Progress Test no.

Full name _Trần Khánh Nam_

Part 1
Listen to the radio advertisement. Then circle all the correct answers.

1. According to the advertisement, karate would be good for kids

a. who can’t keep up in school.
b. whose parents are overprotective.
c. who don’t always obey rules.
d. who get everything they want.

2. According to the advertisement, the karate course will help children

a. develop into adults.
b. do better in their studies.
c. learn to control their emotions.
d. communicate better with their parents.

3. The advertisement
a. associates positive qualities with karate.
b. provides “snob appeal.”
c. provides testimonials.
d. provides facts and figures.

4. According to the advertisement, the karate course would also be beneficial for adults who
a. spend too much time alone.
b. are not physically active.
c. have stressful jobs.
d. want to set some limits with family and work.

5. The advertisement claims that the karate course can give families
 a. more time together.
b. a safe environment.
c. a good routine that everyone can follow.
d. something to share.

Part 2
Listen to the conversation. Then circle the correct answers.

6. Why does the woman think she is a shopaholic?

a. She loves to shop.
b. She feels bad right after she shops.
c. She is drowning in debt.

7. What is the biggest attraction about shopping for the woman?

a. window shopping
b. ads that show new items for sale
c. bargains

8. What does the man suggest to help the woman?

a. avoiding sales
b. calling a professional for help
c. getting rid of her credit cards

9. What does the man offer to help the woman do?

a. make a budget
b. shop without buying anything
c. avoid sales and special offers
Part 3
Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

10. I’d like a pet but I don’t have much time or money. Maybe I’ll get a pet that is ( gentle / loyal / low-
maintenance ).

11. We have young children in the house so we can’t have a pet that is too ( affectionate / protective /
aggressive).

12. We don’t want to disturb our neighbors so we think we’re going to get a ( quiet / playful /
affectionate ) pet like a guinea pig or a goldfish.

13. I don’t think my parents will put up with another pet that is messy or ( independent / destructive /
high-maintenance ). My last cat scratched up our couch and all the chairs and they were furious.

14. I have heard that elephants are very ( devoted / low-maintenance / high-strung ) to their owners, but
if they are treated badly, they can become aggressive.
Part 4
Complete each sentence with a phrase from the box. Not all of the words will be used.

longer and longer more and more the better the faster and
faster
the higher the less the more difficult the more
likely
the more nervous

15. People are waiting        longer and longer                                        to get married and have
children.

16. The more I think about the exam,         the more nervous                                         I feel.

17. The better your education,        the more likely                                          you are to get a good job.

18. It seems that       more and more                                           parents have become too lenient, and, as
a result, many children are either spoiled or rebellious.

19. The higher the quality of health care in a country,              the higher                                    the
population’s life expectancy.
Part 5
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in parentheses.

20. I appreciate                                                 (give) the chance to provide feedback on the products I
buy.

21. I’m happy                                                  (ask) to contribute money to a good cause like animal
conservation.

22. We all resented                                                (treat) so disrespectfully by the sales staff.

23. Companies pay a lot of money for television ads so they want them                                              
(seen) by as many people as possible.

24. People who give their all at the office prefer                                                 (not / contacted) after
working hours.

25. Giselle didn’t want her elderly mother                                                 (care) for by anyone else.
Part 6
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in parentheses.

26. The turtles     could have came         from the Caribbean to lay eggs on this beach. (could / come)

27.             Should                                    elderly parents            be given                                  greater
access to long-term health care? (should / give)

28. It’s important to be informed consumers of the news, but, in general, we expect that reporters      can
be trusted                                            to tell the truth. (can / trust)

29. There were many ways in which our workplace      could have been made                                          
less stressful, but no one wanted to consider them. (could / make)

30. Animals         must have been                                        in early scientific experiments. The practice
was neither humane nor necessary. (should not / use)

31. Playing football                                                 so dangerous before proper equipment was required. At
least there are some safety measures in place today. (must / be)
Part 7
Rewrite the sentences using supposed to and the words in parentheses.

Example: Our professor told us to finish all of the online assignments by Friday so we could take the
exam. (we / finish)
We were supposed to finish all of the online assignments by Friday. 

32. My grandfather says this generation is a lot different than his. He tells me, “Be more respectful to your
parents and other adults.” (I / be)
   Iam supposed to be more respectful to my parents and other adults                                    

33. My doctor warned me, “Stop working such long hours.” (I / not work)
   I were not supposed to work such long hours                                                                              

34. My friends didn’t get here in time to help me prepare for the party. (my friends / get)
   My friends were suppposed to get here in time to help me prepare for the party               

35. My boss asked which member of our team is handing in the report. (who / hand)
  Who was supposed to hand in the report?                                                                               

36. The hotel policy states that checkout time for guests is 11:00, but they are letting us stay a little later.
(we / check out)
   We are supposed to check out at 11:00                                                                              
Part 8
Read the sentences. Decide if the person is very certain, almost certain, or not certain. Then circle the
correct answers.

