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C. It was a fantastic experience. D. I don’t think so. III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning. Question 15. What does the notice say? A. It is easier to make an appointment by using your phone. B. Update your information by means of your cell phone. C. The appointment is cancelled due to the Internet disconnection. D. Using your phone during the meeting is forbidden. Question 16. What does the sign mean? A. All vehicles are not allowed to park here. B. Drivers must not go on this way. C. There is a shop selling electric vehicles ahead. D. Only electric cars can be parked at this place. V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage. FROM A MAGNATE TO AN ART COLLECTOR During the Gilded Age, spanning from the 1870s to the early 1900s, wealthy individuals played a vital (17) _______ in shaping the art world. Among them was John D. Rockefeller, (18) _________ made significant contributions that influenced the evolution of art during his time. John D. Rockefeller, an American industrialist, had a long-standing (19) __________ for modern art and spent the better part of a century collecting artworks by Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and others. His collection was (20) _________ of a wide range of artistic styles and periods, indicating a diverse taste. Moreover, he provided assistance for both established and emerging artists. For instance, he commissioned Mexican painter Diego Rivera to create the mural “Man at the Crossroads” for Rockefeller Center. (21) __________ the painting was controversial and eventually destroyed due to ideological differences, it showcased Rockefeller’s openness to modern and socially relevant art. Such willingness and patronage resulted (22) _________ the elevation of artists’ status and the exploration of new themes. Question 17. Choose the correct answer. A. duty B. role C. function D. sect Question 18. Choose the correct answer. A. that B. which C. who D. whom Question 19. Choose the correct answer. A. affection B. affluence C. affinity D. attention
Question 20. Choose the correct answer. A. made up B. brought up C. held up D. put up Question 21. Choose the correct answer. A. Because B. Despite C. However D. Although Question 22. Choose the correct answer. A. at B. in C. with D. from IV. Read the following and do as directed. Communication in Vietnam has undergone remarkable transformations from the past to the present. In- person dialogues, handwritten letters and texting used to be dominant, but many tech-based forms have replaced them. Traditional modes: During the late 20 th century, Vietnam’s telecommunications industry was characterised by limited access to international channels and reliance on traditional forms such as face-to-face interactions and handwritten correspondence. Moreover, state-controlled media played an important role in disseminating information. Mobile phones: Although the first mobile network officially began operation in 1993, it was not until the early 21 st century that the explosion of mobile communication brought about a revolution. With their portability and affordability, they were commonly used to make calls and send messages whenever and wherever you are. Modern-day communications: In recent years, Vietnam has embraced digital communication fully. Smartphones with high-speed internet connectivity offer instant access to information and connect individuals on a broader scale. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram and Zalo, enable users to share news and send pictures with astonishing rapidity, as well as stay connected regardless of geographical distances. a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False: Question 23. Handwritten letters are no longer popular in the present. A. True B. False Question 24. The spread of the news was regulated by the government in the late 20 th century. A. True B. False Question 25. Vietnam’s mobile network first launched in the early 21 st century. A. True B. False Question 26. Spatial separation now has prevented people from keeping in touch with each other. A. True B. False b. Choose the correct answer to each question: Question 27. What serves as the best title for the passage? A. Modes of Communication in Vietnam B. Ways of Communicating in Bygone Days C. Social Media – A New Method of Communication D. Communication in Vietnam – Then and Now Question 28. What can Facebook, Instagram and Zalo be described as?