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:
substance
interrupt
contribute
current
Câu 2:
leadership
threaten
widespread
breadwinner
Câu 3:
vision
president
desire
proposal
Câu 2

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

Câu 1:
private
pressure
surround
methane
Câu 2:
recognize
infectious
organic
awareness
Câu 3:
satisfaction
sustainable
equality
renewable
Câu 3

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

Câu 1:

___________ as an influential organization, ASEAN has facilitated diplomatic dialogue among member nations.

To recognize
Recognized
Being recognized
Recognizing
Câu 2:

Properly ___________ of waste and recycle materials to minimize the environmental impact of landfills.

relocate
release
classify
dispose
Câu 3:

The leaders decided to delay ___________ the agreement to ensure everyone had enough time for thorough consideration.

to sign
sign
signing
to signing
Câu 4:

No single country is ___________ of causing global warming, as it is a worldwide issue influenced by many nations.

accused
nervous
blamed
guilty
Câu 5:

ASEAN aims to ___________ social progress and improve the quality of life for its people.

declare
promote
innovate
admire
Câu 6:

Global warming has contributed to sea level rise, posing a threat ___________ Vietnam's coastal areas and low-lying regions.

on
to
in
at
Câu 7:

The rising temperatures in Vietnam are affecting the country's weather ___________ and climate.

routines
patterns
customs
practices
Câu 8:

Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995 and has been an active ___________ in the organization.

spectator
attendant
contributor
participant
Câu 9:

Member nations promise ___________ each other during times of crisis within the ASEAN community.

supporting
to support
support
to supporting
Câu 10:

While we've made progress, we're not out of the ___________ yet in the battle against environmental degradation.

habitats
forests
woods
jungles
Câu 11:

___________ materials regularly, we decrease the need for energy-intensive production processes.

Recycling
Recycled
Been recycling
To recycle
Câu 12:

Vietnam ___________ enhancing economic cooperation and development within the ASEAN community.

takes over
works towards
holds on
goes through
Câu 4

Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Cars and factories give off pollutants that contribute to the greenhouse effect, exacerbating climate change.

erupt
expand
explode
emit
Câu 2:

ASEAN aims to establish a community that values and upholds democracy, human rights, and good governance.

honour
improve
select
support
Câu 5

Choose the answer that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Governments worldwide recognize the urgent nature of the situation and are taking steps to reduce substances harmful to the ozone layer.

non-renewable
non-profit
non-toxic
non-pressing
Câu 2:

While there's progress, a few ASEAN members are considered behind the times in terms of gender equality and social issues.

modern
brilliant
effective
creative
Câu 6

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

Câu 1:

Ryan: Your efforts to plant trees in your neighborhood are admirable!

Dan: ___________ Trees absorb carbon dioxide, so it's a small step to combat global warming in my own way.

Thanks for noticing!
That's my turn!
It makes sense.
It's certainty.
Câu 2:

Ahram: Your traditional clothing, like the ao dai, is elegant!

Tuan: ___________ The ao dai is an important part of our cultural identity.

Thanks for the warm welcome!
That sounds like a good plan.
I'd love to join you.
I'm happy you think so!
Câu 3:

Naomi: Watch out for littering; it causes pollution.

Steve: I didn't know. ___________

I'll be more careful.
I can't stand it.
Of course, you can.
Yes, I'd love to.
Câu 7

Write the correct form of the words in brackets.

Câu 1:

The warming climate in Vietnam can lead to challenges in water , affecting both agriculture and daily life. (available)

Câu 2:

The organization focuses on promoting cultural exchange and to strengthen regional ties. (understand)

Câu 8

Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Câu 1:

People, plastic irresponsibly, are adding to the problem of environmental pollution. (use)

Câu 2:

Local guides recommended the historic sites in Hanoi to learn about Vietnam's rich history. (visit)

Câu 3:

in 1967, ASEAN has become a key regional organization for Southeast Asian nations. (establish)

Câu 9

Choose the answer that indicates the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

It is important to challenge ASEAN nations addressing common environmental issues for a sustainable future.

to challenge
ASEAN
addressing
a
Câu 2:

Human activities, to link to global warming, include the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.

to link
to
include
the burning
Câu 3:

Member states of ASEAN, fostered diplomatic relations, collaborate on various projects for regional development.

ASEAN
fostered
on
regional development
Câu 4:

Global warming can influence ecosystems in Vietnam, affecting biodiversity and environmental habitats.

can influence
in
affecting
environmental habitats
Câu 10

Read the following passage and choose the correct answer that best fits each of the following blanks.

Twenty-eight years ago, on July 28, Vietnam officially joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Since then, Vietnam has played a vital role in ASEAN, contributing significantly to the association's unity and (35)__________. One notable achievement is Vietnam's successful organization of essential ASEAN activities and meetings, showcasing (36)__________ commitment to the group.

In particular, the year 2020 marked Vietnam's 25th anniversary in ASEAN, and it was the third time the country assumed the role of ASEAN Chair. Despite facing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic during its tenure, Vietnam demonstrated bravery and (37)__________ a lead and proactive role in guiding ASEAN through difficult times.

