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ĐỀ VIP 9+ - ĐỀ SỐ 1 Read the following article and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6. The term 'personal development' is often connected with activities like dieting or exercise, or perhaps learning a (1) . But while these things are undoubtedly important, there are many other (2) skills which are often overlooked. Academic or cognitive skills (3) critical thinking, memorisation and creativity are important, as are (4) and emotional skills like friendliness, positive thinking, and self-esteem. (5) skills not to be neglected include self-control, time management, and finding a balanced life. The important thing is to (6) a 'holistic approach' to personal development, meaning you should aim to develop yourself as a whole person rather than focusing on one aspect of yourself at the expense of the others. (Adapted from C21 Smart) Question 1. A. new programme computer B. programme new computer C. new computer programme D. computer programme new Question 2. A. worthwhile B. potential C. meaningful D. ordinary Question 3. A. in place of B. such as C. regardless of D. at least Question 4. A. sociable B. society C. socially D. social Question 5. A. Other B. The others C. Others D. Another Question 6. A. make B. give C. lead D. take Read the following leaflet and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12. Here are some ways to help reduce global warming. Which of these do you regularly do? - Don't use private cars. Your willingness (7) or cycle to nearby places can help reduce your own carbon footprint. - Make a decision to reduce, recycle, and reuse. Reduce waste by buying reusable products. Don't forget to recycle plastics, glass, and paper products. You may wish to reuse some of your old items to (8) , too. Take unneeded items (9) a recycling centre. - Plant trees. Plants and trees are nature's lungs. They produce the oxygen we breathe. They also can shade your home, (10) it cooler so you don't need to run your air conditioners as much. - Buy local goods. When you buy goods imported from far-away places, it takes a large (11) of energy to transport them to your area. This means that if you don't buy local food and products, then more (12) of carbon dioxide will happen during the transportation process. (Adapted from English Discovery) Question 7. A. to walk B. walking C. to walking D. walk Question 8. A. make out B. turn out C. help out D. find out Question 9. A. with B. for C. at D. to Question 10. A. which make B. made C. to make D. making Question 11. A. level B. amount C. degree D. number Question 12. A. scales B. emissions C. portions D. purposes 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 exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.
(Adapted from THINK) A. c – d – e – b – a B. d – a – e – a – b C. c – e – d – b – a D. d – e – b – a – c Read the following passage about adolescence and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Adolescence is a difficult time for both parents and teenagers as it is a period of physical, social and emotional change. Physically, as a dependent pre-teen child, (18) . In general, emotionally and socially, adolescents like you are experiencing profound changes in terms of freedom, privacy, interests, decisions and opinions. First, you want more freedom to choose who to see and when. (19) . Now you want to spend some more time on your own. Second, your parents made most decisions before adolescence. But now you want to decide things for yourselves. You hate being told what to do all the time. Above all, adolescents have strong opinions and are idealistic. (20) . You feel you have all the answers while adults don't. All these perfectly normal changes will affect teenagers' relationship with their parents. (21) ? Firstly, let your parents know that you still love and value them. Secondly, try to agree to rules and boundaries and prove to be dependable. Keep your words and stick to rules. Thirdly, (22) _ . Show your parents that you are capable of an independent life by taking care of your own school work and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it's all about communication! Keep talking to your parents. (Adapted from Friends Global) Question 18. A. on which the transformation into an independent young adult triggers B. totally changed into an independent young adult C. you are being transformed into an independent young adult D. that the transition to an independent young adult finally occurs Question 19. A. Being in the company of your parents, you are thrilled B. You used to be most happy in the company of your parents C. You felt delighted without the company of your parents D. The company of your parents hardly satisfied you Question 20. A. You see the world differently, develop your own views and your own sense of right or wrong B. Seeing the world differently, your own views and your own sense of right or wrong are developed C. While you have developed your own views and your own sense of right or wrong, you now adopt a different viewpoint on the world D. Your own views and your own sense of right or wrong are developed so that the way you see the world changes Question 21. A. But as adolescents, how do you struggle to get on well with your parents B. So what should parents do to create a harmonious atmosphere in the family C. But what if adolescents try to maintain a good relationship with their parents D. So what can you, as adolescents, do to stay on good terms with your parents Question 22. A. having tried to see why your behaviour angers your parents B. try to understand why they might be irritated by your behaviour C. if you try to figure out why your parents are furious at your behaviour