SECTION I.

LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For question 1 – 8, choose the best
answer (A, B or C) and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. You hear a man talking to an optician about his glasses. When does he need to wear them?
A. when he wants to read something B. when he has to drive somewhere
C. when he is watching TV
2. You hear a man talking to a group of people. What is he doing?
A. selling things in an auction B. showing them round a historic house
C. giving a history lecture
3. You hear two friends talking about a club. What do they both dislike about it?
A. the kind of music it plays B. the way it is decorated
C. the person playing the music
4. You hear a man talking about healthy eating. What does he suggest?
A. eating a large breakfast B. eating a sandwich for lunch
C. eating a big meal in the evening
5. You hear a girl talking about a recent holiday. What did she think of the holiday activities?
A. They were badly organised. B. They were nothing special.
C. They were physically demanding.
6. You hear a man talking on the radio. What type of information is he giving?
A. a sports announcement B. a news report about a natural disaster
C. a weather forecast
7. You have lost some money and you telephone the lost property office. You hear a recorded message.
What does the message tell you to do?
A. to call in at the office between 9am and 5pm B. to contact the police to make a statement
C. to contact your bank immediately
8. You hear a man talking about a new photocopier. What is his problem with it?
A. Too many people want to use it. B. It is too slow and gets too hot.
C. It does not copy colour sheets correctly.
1. B 2. B 3. C 4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B 8. A
PART 2. You will hear an interview with a girl called Steffi Smeeton, who is talking about a group cycling trip she
went on. Choose the best answer

24. How did Steffi feel when she first heard about the trip?

A. unsure whether she’d be fit enough

B. surprised that such things existed

C. certain that she’d enjoy it

25. The main thing that Steffi hoped to get out of the trip was

A. a greater commitment to cycling

B. a new way of dealing with life’s changes

C. a chance to meet many different sorts of people

26. How did Steffi’s family react to news of the trip?

A. everyone wanted to help her get ready

 B. her brother wished that he could go too.

C. Her sister-in-law thought it was a bad idea.

27. Steffi says that some of the group members

A. lost patience with those who couldn’t keep up

B. were too tired to socialize in the evenings

C. already had experience of that sort of trip

28. Steffi says that some group members agreed to

A. go out cycling together at weekends

B. keep in electronic contact with each other

C. go on another trip together in the future

29. Steffi says that the trip has taught her to

A. see the importance of being part of a team.

B. work more efficiently in her college studies

C. have a more relaxed attitude in general.

30. What activity does Steffi plan to try next?

A. running B. sailing C. flying

SECTION II: LEXICO-GRAMMAR (30 points)

