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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. tender                 B. garnish                    C. drain                       D. sprinkle

2. A. gender                B. enroll                      C. preference               D. secondary

3. A. grill                     B. garnish                    C. dip                          D. slice

II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

4. A. recommend        B. volunteer                C. understand              D. potential

5. A. suspicion            B. telephone                C. relation                   D. direction

III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.

6. The least equal country in the world for women, ranking 145th, was Yemen, where only 55% of women can read and only 6% ________ college.

A. attend                     B. enroll                      C. go                           D. tend

7. A common reason that someone _________ more for similar work is because of his or her experience or "length of service”.

A. may be paid            B. should not be paid C. can be paid             D. must be paid

8. UNICEF says that ________ to education is one of the biggest challenges facing children in Yemen today, especially girls.

A. access                     B. get                          C. connect                   D. search

9. Until now, the high cost of schooling has discouraged or prevented poor parents from having their children, _______ girls, educated.

A. especially               B. specially                 C. and                         D. with

10. Many people believe that the first person who visits their home on the first day of the New Year will ________ their life.

A. change                    B. afford                     C. effect                      D. affect

11. Cultural diversity makes the United States a ________ interesting place in which to live for all of its inhabitants.

A. much better            B. more                       C. many more             D. much more

12. In every culture, there are basic standards for social _________ such as personal space distance, eye contact, amount of body language displayed in public.

A. reaction                  B. interaction              C. relationship             D. relation

13. I saw those slaves ____ had been led to the city.

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

14. While a child learns how to use educational _________, she also develops a(n) _________ to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information.

A. lessons – knowledge                                  B. lessons - ability     

C. software - ability                                        D. software - knowledge

15. E-books are typically ____ through a student's personal device, such as a notebook, tablet or cellphone.

A. concentrated           B. accessed                 C. made                      D. stored

IV. Give the correct form of each word in the brackets.

16. Her first term in office was not easy, but her government successfully reduced the _____________ rate and improved the economy. (EMPLOY)

17. Her ______________ was gradually built up, which led to her re-election in 1983 and a third term in office in 1987. (REPUTE)

18. The parents of the groom go to the fortune teller to see what date and time is best for them to ____________ the wedding ceremony. (CELEBRATION)

19. _____________, the reception occurs at their houses, but now many families hold wedding parties at the restaurant. (TRADITION)

20. Laptops and wireless technologies allow students to access _______________ relevant to class topics immediately. (INFORM)

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (21) _________ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party.

In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (22) ________ at her house. The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller.

In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (23) ____ and which include various boxes for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad luck.

After paying their respects to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (24) ________ and family. During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry.

Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (25) ____ and they make their way back to his house. During the reception, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their rounds to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

21. A. asks                  B. ceremonies             C. requests                  D. tells

22. A. bride                 B. regulations              C. laws                        D. notes

23. A. condition          B. culture                    C. relation                   D. wealth

24. A. existence          B. dead                        C. marriage                 D. divorce

25. A. flat                    B. home                       C. house                      D. apartment

VI.  Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Today, more and more women are actively participating in social activities both in urban and rural areas. Specifically, they have shined brightly in even many fields commonly regarded as the man's areas such as business, scientific research and social management. In some areas, women even show more overwhelming power than men. The image of contemporary Vietnamese women with creativeness, dynamism, success has become popular in Vietnam's society. The fact reveals that the gender gap has been remarkably narrowed and women enjoy many more opportunities to pursue their social careers and obtain success, contributing to national socio-economic development. According to Ms, Le Thi Quy, Director of the Gender/and Development Research Centre under the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University, gender equity in Vietnam has reached a high level over the past decade. The rate of Vietnamese women becoming National Assembly members from the 9th term to the 11th term increased 8.7%, bringing the proportion of Vietnamese women in authority to 27.3%, the highest rate in Southeast Asia. There is no big gap in the level of literacy and schooling between men and women. Women account for about 37% of university and college graduates, 19.9% of doctoral degree holders and 6.7% of professors and associate professors.

The legitimate rights of women and children are ensured more than ever before with more complete legal documents including laws, conventions and national action plans, among which the laws on "gender equity" mark a turning-point in the empowerment of women.

Mass media also highlights the continued success of women in every field and honors their great importance in modern society, helping to do away with outdated perceptions about traditional women's duties. Many projects on reproductive health care, children protection, and family income improvement jointly conducted by various mass organizations, state agencies and non-governmental organizations have created favorable conditions for women to become involved.

