Phần 1

(13 câu)
Câu 1

Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:
impose
sensor
social
promote
Câu 2:
amuse
assume
volume
situation
Câu 3:
freelance
freedom
peerage
proceed
Câu 2

Choose the word that has the primary stress differs from the other three in position in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:
community
ambitious
residential
biography
Câu 2:
decline
result
adapt
offer
Câu 3:
responsive
honesty
curious
skyscraper
Câu 3

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blanks in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Unfortunately, I'm feeling a bit under the ___________ today, so I won't be joining the hike.

cloud
climate
condition
weather
Câu 2:

My parents ___________ my taste in music when I was a teenager.

weren't understood
haven't understood
weren't understanding
didn't understand
Câu 3:

Children sometimes ___________ their parents in terms of values and habits, despite generational differences.

carry on
look for
get off
take after
Câu 4:

I ___________ on getting enough sleep for years because of its importance for overall health.

focused
have been focused
was focused
have focused
Câu 5:

Parents may face challenges in providing effective ___________ during family conflicts.

limitation
criticism
penalty
discipline
Câu 6:

Smart technologies in urban planning may prove ___________ in managing traffic and improving transportation systems.

effective
effecting
effectively
effect
Câu 7:

Several diets are often associated ___________ promoting longevity and overall health.

for
with
to
by
Câu 8:

Many individuals only ___________ the value of good health after facing challenges that highlight its importance.

will be realizing
are realized
realize
are realizing
Câu 9:

Global efforts might focus on ___________ environmental pollution to create a cleaner and healthier planet.

interacting
addressing
applying
reaching
Câu 10:

She ___________ be feeling better because she's smiling and seems more energetic today.

must
has to
needs to
can
Câu 4

Choose the correct answer that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

The future world may witness breakthroughs in renewable energy, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

installations
encouragement
improvements
motivations
Câu 2:

It's important for parents and teenagers to find common ground and speak the same language to avoid conflicts caused by misunderstandings.

overcome
motivate
persuade
understand
Câu 3:

Taking deep breaths can ease the tension in your body and help you relax when feeling stressed.

reduce
repair
avoid
narrow
Câu 5

Choose the correct answer that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

It might take some time to get over a cold, so resting and drinking plenty of fluids is important.

disrupt
enlarge
adapt
worsen
Câu 2:

A common source of dispute between generations is the different attitudes toward technology use and social media.

agreement
decision
expectation
honesty
Câu 3:

Designing cities that produce zero waste might sound like a pipe dream now, but advancements in technology could make it a reality.

effective alternative
possible solution
flexible method
vulnerable plan
Câu 6

Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges.

Câu 1:

Sam: "Is it okay if I spend the evening at a friend's house and come home late?"

Mom: "___________ You must study for a Math exam tomorrow."

I completely agree with you.
I'm afraid you can't.
Thanks for including me!
I'm grateful for your help.
Câu 2:

Pete: "Are you sure eating more vegetables is good for our health?"

Josh: "___________ that vegetables are packed with vitamins and nutrients, so it's good for our health.”

There's no doubt
That should be a good idea
I'm in two mind
It' OK, but I think
Câu 3:

James: "Can I help you plan your weekend? There are some cool events happening."

Jenny: "___________ I never know what's going on."

You're absolutely right.
It's hard to say.
Thank you for the compliment!
I'd appreciate that!
Câu 7

Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Câu 1:

My sister a warm jacket because she had a cold and it was chilly outside. (have to / wear)

Câu 2:

She a nutritious salad to maintain a healthy diet. (just / eat)

Câu 3:

Since the family reunion last year, there a noticeable generation gap in the way younger and older relatives. (be)

Câu 4:

When we were planning a family event, my grandparents and I different opinions on the menu. (have)

Câu 5:

Various events to entertain the residents and create a sense of community for a few years. (organize)

Câu 6:

I various fitness routines to maintain a healthy lifestyle for three months. (try)

Câu 8

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

A generation gap is commonly (32) ____________ to refer to differences between generations that cause conflict and complicate communication, creating a "gap."