Part 1. For questions 11-31, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
1 A 2 A 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B 8. B 9. D 10. C 11. D 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. A 16. D 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. C
11. The politician gave a press conference to deny the charges that had been ________at him.
A. targeted B. leveled C. accused D. blamed
12. General Custer was confident of victory despite being vastly________ by the enemy.
A. outnumbered B. outclassed C. overcome D. overtaken
13. The purpose of the survey was to ________ the inspectors with local conditions.
A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
14. My wife’s being ________for migraine headaches at the clinic.
A. cured B. healed C. operated D. treated
15. Despite the high divorce rate, the ________ of marriage remains popular.
A. practice B. habit C. institution D. state
16. He drove fast and arrived an hour ________ of schedule.
A. in advance B. ahead C. abreast D. in front
17. There is no point in phoning him. He’s certain ________by now.
A. to leave B. to have left C. left D. having left
18. Can I ________ your brains for a moment? I can’t do this crossword by myself.
A. have B. pick C. mind D. use
19. If you don’t stop smoking, you ________the risk of developing chronic bronchitis.
A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run
20. The doctor prescribed tablets to help ________ the pain.
A. lighten B. calm C. relieve D. rid
21. He was a pickpocket and had to spend many years behind ________.
A. windows B. prisons C. cells D. bars
22. Please drop me a ________when you get to Paris.
A. word B. message C. sentence D. line
23. Her performance in the last scene was quite ________.
A. describable B. remarkable C. notable D. noticeable
24. You should be _________ ashamed of yourself for what you have done.
A. thoroughly B. hopelessly C. entirely D. earnestly
25. Like everyone else, Sue has her ________ of course but on the whole, she's quite satisfied with life.
A. ups and downs B. ins and outs C. safe and sound D. odds and ends
26. You’ll be glad to know that Yuki’s work is showing a ________ improvement.
A. mediocre B. minimal C. prominent D. marked
27. Far be it from me to ________ down the law, but I think we need to pull our socks up.
A. put B. lay C. write D. set
28. The prospects of picking up any survivors are now __________.
A. thin B. narrow C. slim D. restricted
29. Their children felt disappointed because first they promised to take them to Ha Long Park and then they
________ their word.
A. played down on B. drew out on C. went back on D. came off with
30. Hopes of finding the missing boat seem to be _______ away.
A. darkening B. going C. fading D. draining
31. I was passing their house, so I ______ Claire and Michael.
A. came up with B. got on with C. ran into D. dropped in on
Part 2. For questions 32-33, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
32. He is a truly reliable friend. He always supports me and never lets me down.
A. sensitive B. independent C. dependable D. decisive
33. We decided to pay for the furniture on the installment plan.
A. credit card B. cash nad carry C. monthly payment D. piece by piece
Part 3. For questions 34-35, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s)
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
34. It was a baseless rumour that triggered riots and arson at an unprecedented scale throughout the
country.
A. choked B. tapered off C. diluted D. ignited
35. Of course I am mad-dad’s remarks about how I am wasting my life were close to the bone.
A. annoying B. offensive C. personal D. respectful
Part 4. For questions 36-38, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
36. It is important that cancer needs to be diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a
successful cure.
A. needs to be diagnosed B. as early as possible C. important D. to assure
37. Alike light waves, microwaves may be reflected and concentrated elements.
A. waves B. may be C. concentrated D. alike
38. Although he was extremely fearsome of snakes, the boy reluctantly agreed to hold the python.
A. Reluctantly B. fearsome C. the python D. to hold
Fearsone doi thanh fearful
Part 5. For questions 39-40, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
option that best completes each of the following exchanges.
39. Two friends, Jack and David, are talking to each other.
Jack: "Are you free for one minute?"
David: "________"
A. I'm kind of busy at the moment. Why? ( toi dang ban) B. I have a meeting in 15 minutes.
C. I don't want to be free. D. A minute is a short time.

SECTION III. READING (30 points)

PART 1: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the word or phrase that best
fits each gap. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
For many people doing physical exercise may (41)_______a painful torturing of the body. Therefore,
there's usually something we come up with that is of higher importance than putting one's muscles through
their (42)_______. Unless we are forced to go in for a physical training, we are (43)_______to treat it as
something of a lower (44)_______than staying in front of the TV set, spending time in a pub sipping
alcoholic beverages or consuming excessive quantities of fattening confectionery in a cafe. We need to be
considerably motivated to take up a body workout and build our physical fitness. What usually
(45)_______individuals from (46)_______ themselves to strenuous exercise is the fear of fatigue,
discomfort or even the inhibitions of being outdone by true fitness zealots.
However, getting fit is fully a (47)_______ of common sense. Different forms of exercise may be of great
benefit to the human body increasing its strength, flexibility and endurance. When supported by a nutritious
diet, much better performance of the heart and the lungs improves the blood circulation making an
individual more resistant to stressful situations as well as more (48)_______to infections and diseases.
In the first place, self-discipline that is requisite for proceeding with such physical effort ought to be
attained to (49)_______that the intention of becoming healthier and more vigorous isn't (50)_______by any
trivial impediments.

