Choose the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.
Question 1.
A. threaten B. leadership C. widespread D. breadwinner
Question 2.
A. proposal B. president C. desire D. vision
Question 3.
A. interrupt B. contribute C. current D. substance
Choose the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.
Question 4.
A. sustainable B. renewable C. equality D. satisfaction
Question 5.
A. organic B. recognize C. awareness D. infectious
Question 6.
A. surround B. pressure C. methane D. private
Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank in each of the following questions.
Question 7. Vietnam joined ASEAN in 1995 and has been an active ___________ in the organization.
A. spectator B. attendant C. contributor D. participant
Question 8. The leaders decided to delay ___________ the agreement to ensure everyone had enough time for thorough consideration.
A. to sign B. signing C. sign D. to signing
Question 9. ___________ materials regularly, we decrease the need for energy-intensive production processes.
A. Recycling B. Recycled C. To recycle D. Been recycling
Question 10. ___________ as an influential organization, ASEAN has facilitated diplomatic dialogue among member nations.
A. To recognize B. Being recognized
C. Recognized D. Recognizing
Question 11. Member nations promise ___________ each other during times of crisis within the ASEAN community.
A. support B. to supporting C. to support D. supporting
Question 12. ASEAN aims to ___________ social progress and improve the quality of life for its people.
A. declare B. admire C. innovate D. promote
Question 13. No single country is ___________ of causing global warming, as it is a worldwide issue influenced by many nations.
A. guilty B. blamed C. accused D. nervous
Question 14. Global warming has contributed to sea level rise, posing a threat ___________ Vietnam’s coastal areas and low-lying regions.
A. to B. on C. at D. in
Question 15. Vietnam ___________ enhancing economic cooperation and development within the ASEAN community.
A. works towards B. holds on C. goes through D. takes over
Question 16. Properly ___________ of waste and recycle materials to minimize the environmental impact of landfills.
A. dispose B. release C. relocate D. classify
Question 17. The rising temperatures in Vietnam are affecting the country’s weather ___________ and climate.
A. customs B. practices C. patterns D. routines
Question 18. While we’ve made progress, we’re not out of the ___________ yet in the battle against environmental degradation.
A. woods B. forests C. habitats D. jungles
Choose the answer that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each of the following questions.
Question 19. ASEAN aims to establish a community that values and upholds democracy, human rights, and good governance.
A. improve B. honour C. support D. select
Question 20. Cars and factories give off pollutants that contribute to the greenhouse effect, exacerbating climate change.
A. explode B. erupt C. emit D. expand
Choose the answer that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word/phrase in each of the following questions.
Question 21. Governments worldwide recognize the urgent nature of the situation and are taking steps to reduce substances harmful to the ozone layer.
A. non-pressing B. non-profit C. non-toxic D. non-renewable
Question 22. While there’s progress, a few ASEAN members are considered behind the times in terms of gender equality and social issues.
A. modern B. creative C. brilliant D. effective
Choose the correct answer to complete each of the following exchanges.
Question 23. Naomi: Watch out for littering; it causes pollution.
Steve: I didn’t know. ___________
A. I can’t stand it. B. Of course, you can.
C. Yes, I’d love to. D. I’ll be more careful.
Question 24. 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.
A. That’s my turn! B. Thanks for noticing!
C. It makes sense. D. It’s certainty.
Question 25. Ahram: Your traditional clothing, like the ao dai, is elegant!
Tuan: ___________ The ao dai is an important part of our cultural identity.
A. That sounds like a good plan. B. I’d love to join you.
C. I’m happy you think so! D. Thanks for the warm welcome!
Write the correct form of the words in brackets.