37. The Naga fireballs had to have come from the river. There’s no question about it.
a. very certain
b. almost certain
c. not certain

38. Bill probably got stuck in traffic. He must have been late to the meeting.
a. very certain
b. almost certain
c. not certain

39. Ari must not have bought the designer jacket for full price. She’s a great bargain hunter, so most
likely she got it on sale.
a. very certain
b. almost certain
c. not certain

40. Some of the guests haven’t arrived. They might not have received their invitations. I wonder if they
were delivered on time.
a. very certain
b. almost certain
c. not certain

41. The Kim family couldn’t have returned from their vacation. It’s obvious that their mail hasn’t been
picked up for days.
 a. very certain
b. almost certain
c. not certain

42. Clearly, those people are making up stories about what they saw. UFOs aren’t real, and what the
people saw couldn’t have come from outer space.
a. very certain
b. almost certain
c. not certain
Part 9
Circle the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

43. I heard that Dave and Alicia are back together again. I was glad to hear that they had ( gone downhill /
patched things up / split up ).

44. James and his wife have had a ( falling out / falling apart / splitting up ) because of his spending
habits.

45. Hua’s relationship with her parents has been ( becoming too lenient / acting up / going downhill )
for a while. They say she is disrespectful and disobedient.

46. Jason’s parents (grounded him / became overprotective / set a curfew ) when he got a piercing after
being told not to.

47. If teens have no responsibilities around the house, they are likely to become ( spoiled / rebellious / too
lenient ).
Part 10
Match the situations with the descriptions. Write the letter.

48. A couple is standing outside the store looking at the sports equipment on display.    c     

49. Stuart comes home with five shopping bags filled with clothes. His closets are already full.     e    

50. We checked the price of this sweater at the mall, but it is cheaper at the store downtown.   d      

51. I need to get a cocktail dress for the charity event, but it is not until June so I think I’ll just look around
at what the store has today.   a      

52. Brenda always waits until the end of the season to buy her clothes, when the prices are usually lowest.
b    
a. browsing
b. bargain hunting
c. window shopping
d. comparison shopping
e. shopaholism
Part 11
Read the article. Then answer the questions. Circle the correct answers.

Are We Sleeping Enough?

Health experts say that many of us don’t get enough sleep and, that unlike previous
generations—who regularly got a full eight hours—we have too many distractions. Many
of us have a demanding work life, we are constantly connected to our devices, and we feel
as if we are on call 24/7. All of these pressures tend to keep us up at night. We just can’t
seem to switch off and unwind at the end of the day. This lack of sleep results in frustration
and exhaustion for many people.

But did people really get eight solid hours of sleep in past generations? New research into
sleep patterns in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries suggests that they did not. In fact,
most people did not sleep through the night. Instead, they would sleep in two separate
segments. For the first segment, they would sleep starting when it was too dark to see until
about midnight. Then they would get up and engage in quiet activities, often by
candlelight, for an hour or two. They would write in their journals, check on their animals,
or do some work in the kitchen to prepare for the following day. Then, they would go back
to sleep for another three to four hours, waking at dawn. This practice must have worked
for them. They couldn’t have gotten so much work done if they were constantly exhausted.

But this all changed with the invention of electric lighting. People started staying up later
and later, sometimes until midnight, so they stopped waking up in the middle of the night
to complete tasks. Instead, they would sleep through the night. Also, because fewer and
fewer people were working on farms, they didn’t need to wake up as early to care for their
animals. As a result, more and more people began to sleep in a single segment. Does that
mean the eight-hour guidelines are correct? Perhaps, but research on traditional societies
living in different parts of the world today suggests otherwise. The full eight hours may
still be just wishful thinking for the average adult. Between six and seven hours is probably
enough for most of us.

53. According to the article, why are adults today not getting enough sleep?
a. advancements in technology
b. stress from responsibilities and modern life
c. an inability to keep up with work
54. What is the most likely meaning of a segment?
a. a division
b. a location
c. part of a whole

55. The article says that people used to wake at dawn. About what time would that have been?
a. before 4:00 A.M.
b. around 5:00 A.M.
c. after 10:00 A.M.

56. What does the author mean when she says that the practice of segmented sleep “must have worked for
them”?
a. They were very productive.
b. They did not complain.
c. The practice continues today.

57. What does the author mean when she says that research suggests that eight hours of sleep is wishful
thinking?
a. Research shows that very few people actually get this much sleep.
b. No one really knows how much sleep humans need.
c. Sleep needs vary from one society to another.

58. Which of these statements can you infer from the article?
a. The way that adults slept in the past was probably healthier.
b. Most adults today probably are getting enough sleep.
c. Sleeping patterns today are probably having a negative effect on health.
59. Which statement best expresses the author’s attitude?
a. We shouldn’t always take health experts’ advice too seriously.
b. We need to learn from the past.
c. We cannot turn back the clock on technology.

