Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 29. The word simpler in the first paragraph is CLOSEST in meaning to _____. (2 Điểm)

29. harder

30. easier

31. more modern

32. busier 34.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 30: According to the passage, which of the following is still important in modern Vietnamese life?

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30. Raising animals

31. Family meals

32. Growing food on farms

33. Building houses from bamboo 35.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 31: The word remain in the second paragraph is OPPOSITE in meaning to _____.

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31. continue

32. stay

33. leave

34. connect 36.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 32: Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

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32. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo.

33. Social media is popular among the younger generation in Viet Nam.

34. Vietnamese people no longer celebrate festivals like Tet.

People in modern Viet Nam often live in apartments or modern houses. 37.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 33: The example of teenagers dying their hair in different colours shows that they are now _____.

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33. more creative

34. more flexible

35. more confident

36. more responsible 38.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 34: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

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34. Vietnamese Lifestyle: Then and Now

35. Modern Lifestyle in Viet Nam

36. Traditional and Modern Vietnamese Houses

37. Modern Technology in Viet Nam now 39.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions . Vietnamese lifestyle has changed a lot over the years. In the past, life was simpler, and most people lived in small villages. Families often worked together in farming, and their daily lives were connected to nature. People grew their own food like rice and vegetables, and raised animals. Traditional Vietnamese houses were made of wood or bamboo, and families would gather around for meals and share stories. Social life was more community-based, with festivals and gatherings being important parts of daily life. Today, the lifestyle in Viet Nam is much more modern, especially in the big cities. Many people now live in apartments or modern houses, and technology plays a big role in everyday life. The younger generation spends a lot of time on smartphones; and social media is popular. People now buy their food from supermarkets or online, and many work in offices or businesses rather than on farms. However, even with these changes, some traditions remain. Family meals are still important, and Vietnamese people continue to celebrate festivals like Tet and Mid-Autumn Festival. The biggest change we can see now are in teenagers’ lifestyle. They are now more flexible and casual in the way they dress. They wear their hair in different styles and even dye it different colours. They have become more confident in communicating with others, even with their elders. Although the lifestyle has become more connected to the global world, the core values of family and community are still strong in Viet Nam. Question 35: In which paragraph does the writer mention the lifestyle in Viet Nam now?

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35. Paragraph 1

36. Paragraph 2

37. Paragraph 3

38. Paragraph 4 40.Question 36: 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 conversation in the following question.
    a. Jane: How was your weekend? b. Kate: Yes, of course. I’ll show them to you later. c. Kate: It was great! I went hiking in the mountains. d. Jane: That sounds fun! Did you take any pictures?

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a-c-d-b

a-d-c-b

d-c-a-b

a- c-a-b