2 contents covering the definition of cyber offences, including illegal access, system interference, online child abuse, and laundering of criminal proceeds. International Cooperation and Technical Support The Convention aims to strengthen international cooperation in investigation, extradition, and sharing of electronic evidence, offering an extensive (11) ______ of measures from establishing 24/7 contact points to facilitating joint investigations among member states. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn emphasized that this initiative demonstrates Vietnam’s commitment to international (12) ______ in combating transnational crime. For more information, visit https://www.unodc.org/unodc/cybercrime/convention/home.html (Adapted from https://www.unodc.org and https://vietnamnews.vn) Question 7. A. which B. where C. at which D. whom Question 8. A. to be holding B. having held C. to be held D. held Question 9. A. ratification B. ratified C. ratifying D. ratify Question 10. A. being B. having C. to D. for Question 11. A. spectrum B. assortment C. array D. collection Question 12. A. collaboration B. collaborative C. collaboratively D. collaborator Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a cohesive and coherent exchange or text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17. Question 13. a. We are pleased to invite you to apply for our Nova Platinum Credit Card. b. To proceed, present this letter and government ID at any Orchid Bank branch. c. Upon verification, your application will be processed and the card issued within two days. d. The introductory annual fee is waived; this exclusive offer ends on 31 December. e. For questions, please email
[email protected] or call 19001234 during business hours. A. a-b-c-d-e B. a-c-b-d-e C. b-a-c-e-d D. a-b-d-c-e Question 14. a. Huy: I’d love to, but I’ve already brought lunch from home today. b. Duy: I’ll see you at the cafeteria around noon then. c. Duy: Hey Huy, would you like to grab some lunch together at the new café downtown? A. c-a-b B. a-c-b C. c-b-a D. b-c-a Question 15. a. Digital payment systems were rolled out extensively, enabling cashless transactions in markets and public transport nationwide. b. Between 2016 and 2023, Da Nang experienced a technological revolution, marking its transition toward becoming a modern smart city. c. In parallel, environmental monitoring stations were established to track air quality and provide real-time data to residents. d. The changes reflect Da Nang’s determination to balance economic growth with technological innovation and environmental sustainability. e. Public services were significantly upgraded, with government offices introducing online platforms for administrative procedures and document submissions. A. b-e-c-a-d B. b-e-a-c-d C. b-a-e-c-d D. b-d-e-a-c Question 16. a. Emma: Do you still prefer reading printed books to e-books? b. James: Exactly, that nostalgia creates a special bond between the reader and the story. c. James: Not really. I enjoy e-books more, but printed books feel more personal to me. d. Emma: I guess both formats enrich our reading experience in their own ways.
3 e. Emma: True, e-books are practical, but printed pages have a nostalgic scent and texture. A. a-b-c-d-e B. a-b-d-c-e C. a-c-e-b-d D. b-a-c-e-d Question 17. a. This challenging period taught me that proper planning beats last-minute cramming every single time. b. I stayed up late studying every subject, hoping to hit the books effectively and ace all my exams. c. During my final exam season last year, I found myself under tremendous pressure to perform well academically. d. Unfortunately, I burned out quickly and my grades reflected my poor time management rather than my abilities. e. As a result, I created a detailed study schedule for the next semester to avoid such stress. A. c-b-d-e-a B. b-c-d-a-e C. a-c-b-e-d D. c-d-b-e-a Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 18 to 22. Woodcut printing became popular in early 15th-century Europe, as paper became cheaper and more widely available. (18) _______. Often hand-coloured, they were eventually combined with movable type to illustrate text. The painter and printmaker Michael Wolgemut was instrumental in reinvigorating the woodcut after a decline in quality in the mid-15th century. (19) _______. As a young man, Dürer was Wolgemut’s apprentice, but his skill with the woodcut was to far surpass that of his master. Dürer did not invent the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: the scene comes from the Book of Revelation, a popular source for biblical illustrations in the Middle Ages. (20) _______. Many people believed that it prophesied the end times, and as the year 1500 approached, images of violent events grew increasingly common. Born in Nuremberg in 1471, Albrecht Dürer was the son of a goldsmith. (21) _______. As well as creating prints on religious themes, Dürer produced numerous drawings, watercolours, and prints of plants and animals. (22) _______. Dürer died in Nuremberg in 1528, the greatest figure of Renaissance art in northern Europe. (Adapted from “The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained”, DK) Question 18. A. Images proliferated rapidly across Europe, with prints marketed both as discrete acquisitions and in curated portfolios B. Rapid dissemination of imagery occurred, enabling prints to achieve commercial penetration as standalone works or anthologized collections C. Prints circulated individually or as compilations, disseminating imagery with unprecedented velocity throughout European markets D. Individual compilations spread with rapidity, whereby prints functioned as marketable imagery across European territories Question 19. A. Collaborating with Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, Wolgemut executed in excess of 600 woodcut illustrations for incunabula B. Wilhelm Pleydenwurff’s partnership yielded over 600 woodcuts, illustrating early printed books through Wolgemut’s technical facility C. Early printed volumes featured more than 600 woodcut illustrations, produced through the collaborative efforts of Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff D. In conjunction with Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, Wolgemut generated upwards of 600 woodcuts destined for incunabular illustration Question 20. A. The apocalypse’s vivid imagery in the New Testament captivated medieval artisans, who drew extensively from these descriptions
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