Vietnam's approach (38)__________ by proactivity, responsibility, and persistence, aligning with ASEAN's principles. Working together with other member countries, Vietnam has shown a commitment to overcoming challenges posed by the pandemic. The country has actively adapted to the new context, (39)__________ the continuity of regional cooperation and connectivity and reinforcing ASEAN's central role in the region's dynamics.

Câu 1:
reputation
reputing
reputable
repute
Câu 2:
its
theirs
his
it
Câu 3:
made
did
took
hold
Câu 4:
was characterized
characterized
has been characterized
has characterized
Câu 5:
ensured
to ensuring
ensuring
ensure
Câu 11

Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each of the following questions.

1. A major paper producer, Indonesia, is accused of harming Sumatra and other islands by replacing rainforests with plantations. Concerns are raised about the potential destruction of habitats for endangered species and local communities.

2. About 85% of Indonesia is covered with forests. Since the beginning of the 20th century, forests have been constantly reduced, more than half of this being caused by humans. Local inhabitants claim they can no longer go hunting in the forests and have no shade to stand under when it gets too hot.

3. Asia Pulp and Paper (APP) is one of the world's largest papermaking companies. The Indonesian corporation is said to have destroyed natural forests on a broad basis. The widespread burning of trees has made Indonesia the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gasses.

4. The environmental organization, Greenpeace, has recently focused on the company's biggest buyers. One of them is Mattel, the producer of Barbie and Ken dolls. Greenpeace claims that the toy firm is buying packaging products from Asia Pulp and Paper, helping eliminate Indonesia's natural forests.

5. Although APP denies such accusations and says it engages in conservation programs and builds new schools, the Greenpeace campaign has hit the company hard. Under pressure, the paper giant has declared that it would stop cutting down natural forests in the country.

6. Greenpeace says that it will continue its fight against deforestation in Indonesia and other countries that are not stopping the destruction of forests. The government in Indonesia has also taken steps in the fight against deforestation. It has extended the ban on legally felling rainforests for another two years.

Câu 1:

What is the passage mainly about?

An environmentally-friendly company in Indonesia.
Policy on deforestation in Indonesia.
An effective green movement in Indonesia.
Battle against deforestation in Indonesia.
Câu 2:

According to the passage, ___________.

APP is criticized for leading to the extensive devastation of natural forests
over 80 percent of Indonesian forests belongs to a paper making company
local residents are claiming a loss of access to forests for wildlife habitats
an Indonesian business has destroyed more than half of natural woods
Câu 3:

The word “eliminate” has the closest meaning to ___________.

replace
depart
erode
erase
Câu 4:

According to the passage, Greenspace ___________.

rejected APP's efforts to participate in conservation programs
attempted to purchase a paper manufacturing company
blamed a doll company for making the disaster worse
asked APP not to sell its products to the doll company
Câu 5:

What can be inferred based on the passage?

Greenpeace must take steps to put an end to the global deforestation crisis.
The Indonesian government acknowledges the significance of tackling deforestation.
The Indonesian government should extend the ban on legal tropical forest cutting.
The papermaking firm has been committed to fight against deforestation in Indonesia.
Câu 12

Choose the best sentence that is written from the words and phrases in each of the following questions.

Câu 1:

Guide / by / shared values, / ASEAN / contribute / mutual understanding / member states.

Guided by shared values, ASEAN has contributed to mutual understanding between member states.
Having guided by shared values, ASEAN has contributed for mutual understanding among member states.
Guiding by shared values, ASEAN has contributed to mutual understanding among member states.
Guided by shared values, ASEAN has contributed to mutual understanding among member states.
Câu 2:

Take / steps / reduce / plastic use / important / lessen / the impact / global warming.

Taking steps to reduce plastic use is important for lessening the impact of global warming.
Taking steps to reduce plastic use is important to lessening the impact of global warming.
Taking steps to reducing plastic use is important for lessening the impact of global warming.
To taking steps to reduce plastic use is important for lessening the impact of global warming.
Câu 3:

Efforts / address / climate change / require / everyone / adopt / sustainable practices / daily lives.

Efforts for address climate change require everyone to be adopted sustainable practices in daily lives.
Efforts on address climate change require everyone to adopt sustainable practices in daily lives.
Efforts to address climate change require everyone adopting sustainable practices in daily lives.
Efforts to address climate change require everyone to adopt sustainable practices in daily lives.
Câu 13

Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning as the first one. No more than FIVE words in each blank.

Câu 1:

Citizens should take advantage of recycling programs to minimize waste in their neighborhood. (make)

→ Citizens should programs to minimize waste in their neighborhood.

Câu 2:

If we recycle materials efficiently, they can be repurposed, reducing the strain on natural resources. (efficiently)

, materials can be repurposed, reducing the strain on natural resources.

Câu 3:

"I'm sorry for not asking for your opinion before installing the solar panels.", Harry said. (apologized)

→ Harry for my opinion before installing the solar panels.