<\/span><\/h2>\r\nPART A. LISTENING<\/p>
I.<\/p>
1. mountain<\/p>
2. 1.25<\/p>
3. 60<\/p>
4. panniers<\/p>
5. lock<\/p>
II.<\/p>
1. C<\/p>
2. B<\/p>
3. B<\/p>
4. A<\/p>
5. D<\/p>
III.<\/p>
1. game consoles<\/p>
2. developer<\/p>
3. computer graphics<\/p>
4. book covers<\/p>
5. user interfaces<\/p>
6. Star City<\/p>
7. narrative<\/p>
8. level of difficulty<\/p>
9. vision<\/p>
10. dedication<\/p>
PART B. LEXICO & GRAMMAR<\/p>
I.<\/p>
1. D<\/p>
2. D<\/p>
3. D<\/p>
4. D<\/p>
5. A<\/p>
6. C<\/p>
7. D<\/p>
8. A<\/p>
9. A<\/p>
10. C<\/p>
11. B<\/p>
12. C<\/p>
13. A<\/p>
14. C<\/p>
15. B<\/p>
16. D<\/p>
17. A<\/p>
18. B<\/p>
19. A<\/p>
20. A<\/p>
II.<\/p>
1. comparatively<\/p>
2. open-minded<\/p>
3. anxiety<\/p>
4. occupations<\/p>
5. beneficial<\/p>
6. disorder<\/p>
7. downsize<\/p>
8. imperceptibly<\/p>
9. absentees<\/p>
10. generic<\/p>
III.<\/p>
1. is \u2192 does <\/p>
2. from \u2192 to <\/p>
3. second \u2192 second most <\/p>
4. alter \u2192 vary <\/p>
5. much \u2192 many <\/p>
PART C. READING<\/p>
I.<\/p>
1. once <\/p>
2. by <\/p>
3. crack <\/p>
4. high <\/p>
5. shortages <\/p>
II.<\/p>
1. D <\/p>
2. B <\/p>
3. C <\/p>
4. D <\/p>
5. C <\/p>
6. A<\/p>
7. B <\/p>
8. B <\/p>
9. B <\/p>
10. C <\/p>
III.<\/p>
1. C <\/p>
2. B <\/p>
3. B <\/p>
4. C <\/p>
5. D <\/p>
6. D <\/p>
7. B <\/p>
8. A <\/p>
9. D <\/p>
10. A <\/p>
IV.<\/p>
1. vii<\/p>
2. v<\/p>
3. ix<\/p>
4. i<\/p>
5. iv<\/p>
6. iii<\/p>
7. funds available<\/p>
8. positive outcomes<\/p>
9. philosophical malaise<\/p>
10. controlled experiments<\/p>
PART D: WRITING<\/p>
I.<\/p>
1. At no time had he discussed such matters with his friend in holy orders.<\/p>
2. There was an increase in health care costs from \u00a31.9 billion in 2000 to \u00a34 billion in 2001.<\/p>
3. It is not until the end of the month that the photographs will be on exhibition.<\/p>
4. The bank has yet to respond to our letter.<\/p>
5. The newcomers should have been given some instructions to do the tasks.<\/p>
6. The house is believed to have been built in 1973.<\/p>
7. The content of the film bears no resemblance to what actually happened.<\/p>
II.<\/p>
1. criticised Bill for leaving<\/p>
2. set her heart on winning<\/p>
3. difficulty (in) coming to terms<\/p>
4. decision has been made<\/p>
5. is attributed to a fifteenth-century author<\/p>
6. hangs in the balance<\/p>
7. going through the motions<\/p>
8. promoted on the strength of<\/p>
III. Essay Writing<\/p>\r\n
UBND T\u1ec8NH B\u1eaeC NINH<\/p>
S\u1ede GI\u00c1O D\u1ee4C V\u00c0 \u0110\u00c0O T\u1ea0O<\/p>
<\/p>
(\u0110\u1ec1 thi c\u00f3 09 trang)<\/p>
\u0110\u1ec0 THI CH\u1eccN H\u1eccC SINH GI\u1eceI C\u1ea4P T\u1ec8NH<\/p>
N\u0102M H\u1eccC 2025 – 2026<\/p>
M\u00f4n: Ti\u1ebfng Anh – L\u1edbp 9<\/p>
Th\u1eddi gian l\u00e0m b\u00e0i:150 ph\u00fat (kh\u00f4ng k\u1ec3 th\u1eddi gian ph\u00e1t \u0111\u1ec1)<\/p>
H\u1ecd v\u00e0 t\u00ean th\u00ed sinh\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.\u2026\u2026\u2026. S\u1ed1 b\u00e1o danh\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<\/p>
PART A: LISTENING (4.0 POINTS)<\/p>
You will hear a number of different recordings and you have to answer questions on what you hear. At the beginning of the listening test, there will be about three minutes for you to read the instructions and questions. And there will be time for you to check your work. At the beginning of each recording, there will be a sound.<\/p>
I. You will hear a conversation about Clark\u2019s Bike Hire. Listen and fill in each gap with ONE WORD or A NUMBER. You will listen twice. (1.0 pt.)<\/p>
NOTES: CLARK\u2019S BIKE HIRE<\/p>
Types:\t<\/span>Touring and (1) ______ bikes<\/font><\/p>Rental:\t<\/span>\u00a350 a week, \u00a314 a day<\/font><\/p>Late return fee:\t<\/span>\u00a3 (2) ______ per extra hour<\/font><\/p>Deposit on touring bikes:\t<\/span>\u00a3 (3) ______ returnable <\/font><\/p>Accessories:<\/p>