1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. C 6. D 7. B 8. C 9. D 10. A
41. A. correspond B. entail C. incorporate D. administer
4 2. A. burdens B. efforts C. paces D. labours
43. A. inclined B. tended C. affirmed D. implied
44. A. superiority B. advantage C. privilege D. priority
45. A. denies B. opposes C. repels D. rejects
46. A. engrossing B. absorbing C. involving D. committing
47. A. point B. matter C. case D. reason
48. A. irresistible B. wary C. immune D. preventative
49. A. certify B. ascertain C. resolve D. ensure
50. A. suppressed B. tormented C. harassed D. persecute
PART II: Read the following passage and choose A, B, C or D to indicate the best answer to each
question. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
LIFTOFF AND REENTRY
During any space mission, whether it is manned or unmanned, the two most critical periods are liftoff and
reentry. This fact is proven by the fact that every loss of life in the history of space exploration has occurred
during a liftoff or reentry maneuver. Liftoff and reentry not only represent the times of greatest danger
during a space mission, they also present the greatest science and engineering challenges to the planners
and organizers of a space mission.
The major challenge during liftoff is to achieve a great enough velocity to break free of the Earth’s
gravitational pull and escape the atmosphere. The velocity required varies depending on the type of the
mission in question. For example, most orbital missions, like those to the International Space Station or the
launching of a satellite, do not require the spacecraft to complete escape Earth’s gravitational pull. These
spacecraft simply need enough velocity to achieve a certain distance from Earth and then to maintain their
orbit. The speed necessary for this is dependent on the type of orbit desired, but is generally around 24,000
kilometers per hour. Completely escaping the Earth’s gravity, as is needed for interplanetary missions, is a
far more difficult undertaking, requiring a speed of 40,200 kilometers per hour.
To achieve such high speeds, huge rockets must be built. This, however, presents another problem: the
larger the rocket, the larger the total mass that must be lifted into space. This means more fuel is needed,
adding more weight. For this reason, as spacecraft grow larger it becomes increasingly more difficult to lift
them into space. For example, NASA’s space shuttle weighs 78,000 kg, but the rocket required to lift it
into orbit weighs nearly 2,000,000 kg. This means that rockets are actually highly inefficient, since much
of the rocket’s energy is expended lifting the rocket into space, rather than simply the spacecraft that one
wants to place in space.
To help offset this inefficiency, launch sites for rockets are planned carefully. With the exception of a few
launch sites used for highly specialized purposes, nearly all launch sites are placed as near the equator as
possible. Since the equator is the Earth’s widest point, it is also the point where the Earth is spinning the
fastest. Spacecraft can use this fact to receive a little extra “push” from the Earth, reducing the work their
rockets must do during liftoff.
Once a spacecraft has made it safely into space, the next major challenge is for it to return to Earth in one
piece. While the major challenge during liftoff is gaining speed, the three major challenges of reentry are
reducing speed, controlling the angle of reentry, and reducing heat. To initiate reentry, spacecraft perform a
maneuver called a deorbital burn. Simply put, this means they fire their engines in reverse to slow the
spacecraft down. Once the spacecraft has passed below the critical orbital velocity, gravity will once again
take over and begin to pull the spacecraft back towards Earth.
The amount of speed lost during the deorbital burn will determine the angle of reentry, and this angle is of
critical importance. If the reentry angle is too low, the spacecraft will skip off the Earth atmosphere, much
as pebble skips across the water when thrown into a pond. If the angle is too high, the spacecraft will
generate too much heat and burn up during reentry. Even with a correct angle of reentry, spacecraft
generate enormous amounts of heat. As they enter the Earth’s atmosphere, the friction between the
spacecraft and the surrounding air serves to slow the spacecraft, but it also can heat the outer surfaces of the
spacecraft to 5,500oC. To minimize this effect, spacecraft are designed to create the smallest amount of
friction possible during reentry. Special heat-resistant materials are also used on reentry surfaces of the
spacecraft. In this way, the heat of reentry can be kept to manageable levels.
1. C 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D 9. C 10. A
51. The word maneuver in the paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to_________.
A. accident B. period C. procedure D. control
52. According to the information in paragraph 2, interplanetary missions are more difficult because
_________.
A. they require more fuel B. they must complete reentry maneuvers twice
C. they use larger spacecraft D. they must attain higher escape velocities
53. The word this in the passage refers to_________.
A. escaping the Earth’s gravity B. maintaining an orbit around the Earth
C. launching a spacecraft into space D. reaching the International Space Station
54. Why does the author mention NASA’s space shuttle?
A. To suggest that it is the most inefficient spacecraft in the history of spaceflight
B. To better illustrate the disparity between the size of a spacecraft and the size of the rocket needed
to launch it
C. To show that even with modern technology, spacecraft are still very heavy
D. To better illustrate exactly how difficult it is to construct a spacecraft as large as a rocket
55. The word inefficient in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A. technical B. massive C. uneconomic D. ineffective
56. According to paragraph 4, what advantage do spacecraft gain when being launched near the equator?
A. They are able to gain speed from the rotational spin of the Earth.
B. They are able to achieve specialized orbits that are not possible in other locations.
C. They can shorten their flight time during liftoff.
D. They can take advantage of the better weather conditions prevalent at the equator.
57. All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 5 as problems during reentry EXCEPT_________.
A. achieving the correct reentry angle B. reducing speed
C. initiating a deorbital burn D. reducing heat
58. The word initiate in the passage is closest in meaning to_________.
A. control B. accelerate C. alter D. start
59. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 6 about reentry angles?
A. They must be controlled by very precise computers.
B. Failures to achieve the proper angle are responsible for most space disasters.
C. Higher reentry angles result in higher levels of air friction.
D. Reentry angles determine the amount of fuel during reentry.
60. The author explains the effect of an improper reentry angle in paragraph 6 by__________.
A. likening it to a pebble skipping off a pond
B. explaining the scientific causes of friction
