A. LISTENING

Part 1.Listen to an old company director talking about his experience of learning how to use a computer. Decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). ( 1 point)

Question 1. A. T                                 B. F

Question 2. A. T                                 B. F

Question 3. A. T                                 B. F

Question 4. A. F                                 B. T

Question 5. A. F                                 B. T

Part 2. Listen to a man talking about volunteer work. Choose the best answer to fill in each blank with ONE suitable word you hear from the recording.( 1 point)

Being a (6) ________ is one of the best things you can do with your life. It’s a great way to help other people. It’s also very (7) ________ to know that you are not wasting your time and are helping people who (8) ________ help. Many of us could and should be out there doing (9) ________ activities of some kind. So many volunteer (10) ________ need extra hands. It really is easy. Just pick up the phone and offer your services. I think too many of us settle into a lazy lifestyle. We just want to come home and watch TV. Life is much more  interesting when you’re a volunteer. I’ve found it really opens your eyes to how some people live.

Question 6. A. volunteer        B. volunteers               C. volunteering           D. voluntary

Question 7. A. satisfied         B. interesting               C. interested               D. satisfying

Question 8. A. seek                B. need                        C. seeks                       D. needs

Question 9. A. volunteer        B. volunteering           C. volunteers               D. voluntary

Question 10. A. organisation B. organisations          C. organise                  D. organises

B. LANGUAGE

Part 1. Read the following leaflet 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 11 to 14. ( 0,8 point)

Save the Children is an international non – governmental organisation that helps improve children's lives. It was (11) ____________ in the United Kingdom in 1919, and now it is working in 120 countries around the world. Save the Children started its work in Viet Nam in 1990. It provides (12) ____________ support in different areas. One of the areas that the organisation particularly (13) ____________ on is education. It has organised different training courses to help teachers improve their teaching skills and use digital technology in their classrooms.

It is also working on projects that create more opportunities for children in (14) ____________ areas to go to school. By providing these children with books and other school materials, Save the Children makes sure they have access to learning. In addition, the organisation offers training on life – saving skills for both teachers and students in case of disasters. Children and househol

ds in need can also receive support from Save the Children.

[Adapted from English 10 Global Success]

Question 11. A. Setted up                  B. Setting up               C. set up          D. Have set up

Question 12. A. dependent                B. agreeable                C. practical      D. courteous

Question 13. A. tends                         B. focuses                   C. marks          D. achieves

Question 14. A. remote                      B. crowded                 C. Illegal         D. purified

Part 2. Read the following advertisement 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 l5 to 18.( 0,8 point)

Laptops are small, (15)___________________ for mobile use. They have most of the same components as desktop computers including a screen, speakers and a (16) ___________ to write / type with. In the 1970s, IBM (17) ____________ the first company to make and sell these mobile computers. At first, laptops didn’t use to have batteries and the screens were black and white and very small. Later, in the 1990s, colour screens (18) ____________ more popular. Nowadays, laptops are more popular than any other type of computer.

[Adapted from English Discovery Workbook 10]

Question 15.

     A. light personal computers                                           B. Computers light personal

     C. Computers personal light                                          D. Personal light computers

Question 16. A. keyboard                  B. touchscreen             C. password                D. web browser

Question 17. A. had been                   B. was                         C. used to                    D. being

Question 18. A. were becoming         B. become                   C. had become            D. became

C. READING

Part 1. Read the following passage about The Vaccine and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 19 to 24.( 1,2 points )

Inventions have changed the world in countless ways. From life – saving medical devices to time – saving gadgets, inventions have improved our lives and shaped the way we live. One of the earliest known inventions was stone tools developed by humans millions of years ago. Throughout history, inventors have utilized their creativity and scientific knowledge to bring us amazing innovations.

One of the most influential inventors in history is Thomas Edison. He was a prolific inventor and held over 1,000 patents. One of his most famous inventions is the light bulb which changed the world by providing inexpensive lighting to large parts of society. Another invention that has had a major impact on modern life is Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. His invention revolutionized communication and allowed people to talk to one another no matter how far apart they were.

The Wright brothers are credited with inventing the first successful airplane, allowing humans to fly for the first time in 1903. Other important inventions include the television created by Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird; antibiotics discovered by Alexander Fleming; the internal combustion engine invented by Rudolph Diesel; and the personal computer created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs.

Inventions continue to shape our lives today, with new technologies such as drones, 3D printing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and more being developed. Inventors are constantly pushing boundaries to find new ways of improving our lives and making the world a better place. As we look towards the future, it will be exciting to see what new inventions will come next!

[Adapted from www.Games4esl.com]

Question 19. According to the passage, all of the following are examples of modern technologies EXCEPT?

     A. the telephone                                                              B. Robotics

     C. artificial intelligence                                                  D. drones

Question 20. The word "inexpensive" in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to which of the following?

     A. costly                              B. beneficial                        C. affordable                       D. simple

Question 21. The word "which" in paragraph 2 refers to which of the following?