Free:\t<\/span>\u00a35 for lightweight bags, either (4) ______ or handlebar type<\/font><\/p>Pump, repair kit, strong (5) ______<\/p>
II. You will hear an interview with a woman called Jennie Thorpe, who is a trapeze artist in a circus. Listen and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the following questions. You will listen twice. (1.0 pt.)<\/p>
1. When did Jennie join a youth circus?<\/p>
A. Before she did gymnastics and ballet.\t<\/span>B. Before her first ballet performance.<\/font><\/p>C. When she was 14 years old. \t<\/span>D. 3 years after graduating from circus school.<\/font><\/p>2. Why does Jennie feel a need to practice just after the end of a show?<\/p>
A. She is able to strengthen her muscles.\t<\/span>B. She is able to do more difficult things.<\/font><\/p>C. She is able to sleep better afterwards.\t<\/span>D. She is able to improve her flexibility.<\/font><\/p>3. What does Jennie say about earning a living as a trapeze artist?<\/p>
A. It\u2019s hard if you have no contract.\t<\/span>B. It\u2019s unlikely after a certain age.<\/font><\/p>C. It\u2019s difficult for most performers.\t<\/span>D. It\u2019s easy to make your own shows.<\/font><\/p>4. According to Jennie, what distinguishes great trapeze artists from the rest? <\/p>
A. They have the ability to keep calm.\t<\/span>B. They perform without a safety net.<\/font><\/p>C. They have the lightest bodies.\t<\/span>D. They all have good performing skills. <\/font><\/p>5. What does Jennie find the most difficult thing to get used to?<\/p>
A. Expressing herself through her moves.\t<\/span>B. Having to get up early every day.<\/font><\/p>C. Hurting her hands on the trapeze.\t<\/span>D. Feeling pain in her muscles.<\/font><\/p>III. You will hear a man called Paul Osborne sharing his work experience as a videogame designer. Listen and fill in each gap with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS. You will listen twice. (2.0 pts.)<\/p>
During Paul Osborne\u2019s childhood, he wasted money on arcades and playing the early (1)______. Now, he works as a designer in the computer-game industry, but people tend to think he\u2019s a game (2)______. As a part of his education, he did courses in painting, drawing, (3) ______ and animation which significantly helped his career. In his first job, he was mostly designing (4)______, then worked on (5)______. He has been involved in a number of great games, but the one he found most enjoyable was (6)______. Multi-players could play this game as though they were creating their own (7)______. He says that hitting the right (8)______ is the most challenging aspect of game design because the game needs to be hard enough, but not so hard. He claims that game designers need to articulate their (9)______ to other members of the development team, and names (10)______ as the most crucial quality any game designer should have. <\/p>
PART B: LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (4.0 POINTS)<\/p>
I. Write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the answer to each of the following questions. (2.0 pts.)<\/p>
1. The city ______ at one time prosperous, for it enjoyed a high level of civilization.<\/p>
A. shouldn\u2019t have been\t<\/span>B. needn\u2019t have been\t<\/span>C. could have been\t<\/span>D. must have been<\/font><\/p>2.\t<\/span>______ highly appreciated in the literary world, this novel is disregarded by most of the public.<\/font><\/p>A. Although is\t<\/span>B. Despite\t<\/span>C. Even though\t<\/span>D. Although<\/font><\/p>3. It was on my last birthday ______ me this beautiful dress.<\/p>
A. that my parents buy\t\t<\/span>B. when my parents bought<\/font><\/p>C. when my parents buy\t\t<\/span>D. that my parents bought <\/font><\/p>4. Don\u2019t take ______ seriously since he has a habit of blowing his own trumpet. <\/p>
A. what does he say to you\t<\/span>B. that everything he says to you<\/font><\/p>C. that he says to you\t\t<\/span>D. whatever he says to you<\/font><\/p>5. It is my advice that Josh ______ the leader of the team.<\/p>