26. The text is about _____________________________.

A. the changes in the status of Vietnamese women

B. the Vietnamese women's liberation

C. the Vietnamese sex discrimination

D. the discrimination that Vietnamese women have to face

27. Which adjective is not used to describe Vietnamese women?

A. successful               B. creative                   C. narrow                    D. dynamic

28. According to the data in the text, _________________________.

A. Vietnamese women do not take part in authority

B. the level of literacy and schooling between men and women in Vietnam is the same

C. there are more women in authority in Vietnam than those in any other countries in Southeast Asia

D. there are no female professors in Vietnam

29. Vietnamese women ____________________________.

A. have fewopportunities to develop their intellectual ability

B. have only shined brightly in doing housework

C. cannot do any scientific research

D. are ensured their rights with laws, conventions and national action plans

30. Which is not mentioned in the text as a project to create condition for Vietnamese women?

A. Traditional women's duties                        B. Reproductive health care

C. Children protection                                    D. Family income improvement

VII. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning to the first one.

31. Each student must write an essay on gender equality. (be)

=> An essay __________________________________.

32. Russia is bigger than any other country in the world. (biggest)

=> __________________________________________.

33. The American are less formal in addressing their bosses than the South Korean. (more)

=> The South Korean ___________________________.

34. The girl looked very upset. Her electronic dictionary broke down. (whose)

=> __________________________________________.

35. His grandmother had a great influence on his life. She was a hard – working woman. (who)

=> __________________________________________.

VIII. Listen and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

36. You often _________ new words when you read something in a foreign language.

37. If you are someone who frequently uses the dictionary, you should remember that every dictionary has its _________.

38. You should also be aware of the ________ dictionaries that translate meanings from English into your native language and vice versa.

39. So, it is usually much safer to check in an __________ dictionary.

40. Even if you are allowed to use one, looking up new words is quite __________ while exams are always timed.

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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. sue                      B. spend                      C. sure                         D. pursue

2. A. head                  B. spread                     C. cream                      D. bread

3. A. come                   B. roll                          C. comb                       D. grow

II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

4. A. reduction            B. popular                   C. financial                 D. romantic

5. A. discover              B. difficult                  C. invention                D. important

III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.

6. True gender equality ____ when both men and women reach a balance between work and family.

A. can achieve                                                B. should be achieved            

C. can be achieved                                          D. should achieve

7. Moreover, a lack of female teachers contributes to low ____ of girls in schools.

A. enrolment               B. application              C. participation           D. gender

8. UNICEF is now ____ schools and families with educational supplies to help lower costs.

A. providing                B. improving               C. contributing            D. making

9. Through a joint project involving the World Bank, UNICEF ____ to help the government provide all children with textbooks at the beginning of each school year.

A. hopes                      B. want                       C. plans                       D. investigate

10. Today, Australia is one of ______________ diverse countries in the world.

A. the more culturally                                     B. the most culturally             

C. most cultural                                              D. the most cultural

11. One Chinese legend has it that the Jade Emperor asked for twelve representatives of the animal species on Earth to be brought to his ______________ kingdom.

A. heavenly                 B. sky                          C. heaven                    D. space  

12. However, another version says the ____________ of the 12 animals in the Chinese horoscope was decided thousands of years ago by Buddha, who called for a New Year's meeting of animals.

A. site                          B. pan                          C. order                       D. position

13. The man _________ you sent to the general has reported the victory.

A. whose                     B. which                      C. whom                     D. he

14. Students can also use word processing applications to ___________ their vocabulary.

A. improve                  B. learn                        C. prove                      D. study

15. While not all apps are ____ on Android devices, the large majority of them can be accessed on iPhones, iPads, and iPods.

A. useful                     B. keen                        C. available                 D. fond

IV. Give the correct form of each word in the brackets.

16. In the workplace, women should be given ____________ opportunities as men. (EQUALLY)

17. Until now, the high cost of schooling has _____________ or prevented poor parents from having their children, especially girls, educated. (COURAGE)

18. American teenagers send an average of 60 text messages per day, making this an _____________ way in communication. (EFFECT)

19. Studies encourage mobile learning because students benefit greatly from more opportunities for _____________ development. (ACADEMY)

20. Digital devices offer an opportunity to ____________ students about media use. (EDUCATION)

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

GENDER ROLES IN PARENTING AND MARRIAGE

Gender roles develop through internalisation and identification during childhood. Sigmund Freud suggested that biology determines gender identity through (21) ________ with either the mother or the father. While some people agree with Freud, others argue that the development of the “gendered self” is not completely determined by biology, but rather the interactions that one has with the primary caregiver(s).

