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Question 27: Vietnam’s admission to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has promoted its trade
relations with other countries.
A. boosted B. expanded C. restricted D. balanced
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.
Question 28: The life boat was launched at once to rescue the four fishermen.
A. quickly B. immediately C. carefully D. excitedly
Question 29: These were the people who advocated using force to stop school violence
A. openly criticised B. publicly said C. publicly supported D. strongly condemned
Question 30: The President expressed his deep sorrow over the bombing deaths.
A. sadness B. anxiety C. disappointment D. interest
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
Question 31: -Teacher: "Jon, you've written a much better essay this time. "
- Jon: " ___"
A. Writing? Why? B. Thank you. It's really encouraging.
C. You're welcome. D. What did you say? I'm so shy.
Question 32: -John: "Do you feel like going to the stadium this afternoon?" - Mary: “ __ __”
A. I don't agree. I'm afraid. B. I feel very bored.
C. You're welcomed. D. That would be great.
Question 33: - Tom: "Make yourself at home. " - Jane: “___”
A. Not at all. Don't mention it. B. Thanks. Same to you.
C. That's very nice. Thank you. D. Yes, can I help you?
Question 34: - Mary: "That's a very nice skirt you're wearing. " - Cindy: “ ___”
A. How a compliment! B. That's all right.
C. It's nice of you to say so. D. I like you said so.
Question 35: - Jack: " ____" - Peter: "Yes, of course. "
A. You won't help me this time B. You'd better give me one hand.
C. I don't think I'll need your help. D. Could you give me a hand?
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
answer for each of the blanks from 36 to 45.
Many parents believe that they should begin to teach their children to read when they are (36)_more
than toddlers. This is fine if the child shows a real interest but forcing a child could be counter-productive
if she
isn't ready. Wise parents will have a __(37)_attitude and take the lead from their child. What they should
provide is a selection of (38)_toys, books and other activities. Nowadays there is plenty of good
(39)_available for young children, and of course, seeing plenty of books in use about the house will also
__(40)_them to read.
Of course, books are no longer the only source of stories and information. There is also a huge range of
videos, which can reinforce and extend the pleasure a child finds in a book and are (41)_valuable in
helping to increase vocabulary and concentration. Television gets a bad review as far as children are
concerned, mainly because too many spend too much time watching programmes not intended for their
age _(42). Too many television programmes induce an incurious, uncritical attitude that is going to
make learning much more difficult. However, _(43) viewing of programmes designed for young
children can be useful. Just as adults enjoy reading a book after seeing it serialised on television, so