4. A. though                B. in case                C. unless                D. so that

Question 5. A. or                        B. yet                        C. nor                        D. for

Question 6. A. invaluable                B. valuable                C. inappreciable        D. priceless

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 7 to 12.

Vietnam’s Great Unity – Cultural Heritage Week 2025

Preserving National Identity Through Cultural Celebration

Beginning November 18th, 2025, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi will host a week-long celebration (7) ______ the rich cultural diversity of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. This annual event, (8) ______ attracts thousands of domestic and international visitors, showcases traditional music, handicrafts, and performing arts.

Throughout the week, visitors will explore a magnificent (9) ______ of cultural exhibitions featuring authentic costumes, traditional instruments, and architectural displays from various ethnic communities. Daily activities include folk music performances, craft-making workshops, and culinary experiences that (10) ______ Vietnam’s extraordinary cultural mosaic.

The program aims to (11) ______ awareness of ethnic diversity while strengthening national solidarity. For researchers, students, and cultural (12) ______ passionate about anthropology and heritage preservation, this event provides invaluable insights into Vietnam’s living traditions.

Entry is free for students and seniors. Reserve your guided tour at https://www.vme.org.vn/

(Adapted from https://www.vietnamnet.vn)

Question 7.        A. honor                B. to honor                C. honoring                D. honored

Question 8.        A. whom                B. which                C. who                        D. when

Question 9.        A. expanse                B. spread                C. breadth                D. span

Question 13. a. I had rehearsed my speech countless times, yet when I stepped onto the stage I froze completely.

B. Last year, I decided to throw caution to the wind and enter a regional public speaking competition.

C. Unfortunately, my mind went blank and I stumbled through my speech incoherently before a large audience.

D. That terrifying moment was transformative and showed me that failure is merely a stepping stone to eventual success.

e. Instead of withdrawing from public speaking, I joined a drama club to gradually build my confidence on stage.

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