From birth, parents (22) ________ differently with children depending on their sex, and through this interaction parents can instill different values or traits in their children on the basis of what is normative for their sex. This internalisation of gender norms includes the choice of toys (“feminine” toys often reinforce interaction, nurturing, and closeness, “masculine” toys often reinforce independence and competitiveness) that a parents give to their children. Education also plays an (23) ________ role in the creation of gender norms.

Gender roles that are created in childhood may permeate throughout life and help to structure parenting and marriage, especially in relation to work in and outside home. Despite the increasing number of women in the labor (24) _________, women are still responsible for the majority of domestic chores and childcare. While women split their time between work and care of the home, men in many societies are pressured into being the primary economic supporter of the home. (25) ________ the fact that different households may divide chores more evenly, there is evidence supporting the fact that women have retained the primary caregiver role within familial life despite contributing economically to the household. This evidence suggests that women who work outside the home often put an extra 18 hours a week doing household or childcare related chores as opposed to men who average 12 minutes a day in childcare activities.

21. A. health               B. fitness                     C. identification          D. balance

22. A. acquaint            B. relate                       C. interact                   D. make

23. A. integral             B. exact                       C. fact                         D. true

24. A. force                 B. power                     C. strength                   D. health

25. A. without             B. in                            C. Despite                   D. on

VI.  Read the passage and choose the best answer.

WHAT IS YOUR LEARNING STYLE?

 If you find yourself learn better by making notes during the lecture, or when the teacher uses a new word, you want to see it written immediately, then you are very likely to be a more visual learner. You prefer to see the written words. You learn by reading and writing. Visual learners often think in pictures. If you find a particular task or text difficult, look for sources that will suit your learning style, e.g. sources with illustrations, charts, tables, or videos.

If you prefer recording the lecture and listening again to taking notes, or you memorize something by repeating it aloud instead of writing it out several times, you are probably a more auditory learner. You prefer to learn by listening and speaking. Auditory learners often learn best from lectures, discussions, by reading aloud, and by listening to audio material.

However, it is probably that you, like most people, learn through a mixture of styles. Sometimes you may prefer to learn by reading, at other time by listening. Ask yourself which is the best style for the particular task you are doing.

26. Which of the following is probably NOT preferred by a visual learner?

A. reading aloud         B. sources with illustrations    C. sources with videos            D. making notes

27. What does the word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?

A. the lecture              B. the new word                      C. the note                   D. the written word

28. The word “visual” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____.

A. picturesque             B. written                                C. illustrative              D. seeable

29. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. Auditory learners hate taking notes.                     

B. Auditory learners prefer listening to speaking.

C. Most people are auditory learners.                        

D. When learning something by heart, an auditory learner prefers reading it out loud.

30. The word "auditory” in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ____.

A. discussive               B. noisy                       C. audible                    D. recordable

VII. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning to the first one.

31. The Vietnamese government will make more progress in gender equality. (made)

=> More progress___________________________________________.

32. The Nile is longer than any other river in the world. (longest)

=> The Nile________________________________________________.

33. Dogs are intelligent but not as intelligent as chimpanzees. (more)

=> Chimpanzees ____________________________________________.

34. Electronic dictionaries are now common in English classes. They can be very easily downloaded into your personal electronic device. (which)

=> _________________________________________________________.

35. Some students prefer a strict teacher. This teacher tells them exactly what to do. (who)

=> _________________________________________________________.

VIII. Listen and fill in each blank with NO MORE TWO WORD or NUMBER.

36. In 1945, representatives of _________ countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organisation to approve the United Nations Charter.

37. The United Nations was established on 24 October _________ by 51 countries

38. Today, about __________ nations in the world belong to the UN.

39. All UN Member States are represented in the ________ - a group of nations, which meets to discuss the world's most urgent problems.

40. Decisions on important matters, such as international peace and security, new member admissions, the UN budget and the budget for peacekeeping, are decided by _________ majority.

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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. marinate             B. grate                       C. shallot                     D. staple

2. A. maintain             B. ankle                       C. present                    D. often

3. A. enroll                  B. happen                    C. pursue                     D. affect

II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

4. A. manager             B. recognize                C. argument                D. discriminate

5. A. producer             B. satisfy                     C. encourage               D. however

III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.