A. not be elected\t<\/span>B. not to elect\t<\/span>C. shouldn\u2019t elect\t<\/span>D. is not elected<\/font><\/p>6. Your ______, no matter how small, can be of great importance to our campaign to help the poor.<\/p>
A. intention\t<\/span>B. determination \t<\/span>C. contribution\t<\/span>D. devotion<\/font><\/p>7. Mike looks tired recently as he has been burning the ______ at both ends to meet the deadline of the school project.<\/p>
A. light\t<\/span>B. incense\t<\/span>C. stick\t<\/span>D. candle<\/font><\/p>8. Life in the country is not as quiet and ______ as people often think. There are, in fact, a lot of things to see and do.<\/p>
A. uneventful\t<\/span>B. unpopular\t<\/span>C. unproductive\t<\/span>D. unwelcome<\/font><\/p>9. To prevent cross-contamination, do not put cooked food in the container which has contained ______ food because the bacteria could be transferred. <\/p>
A. raw\t<\/span>B. rough \t<\/span>C. rude\t<\/span>D. ripe<\/font><\/p>10. Brenden is talking to James in the classroom.<\/p>
Brenden: \u201cDo you mind if I turn on the fan? It\u2019s so hot in here.\u201d<\/p>
James: \u201c______\u201d<\/p>
A. Yes, I am feeling hot, too.\t<\/span>B. No, please don\u2019t.\t<\/span><\/font><\/p>C. Not at all. \t\t<\/span>D. I\u2019d rather you hadn\u2019t.<\/font><\/p>11. The particles are ______ almost invisible. <\/p>
A. too small as to be\t\t<\/span>B. so small as to be<\/font><\/p>C. as small as to be\t\t<\/span>D. so small as for being<\/font><\/p>12. Often celebrated for their vivid portrayal of nature, ______.<\/p>
A. countless readers are inspired by the writings of John Muir<\/p>
B. it was John Muir\u2019s writings that inspired countless readers<\/p>
C. John Muir\u2019s writings inspire countless readers<\/p>
D. John Muir inspired countless readers through his writings<\/p>
13. I don\u2019t think there is any milk left in the fridge, ______?<\/p>
A. is there\t<\/span>B. isn\u2019t there\t<\/span>C. do I\t<\/span>D. don\u2019t I<\/font><\/p>14. Despite having argued constantly, both parties decided to ______ and join hands to solve the crisis.<\/p>
A. cut a fine figure\t\t<\/span>B. strike an attitude \t<\/span><\/font><\/p>C. bury their differences\t\t<\/span>D. keep their heads down<\/font><\/p>15. We\u2019ve decided to stay at this hotel just because it ______ a spectacular view of the whole village at the foot of the cliff.<\/p>
A. allows\t<\/span>B. affords\t<\/span>C. enables\t<\/span>D. empowers<\/font><\/p>16. Her actions contrasted ______ with her promises, which made her friends upset.<\/p>
A. thoroughly\t<\/span>B. fully\t<\/span>C. highly\t<\/span>D. strikingly<\/font><\/p>17. The kids are really looking forward to ______ on the trip to the beach tomorrow.<\/p>
A. setting out\t<\/span>B. putting away\t<\/span>C. putting by\t<\/span>D. setting aside<\/font><\/p>18. Have you finished collecting the ______ you need to make a new dress for your mother?<\/p>
A. substance \t<\/span>B. material \t<\/span>C. chemical\t<\/span>D. matter <\/font><\/p>19. Besides ______ about 40,000 homes, the worst natural disaster in memory destroyed countless businesses and jobs.<\/p>
A. annihilating\t<\/span>B. repudiating\t<\/span>C. confiscating\t<\/span>D. eliminating<\/font><\/p>20. Linda is inviting Jenny for a dinner out.<\/p>
– Linda: \u201cDo you feel like going somewhere for dinner, Jenny?\u201d<\/p>
– Jenny: \u201c______ I have to work late tonight.\u201d<\/p>
A. Can I take a rain check?\t<\/span>B. Are you having too much on your plate?<\/font><\/p>C. Thanks, that sounds lovely!\t<\/span>D. Sure. My treat this time!<\/font><\/p>II. Complete the sentence in each of the following questions by giving the correct form of the given word. (1.0 pt.)<\/p>
1. We are a\/an ________ wealthy country, but our resources are getting exhausted. (COMPARE)<\/p>
