It’s a common misconception that mosquitoes suck blood for food. Mosquitoes ingest blood to nourish their bodies so they can lay and hatch healthy eggs. Mosquitoes can lay 100 eggs at a time, so populations of this pest can get out of control quickly. When eliminating mosquitoes, it’s key to use multiple methods, to kill mosquitoes at every stage of the life cycle.

It’s also important to note that repelling and killing mosquitoes aren’t the same thing. Repelling mosquitoes will keep them away from you by making you less attractive to them. They’re attracted to the carbon dioxide from our breath and elements of our sweat. Mosquitoes are also attracted to standing water, laying eggs in areas such as birdbaths, damp potting soil, standing water in kitchens, puddles, and more.

Killing mosquitoes may seem like a tempting option, but it’s not always in our—or the environment’s - best interest. That’s because mosquitoes can become resistant to pesticides, making them harder to kill over time. Try natural methods first if your infestation is minor, or turn to the pros if you’re dealing with serious mosquito problems.

Question 39: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Dangers of Mosquitoes B. Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus

C. Our Breath and Sweat D. How Pesticides Kill Mosquitoes

Question 40: According to the passage, mosquitoes ______.

A. include 3,000 species in the U.S. alone B. suck blood to nourish their bodies

C. don’t lay eggs in birdbaths D. can be killed easily with pesticides

Question 41: The word they in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. bodies B. healthy eggs C. mosquitoes D. populations

Question 42: The word infestation in paragraph 4 mostly means ______.

A. distribution B. definition C. location D. destruction

Question 43: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Mosquitoes carry disease in their bloodstream.

B. Multiple methods should be used to eliminate mosquitoes.

C. There is little difference between repelling and killing mosquitoes.

D. Professional methods must be used for serious mosquito problems.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 44 to 50.

Food security means having, at all times, both physical and economic access to sufficient food to meet dietary needs for a productive and healthy life. A family is food secure when its members do not live in hunger or fear of hunger. Food insecurity is often rooted in poverty and has long-term impacts on the ability of families, communities and countries to develop and prosper. Prolonged undernourishment stunts growth, slows cognitive development and increases susceptibility to illness.

fork - has been shown to be at least twice as effective in reducing poverty as growth in other sectors.

Investing in these smallholder farmers - many of whom are women - and the food systems that nourish them is more important than ever. In order to feed a population expected to grow to 9 billion people by 2050, the world will have to double its current food production. Given scarcity of natural resources and other challenges, the world will need to be more efficient in how it meets this demand. To ensure that people have sufficient food, aligning short-term assistance with a long-term development strategy can help countries feed their own people.

By addressing acute need as well as the root causes of hunger, poverty and malnutrition, USAID is strengthening prosperity and security while demonstrating American generosity around the world. USAID’s programs draw on America’s strength in agriculture and bring benefits back to America as well. For example, USAID’s research investments have helped farmers abroad and in the United States protect their harvests from pests and disease.

The enactment of the Global Food Security Act of 2016 and the Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2018 solidified the U.S. Government’s continued, bipartisan commitment to reducing hunger, malnutrition and poverty around the world.

Question 44: Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Living in Hunger or Fear of Hunger B. Growth in the agriculture sector

C. USAID’s research investments D. What is Food Security?

Question 45: The word insecurity in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. charity B. possibility C. uncertainty D. quantity

Question 46: According to paragraph 1, food security ______.

A. is to meet dietary needs for a productive and healthy life

B. means living in hunger or fear of hunger

C. is often rooted in poverty and has long-term impacts

D. increases susceptibility to illness

Question 47: The word them in paragraph 3 refers to ______.

A. smallholder farmers B. many C. women D. food systems

Question 48: The word acute in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ______.

A. intense B. arctic C. severe D. scarce

Question 49: Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. Prolonged undernourishment slows cognitive development.