6. All forms of discrimination against all women and girls ____________ immediately everywhere.

A. must be taken away                                   B. must be ended       

C. must be allowed                                         D. must be followed

7. UNICEF is working both nationally and regionally to educate the public on the _________ of educating girls.

A. importance             B. development           C. enrollment              D. hesitation

8. Reducing gender ___________ improves productivity and economic growth of a nation.

A. equality                  B. inequality               C. possibility               D. rights

9. Cultural diversity makes our country ________ by making it a _________ place in which to live.

A. rich - more interesting                                B. richest - most interesting

C. richer - most interesting                             D. richer - more interesting10.

10. No one knows the real origins of the Chinese __________ representing the cycles of the lunar year.

A. horoscope               B. cycle                       C. stars                        D. space

11. In some Asian countries, the  groom and bride __________ their wedding rings in front of the altar.

A. change                    B. exchange                C. give                         D. take

12. He spoke to the messengers with ____ you were leaving.

A. which                     B. whom                     C. whose                     D. that

13. When used the right way, mobile technology has the ____ to help students learn more and understand that knowledge.

A. ability                     B. advantage               C. development           D. potential

14. The use of mobile apps in learning has been very _____________.

A. stressing                 B. wasteful                  C. promising               D. dangerous

15. Behind the farmhouse there was a large garden, ________ the farmer and his sons were working

A. for which                B. which                      C. in which                  D. that

IV. Give the correct form of each word in the brackets.

16. Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to lead a ____________ political party in the UK/ United Kingdom. (MAJORITY)

17. She was the first British female Prime Minister and was the longest ____________ PM for over 150 years. (SERVE)

18. Consider that there are a good number of book ___________ now putting their content online. (PUBLISH)

19. In order to integrate technology into the classroom, teachers should implement the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy to make the ___________ process more relevant and effective. (LEARN)

20. By allowing our students to use digital devices in class, we are creating an opportunity to teach them to think ____________________ about technology use in their education and life. (CRITIC)

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

ELECTRONIC DEVICES THAT HELP YOU LEARN ENGLISH

There are many ways to learn English. With the increase in new technology, many companies are now providing new electronic devices to help people learn English more quickly.

You can (21) ____ the lessons from an English translation Internet site and put them on your iPod. Because it is portable, you can listen and learn anywhere.

English audio tapes and English audio CDs are a great method of learning English. All you need is a cassette or CD player. You can learn in many locations including your car.

An electric translator or (22) ________ dictionary is an excellent tool one can use when traveling on a vacation, on a business trip, studying languages, conversing with foreign people, and in a variety of other situations. Many devices have a number of attributes that include advanced text-to-speech and voice recognition technologies. There are many good-quality electronic dictionaries on the market. (23) _______ on which one you purchase, there is an extensive range of vocabulary that can include up to one million words or more. There are also electronic dictionaries that contain common expressions and phrases, grammar references, and much more. Two popular (24)__________ English electronic dictionaries include the Talking Electronic Dictionary and the Audio Phrasebook. They include hundreds of thousands of words, definitions, and thesaurus entries. You can view the word on the screen and hear it spoken. It is likely that you have your own language interpreter. Just speak into the device and you will be provided with an (25) _______ translation voice response.

Choosing an electronic device that helps you learn English has made learning and speaking English easier, faster, and more enjoyable. Before you purchase a device, make sure you research each product to find the English learning tool that complements your lifestyle.

21. A. upload              B. post                         C. download               D. produce

22. A. electrical           B. electronic                C. electricity                D. electrician

23. A. Depending        B. allows                     C. stops                       D. refuses

24. A. hand-hold         B. hand-held               C. hand-holding          D. handing-held

25. A. intelligible        B. intellectual              C. intelligent               D. interesting  

VI.  Read the passage and choose the best answer.

INTERNATIONAL GIFT-GIVING CUSTOMS

The tradition of gift giving is a worldwide practice that is said to have been around since the beginning of human beings. Over time, different cultures have developed their own gift giving customs and traditions.

