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...

Question 2. A. reconcile                B. settle                C. resolve                D. negotiate

Question 3. A. breadth                B. width                C. extent                D. reach

Question 4. A. allow                        B. allows                C. allowing                D. allowed

Question 5. A. invest                B. invested                C. investing                D. investment

Question 6. A. urged                B. urge                C. urging                D. urges

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 text.

Question 7.   a. Schools partnered with platforms, teaching literacy, privacy settings, and reporting pathways to reduce harms offline.

B. Thus, balanced use – time limits, content curation, offline anchors – supports wellbeing without dismissing connectivity’s benefits for adolescents.

C. Conversely, moderated groups offered belonging, crisis helplines, and verified health information promptly during uncertain periods.

D. Time online rose during lockdowns, heightening comparison pressures and sleep disruption across households nationwide notably.

e. Among Vietnamese teens, social media shapes identity formation, peer support, and exposure to public scrutiny.

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

Question 8.   Dear Mr Patel,

A. The survey comprises 10 questions and will take approximately 5 minutes to complete online.

B. Upon completion, you will receive a $10 voucher redeemable on your next purchase as appreciation.

C. We would be grateful if you could participate in our customer satisfaction survey regarding your recent experience.

D. Your feedback is invaluable for enhancing our services and ensuring we meet your expectations.

e. Please access the survey via this link: www.feedbackportal.com/survey2025 before October 31st.

With appreciation,

Customer Insights Team

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

Question 9.  a. Michelle: How about we meet at that new Italian restaurant downtown tomorrow evening around seven?

B. Andrew: Sounds perfect to me! I’ll make a reservation for us right away.

C. Andrew: Great! See you tomorrow then. I’m really looking forward to it!

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

Question 10. a. Penelope: I understand, but AI saves time and expands possibilities.

B. Penelope: Do you often use AI tools?

C. Penelope: Each has its role in supporting human progress.

D. Dylan: Yes, they’re efficient, but I still value doing things manually.

e. Dylan: True, though manual work nurtures creativity and patience.

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

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.

VCFE 2025 Conference – Mobilizing Financial Resources for Green Growth

Ton Duc Thang University is pleased to announce the Vietnam Conference on Finance and Economics (VCFE) 2025, taking place on June 26th, 2025. This flagship academic event will convene economists, financial analysts, policymakers, and sustainability experts to address the critical challenge of channeling capital toward environmentally responsible development.

The conference will examine innovative financing mechanisms, green bonds, impact investing strategies, and regulatory frameworks (1) ______ facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Participants will explore how financial institutions can (2) ______ traditional profit models with environmental stewardship and social responsibility. 

Distinguished keynote speakers will present research findings on sustainable finance trends, while breakout sessions will offer a comprehensive (3) ______ of case studies from successful green projects across Asia. The event will also feature a poster exhibition (4) ______ emerging scholars to showcase their research on topics related to climate finance and sustainable investment.

For academics, finance professionals, and students (5) ______ in shaping the future of responsible capitalism, this conference offers invaluable networking opportunities and intellectual exchange. Early bird registration is now open, and participants are (6) ______ to submit abstracts for consideration. Register at https://conference.tdtu.edu.vn/.

(Adapted from https://tdtu.edu.vn/)

Question 1. A. who                        B. that                        C. whom                D. of which