Although there always have been differences between the generations, the drastic differences that the term (33) ____________ were only a little in evidence until the 20th century. Before that time, society needed to be more mobile. Young people typically (34) ____________ near their extended families, worshiped in their childhood churches, and often worked on the family farm or in a family business.

With the advent of television and movies, young people were exposed (35) ____________ cultural influences alien to their families and cultures. Performers like Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and James Dean won the admiration of the younger generation but often were met by older generations' (36) ____________ . Then came the 1960s, and civil rights and the Vietnam War exposed a more serious chasm between young and old.

(37) ____________ more Americans see generational differences today, most don't think they're bad. It is partly because the main areas of disagreement, according to the Pew Research Study, are about technology use and music taste.

Câu 1:
perceived
judged
estimated
assumed
Câu 2:
classifies
reckons
declares
implies
Câu 3:
lived
have lived
have been lived
were lived
Câu 4:
to
in
at
on
Câu 5:
critical
critically
criticize
criticism
Câu 6:
Unless
Although
Since
After
Câu 9

Read the text and choose the correct answer.

1. Many people have surpassed 100, forming a group now known as the wellderly. These individuals, aged over 80, enjoy good health without conditions like high blood pressure or heart disease and have never needed medications.

2. In Molochio, Calabria, with about 2,000 people, at least eight residents are over a hundred years old. When asked about their long lives, they often attribute it to a healthy diet, emphasizing "lots of fruit and vegetables" and "no smoking, no drinking." While in the past, scientists have looked at things such as diet and lifestyle for an explanation of long life, these days, they are investigating genetics.

3. The new research focuses on groups with a genetic link. In Ecuador, some people with a genetic condition are called Laron syndrome. They don't grow to more than about one meter, but it protects them against cancer and diabetes. Consequently, they live longer than other people in their families. Another group on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Japanese-Americans, shares a similar gene to the Laron syndrome group.

4. Back in Calabria, scientists are trying to figure out how much longevity is due to genetics and how much to the environment. By checking public records going back to the 19th century, researchers have reconstructed the family trees of 202 nonagenarians and centenarians. They concluded that there were genetic factors involved. And they seemed to benefit the men more than the women – a surprising result because generally, there are five times more women centenarians than men in Europe.

5. So what really makes people live longer? It seems likely that it is an interaction of genes, the environment and probably a third factor – luck.

Câu 1:

What is the best title for the passage?

Where do the wellderly live?
How do people live longer?
Which aspects affect longevity?
What are the wellderly?
Câu 2:

The word “attribute” has the closest meaning to ____________.

adapt
admire
believe
admit
Câu 3:

According to the passage, ____________.

the research is limited to those who have Laron syndrome in Ecuador
over-one-meter growers are affected by the Laron syndrome
people with Laron syndrome are immune to diabetes and cancer
Laron syndrome is a genetic disease that affects Japanese Americans
Câu 4:

What does the word “They” in paragraph 4 refer to?

Women
Genetics
Researchers
Family trees
Câu 5:

According to the passage, ____________.

surprising study results are at conflict with European tendencies
on a person's life expectancy, environment outweigh genetic factors
genetic factors appeared to favor the female more than the male
environmental aspects impacts on women more than man in Calabria
Câu 6:

What can be inferred based on the passage?

According to the study, there is no room for other options besides luck.
There are three primary factors impacting directly on life expectancy.
How long humans live depends equally on genetics and environment.
There is some uncertainty in identifying factors influencing longevity.
Câu 10

Put the words/phrases into the correct order.

Câu 11

Put the words/phrases into the correct order.

Câu 12

Put the words/phrases into the correct order.

Câu 13

Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning as the first ones. No more than SIX WORDS in each blank.

Câu 1:

She hasn't gone to regular check-ups for three years. (was)

→ The last time she three years ago.

Câu 2:

Nobody thought that he was good enough to handle the pressure of the demanding job. (capable)

→ Nobody thought that he of the demanding job.

Câu 3:

The lights are off so maybe he isn't at home. (may)

→ He , the lights are off.

Câu 4:

The city council managed to improve public parks to provide better recreational spaces. (succeeded)

→ The city council to provide better recreational spaces.