In France, the gift of wine for the hostess of a dinner party is not an appropriate gift as the hostess would prefer to choose the vintage for the night. In Sweden, a bottle of wine or flowers are an appropriate gift for the hostess. In Viet Nam, a gift of whisky is appropriate for the host, and some fruit or small gifts for the hostess, children or elders of the home. Besides, gifts should never be wrapped in black paper because this color is unlucky and associated with funerals in this country. Gifts that symbolize cutting such as scissors, knives and other sharp objects should be avoided because they mean the cutting of the relationship. Also, in some countries you should not open the gift in front of the giver and in others it would be an insult if you did not open the gift.

Beyond the gift itself, give careful consideration to the manner in which it is presented. Different cultures have different customs regarding how a gift should be offered - using only your right hand or using both hands, for example. Others have strong traditions related to the appropriate way to accept a gift. In Singapore, for instance, it is the standard to graciously refuse a gift several times before finally accepting it. The recipient would never unwrap a gift in front of the giver for fear of appearing greedy.

Understanding these traditions and customs, as well as taking time to choose an appropriate gift, will help you to avoid any awkwardness or embarrassment as you seek to build a better cross-cultural relationship.

26. When did the tradition of gift-giving become popular all over the world?

A. a long time ago                                          B. thousands of years ago

C. since the beginning of humans                   D. since the beginning of industrialization

27. Which of the following is NOT true about gift-giving customs?

A. In France, wine is not considered a suitable gift for the hostess of a dinner party.

B. In Sweden, it is not customary to bring some wine or flowers when you are invited to a dinner party.

C. In Viet Nam, such things as scissors, knives and other sharp objects shouldn't be used as a gift.

D. In Singapore, it is unacceptable to open the gift right in front of the giver.

28. The phrase “associated with" is closest in meaning to ____________.

A. connected with       B. familiar with           C. informed of            D. similar to

29. The word “it" in paragraph 3 refer to ______________.

A. consideration          B. manner                    C. gift                          D. culture

30. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. The people who are presented with gifts.

B. The traditions of giving and receiving gifts.

C. The occasions of giving and receiving gifts.

D. The manners of giving and receiving gifts.

VII. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning to the first one.

31. They must postpone the afternoon meeting because three of five committee members are unable to attend. (be)

=> The afternoon meeting ___________________________.

32. I have never read a better book about cultural diversit. (best)

=> This is ________________________________________.

33. Money is of greater importance to some Americans than prestige. (more)

=> Money is ______________________________________.

34. The pub is opposite the Town Hall. I first met my wife there. (where)

=> The pub _______________________________________.

35. Tom has hundreds of books. They are all in foreign languages. (which)

=> Tom has _______________________________________.

VIII. Listen and decide if the following sentences are True or False.

36. Men’s plateau in earnings began in the 1970s, allowing for the increase in women's wages to close the ratio between incomes.

37. Census data suggests that women's earnings are more than 70 percent of men's earnings in 1999.

38. Occupations such as teachers, nurses, secretaries, and librarians have become female-dominated in some areas.

39. Men seem to occupy jobs in the service sector at higher rates than women.

40. Occupations have become segregated based on the level of femininity or masculinity associated with each occupation since the 1960s.

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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. pleasant              B. heading                   C. healthy                    D. breathe

2. A. inventor              B. president                 C. adventure                D. genetics

3. A. adopt                  B. front                       C. column                   D. borrow

II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

4. A. identify               B. critical                    C. technology              D. eliminate

5. A. continue             B. amazing                  C. annoying                 D. calculate

III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.

6. Women with high qualifications ______________ to managers.

A. must promote                                             B. must be promoted              

C. must be promoting                                     D. promote

7. The gender ____ in education in Yemen is among the highest in the world.

A. gap                         B. generation               C. sex                          D. male

8. International Women's Day is an occasion to make more ____ towards achieving gender equality.

A. movement              B. progress                  C. improvement          D. development

9. UN World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development on May 21st is a chance to celebrate the cultural diversity of people around us, and find out more about what we have __________.

A. as usual                   B. as normal                C. in common             D. alike

10. In Scotland, the bride’s mother may invite the wedding guests to her house to __________ off all the wedding gifts.

A. show                       B. turn                         C. put                          D. get

11. On the wedding day, the best man is expected to help the __________.

A. bride                       B. groom                     C. guest                       D. bridesmaid

12. Mr. Brown has created a list of the most useful apps for the classroom, ____ is available on his blog.

A. that                         B. which                      C. who                         D. whose

13. We are looking to find ___________ ways to stimulate learning and continually trying to improve the way we teach.

A. portable and mobile                                    B. new and creative

C. ineffective and inappropriate                     D. shocking and amazing

14. Mobile devices increase opportunities for learning after school hours and increase teachers’__________ and their comfort levels with technology.