C. discussing the maximum temperature a spacecraft can reduce
D. explaining how higher speeds create greater levels of heat
PART 3. Read the passage and choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to
the text. Write your answers in the numbered boxes.
Right-hand Dominance
Humans are disproportionately right-handed. Scientists have not been able to agree over the exact
percentages of right versus left-handers because there is no accepted standard for identifying which hand is
dominant. For example, some people who write or throw with their right hands may perform other tasks
with their left hands or may kick a ball with their left foot. Absent an objective measure, therefore, the
range of estimates is wide. Right-handers are said to make up 85% to 95% of all people and left-handers
5% to 15%, while the remaining tiny percentage are ambidextrous, so they can use both hands with equal
ability.
Perhaps the most unusual fact about right-hand dominance is how little we know about its causes.
Several theories have been proposed. Some evidence exists that the phenomenon is genetic, but geneticists
cannot agree on the process by which handedness may be passed on by inheritance. Social and cultural
forces can also cause a preference for one hand, as when teachers or parents force a naturally left-handed
child to use the right hand. And it has been observed by anthropologists that left-handedness tends to be
less common in restrictive societies and more common in permissive ones. But no consensus has been
reached on how that could occur.
The most credible explanations center on functions inside the brain. It has been shown that the
brain's two hemispheres control the opposite side of the body. It has been suggested that the nerves in the
brain cross over at neck level to the other side of the body so that the right half of the brain governs the left
side of the body while the left half governs the right side. Scientists believe that the left half of the brain
evolved in such a way as to predominate over the right half. As a result, the right side of the body is
controlled by the more influential left hemisphere, causing the right side to be more adept at physical tasks.
But when a person is born with a dominant right hemisphere, that person will be left-handed. Some
researchers have argued that some left-handedness may have a pathological origin, having been caused by
brain trauma during birth.
A theory grounded in evolution is the "warrior and his shield theory." This theory explains that
right-handedness evolved over time to be dominant because a right-handed warrior would hold his shield in
his left hand to protect his heart and to leave his right hand free to hold a weapon. A left-handed warrior, in
contrast, would hold his weapon in his left hand and his shield in his right, leaving his heart exposed. Thus
a right-handed warrior, with his heart protected against enemy attacks, was more likely to survive. By the
process of natural selection, the trait for right-handedness became favored over that for left-handedness.
Another theory focuses on the naturally asymmetrical arrangement of the human body. Such
asymmetry is evidenced by the observable facts that the right side of the face is slightly different from the
left, that one leg is stronger or longer that the other, and that one foot is larger than the other one. Right-
handedness, the theory proposes, is just another example of this natural asymmetry.
 1) A consequence of right-hand dominance is that most common consumer products are geared
to right-handers only, leaving left-handers to struggle to adapt to designs not made with them in mind.  2)
Some of these include scissors, doorknobs, locks, screwdrivers, automobile fixtures, refrigerators, can
openers, clothes buttons and fasteners, and musical instruments.  3) The result of this design bias can be
more than mere inconvenience.  4) Some left-handed soldiers shooting rifles designed for right-handers
have sustained eye and head injuries from ejected shell casings.
Hand dominance does not seem to occur in non-human animal species. While some individual
animals can be seen developing a preference for one hand or the other, there is no evidence that this
preference is common to the species as a whole, as it is in humans. Some scientists claim to have observed
such dominance in animals but only in controlled settings, such as a zoo or laboratory, and only when the
animals are performing manual tasks that do not mirror how they use their hands in the wild.
61. The word absent in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. using B. resisting C. lacking D. substituting
62. According to paragraph 3, which of the following is a possible cause of left-hand dominance?
A. the dominance of the brain's left hemisphere B. the natural weakness of a human's right side
 C. a child's choice upon reaching school age D. brain trauma in birth
63. Which of the following can be inferred from paragraph 3 about a boy who throws a ball with his right
hand?
A. His brain's left hemisphere is dominant B. His brain suffered trauma at birth.
C. His brain's right hemisphere is dominant. D. His brain's nerves did not fully develop before birth.
64. The word adept in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. speedy B. skilled C. careful D. accustomed
65. According to paragraph 4, which of the following are true about the "warrior and his shield theory"?
A. A left-handed warrior is favored by natural selection.
B. A right-handed warrior holds his weapon in his left hand.
C. A left-handed warrior holds his weapon in his right hand.
D. A left-handed warrior leaves his heart unprotected.
66. The word that in the passage refers to _____.
A. warrior B. heart C. process of natural selection D. trait
67. According to paragraph 6, left-handers would have trouble handling all of the following EXCEPT:
A. refrigerators B. violins C. pencils D. shirt buttons
68. The word asymmetrical in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. deformed B. imbalanced C. geometrical D. variable
69. The phrase geared to in the passage is closest in meaning to _____.
A. intended for B. sold to C. guided by D. modified for
70. Look at the four squares [■] that indicate where the following sentence could be added to the passage.
Left-handers often search for custom-made versions of these products.
Where would the sentence best fit? Choose the square [■] where the sentence should be added to the
passage.
A. 1st square B. 2nd square C. 3rd square D. 4th square
71. Why does the author mention eye and head injuries suffered by some left-handed soldiers shooting
their rifles?
A. To illustrate the "warrior and his shield theory"
B. To give an example of the problems faced by left-handers
C. To argue that soldiers should wear head protection
D. To contrast rifle design with the design of common consumer products
72. According to the last paragraph, which of the following is true about hand dominance in animals?
A. It is the same as in humans.
B. It is observed only in the wild.
C. Animals in controlled settings adopt the hand dominance of their handlers.
D. It has been observed only with manual tasks.
1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. D 6. D
7. C 8. B 9. A 10. C 11. B 12. D

