Choose a suitable word or phrase (marked A, B, C or D) to fill in each blank.
'Do you care very much about what other people think?'—'________________. I obsess about others’ comments about me.'

I haven't seen Peter for a long time. I will _________ him this weekend.

She is so absent-minded. She ______________ her cell phone three times.

Choose a suitable word or phrase (marked A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank.
Bell experimented with ways of transmitting_____________ over a long distance.

If energy _______ inexpensive and unlimited, many things in the world would be different.

High interest rates ______________ people in capitalist countries from borrowing money.

Most of the participants can't help ________ why the president spoke so angrily.

When he was a student, his father gave him a monthly ______ towards his expenses.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
The teacher is considering whether to choose Nike or Jackie as class president.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
People who defaulted on their homes repossessed if they do not make their mortgage payments.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word in the following question.
In some parts of the world, even pure water is something rare and valuable. It’s time the government took precautions against pollution.

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.
When I suggested he was mistaken. John got hot under the collar and stormed out of the room.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence(s) that best complete(s) each of the following exchanges.
Mom: “It’s time to get up”
Son: “___________________”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence(s) that best complete(s) each of the following exchanges.
Greg: “Kate, Giga Mall is having a big sale this week. You wanna go?”
Kate: “_______________”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence(s) that best complete(s) each of the following exchanges.
Michael: “OMG, I could not bear it any more. The itch on my arm is turning worse”
Halley: “_______________”

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence(s) that best complete(s) each of the following exchanges.
Lucky: “_______________________”
David: “Oh, about 25 minutes usually.”

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 622 to 626.

WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR MEMORY

A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (622) ___________ to improve your memory.
We all remember the things we are interested in and forget the ones that bore us. This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results (623) __________ but struggle with dates from their history lessons! Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and (624) _________. One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better!
Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases (625) ______________ and sends more oxygen to your brain, and that makes your memory work better. Exercise also reduces stress, (626) ________________.
The old saying that —eating fish makes you brainy may be true after all. Scientists have discovered that the fats found in fish like tuna, sardines and salmon — as well as in olive oil — help to improve the memory. Vitamin-rich fruits such as oranges, strawberries and red grapes are all good brain food, too.
(Source: —New Cutting Edge, Cunningham, S. & Moor. 2010. Harlow: Longman)

Câu 622: A good memory is often seen as something that comes naturally, and a bad memory as something that cannot be changed, but actually (622) ___________ to improve your memory.

This no doubt explains the reason why schoolboys remember football results (623) __________ but struggle with dates from their history lessons!

Take an active interest in what you want to remember, and (624) ___________ . One way to make yourself more interested is to ask questions — the more the better!

Physical exercise is also important for your memory, because it increases (625) ___________ and sends more oxygen to your brain.

Exercise also reduces stress, (626)_______________.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 627 to 631.
Speech is one of the most important ways of communicating. It consists of far more than just making noises. To talk and also (627) ___________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea. Communication would be impossible (628) _______________. Learning a language properly is very important. The basic vocabulary of English is not very large, and not only about 2,000 words are needed to speak it quite well. But (629) _______________, the more precise you can be about their exact meaning. Words are the main thing we use in communicating what we want to say. (630) _______________. (631) _______________ of voice can express many emotions and show whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.

Câu 627: To talk and also (627) ___________ by other people, we have to speak a language, that is, we have to use combinations of sounds that everyone agrees to stand for a particular object or idea.

Communication would be impossible (628) _______________.

But (629) _______________, the more precise you can be about their exact meaning.

(630) _______________.

(631) _______________ of voice can express many emotions and show whether we are pleased or angry, for instance.

Which of the following best restates each of the given sentences?
Give people your helping hand; you'll get it back when you are in need.

Which of the following best restates each of the given sentence?
It is believed that people with mental health conditions, all over the world, are seen to be good and efficient workers.

Which of the following best restates each of the given sentence?
The boy was not intelligent enough to have solved such complex problems alone.

Which of the following best restates the given sentence?
There is no more convenient way to get there than by taking the subway.

Which of the following best restates each of the given sentence?
Perhaps I saw Linda dating with your ex-boyfriend at Roses Restaurant last night.

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.
He lacked commitment to the job. He wasn't considered for promotion.

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 sentences.
Some kinds of fish live in fresh water. Others live in sea water.

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 sentences.
She tried very hard to pass the driving test. She could hardly pass it.

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.
He behaved in a very strange way. That surprised me a lot.

In paragraph 1, what does the word them refer to?

In paragraph 2, what is the word niche closest in meaning to?

What can be inferred from paragraph 3?

In the passage, which activity is advised for connecting with followers?

Read the passage carefully.
1. Millions of people are using cellphones today. In many places, it is actually considered unusual not to use one. In many countries, cellphones are very popular with young people. They find that the phones are more than a means of communication - having a mobile phone shows that they are cool and connected.
2. The explosion in mobile phone use around the world has made some health professionals worried. Some doctors are concerned that in the future many people may suffer health problems from the use of mobile phones. In England, there has been a serious debate about this issue. Mobile phone companies are worried about the negative publicity of such ideas. They say that there is no proof that mobile phones are bad for your health.
3. On the other hand, medical studies have shown changes in the brain cells of some people who use mobile phones. Signs of change in the tissues of the brain and head can be detected with modern scanning equipment. In one case, a traveling salesman had to retire at young age because of serious memory loss. He couldn't remember even simple tasks. He would often forget the name of his own son. This man used to talk on his mobile phone for about six hours a day, every day of his working week, for a couple of years. His family doctor blamed his mobile phone use, but his employer's doctor didn't agree.
4. What is it that makes mobile phones potentially harmful? The answer is radiation. High-tech machines can detect very small amounts of radiation from mobile phones. Mobile phone companies agree that there is some radiation, but they say the amount is too small to worry about.
5. As the discussion about their safety continues, it appears that it's best to use mobile phones less often. Use your regular phone if you want to talk for a long time. Use your mobile phone only when you really need it. Mobile phones can be very useful and convenient, especially in emergencies. In the future, mobile phones may have a warning label that says they are bad for your health. So for now, it's wise not to use your mobile phone too often.

Choose an option (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each question from 646 to 650:

Câu 646: What does the word “they” in paragraph 2 refer to?

According to paragraph 3, which is TRUE about the salesman?

According to the passage, what can be inferred about cellphones?

What is the word “potentially” in paragraph 4 closet in meaning to?

What could be the most suitable title for the passage?