A. behavior                 B. lines                        C. ability                     D. paths

15. The teacher was surprised to discover that his students are quieter and more focused on their assignments when they are allowed to listen to their soft music during ______________.

A. private work                                               B. private homework             

C. individual homework                                 D. individual classwork

IV. Give the correct form of each word in the brackets.

16. For the past five years, Iceland has been in the first rank of educational achievement and __________ in women's economic conditions. (IMPROVE)

17. In the past, the ________ and engagement ceremonies took place one or two years before the wedding. (PROPOSE)

18. Viet Nam has kept a variety of superstitious ____ about daily activities. (BELIEVE)

19. Letting students use their own digital devices in class can improve the _________ experience in many ways. (EDUCATE)

20. The iPad, which is much more _________________________ than the laptop, has the same multi-touch interface as the iPod Touch. (PORT)

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

THE SUFFRAGETTES

England has had a democracy for a long time. Until 1918, however, women were not allowed to vote in it. The right to vote is called ‘suffrage’ and the English women who fought (21) ____ and won that right were called “suffragettes”.

The suffragette movement was led by Emmiline Pankhurst. In 1903, she founded an organization called the Women’s Social and Politica Union (WSPU). Members of the WSPU went to the Prime Minister to demand suffrage, but he told them to “be patient”. The suffragettes were not (22) __________. They wanted change immediately.

The fight for the vote for women became (23) __________ and sometimes violent. In 1908, two suffragettes chained themselves to the fence outside the Prime Minister's front door! They were arrested and spent weeks in jail. In 1912, hundreds of women (24) ________ the streets of London. They broke shop windows and even threw Stones at the Prime Minister’s house. Thousands of suffragettes were jailed for this and similar actions over the years.

World War I (1914-1918) proved to be an important event for the women’s movement. Women contributed so much to the war effort as nurses', factory workers, and at other jobs (25)_________ more people became convinced of their right to vote. Women were initially given that right in January, 1918.

21. A. with                              B. for                           C. against                    D. to

22. A. satisfaction                   B. satisfactory             C. satisfy                     D. satisfied

23. A. intensive                       B. intense                    C. intend                     D. intention

24. A. took to                          B. took in                    C. took up                   D. took over

25. A. which                           B. that                         C. where                      D. when

VI.  Read the passage and choose the best answer.

Marriage is an ancient religious and legal practice celebrated around the world. However, wedding customs vary from country to country.

The Wedding Dress: In many countries, it is customary for the bride to wear a white dress as a symbol of purity. The tradition of wearing a special white dress only for the wedding ceremony started around 150 years ago. Before that, most women could not afford to buy a dress that they would only wear once. Now, bridal dresses can be bought in a variety of styles. In some Asian countries and in the Middle East, colors of joy and happiness like red or orange other than white are worn by the bride or used as part of the wedding ceremony,

The Wedding Rings: In many cultures, couples exchange rings, usually made of golf or silver and worn on the third finger of the left or right hand, during the marriage ceremony. The circular shape of the ring is symbolic of the couple's eternal union. In Brazil, it is traditional to have the rings engraved with the bride's name on the groom’s ring, an vice versa.

Flowers: Flowers play an important role in most weddings. Roses are said to be the flowers of love, and because they usually bloom in June, this has become the most popular month for weddings in many countries. After the wedding ceremony, in many countries the bride throws her bouquet into a crowd of well-wishers – usually her single female friends. The person who catches this bouquet will be the next one to marry.

Gifts: In Chinese cultures, w edding guests give gifts of money to the newly-weds in small red envelopes. Money is also an appropriate gift at Korean and Japanese wedding. In many Western countries, for example in the U.K, wedding guests give the bride and groom household items that they may need for their new home. In Russia, rather than receiving gifts, the bride and groom provide gifts to their guests instead.

With the continued internationalization of the modern world, wedding customs that originated in one part of the world are crossing national boundaries and have been incorporated into marriage ceremonies in other countries.

