I. PRONUNCIATION
1. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. social | B. delicious | C. special | D. receive |
2. Which word has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others?
| A. store | B. detect | C. mention | D. artist__ |
3. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. venom | B. bargain | C. reward | D. challenge |
4. Which word has a different stress pattern from that of the others?
| A. business | B. luxury | C. exotic | D. industry |
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question.
5. Millions of young women around the world have subscribed __________ her beauty channel.
| A. to | B. as | C. for | D. with |
6. Owning a luxury car is considered a status ___________ in wealthy communities.
| A. value | B. brand | C. symbol | D. venom |
7. We decided to ___________ a chocolate fountain for a day to decorate the party so that it looked brilliant and elegant.
| A. cost | B. rent | C. spend | D. save |
8. Almost all stores in the shopping mall have Black Friday ____________ offers on all items. You can buy any products at cheaper prices.
| A. famous | B. special | C. popular | D. assistant |
9. The tech startup became a household name ___________ after launching its digital marketing campaign.
| A. successful | B. massively | C. sometimes | D. overnight |
10. It was such an expensive car that I couldn’t afford ___________ in full.
| A. pay | B. paying | C. to pay | D. paid |
11. He has been given a lot of advertising appearance contracts __________ his popularity on social media.
| A. although | B. since | C. despite | D. because of |
12. She sent a thank-you note to the doctor who had ___________ her son.
| A. cared for | B. checked out | C. tried on | D. found out |
13. Mr. Wilson insists on seeing the manager. Mr. Wilson: I was wonder when I could see your manager to ask some questions about the terms of the contract. Secretary: He __________ a staff meeting next Monday. You can meet him after that.
| A. is having | B. would have | C. has had | D. will have |
14. Martha has just won first prize in the English eloquence contest.
Martha’s friends: Congratulations! You’ve won first prize. Martha: “____________”
A. Don’t behave in such a bad manner!
B. Better luck next time!
C. I’m glad to share this moment with you guys.
D. I’d love to, but I can’t.
III. Look at each sign or notice. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) that matches its meaning.
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15. What does the sign say?
A. Keep the door clear. B. Do not hang anything here. C. Watch out for drones. D. Plane is coming. |
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16. What does the notice say?
A. In selected stores, there is a 4% surcharge on credit card users. B. Consumers can receive a gift voucher if paying in full. C. Cash payment methods are unacceptable at all stores. D. Customers buy things at cheaper prices when paying in cash. |
IV. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each blank space in the following passage.
Running an advertisement in The New York Times on Black Friday telling people “Don’t Buy This Jacket?” is quite difficult to understand at first. But, in fact, it is meaningful to our surroundings. First published in 2011, the advertising campaign encourages everyone to shy away from the shopping (17) _________, businesses to make (18) _________ things but of higher quality, and customers to think (19) _________ before they make any purchase.
Why? Each (20) _________ of clothing, whether it’s organic or uses recycled materials, emits a certain amount of greenhouse gases, generates at least another half garment’s (21) __________of scrap, and draws (22) ___________ copious amounts of freshwater now growing scarce everywhere on the planet.
(Adapted from Don’t Buy This Jacket, Black Friday and the New York Times on www.patagonia.com)
17. Choose the correct answer.
| A. basket | B. district | C. frenzy | D. window |
18. Choose the correct answer.
| A. less | B. more | C. much | D. fewer |
19. Choose the correct answer.
| A. twice | B. right | C. straight | D. otherwise |
20. Choose the correct answer.
| A. piece | B. straw | C. change | D. bolt |
21. Choose the correct answer.
| A. cause | B. worth | C. value | D. impact |
22. Choose the correct answer.
| A. up | B. out | C. down | D. from |
V. Read the following and do as directed.
In recent years, business activities on e-commerce platforms have developed strongly. However, current legal regulations have not kept up with reality and have thus led to many consequences affecting consumer’s trust and rights in cyberspace.
It is undeniable that e-commerce helps consumers buy and sell faster, easier, and more conveniently, but it also poses many risks to consumers, such as the leak of personal information for online fraud, the purchase of fake or counterfeit goods, and the extension of time in processing complaints. The main forms of violation are related to the sale of goods online, with sellers using the brands’ official images and videos for advertising. However, the goods delivered to consumers are different or not as advertised, sometimes they have poor quality or have already been used. In these cases, asking for compensation from sellers is like looking for a needle in a haystack, because sellers don’t list the store with a specific address or phone number.
Việt Nam is predicted to become the fastest growing e-commerce market in ASEAN by 2026. Consumer rights protection online is placed as a focus amid the e-commerce boom. First, it is important to develop and complete regulations guiding the implementation of the Law on Protection of Consumer Rights, particularly in cyberspace. Moreover, it is also necessary to improve the consumers’ capacity to get their rights protected through communication activities. They will know how to protect themselves against fraudsters and scammers. The active participation of businesses is also needed as they are a more important subject in the consumer protection process. Enterprises must be aware of their roles in protecting consumer rights and ensuring consumers access safe and affordable products and services. Last but not least, functional agencies need to strengthen coordination in order to enhance inspection, examination, and detection efforts and promptly handle those who produce, trade, advertise, and distribute counterfeit or low-quality goods, while also promoting institutional improvements to better protect consumer rights.
(Adapted from www.nhandan.vn)
a. Decide whether the following sentences are True or False:
23. Current laws and policies have successfully earned the trust and confidence of consumers.
| A. True | B. False |
24. It is difficult to receive compensation for faulty products when shopping online.
| A. True | B. False |
25. Authorities need to launch communication campaigns to raise public awareness of their consumer rights.
| A. True | B. False |
26. It is important to perfect policies and the legal corridor to protect online shoppers.
| A. True | B. False |
b. Choose the correct answer to each question:
27. What serves as the best title for the passage?
| A. The Rise of Online Shopping |
| B. Protecting Consumers in the Digital Marketplace |
| C. How to Become a Crafty Customer |
| D. Advantages and Disadvantages of E-commerce |
28. What does the word “they” in paragraph 3 refer to?
| A. rights | B. activities | C. consumers | D. businesses |
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
| 29. It was a big disappointment to me when the shopping package was delivered. The product inside was a rip-of and not as good as advertised. (RIP) |
| 30. Retail stores are beginning to implement facial recognition technology to ensure that shopping packages are securely handed over to the correct recipient. (FACE) |
| 31. Virtually every lasting relationship is built on mutual trust, respect and understanding. (VIRTUAL) |
| 32. The department head has tried to equalize the workload between the different agents. (EQUAL) |
| 33. Malware may go into your computer undetected when you open attachments from unknown senders. (DETECT) |
| 34. My schedule is so tight that I don’t have much opportunity for leisure pursuits these days. (PURSUE) |
VII. Look at the entry of the word “offer” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with TWO words.
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35. I was given a special offer on clothing items on Black Friday.
36. The company decided to make an offer for this product. |
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it.
| 37. Nursing is a rewarding career. It is also challenging. (BOTH)
→ Nursing is a both rewarding and challenging career. |
| 38. Influencers have promoted the product on social media, so its sales have increased significantly because. (INCREASE)
→ Because of influencers promoting the product on social media, its sales have increased significantly. |
| 39. I have the chance to work in a dynamic environment, which is thrilling.
→ I’m thrilled thrilled about having the chance to work in a dynamic environment. |
| 40. I don’t think you should buy the new model of this phone. (WON’T)
→ If you ask me, I won’t buy the new model of this phone. |
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