B. Depending on agriculture to make a living is not secure.

C. It need to be more efficient in meeting demand of food.

D. USAID has helped farmers abroad harvest their product.

Question 50: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Food security is crucial, and many solutions have to be applied to secure it.

B. We must be more effective in reducing poverty as growth.

C. A long-term development strategy can help reduce harvest time.

D. The Global Food Security Act of 2016 allows the US to help other countries.

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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following sentences.

Question 1. A. charm B. march C. bunch D. scheme

Question 2. A. turn B. hurt C. urge D. jump

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3. A. happen B. punish C. enrich D. limit

Question 4. A. establish B. inhabit C. imprison D. hesitate

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 5. The death toll, ______ over 50,000, has made Turkey, Syria earthquakes the most lethal in the countries’ modern history.

A. reached B. reaching C. was reaching D. was reached

Question 6. With climate change, there are now ______ than ever before.

A. extreme weather events B. the most extreme weather events

C. as many extreme weather events D. more extreme weather events

Question 7. You make wine by leaving grape juice to ferment ______.

A. after all the sugar had turned to alcohol

B. when all the sugar turned to alcohol

C. until all the sugar has turned to alcohol

D. by the time until all the sugar will turn to alcohol

Question 8. Girls are sometimes discouraged ______ studying subjects like engineering and physics.

A. from B. by C. at D. against

Question 9. Miller is a quiet and reliable man, ______?

A. wasn’t he B. is he C. isn’t he D. doesn’t he

Question 10. This time last year, we were sitting on a grass field, with ______ stars twinkling overhead.

A. an B. the C. a D. no article

Question 11. ______ pollution occurs when toxic substances contaminate such bodies of water as streams, rivers, lakes.

A. Noise B. Air C. Soil D. Water

Question 12. It is a fine tradition in Viet Nam for children to ______ the elderly.

A. look up to B. take part in C. catch up with D. look down on

Question 13. Everyone should be careful with their words to avoid ______ other people’s feelings.

A. hurt B. to hurt C. hurting D. to hurting

Question 14. Don’t worry so much. We will see that the children come to no ______.

A. loss B. damage C. harm D. injury

Question 15. While they ______ in the forest, a storm suddenly struck.

A. are camping B. camped C. camp D. were camping

Question 16. We are ______ all the preparations for the upcoming university entrance exam.

A. making B. doing C. creating D. causing

Question 17. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, many activities ______ by non-governmental organizations to help the victims.

A. will organise B. were organised C. organised D. were organising

Question 18. The Equal Pay Act requires that men and women in the same workplace be given ______ pay for the same work

A. equalise B. equality C. equal D. equally

Question 19. Do you spend ______ time with your youngsters at teatime, read to them, play with them?

A. characteristic B. attribute C. property D. quality

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 20. A teacher is making comments on a student’s writing skill.

The teacher: “You essay writing has been much better.”

The student: "______"

A. Pardon? B. I couldn’t agree more.

C. Thanks. It’s really encouraging. D. Never mind.

Question 21. Nancy and James are preparing for the presentation.

Nancy: “I think we should add a video to our presentation.”

James: “______. It will make the presentation much more interesting.”

A. I’m afraid so B. That’s nonsense C. I disagree D. Absolutely

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the questions.

Question 22. The leaflet has been produced with the aim of raising public awareness of the

A. foster B. reduce C. build D. develop

Question 23. The children are looking forwards to the excursion so much that they are having ants in their pants.

A. unable to wait B. very bored C. very excited D. bitten by ants

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

Question 24. Becoming a donor is a simple process, but many people remain reluctant.

A. courageous B. eager C. decisive D. unwilling

Question 25. There is a place in San Francisco, Lefty’s, which supplies practically everything for left-handed people.

A. almost B. quite C. theoretical D. effective

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given in each of the following questions.

Question 26. It is advisable to write a career objective at the start of your resume.

A. You mustn’t write a career objective at the start of your resume.

B. You may write a career objective at the start of your resume.

C. You should write a career objective at the start of your resume.

D. You needn’t write a career objective at the start of your resume.

Question 27. She last took time off work two months ago.