26. Which of the following is the best title of the passage?

A. Wedding ceremonies                                  B. Wedding customs              

C. Wedding day                                              D. Wedding history

27. The tradition of wearing a special dress only on one’s wedding day is ______________.

A. about 150 years ago                                   B. over a century ago

C. less than 100 years ago                              D. less than 200 years ago

28. In some cultures, the bride wears a white dress as a traditional symbol of ____________.

A. modesty                 B. secrecy                    C. purity                      D. security

29. In some Asian and Middle Eastern.countries, which colour is NOT considered to be suitable for a wedding?

A. red                          B. orange                     C. white                      D. blue

30. Which of the following information is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Nowadays, every bride can afford to buy a wedding dress to wear only once.

B. It is believed that any person who catches the bride’s bouquet will be the next to marry.

C . It is customary to write the groom's name on the bride’s wedding ring.

D. Thanks to globalization, one country’s wedding customs may be added to other countries’.

VII. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning to the first one.

31. Men should share household tasks with their wives. This helps to maintain gender equality at home. (which)

=> ___________________________________________.

32. Eastern countries have more superstitious beliefs than Western ones. (more)

=> There are ___________________________________.

33. Tet holiday is more interesting than any other Vietnamese traditional festivals that he’s ever attended. (most)

=> Tet holiday _________________________________.

34. Electronic devices distract students from their studies. Students may play games, text, chat, and cheat. (who)

=> Electronic devices ____________________________.

35. The government should create more job opportunities for women in rural areas. (created)

=> Women ____________________________________.

VIII. Listen and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

36. In modern schools, teachers play the role of a guide for them and prepare them for __________.

37. Teachers ________ students to become responsible and confident individuals.

38. Students are expected to _________ discussions and express personal opinions.

39. Students may work in small groups on a __________.

40. Outside the classroom, students have a chance to participate in __________ to famous landmarks such as museums, hospitals, and industry locations.

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I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently.

1. A. distract               B. tablet                      C. backpack                D. debate

2. A. decoy                  B. educate                   C. concord                   D. decrease

3. A. expensive           B. encounter                C. excellent                 D. encourage

II. Choose the word that has a different stressed syllable from the rest.

4. A. remember           B. embarrass               C. disappoint               D. defining

5. A. Internet               B. creative                   C. portable                  D. benefit

III. Choose the best option (A, B, C or D) to complete each of the following sentences.

6. Gender equality ________ only when women and men enjoy the same opportunities.

A. will achieve            B. achieves                  C. achieve                   D. will be achieved

7. Women are more likely to be victims of _________ violence.

A. domestic                 B. household               C. home                       D. family

8. In Yemen, women have less ____ to property ownership, credit, training and employment

A. possibility               B. way                         C. use                          D. access

9. In Korea, many people still feel that women should be in charge of ________ after getting married.

A. housekeeping         B. homemaker             C. house husband        D. householder

10. Superstitions _________ an important part in the lives of many people in Viet Nam.

A. take                        B. act                           C. occupy                    D. play

11. Traditionally, most Vietnamese people never ________ the floor during the first three days of the New Year.

A. sweep                     B. paint                       C. polish                      D. resurface

11. In the U.S, children can choose their own partners even if their parents object _________ their choice.

A. to                            B. for                           C. against                    D. with

12. They’re excellent learning __________. You can store information, take notes, write essays and do calculations.

A. equipments             B. tools                        C. gadgets                   D. techniques

13. In English class yesterday, we had a discussion ____________ different cultures.

A. around                    B. about                      C. for                           D. from

14. Mrs Dawson said that we were ___________ our lesson in the library next Monday.

A. having                    B. making                    C. reading                   D. going

15. I really don’t ___________ the point of taking the exam when you are not ready for it.

A. take                        B. have                        C. mind                       D. see

IV. Give the correct form of each word in the brackets.

16. On October 24, 1975, more than 25 thousand women in Iceland took a day off to emphasize the importance of women's ____________ to the economy, both in paid and unpaid work. (CONTRIBUTE)

17. Gender equality is also a part of the _________ to the challenges facing society. (SOLVE)

18. The Intel programme tries to deliver the “four Cs” to grade-10 students: critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and __________. (CREATE)

19. Many digital textbooks are ____________ updated and often more vivid, helpful, creative, and a lot of cheaper than those old heavy books. (CONSTANT)

20. An interactive whiteboard is an __________ device that helps students learn English in a more stimulating way. (ELECTRICITY)

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

A POWERFUL INFLUENCE

There can be no doubt at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. Parents are worried that children spend too much time playing on the Internet, hardly (21) ________ doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents are curious to find out why the Internet is so attractive, and they want to know if it can be (22) __________ for their children. Should parents be worried if their children are spending that much time watching their computers?

