Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

As William Chopik, associate professor of psychology and author of the study says: “Friends are a conscious choice. Family relationships can be serious, negative and monotonous." The research included two studies - one a broad survey of nearly 300,000 people, aged between 15 and 99, from more than 90 countries. This study found that those (25) ______valued friendships highly were healthier and happier (according to their own reports), especially as they got older. The second study used data from a US survey of 7,481 people over 50. Subjects were questioned about the quality of their friendships - how much friends understood them and how much they let them down.

        When friendships were reported as being stressful, people reported (26) ______        rates of disease. When friends were supportive, people were healthier. Most of the friendships were reported as being supportive. Family, (27) ______, were found to have little influence on an individual's health and wellbeing. Spouses and children had some effect, but not as much as friends.

Chopik says he isn't suggesting we ignore our families, but that friends make us feel better. With friends you are more likely (28) ______do activities - they provide an outlet. You can say things to friends and they are less judgmental. There is a distance there that provides a level of honesty." He says that cultivating good-quality friendships across our lives is beneficial - raising self-esteem and (29) ______against stress.

Điền vào ô 26.

Mr. Hoang found it difficult to be in charge of the household _______.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Indonesia was influenced by Chinese, European, Indian, and Malay cultures. It is a widely diverse nation with over 300 ethnic groups.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or 1J to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Viet Nam and Laos will closely cooperate to strengthen the solidarity of ASEAN and enhance the vital role of the group in regional security structure.

I        ______ for my math textbook all day, but I  ______ it yet.

English teaching is considered a good example of a volunteer job which often turns ______ a career.

We can also see the stone dragons of Kinh Thien Palace and relics associated with many Vietnamese royal families, ______ during archaeological excav ations.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word (s) in each of the following questions.

Mary is planning to tie the knot with her German boyfriend next June.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

As William Chopik, associate professor of psychology and author of the study says: “Friends are a conscious choice. Family relationships can be serious, negative and monotonous." The research included two studies - one a broad survey of nearly 300,000 people, aged between 15 and 99, from more than 90 countries. This study found that those (25) ______valued friendships highly were healthier and happier (according to their own reports), especially as they got older. The second study used data from a US survey of 7,481 people over 50. Subjects were questioned about the quality of their friendships - how much friends understood them and how much they let them down.

        When friendships were reported as being stressful, people reported (26) ______        rates of disease. When friends were supportive, people were healthier. Most of the friendships were reported as being supportive. Family, (27) ______, were found to have little influence on an individual's health and wellbeing. Spouses and children had some effect, but not as much as friends.

Chopik says he isn't suggesting we ignore our families, but that friends make us feel better. With friends you are more likely (28) ______do activities - they provide an outlet. You can say things to friends and they are less judgmental. There is a distance there that provides a level of honesty." He says that cultivating good-quality friendships across our lives is beneficial - raising self-esteem and (29) ______against stress.

Điền vào ô 28.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or 1J to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Economically disadvantaged students often drop out of school, choosing a low- paying job to earn money.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.

The organizers failed to do the necessary arrangements for dealing with so many people.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

Hoang: “__________.”

Duc: “That's a good idea! Then we'll still have a couple of hours left.”

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each the numbered blanks.

As William Chopik, associate professor of psychology and author of the study says: “Friends are a conscious choice. Family relationships can be serious, negative and monotonous." The research included two studies - one a broad survey of nearly 300,000 people, aged between 15 and 99, from more than 90 countries. This study found that those (25) ______valued friendships highly were healthier and happier (according to their own reports), especially as they got older. The second study used data from a US survey of 7,481 people over 50. Subjects were questioned about the quality of their friendships - how much friends understood them and how much they let them down.

        When friendships were reported as being stressful, people reported (26) ______        rates of disease. When friends were supportive, people were healthier. Most of the friendships were reported as being supportive. Family, (27) ______, were found to have little influence on an individual's health and wellbeing. Spouses and children had some effect, but not as much as friends.

Chopik says he isn't suggesting we ignore our families, but that friends make us feel better. With friends you are more likely (28) ______do activities - they provide an outlet. You can say things to friends and they are less judgmental. There is a distance there that provides a level of honesty." He says that cultivating good-quality friendships across our lives is beneficial - raising self-esteem and (29) ______against stress.

Điền vào ô 29.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Tom reviewed the lessons carefully. He could finish the test very well. 

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best completes each of the following exchanges.

 Lan: “How can ordinary people help protect the environment?”

Nam: “__________________.”

Mark the letter A B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

There has never been a more successful entertainment programme than Pop Idol.