A. She took time off work for two months.

B. She hasn’t taken time off work for two months.

C. She didn’t take time off work two months ago.

D. She has taken time off work for two months.

Question 28. “Where do you get the money to keep two houses?” said Tony to Sophie.

A. Tony asked Sophie where does she get the money to keep two houses.

B. Tony asked Sophie where she gets the money to keep two houses.

C. Tony asked Sophie where she got the money to keep two houses.

D. Tony asked Sophie where did she get the money to keep two houses.

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

Question 29. The presence of strangers made her feel inhabited, and too embarrassed to say what she wanted.

A. presence B. strangers C. inhabited D. embarrassed

Correction: inhibited

Question 30. A new branch of the shop has been opened in the near future.

A. A B. of C. has been opened D. near

Question 31. When the floodwater had receded, people began to move back into his homes.

A. When B. had receded C. to move D. his

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

Question 32. She followed her doctor’s advice. She recovered from the operation quickly.

A. Supposing that she had followed her doctor’s advice, she wouldn’t have recovered from the operation so quickly.

B. If she hadn’t followed her doctor’s advice, she would have recovered from the operation so quickly.

C. If only she hadn’t followed her doctor’s advice, she would have recovered from the operation so quickly.

D. If she hadn’t followed her doctor’s advice, she wouldn’t have recovered from the operation so quickly.

Question 33. Climate change is impacting human health. It has a significant impact on ecosystems and organisms.

A. Not only is climate change impacting human health, it has a significant impact on ecosystems and organisms as well.

B. Only because climate change is impacting human health does it have a significant impact on ecosystems and organisms.

C. Not until climate change is impacting human health does it have a significant impact on ecosystems and organisms.

D. Only if climate change is impacting human health does it have a significant impact on ecosystems and organisms.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to choose the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Getting enough good quality sleep ____(34)____ an essential role in your health and wellbeing throughout your life. When you sleep, your body rests, conserving energy and decreasing blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and body temperature. At the same time, your brain remains active, laying down memory, restoring daytime mental functioning and carrying out processes ____(35)____ lead to physical growth.

How much sleep you need changes during your lifetime, with babies needing a lot more than adults. Teenagers needs lots of sleep, women's sleep patterns change throughout their lives and older adults sleep less soundly. Sleep needs also ____(36)____ between people.

Lack of sleep can make you grumpy, impatient and less tolerant. ____(37)____, it can make you feel more stressed out and less able to cope with things. Sleep is linked to your mental health – if you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re more likely to feel depressed and anxious.

Lack of sleep also makes it difficult to make decisions and remember things. This can affect your productivity at work, ability to drive or carry out ____(38)____ tasks.

Adapted from https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz

Question 34. A. defines B. stresses C. plays D. casts

Question 35. A. what B. that C. who D. whom

Question 36. A. change B. alter C. vary D. adjust

Question 37. A. Though B. However C. Nevertheless D. Besides

Question 38. A. other B. another C. few D. little

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

You may already know that British people share their love for tea and the British Royal family. However, there are many things you have yet to learn about British culture, customs, and traditions.

Although British people have a reputation for acting cold towards others, surprisingly, they like kisses on the cheek as a form of greeting. When greeting a good friend or family member in the UK, you do not simply shake their hand. If you are not a close friend or family member, the physical touch is perceived as odd, and a handshake or a smile can go a long way.

Brits are very strict when it comes to being punctual. If you are late once in the UK, you will likely not be late again. The British consider being late disrespectful and rude, especially at private dinner parties or someone’s home. If you cannot arrive on time at some place or event, make sure you let the host know beforehand.

British people love to follow the rules, especially when it comes to waiting in a queue, whether at the supermarket or the cinema. Those who dare and jump the queue will most likely be called out. If you do jump the queue for whatever reason, be prepared to get yelled at or even kick you out of the queue altogether.