2. My parents are ________, liberal and understanding to the extent that I probably could never match. (MIND)<\/p>
3. I knew I had to give a speech, but the thought filled me with ________. (ANXIOUS)<\/p>
4. It is widely known that people in manual ________ are at high risk of experiencing poverty. (OCCUPY)<\/p>
5. There is no convincing reason for believing that adopting this policy would have a\/an ________ effect on economic performance. (BENEFIT)<\/p>
6. After two years of therapy, Duane was finally able to conquer his eating ________. (ORDER)<\/p>
7. As a consequence of the economic crisis, a number of businesses had to ________. (SIZE)<\/p>
8. In some places in the North Pole, the daylight fades almost ________ into night during winter months. (PERCEIVE)<\/p>
9. Last month, the majority of schools in this district had 6% or more of their pupils as unauthorized ________. (ABSENCE)<\/p>
10. Electronic Publishing is a\/an ________ term for the distribution of information which is stored, transmitted and reproduced electronically. (GENERAL)<\/p>
III. There are FIVE mistakes in this paragraph. Identify the mistakes and give the corrections on your answer sheet. (1.0 pt.)<\/p>
LINE\t<\/span>VIRTUAL DOCTORS<\/font><\/p>1<\/p>
2<\/p>
3<\/p>
4<\/p>
5<\/p>
6<\/p>
7<\/p>
8<\/p>
9<\/p>
10<\/p>
11<\/p>
12<\/p>
13<\/p>
14<\/p>
15\t\t<\/span>Clare Harrison rarely falls ill and hates going to the doctor\u2019s when she is. Therefore, when she recently came out in a painful rash down one side of her body, she emailed her symptoms, which also included a mild fever, from e-doc, the Internet medical service. Two hours later, she was diagnosed as having shingles (Herpes Zoster) by her online doctor, who prescribed a special cleansing solution for the rash and analgesics to help relieve the pain. Health advice is now the second popular topic that people search for on the Internet, and online medical consultation is big business. Sites alter enormously in what they offer, with services ranging from the equivalent of a medical agony aunt to a live chat with a doctor. They are clearly meeting a demand from people who are too busy or too embarrassed to discuss their medical complaint with their doctors. Dr. Ron Zeronis came up with the idea for e-doc when he contracted a dangerous form of malaria whilst travelling in a remote part of Africa. With only very basic medical facilities, Dr. Zeronis resolved immediately to launch his site and provide a service for others who found themselves in a similar situation. Not all practitioners, however, are in favour of sites such as e-doc; much point to the potential dangers of online medical advice, particularly in the case of more serious illnesses.<\/font><\/p>PART C: READING (7.0 POINTS)<\/p>
I. Read the text below and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (1.0 pt.)<\/p>
DNA BARCODING<\/p>
Thanks to a technique known as \u2018DNA barcoding\u2019, scientists believe they can put an end to food fraud (1) ______ and for all. The principle behind DNA barcoding is as follows: all species can be identified by their unique genetic material. Thus, (2) ______ taking and analysing a sample of DNA from a food product, scientists can unequivocally identify the species it came from. Countries around the world are now using DNA barcoding to (3) ______ down on food fraud. In the USA alone, as much as 25% of all fish imports are estimated to be fraudulently labeled. For certain species, such as red snapper, fraud runs as (4) ______ as 75%. There is big incentive for fish suppliers to cheat. First, only 2% of fish in the US market is inspected so the chances are good they will get away with the deception. Second, over-fishing, coupled with a growing consumer demand, has created seafood (5) ______. Typically, fraud rests in the area of cheaper seafood being labeled as more expensive species. Importers will go to great lengths to cut and dye their fillets to look like the fish they\u2019re trying to imitate. <\/p>
II. Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (2.0 pts.)<\/p>
The expression AI slop has recently emerged as a way of describing the growth amount of poor-quality digital (1)______ that circulates online. It originally described machine-generated posts (2)______ quickly and in large quantities by artificial intelligence with little human involvement. Users now use it more broadly to criticize anything that feels soulless or meaningless. Mentions of slop grew rapidly in 2025 as more people expressed frustration with repetitive, meaningless material that (3)______ content produced with care and creativity. <\/p>
The rapid spread of AI slop reflects a wider transformation in online culture, (4)______ algorithms increasingly reward constant output rather than thoughtful production. As a result, many users report feelings of exhaustion and dissatisfaction when (5)______ feeds dominated by formulaic posts. Creative professionals, in particular, have expressed strong (6)______ to content that seems automated and emotionally empty, arguing that it undermines honest expression and artistic effort.<\/p>
For businesses and brands, the rise of AI slop (7)______ a serious challenge. While artificial intelligence can improve efficiency, careless reliance on it risks damaging credibility and (8)______ trust. Experts, (9)______, recommend careful evaluation of whether content offers insight, relevance, or originality before (10)______. Clear communication about how AI tools are used and where human judgment remains essential can help maintain authenticity.<\/p>
1. A. transmission\t<\/span>B. imagery\t<\/span>C. channel\t<\/span>D. content<\/font><\/p>2. A. were created\t<\/span>B. created\t<\/span>C. creating\t<\/span>D. which create<\/font><\/p>3. A. overburdens\t<\/span>B. underpins\t<\/span>C. overshadows\t<\/span>D. underscores<\/font><\/p>4. A. whom\t<\/span>B. who\t<\/span>C. which\t<\/span>D. where<\/font><\/p>5. A. grappling with\t<\/span>B. stumbling over\t<\/span>C. scrolling through\t<\/span>D. scrambling for<\/font><\/p>6. A. resistance\t<\/span>B. commitment\t<\/span>C. prejudice\t<\/span>D. disapproval <\/font><\/p>7. A. withstands\t<\/span>B. presents\t<\/span>C. addresses\t<\/span>D. relishes<\/font><\/p>8. A. spectator\t<\/span>B. consumer\t<\/span>C. audience\t<\/span>D. customer<\/font><\/p>9. A. nonetheless\t<\/span>B. therefore\t<\/span>C. however\t<\/span>D. though<\/font><\/p>10. A. circulation\t<\/span>B. production\t<\/span>C. publication\t<\/span>D. introduction<\/font><\/p>III. Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions. (2.0 pts.)<\/p>
Anthropology distinguishes itself from the other social sciences by its greater emphasis on fieldwork as the source of new knowledge. The aim of such studies is to develop as intimate an understanding as possible of the phenomena investigated. Although the length of field studies varies from a few weeks to years, it is generally agreed that anthropologists should stay in the field long enough for their presence to be considered \u2018natural\u2019 by the permanent residents. [I]
Realistically, however, anthropologists may never reach this status. [II] If they speak the local language at all, they do so with a strange accent and flawed grammar. They ask tactless questions and inadvertently break rules regarding how things are usually done. Arguably this could be an interesting starting point for research, though it is rarely exploited. Otherwise, anthropologists take on the role of the \u201csuperior expert\u201d, in which case they are treated with deference and respect, only coming into contact with the most high-ranking members of the society. Anthropologists with this role may never witness the gamut of practices which take place in all levels of the society. [III]