     A. the light bulb                                                             B. Thomas Edison

     C. his most famous inventions                                       D. the world

Question 22. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

     A. The Wright brothers invented the first airplane in the 19th century.

     B. Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone to allow people to talk to each other globally.

     C. The television was invented by Philo Farnsworth and John Logie Baird independently.

     D. Rudolph Diesel invented the first personal computer.

Question 23. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the sentence: "Inventors are constantly pushing boundaries to find new ways of improving our lives"?

     A. Inventors focus mainly on maintaining the status quo rather than creating new things.

     B. Inventors are limited by existing technologies in their quest for improvement.

     C. Inventors are primarily concerned with theoretical concepts rather than practical applications.

     D. Inventors are always trying to go beyond current limits to enhance our quality of life.

Question 24. In which paragraph does the author discuss how modern technologies continue to impact our lives?

     A. Paragraph 3                    B. Paragraph 4                    C. Paragraph 1                    D. Paragraph 2

Part 2: Read the following passage about music and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions from 25 to 29.( 1 point)

Driverless cars, also called self-driving cars, are vehicles that use artificial intelligence (AI) to drive without a human driver. These cars have special sensors and cameras that help them see the road, detect obstacles, and avoid accidents. AI helps the car understand road signs, traffic lights, and other cars around it. This technology is developing fast and aims to make driving safer and easier.

One major advantage of driverless cars is that they reduce human mistakes. Many car accidents happen because of human errors, such as speeding or not paying attention. With AI, driverless cars follow all traffic rules and drive carefully, lowering the risk of accidents. Another benefit is convenience, as people can relax or do other tasks while the car drives.

However, there are still challenges. Some people worry about the safety of driving them, especially in complex driving situations, like busy city streets. The technology also needs to be tested more to ensure it works perfectly in all conditions. Overall, driverless cars are an exciting new development that could change the way we travel in the future.

Adapted from: https://sanantonioreport.org

Question 25. What is the main idea of the passage?

     A. The AI technology behind driverless cars.

     B. The benefits and challenges of using driverless cars.

     C. Different types of AI used in driverless cars.

     D. How driverless cars follow traffic rules in city.

Question 26. What does the word “them” in the first paragraph refer to?

     A. benefits                          B. cars                                 C. situations                       D. people

Question 27. The word “driverless cars” in the second paragraph means_________

     A. cars that need a human to control them.

     B. cars that do not need a human to control them

     C. cars that need human be inside.

     D. cars that do not need human be inside.

Question 28. According to the passage, one of the advantages of driverless cars is:

     A. They make car travel cheaper.

     B. They drive faster than human drivers.

     C. They reduce human errors on the road.

     D. They require human drivers to supervise.

Question 29. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about driverless cars?

     A. They always follow traffic rules

     B. They can detect obstacles and avoid accidents.

     C. They use AI to drive without a human

     D. They have been fully tested in all conditions.

Part 3. Read the following passage about The Discovery of Electricity 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 30 to 33. (0.8 point)

A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS

I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N'Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used (30) ____. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countiyside was.

One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (31) ____, they still made a great difference  to the villagers.

All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, (32) ______ and I would recommend it to anyone (25) ____ working for a charity.

Adapted from: https://yourhomework.net

Question 30. A. to living there          B. to live there C. to lived there          D. live there

Question 31.

     A. Because these pipes were not really perfect

     B. When these pipes were not really perfect

     C. Although these pipes were not really perfect

     D. If these pipes were not really perfect

Question 32.

     A. who was well worth doing                                        B. which was well worth doing

     C. it was well worth doing                                             D. it is well worth doing

Question 33.

     A. where was considering              D. which was considering

     C. who was considering                 B. when was considering

D. WRITING

Part 1. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following questions from 34 to 35. (0.4  point)

Question 34. a. Minh: It was great! We handed out lunches to families in need and even tutored kids at the orphanage. Want to join our book donation drive this Sunday?

b. Lan: Sounds meaningful! I’ll bring some old books – count me in!

c. Lan: Hey, I saw you delivering charity meals with the Volunteer Club last weekend. How was it?

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

Question 35. a. Nick: Have you ever used a vacuum cleaner? It is very convenient for cleaning the house.

b. Omar: I agree. Thanks to this invention, people can enjoy doing housework more and be able to keep their home tidy.

c. Nick: I think it’s one of the most valuable inventions because it can wipe away dust and stains easily.

d. Omar: Yes, I have. This modern device helps people to save time and keep rooms clean.

     A. a – d – c – b                   B. a – b – c – d                   C. d – a – b – c                   D. a – c – d – b

Part 2. Write a paragraph of about 120–140 words about an invention which could be useful for everyone in your family. The invention could be imaginary. (1.0 point)

Use the outline below to help you:

• What is the invention?
• What are its benefits? Give some explanation and/or examples.
• How important/ useful is the invention/will the invention be for your family?

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