Announcement of Autumn Break

Dear Parents,
Please note that school (13) _____ from Monday 23rd October to Sunday 29th October for the Mid Term
Autumn break.
Students should (14) _____ to school on Monday 30th October, 2023 wearing winter uniform.
(15) _____ you have any questions, please contact us at 0227.222.468 or
[email protected]
Best regards.

Question 13. A. will close B. will be closed C. was closed D. closed

Question 14. A. return B. come C. go D. arrive
Question 15. A. Were B. Had C. Should D. Do

Read the following advertisement/ announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer
sheet to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the blanks

Work for COFFEE BEANS

Join Britain’s number one café at COFFEE BEANS where every café has (10) ________
same aims: to create family–like teams and to give an excellent customer service.
Many (11) ________ kinds of people come and work with us so start your career at
COFFEE BEANS today:
- choose the hours you work
- get management experience
- share your love of coffee
Join us as a Team Member, Assistant Manager or Café Manager, depending (12) ______
your skills and experience.

Question 10. A. Ø B. the C. an D. a

Question 11. A. differ B. difference C. differently D. different
Question 12. A. about B. in C. on D. of

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Tour!

Join us on a journey through Vietnam's history with a tour of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum!
In our tour, you can:
● Discover the (5) ________ of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam and a key figure in the
country's struggle for independence.
● Explore the impressive structure of the mausoleum, where (6) _______ Ho Chi Minh's body is
preserved.
● Learn (7) ________ the life and achievements of Ho Chi Minh from our expert guides.
Contact us to book now!
● Email: [email protected]
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Question 5: A. biology B. biographic C. biography D. biological
Question 6: A. a B. an C. the D. no article
Question 7: A. about B. on C. in D. for
Question 17
e. So what have you done so far, Mai?
b. Welcome to our talk show 'Green Living'. Today, we will hear from two secondary students, David
and Mai, who will talk about the Go Green initiative at their school in Cam Ranh. David, can you tell us
how you came up with the idea?
f. Great! What exactly are these activities?
c. On Mondays, during the 'green ten minutes' students bring old and broken electronics like second-hand
mobile phones and MP3 players for recycling. At the end of the month, we intend to take the items to one
of the electronic recycling centres in the city.
d. Well, in our science and environmental studies classes, we realised that the way we live can strongly
affect our environment. Since we are all passionate about environmental issues, we decided that we
should do something to help our school to go green and save our planet.
a. Two months ago, we launched our 'ten-minute a day' mini project. It involves sparing ten minutes in
our break time for specific green activities. We wanted to start with something small and involve as many
students as possible.
A. b-e-d-a-c-f B. e-b-d-c-a-f C. f-d-a-e-b-c D. b-d-e-a-f-c
Question 20.
a. Secondly, it’s a good idea that you try to cook traditional food frequently.
b. There are two main ways to maintain your cultural identity in a new culture.
c. Staying connected with your family and friends helps you to feel part of your native culture.
d. You should also remember to make mealtimes special and important occasions.
e. Firstly, keep in touch with people you know back home.
A. c – a – d – e – a B. b – a – e – d – c C. b – e – d – a – c D. b – e – c – a – d

Task 2. Rearrange the following sentences to make a meaningful paragraph/ letter.

1. a. When lights are left on, it not only contributes to higher energy consumption but also adds to
electricity bills.
b. Furthermore, the running water increases water bills and threatens water resources.
c. People leaving lights on and water running in restrooms results in unnecessary waste of electricity and
water resources.
d. To address these issues, practical solutions can be implemented.
e. By adopting these measures, individuals can contribute to saving electricity and water resources.
f. One effective solution is to install automatic lights that turn off when no one is in the restroom, which
helps in conserving electricity as the lights operate only when needed.
g. Additionally, installing sensor taps, which can automatically shut off when not in use, is a great way to
prevent unnecessary water flow.
Your answer: _______1. c-a-b-d-f-g-e_____________
e. So what dishes have you eaten?
b. Is this your first time coming to Vietnam?
d. That's right. I am really impressed with Vietnamese cuisine. Everything is really delicious.
c. That's right. I have researched on youtube, tiktok and facebook.
a. Oh. a lot. Quang noodles, Hanoi pho, Hanoi vermicelli, mixed rice paper and especially Hoi An Cao
Lau is very tasty.
f. I'm sure you've learned about Vietnam's culinary culture before coming here, right.
A. b-e-d-a-c-f B. e-b-d-c-a-f C. f-d-a-e-b-c D. b-d-e-a-f-c

