Question 9. Which of the following best summarises paragraph 1? A. Commercial actors commandeer finite attenti...

Question 15. Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?

A.  Considering attention a shared good would oblige institutions to manage it responsibly instead of continuously mining it for profit and engagement.

B.  If attention were private property, companies should maximize returns by any means including louder ads and default notifications without consent.

C.  Treating attention as commodity would justify perpetual harvesting, leaving stewardship unnecessary and viewers responsible for resisting whatever captures gaze.

D.  Seeing attention as aesthetic experience would prioritize art funding and cultural festivals while ignoring political economy of advertising in policy.

Question 16. Which of the following best summarises the passage?

A.  The text argues for an attentional commons, urging civic rules to preserve silence against intrusive commercialization across platforms, streets, and institutions.

B.  It celebrates disruptive advertising as modern art that revitalizes public spaces and boosts creativity during commutes and shopping trips.

C.  The passage announces event logistics and pricing without presenting substantive claims about attention or persuasion ethics.

D.  It explains how attention scarcity is solved by unlimited feeds that neutralize advertising through smart personalization and optional silencing features.

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 17 to 22.

Vietnam Innovation Summit 2025

Building Bridges to Innovation and Growth

The Vietnam Innovation Summit 2025, taking place November 6–7 in Ho Chi Minh City, represents a groundbreaking platform (17) ______ innovation leaders converge to shape the future of Southeast Asian entrepreneurship. With participation from an impressive (18) ______ of over 3,000 attendees and 150 distinguished experts spanning more than 30 countries, this summit promises unprecedented networking opportunities.

Key Highlights

The program will (19) ______ interactive workshops, pitch competitions, and panel discussions addressing artificial intelligence, sustainable technology, and digital transformation. Industry (20) ______ will share cutting-edge insights into emerging markets and investment trends across the region.

Entrepreneurs seeking to (21) ______ strategic partnerships with international investors should not miss this transformative event. Registration is now open at the official portal, with early-bird rates (22) ______ until October 15th.

(Adapted from https://koreatechdesk.com/vietnam-

innovation-summit-2025-asia-startup-power-global-innovation)

Question 17.        A. when                B. where                C. at which                D. of which

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 23. a. However, integration challenges surfaced: curtailment, transmission bottlenecks, and storage gaps demanding coordinated upgrades.

B. Feed-in tariffs and grid commitments unlocked capital, prompting rapid deployment across coastal and highland sites.

C. Large utility-scale projects emerged, while rooftop systems enabled households and factories to offset consumption.

D. Renewable energy investment has surged, repositioning Vietnam as a regional leader in solar and wind.

e. Addressing these constraints will stabilise returns and anchor a resilient, diversified, low-carbon power mix.

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

Question 24. Dear Dr. Nguyen,

A. To confirm your attendance, please complete the registration form via the link provided in this email by November 15th.

B. The registration process is straightforward and takes approximately five minutes to complete once you access the portal.

C. We are delighted to invite you to the International Academic Conference on Sustainable Development, scheduled for December 10-12, 2025.

D. Please note that accommodation arrangements must be finalized before November 20th to guarantee availability at the conference venue.

e. For any inquiries regarding the programme or logistics, feel free to contact us at conference@university.edu.

Yours sincerely,

Conference Organizing Committee

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

Question 25. a. Van: Thanks for understanding. Maybe we could reschedule for next week instead?

B. Duy: I appreciate the invitation, Van, but I already have plans for dinner that evening.

C. Duy: Sure, that works for me. Just let me know which day suits you best.

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

Question 26. a. Ava: Do you still use plastic bags when shopping?

B. Ava: That’s great, but plastic bags are still cheaper and more accessible.

C. Ethan: Sometimes, but I try to switch to eco-friendly ones whenever possible.

D. Ava: We should encourage both convenience and sustainability together.

e. Ethan: True, but reducing waste gives us a sense of responsibility.

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

Question 27. a. Our team was assigned a challenging project and I eagerly tried to take the lead on everything immediately.

B. During a summer internship at a tech startup, I worked with five diverse colleagues on software development.

C. Unfortunately, my domineering approach created tension and several team members stopped contributing their valuable ideas.

D. This experience was profoundly educational and revealed that true leadership means empowering others rather than controlling them.

e. As a result, I learned to listen actively and learned the ropes of collaborative problem-solving through consensus.

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

Question 2. A. an ample amount of                        B. a sheer volume of

C.  a substantial quantity of                        D. a great many

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.

Important Health Notice

St. Catherine’s Primary School

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Re: Seasonal Illness Outbreak

We regret to inform you that several students have (1) ______ down with flu-like symptoms over the past week. The school nurse has reported 23 confirmed cases across Years 3 to 6.

Preventive Measures:

I. Please ensure your child washes their hands regularly and uses (2) ______ hand sanitiser throughout the day.

II. Students exhibiting symptoms such as fever, persistent cough, or fatigue should remain at home (3) ______ they risk spreading the infection to classmates and staff.

III. We have arranged for (4) ______ cleaning of all classroom surfaces and communal areas.

When to Seek Medical Advice:

Contact your GP if your child’s condition deteriorates or if symptoms persist (5) ______ more than 48 hours. The NHS 111 service is available for urgent medical guidance.

We appreciate your cooperation in containing this outbreak. By working together, we can (6) ______ the spread of illness and ensure a safe learning environment for all students.

Yours faithfully,

Dr. Helen Morrison

Headteacher

(Based on standard school health communications, UK Department for Education guidelines)

Question 1. A. come                B. gone                C. fallen                D. taken