60. In terms of their impact on human sleep, in what way was electric lighting like today’s electronic
devices?
a. They are both technological solutions.
b. They have made our lives easier.
c. They have both extended the workday.
 Writing Test

Part 1
Choose one of the following topics below to write about. Write a paragraph of at least six to seven
sentences.

Topic 1
Do you think family life has changed in any way in your lifetime? If so, how? Has the change been
positive or negative?

Topic 2
What makes you trust a news source? Give an example of one source you trust and another that you
don’t trust.

Topic 3
How do people you know deal with the stress of balancing work and home life? Describe one
person you think is dealing well with stress and another person you think is not dealing as well with
it.

Topic 4
Describe two very different hobbies. Why would someone take up each? What kind of person would
each hobby be good for?
When I evaluate a news source, I consider factors such as the credibility of the source, the transparency of
the information, and the fact that the information is verifiable.

If the source has a reliable history, provides sources of information and evidence, and regularly publishes
new and reliable information, then I will trust the source. However, I will also always look for variety in
the seed and check the accuracy of the information before sharing. A source that I believe is the energy
that fuels us on the journey to reach our dreams and realize our ideals. Is the source that governs the
decisions of the brain, deciding whether what we are about to do is reliable or not. Belief in oneself helps
each person to accomplish the most difficult milestones, even beyond their ability – a source of which I do
not believe and a consequence of a lack of faith in life. Lack of belief in yourself leads to a lack of
motivation, which in turn makes it difficult to succeed. In society, the lack of trust between people makes
relationships boring, full of suspicion, difficult to unite and share.

For each individual, the most important thing is to believe in yourself, then create faith in the good things
that exist in life, without losing the ideal of life. Put your trust in others, especially family members to feel
meaningful life and appreciate those values more. On the contrary, self-confidence does not mean being
conceited, conceited, excessive self-confidence will lead to subjectivity and
failure.                                                                                                                                                                
                        

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 
                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 
Part 2
Agree or disagree with this statement: “Technology has improved our lives by making our work
and school lives easier and giving us more free time for leisure activities.” Talk about how
technology has made an impact on your own work or school life and your leisure activities. Write a
three-paragraph essay in which you express your opinion. Support it with examples, facts, and
details.
    In the face of the strong development of science and technology, the appearance of more and more
social networking sites has had a great impact on all areas of human activities and activities, especially
young people.

Besides many utilities, social networking sites have also caused bad and unpredictable consequences.
Overcoming the negative effects of social networking sites is the responsibility of the whole community,
mainly the responsibility of management, education, orientation of families, schools, authorities and
importantly, responsibility. of the user himself. The outstanding feature of social networking sites is that
information is fast and plentiful, but mixed with good information with bad information, lack of
information orientation, ideology, no one is responsible, no one is responsible. verify. The most worrying
thing today is that a lot of information on social networks contains malicious, enticing, and engaging
content such as: pornographic movies, depraved lifestyles, incitement to violence, and pornography.
Encourage war, divide ethnic and religious solidarity... With the attractive and attractive characteristics of
social networking sites, it is easy for participants to get caught up in that chaotic "sea of information" at
any time. unknowingly, distracting them from studying, reducing work productivity, mentally sluggish,
depressed, immersed in the virtual world in real life. This is the factor that seriously affects the health,
psychophysics and the formation and development of personality and a good lifestyle of people, especially
young people. To limit the negative influence of websites Social networks to the education, nurturing and
perfecting development of people's personality and good lifestyle, especially today's youth, every family,
school, agency, unit and locality needs to do well. Education and training work for young people to raise
awareness about the role, effects and inadequacies of participating in and using social networking sites.

Give good play to the role of the system of cultural institutions, the mass media, especially the internal
radio system, in combination with promoting activities of various types of folklore and club activities. ,
popular culture ... through which propaganda lines, guidelines of the Party, policies and laws of the State,
regulations of localities and units, on that basis, educate, orient politically, create faith and enthusiasm of
youth, against all kinds of evil cultural products, conspiracy to "invade culture", ideology of "imposition
of Western lifestyle and culture", adversely affecting life good feelings, pure soul inherent in today's
youth.                                                                                                                                                                 
                        

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  
                                                                                                                                                                           
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                           
                 

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  

                                                                                                                                                                          
                  
 Speaking Test

Part 1
In your opinion, should animals be kept in zoos? Consider the pros and cons for keeping animals in
zoos. What can be done to protect the animals? Speak for two to three minutes.

Part 2
A friend is seeking advice on raising children today. What advice would you give your friend?
Make up a conversation in which your friend asks for advice and you provide it. Consider the
following questions in planning your response. Speak for two to three minutes.

• What do you think children are like these days?

• What does your friend think children should be like?
• What do you think parents should do?
• What do you think parents should avoid doing?
• How will your friend respond to your advice?

Part 3
What is your approach to shopping? Where do you usually shop? Do you enjoy it or is it a pain in
the neck? How do you make sure you get what you want but also get the best prices? Speak for two
to three minutes.