Obviously, if the children are bent over their computers for hours, (23) ____ in some game, instead of doing their homework, then something is wrong. Parents and children could decide how much use the child should make of the Internet, and the child should give his or her promise that it won't interfere with homework. If the child is not (24) ____ to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic steps. Dealing with a child's use of the Internet is not much different from negotiating any other sort of bargain about behavior.

Any parent who is seriously alarmed about a child's behavior should make an appointment to discuss the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of the screen does not (25) ____ affect a child's performance at school. Even if the child is absolutely crazy about using the Internet, he or she is probably just going through a phase, and in a few months there will be something else to worry about!

21. A. always              B. rarely                      C. never                       D. ever

22. A. harming            B. harmful                   C. hurting                    D. hurtful

23. A. supposed          B. occupied                 C. involved                 D. absorbed

24. A. holding             B. sticking                   C. following                D. accepting

25. A. possibly            B. necessarily              C. probably                 D. consequently

VI.  Read the passage and choose the best answer.

For Catherine Lumby, deciding to take on the role of breadwinner in her relationship was not a difficult choice. When she discovered she was pregnant with her first child, she had just been offered a demanding new role as Director of the Media and Communications department at the University of Sydney. But she didn't see this as an obstacle and was prepared to use childcare when the children were old enough. It came, therefore, as a surprise to Lumby and her husband Derek that, after the birth of their son, they couldn’t actually bear the thought of putting him into childcare for nine hours a day. As she was the one with the secure job, the role of primary care-giver fell to Derek, who was writing scripts for television. This arrangement continued for the next four years, with Derek working from home and caring for both of their sons. He returned to full-time work earlier this year.

Whilst Lumby and her husband are by no means the only Australians making such a role reversal, research suggests that they are in the minority. In a government-funded survey in 2001, only 5.5 percent of couples in the 30–54-year age group saw the women working either part- or full-time while the men were unemployed.

The situation is likely to change, according to the CEO of Relationships Australia, Anne Hollands. She suggests that this is due to several reasons, including the number of highly educated women in the workforce and changing social patterns and expectations. However, she warns that for couples involved in role-switching, there are many potential difficulties to be overcome. For men whose self-esteem is connected to their jobs and the income it provides to the family, a major change of thinking is required. It also requires women to reassess, particularly with regard to domestic or child-rearing decisions, and they may have to learn to deal with the guilt of not always being there at key times for their children. Being aware of these issues can make operating in non-traditional roles a lot easier.

26. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Men being the bread winners                                 B. Traditional roles of women

C. Women being the home makers                             D. Reversed roles between men and women

27. Catherine and her husband decided that Catherine would be the primary earner because __________.

A. she had a badly paid job                                         B. she was not good at childcare

C. she had a reliable job                                              D. she wanted her husband to stay at home

28. They decided that Derek would look after their son because they _____________.

A. couldn’t afford to put their child in care for long periods each day

B. didn’t want to put their child in care for long periods each day

C. thought childcare was not safe enough for their children

D. worried about their son’s health problems

29. In paragraph 2, the word “reversal" is closest in meaning to _____________.

A. stability                  B. modification           C. rehearsal                 D. switch

30. One reason for a change in the number of men staying home is _________.

A. the stability in the number of highly-educated women who are working

B. the fall in the number of highly-educated women who are working

C. the rise in the number of highly-educated women who are working

D. the fluctuation in the number of highly-educated women who are working

VII. Complete the second sentence with the same meaning to the first one.

31. They will sue the company for wage discrimination. (sued)

=> The company ______________________________.

32. There were fewer occasions for giving gifts in the past than those in modern societies. (more)

=> There are _________________________________.

33. Nothing is more precious than happiness and health. (most)

=> Happiness and health _______________________.

34. Electronic devices are bad for your eyes. Their radiation is very harmful. (whose)

=> _________________________________________.

35. They may feel sad and bad about themselves. This might affect their performance at school. (which)

=> _________________________________________.

VIII. Listen and fill in each blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

36. It’s a sign of bad luck if black cats walk _________ you or you step on their tails.

37. The superstition about black cats dates back to the _________ when they became associated with witches and evil spirits.

38. The early Egyptians believed that the shape of the Pyramids had a __________.

39. It was considered very bad luck to break the “power” of the pyramid shape by walking __________!

40. In addition, in Roman times, people believed that their reflections in ____________were in fact “glimpses of the soul”.

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