Question 26. The warming climate in Vietnam can lead to challenges in water [………………………], affecting both agriculture and daily life. (available)
Question 27. The organization focuses on promoting cultural exchange and [………………………..] to strengthen regional ties. (understand)
Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Question 28. People, [………….] plastic irresponsibly, are adding to the problem of environmental pollution. (use)
Question 29. […………………….] in 1967, ASEAN has become a key regional organization for Southeast Asian nations. (establish)
Question 30. Local guides recommended [……………….] the historic sites in Hanoi to learn about Vietnam’s rich history. (visit)
Choose the answer that indicates the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
Question 31. Member states of ASEAN, fostered diplomatic relations, collaborate on various projects for regional development.
A. regional development B. on
C. fostered D. ASEAN
Question 32. It is important to challenge ASEAN nations addressing common environmental issues for a sustainable future.
A. addressing B. ASEAN C. to challenge D. a
Question 33. Human activities, to link to global warming, include the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation.
A. include B. the burning C. to link D. to
Question 34. Global warming can influence ecosystems in Vietnam, affecting biodiversity and environmental habitats.
A. environmental habitats B. in
C. affecting D. can influence
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.
Question 35.
A. reputing B. reputation C. repute D. reputable
Question 36.
A. his B. it C. theirs D. its
Question 37.
A. made B. took C. hold D. did
Question 38.
A. has characterized B. was characterized
C. has been characterized D. characterized
Question 39.
A. ensuring B. to ensuring C. ensure D. ensured
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.
Question 40. What is the passage mainly about?
A. An effective green movement in Indonesia.
B. Battle against deforestation in Indonesia.
C. An environmentally-friendly company in Indonesia.
D. Policy on deforestation in Indonesia.
Question 41. According to the passage, ___________.
A. an Indonesian business has destroyed more than half of natural woods
B. local residents are claiming a loss of access to forests for wildlife habitats
C. over 80 percent of Indonesian forests belongs to a paper making company
D. APP is criticized for leading to the extensive devastation of natural forests
Question 42. The word “eliminate” has the closest meaning to ___________.
A. erase B. replace C. depart D. erode
Question 43. According to the passage, Greenspace ___________.
A. asked APP not to sell its products to the doll company
B. attempted to purchase a paper manufacturing company
C. blamed a doll company for making the disaster worse
D. rejected APP’s efforts to participate in conservation programs
Question 44. What can be inferred based on the passage?
A. The papermaking firm has been committed to fight against deforestation in Indonesia.
B. Greenpeace must take steps to put an end to the global deforestation crisis.
C. The Indonesian government should extend the ban on legal tropical forest cutting.
D. The Indonesian government acknowledges the significance of tackling deforestation.
Choose the best sentence that is written from the words and phrases in each of the following questions.
Question 45. Guide / by / shared values, / ASEAN / contribute / mutual understanding / member states.
A. Guiding by shared values, ASEAN has contributed to mutual understanding among member states.
B. Having guided by shared values, ASEAN has contributed for mutual understanding among member states.
C. Guided by shared values, ASEAN has contributed to mutual understanding among member states.
D. Guided by shared values, ASEAN has contributed to mutual understanding between member states.
Question 46. Take / steps / reduce / plastic use / important / lessen / the impact / global warming.
A. To taking steps to reduce plastic use is important for lessening the impact of global warming.
B. Taking steps to reducing plastic use is important for lessening the impact of global warming.
C. Taking steps to reduce plastic use is important to lessening the impact of global warming.
D. Taking steps to reduce plastic use is important for lessening the impact of global warming.
Question 47. Efforts / address / climate change / require / everyone / adopt / sustainable practices / daily lives.
A. Efforts on address climate change require everyone to adopt sustainable practices in daily lives.
B. Efforts for address climate change require everyone to be adopted sustainable practices in daily lives.
C. Efforts to address climate change require everyone adopting sustainable practices in daily lives.
D. Efforts to address climate change require everyone to adopt sustainable practices in daily lives.
Rewrite the sentences and keep their same meaning as the first one. No more than FIVE words in each blank.
Question 48. 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.
Question 49. “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.
Question 50. Citizens should take advantage of recycling programs to minimize waste in their neighborhood. (make)
→ Citizens should [……………………………………………….] programs to minimize waste in their neighborhood.