Adapted from https://www.studying-in-uk.org

Question 39. Which of the following can be the best tittle for the passage?

A. The British Social Etiquette

B. Love for Tea and the British Royal Family

C. The British Cold Manners

D. Some Musts When You Are in Britain

Question 40. The word “they” in paragraph 2 refers to ______.

A. customs B. traditions C. British people D. family members

Question 41. The word “perceived” in paragraph 2 mostly means ______.

A. prevented B. considered C. notified D. translated

Question 42. According to the passage, if you are not a close friend or family member, ______.

A. physical touch is encouraged

B. you should avoid physical touch

C. kissing on the cheek is an acceptable form of greeting

D. shaking hands is not advisable

Question 43. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. British people share their love for tea and the British Royal family

B. Being late is considered to be disrespectful and rude in Britain

C. Jumping the queue for whatever reason is unacceptable

D. If you cannot arrive on time, remember to say sorry to the host when you arrive.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Global fresh water demand will outstrip supply by 40% by 2030, say experts. The world is facing an imminent water crisis, with demand expected to outstrip the supply of fresh water by 40% by the end of this decade, experts have said on the eve of a crucial UN water summit.

Governments must urgently stop subsidising the extraction and overuse of water through misdirected agricultural subsidies, and industries from mining to manufacturing must be made to overhaul their wasteful practices, according to a landmark report on the economics of water.

Nations must start to manage water as a global common good, because most countries are highly dependent on their neighbours for water supplies, and overuse, pollution and the climate crisis threaten water supplies globally, the report’s authors say.

Johan Rockstrom, a lead author of the report, told the Guardian the world’s neglect of water resources was leading to disaster. “The scientific evidence is that we have a water crisis. We are misusing water, polluting water, and changing the whole global hydrological cycle, through what we are doing to the climate. It’s a triple crisis.”

The report marks the first time the global water system has been scrutinised comprehensively and its value to countries – and the risks to their prosperity if water is neglected – laid out in clear terms. Like with the Stern review of the economics of the climate crisis in 2006 and the Dasgupta review of the economics of biodiversity in 2021, the report authors hope to highlight the crisis in a way that policymakers and economists can recognise.

Many governments still do not realise how interdependent they are when it comes to water, according to Rockstrom. Most countries depend for about half of their water supply on the evaporation of water from neighbouring countries – known as “green” water because it is held in soils and delivered from transpiration in forests and other ecosystems, when plants take up water from the soil and release vapour into the air from their leaves.

Adapted from https://www.theguardian.com

Question 44. Which of the following can be the best tittle for the passage?

A. The Overuse of Water in Agriculture and Industry

B. Irresponsibility of Many Governments in Water Conservation

C. Measures to Manage Fresh Water

D. A Report on Water Crisis

Question 45. In paragraph 2, the word “their” refers to _______.

A. governments’ B. industries’ C. experts’ D. crisises’

Question 46. The word “neglect” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. achievement B. praise C. obedience D. disrespect

Question 47. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A. By 2030, global fresh water supply will be greater than human demand by 40%.

B. Government should stop agricultural subsidies as soon as possible if water is overused.

C. It’s time nations considered water a global common good.

D. “Green” water is held in soils and delivered from transpiration in forests and other ecosystems

Question 48. According to paragraph 5, _______.

A. the risks to the prosperity of countries are insignificant if water is neglected

B. the report authors hope to force policymakers to prevent people from wasting water

C. the report marks the first time the global water system and its values are fully clarified

D. the aims of the report is different from that of two other reviews in 2006 and 2021.

Question 49. The word “take up” in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. disperse B. absorb C. emit D. devour

Question 50. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. To make a lot of money, you should not take a job with a low starting salary.

B. Agriculture is the sector that uses water most.

C. Many governments are unaware of their roles in water management.

D. Before the report by Johan Rockstrom, global fresh water has never been paid attention.

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