SECTION IV. WRITING

Part 1. For questions 73-76, mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.
73. We have been friends for years. It is quite easy to share secrets between us.
 A. Being friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets.
B. We find it quite easy to share secrets, being friends for years.
C. We have been friends so that it is quite easy to share secrets between us.
D. Having been friends for years, we find it quite easy to share secrets between us.
74. The government knows the extent of the problem. The government needs to take action soon.
A. The government knows the extent of the problem whereas it needs to take action soon.
B. The government knows the extent of the problem so that it needs to take action soon.
C. Knowing the extent of the problem, the government needs to take action soon.
D. The government knows the extent of the problem, or else it needs to take action soon.
75. I never received the letter. It was sent to the wrong address.
A. Since it was sent to the wrong address, I have never received the letter.
B. I never received the letter because it was sent to the wrong address.
C. I never received the letter because of sending to the wrong address.
D. Sent to wrong address, I never received the letter.
76. He didn't notice anything. We might have been in trouble otherwise.
A. If he noticed anything, we would be in trouble.
B. If he hadn't noticed anything, we couldn't have been in trouble.
C. If he had noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.
D. If he noticed anything, we could have been in trouble.

Part 2. For questions 77- 80, mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
77. No one under is allowed in the club, and you will be no exception.
A. The club is only for people over 18, so you might not be allowed in.
B. If you are over 18, then it is legal for you to go into the club.
C. No one in the club is under 18, but you are an exception.
D. The rule that those under 18 are forbidden from entering the club is applicable to you, too.
78. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our group's scheduled visit to the museum has been called off.
A. The trip to the museum that we’d planned is now cancelled because something unexpected has
happened.
B. Something happened at the museum, so they cancelled our visit.
C. We are no longer going to the museum because there is no time on our schedule.
D. We cannot go to see the museum at the arranged time because it will be closed.
79. The level of unemployment in this district is said to be far higher than anywhere else in the country.
A. This area is worse than the rest of the country, especially in terms of the quality of work that gets done.
B. People believe that the lack of work is not so keen in the rest of the country as it is in this area.
C. People talk about losing their jobs much more around here than elsewhere in the country.
D. Because of its position, this region has fewer jobs on offer than other places in the country.
80. Although she said otherwise, I felt certain that she'd been offended by my remark.
A. Even though my remark was offensive, she assured me that it hadn’t bothered her.
B. I was sure my words had caused her no offence; otherwise, she’d have told me.
C. I was in no doubt, because of her later attitude to me, that she was insulted by my comment.
D. I was convinced that she’d taken my comment as an insult despite her claim to the contrary.