FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY
🗣️ What does "practical" mean in community service?
A) Cheerful and kind
B) Involved in solving real-world problems
C) Confused and unclear
D) Boosting confidence without action
B) Involved in solving real-world problems
🗣️ Who is credited with inventing the ATM, revolutionizing banking worldwide?
A) David Dillard
B) Chang Chi-yun
C) Melissa McCarthy
D) Đỗ Đức Cường
D) Đỗ Đức Cường
🗣️ Which sentence uses the present perfect correctly?
A) I have just eaten lunch.
B) She just finishes her project.
C) They started studying last week.
D) He recently finishes the book.
A) I have just eaten lunch.
🗣️ In 2021, what percentage of households in the U.S. and Vietnam were multigenerational (at least three generations living under one roof)?
A) U.S. 1%, Vietnam 50%
B) U.S. 10%, Vietnam 40%
C) U.S. 50%, Vietnam 60%
D) U.S. 70%, Vietnam 80%
B) U.S. 10%, Vietnam 40%
🗣️ During Super Typhoon Yagi, what type of aid was most urgently distributed by Vietnamese NGOs?
A) Clothing
B) Fresh water and purification tablets
C) Smartphones
D) Farming equipment
B) Fresh water and purification tablets
🗣️ What percentage of U.S. colleges consider a student's commitment to community service as a significant factor in their decision-making process?
A) 30%
B) 50%
C) 75%
D) 99%
C) 75%
🗣️ What is the name of the American TV show that features inventors or business owners advertising their ideas to investors?
A) Dragon's Den
B) Shark Tank
C) Investment Interest
D) America's Got Talent
B) Shark Tank
🗣️ Which of the following sentences contains an INCORRECT use of a gerund or to-infinitive?
A) I love to read about new technologies.
B) He avoided to speak about the issue.
C) It’s beneficial to learn a new language.
D) Learning how to code is rewarding.
B) He avoided to speak about the issue.
🗣️ In 2023, which American musician was reported to have one of the highest private jet carbon footprints, raising concerns about environmental impact?
A) Kim Kardashian
B) Taylor Swift
C) Charli XCX
D) The Beatles
B) Taylor Swift
🗣️ In 2022, what percentage of Vietnamese youth participated in at least one community service activity?
A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 90%
C) 50%
🗣️ Between 1992 and 2010, how did the number of NGOs operating in Vietnam change?
A) Halved
B) Remained the same
C) Doubled
D) Quadrupled
D) Quadrupled
🗣️ Why do gamers obsess over having lots of Random Access Memory?
A) To flex on their friends during a Fortnite match.
B) To run their high-resolution games without lag.
C) To store all their video game victories permanently.
D) Because they don’t know what it does, but it sounds cool.
B) To run their high-resolution games without lag.
🗣️ Identify the TWO sentences that are INCORRECT:
A) She likes to work on group projects.
B) Writing code is challenging but fun.
C) Learning require dedication and persistence.
D) It’s worth to explore new fields in technology.
C) Learning require dedication and persistence.
D) It’s worth to explore new fields in technology.
🗣️ What is a common ritual involving MUSIC at many American weddings?
A) Playing high-energy pop music
B) Playing the national anthem
C) Playing a march during the processional
D) Playing K-Pop music during the wedding
C) Playing a march during the processional
🗣️ The Đông Sơn drums are a famous musical invention from ancient Vietnam. What were they made of?
A) Copper (Cu)
B) Bronze (Cu, Zn, Pb)
C) Iron (Fe)
D) Silver (Ag)
B) Bronze (Cu, Zn, Pb)
🗣️ After the recent Super Typhoon Yagi, how many liters of water did UNICEF deliver to Lào Cai Provincial Hospital to ensure drinking water supply?
A) 1,000 liters
B) 2,500 liters
C) 4,000 liters
D) 10,500 liters
C) 4,000 liters
🗣️ Which country has the highest percentage of driverless cars, as of 2024?
A) China
B) United States
C) Netherlands
D) Singapore
A) China
🗣️ Which sentence shows a subject gerund?
A) To learn math is essential for engineers.
B) Learning math is essential for engineers.
C) Engineers love learning math.
D) Engineers decide to learn math.
B) Learning math is essential for engineers.
🗣️ The largest collection of plastic waste in the world is in the:
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Pacific Ocean
C) South Africa
D) Indonesia
B) Pacific Ocean
🗣️ Which Vietnamese invention is considered a breakthrough in water purification technology?
A) Nano-technology filters
B) Solar-powered desalination plants
C) Biodegradable plastics
D) Thought-controlled appliances
A) Nano-technology filters
🗣️ All of the following is a sustainable way to contribute to the community EXCEPT:
A) Planting trees in local parks
B) Donating reusable water bottles to schools
C) Hosting a one-time cleanup event in Hoàn Kiếm Lake
D) Creating a community garden with long-term maintenance
C) Hosting a one-time cleanup event in Hoàn Kiếm Lake
🗣️ All of the following choices correctly matches an invention to its inventor EXCEPT:
A) Java Programming Language – James Gosling
B) Telephone – Alexander Graham Bell
C) Inflatable furniture – Nguyễn Mạnh Khánh ("Quasar")
D) Kindle – Nguyễn Thanh Phong
D) Kindle – Nguyễn Thanh Phong
🗣️ Choose the ONE sentence that correctly uses the present perfect with an adverb of time:
A) They have yet to submitted the application.
B) I have always believed in hard work.
C) She has still been deciding on the course.
D) He has already left since yesterday.
B) I have always believed in hard work.
🗣️ Which of these human activities is considered the LEAST significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions?
A) Deforestation
B) Fossil fuel burning
C) Natural gas extraction
D) Geothermal energy production
D) Geothermal energy production
🗣️ All of the following choices correctly show the relationship between past continuous and past simple EXCEPT:
A) While the volunteers were distributing aid, the storm hit the region suddenly.
B) He was interviewing the residents when his phone died.
C) They decided to cancel the event though they were filing the papers.
D) While she was organizing the documents, the printer broke down.
C) They decided to cancel the event while they were debating the budget.