No matter which role one takes on, anthropologists generally find fieldwork extremely demanding. [IV] Anthropological texts may read like an exciting journey of exploration, but rarely is this so. Long periods of time spent in the field are generally characterized by boredom, illness and frustration. Anthropologists in the field encounter unfamiliar climates, strange food and low standards of hygiene. It is often particularly trying for researchers with middle-class, European backgrounds to adapt to societies where being alone is considered pitiful. It takes a dedicated individual to conduct research which is not in some way influenced by these personal discomforts.<\/p>
Nonetheless, fieldwork requires the researcher to spend as much as possible in local life. A range of research methodologies can be utilized to extract information. These can be classified as emic or etic. A native\u2019s point of view of his own lifestyle is emic, while the analytical perspective of the outsider is etic. While emic descriptions are considered more desirable nowadays, they are difficult to attain, even if the researcher does his utmost to reproduce the facts from the natives\u2019 point of view. More often than not, aspects of the researcher\u2019s own culture, perspective and literary style seep into the narrative. Moreover, research generally involves translations from one language to another and from speech into writing. In doing this, the meaning of utterances is changed. The only truly emic descriptions can be those given by the natives themselves in their own vernacular. <\/p>
The least invasive type of research methodology is observation. Here, the researcher studies the group and records findings without intruding too much on their privacy. This is not to say, however, that the presence of the research will have minimal impact on the findings. An example was Richard Borshay Lee, who, in studying local groups in the Kalahari refused to provide the people with food so as not to taint his research, leading to an inevitable hostility towards the researcher which would not otherwise have been present. <\/p>
A variant on the observation technique, participant observation requires that the anthropologist not only observes the culture, but participates in it too. It allows for deeper immersion into the culture studied, hence a deeper understanding of it. By developing a deeper rapport with the people of the culture, it is hoped they will open up and divulge more about their culture and way of life than can simply be observed. Participant observation is still an imperfect methodology, however, since populations may adjust their behavior around the researcher, knowing that they are the subject of research.<\/p>
The participatory approach was conceived in an attempt to produce as emic a perspective as possible. The process involves not just the gathering of information from local people, but involves them in the interpretation of the findings. That is, rather than the researcher getting actively involved in the processes within the local community, the process is turned on its head. The local community is actively involved in the research process.<\/p>
1. Which of the following can be the title of the passage?<\/p>
A. A Brief Introduction to the History of Anthropology<\/p>
B. Possible Effects of Anthropological Fieldwork on Local Communities<\/p>
C. Anthropological Fieldwork Methodologies and Their Problems<\/p>
D. Key Steps to Undertake Anthropological Fieldwork<\/p>
2. Where in the passage does the following sentence best fit?<\/p>
Their foreign mannerisms make them appear clownish, and so they are treated with curiosity and amusement.<\/p>
A. [I]\t<\/span>B. [II]\t<\/span>C. [III]\t<\/span>D. [IV]<\/font><\/p>3. The word inadvertently in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.<\/p>
A. deliberately\t<\/span>B. accidentally\t<\/span>C. abruptly\t<\/span>D. completely<\/font><\/p>