Read the following passage and 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.
Aline White is an inspiring person (36) _____ has achieved her goal of getting a full scholarship
to college. She was born in Washington D.C in 1976 and had dreams of being successful from an early
age.
In her early years, life was very difficult for Aline. She came from a very poor family and (37)
_____ times they didn’t have enough food to eat or a place to live. She changed schools often because
she didn’t have a permanent home. But she was determined to be a good student and pass all her exams.
Despite being homeless, Aline never (38) _____ on her dream. At the age of eighteen, she
graduated from Anacostia High School as one of the top students. Her hard work earned her a full (39)
_____ to Virginia University. Four years later, Aline graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Justice and
Peace studies. After that, she worked with non-profit organizations and government agencies to help
homeless people, so they were grateful to her. Today, she still helps the poor through public speaking
events.
Aline White is a special person because she has worked through her struggles and helped other
people. I admire her because she continued to work toward her goals (40) ______ serious obstacles. She
realized education was the way out and worked hard. After all, hard work can change everything.
*Vocabulary:
- inspiring (adj): tạo nguồn cảm hứng - permanent home (n): nhà ở lâu dài
- determined (adj): quyết tâm - bachelor’s degree (n): bằng cử nhân
- government agency (n): cơ quan chính phủ - struggle (n): nỗ lực
- obstacle (n): sự cản trở, trở ngại

Question 36. A. who B. whom C. which D. whose

Question 37. A. much B. more C. many D. little
Question 38. A. took up B. gave up C. put up D. got up
Question 39. A. money B. dream C. opportunity D. scholarship
Question 40. A. although B. in spite of C. due to D. even though
Question 29. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct arrangement of the sentences to
make a meaningful paragraph.
a. Cross-cultural learning has three main benefits.
b. Secondly, it allows us to learn new ways of thinking and problem-solving by exchanging ideas with
others.
c. Finally, it encourages us to appreciate diversity and work together with people from various cultures
d. Firstly, it helps understand and respect different backgrounds, making us more open-minded.
e. So it is important to learn about different cultures around the world.
A. e – b – d – a – c B. a – d – b – c – e C. a – c – d – b – e D. e – d – b – c - a

Read the following text and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits
each other numbered blanks below.
Cultural exchange programs have many benefits for individuals, communities, and the world. These
programs aim (24) _________________ for participants.
Working in a new cultural environment helps develop various soft skills like adaptability, organization,
problem-solving, and self-confidence. (25) _________ a valuable learning opportunity that participants
can use long after the program ends. Therefore, cultural exchange is an excellent way for young people to
grow professionally and improve their career prospects. Future employers often view international
experience positively, giving individuals (26) _________________.
Engaging with people from different cultures provides an eye-opening experience as it exposes
individuals to different norms and values. This experience can significantly shape personal and
professional growth. (27) ____________ helps develop a broader view, known as intercultural
competence. Intercultural competence not only fosters empathy and understanding but also uncovers
aspects of one's own culture that were previously unknown.
Cultural exchange programs offer a unique way to travel, distinct from typical tourist experiences. These
programs provide a deeper understanding of other countries and cultures, allowing participants to live
like locals. Experiencing community-based travel, with its hidden gems, undiscovered streets, and
delicious homemade meals, (28) _________ how they engage with different cultures, leading them to
vow never to travel like tourists again.
Question 24. A. providing learning opportunities B. to provide learning opportunities
C. learning to provide opportunities D. to learn providing opportunities

Question 25
A. Those experiences are B. That experience is
C. This experience is D. These experiences are

Question 26.
 A. an advantage in today's competitive job market
B. the today advantage of competitive job market
C. a competitive advantage toward today’s job market
D. the today’s job market with competitive advantage
Question 27.
A. Involve oneself in another culture
B. To be involving oneself in another culture
C. Involving oneself in another culture
D. Be involved oneself in another culture

Question 28.
A. encourages individuals reconsider
B. encouraging individuals to reconsider

C. to encourage individuals to reconsider

D. encourages individuals to reconsider

Question 13: A. auditorium B. classroom C. gymnasium D. stadium

Question 14: A. hold B. have held C. be held D. be holding
Question 15: A. Should B. Were C. Had D. If