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Kì thi ĐGNL Đại học Quốc Gia Hà Nội (HSA)

MOCK TEST 01
NĂM HỌC 2024-2025

Câu 1-10: Sentence completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.

1. Teenagers should be cautious when chatting with people _______ they don’t know well on
social media.
A. whose B. who C. where D. which
2. Some rare birds ________ this remote island.
A. reside B. dwell C. inhabit D. settle
3. Employers _______ wear protective clothing during their shifts.
A. should have B. need C. would have D. have to
4._______ working hours can help strike a good work-life balance.
A. Adaptable B. Variable C. Flexible D. Fluctuating
5. A few people _______ writing letters to sending text messages now.
A. still prefer B. have still preferred C. will still prefer D. are still preferring
6. Some of her colleagues find her ________ - she never stops complaining.
A. exhausted B. exhaustion C. exhausting D. exhaustive
7. If Joey ________ of the change, he wouldn’t be present at the office now.
A. were informed B. informed C. had informed D. had been informed
8. The smartwatch can be _________ by voice and touch.
A. stimulated B. activated C. sparked D. initiated
9. We will have our fence _______ soon. It collapsed after the storm last night.
A. rebuilt B. rebuilding C. rebuild D. to rebuild
10. Teenagers seem to _________ that their parents will always be around.
A. turn a blind eye B. take it for granted
C. beat around the bush D. take with a grain of salt

Câu 11-12: Synonyms: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the underlined
word/phrase in each question.
11. They acquired all the land needed for the road construction project.
A. collected B. earned C. obtained D. grabbed
12. The talk aimed to foster diplomatic relations between the two countries.
A. establish B. restore C. promote D. enrich

Câu 13-14: Antonyms: Choose A, B, C or D that has the OPPOSITE meaning to the
underlined word/phrase in each question.
13. Many folk songs are written about the lives of ordinary people in the past.
A. social media influencers B. known criminals
C. high-ranking individuals D. members of the public
14. Through these seminars, teenagers have a chance to give voice to problems they care about.
A. become aware of B. prevent the spread of
C. keep silent about D. deny the fact about

Câu 15-18: Dialogue completion: Choose A, B, C or D to complete each dialogue.

15. Susan: I’m sorry for stepping on your foot.
Mark: ________
A. You’re welcome. B. It’s my pleasure.
C. Never mind. D. No, thanks.
16. Minh: I failed the driving test.
Long: _________
A. No worries! B. Better luck next time!
C. The test was bad, wasn’t it? D. Drunk-driving is dangerous.
17. Alex: I’ve got a new project proposal for us to review. Can you decide by today?
Jordan: _____________
A. Could I sleep on it and let you know tomorrow?
B. Could I take a break from it and let you know tomorrow?
C. Let me give it some thought and I will accept your proposal.
D. I’ll take time to mull it over after giving my feedback.

18. Phillips: Would you mind if I used your car tonight?

Ann: _________
A. Yes, go ahead! B. Yes, I’d love to!
C. I’d prefer not to. D. I’m afraid so.

Câu 19-22: Dialogue arrangement: Choose A, B, C or D to make a complete dialogue for each
question.
19.
a. How far is it from here?
b. Sure! Go straight down this road, and take the second left.
c. It’s about a five-minute walk. You'll see it on your right.
d. Can you help me find the nearest pharmacy?
A. a – c – d – b B. a – b – d – c
C. d – c – a – b D. d – b – a – c
20.
a. Is it usually quiet there?
b. Do you know where I can find a quiet place to study?
c. The library has a study room on the third floor.
d. Yes, it’s pretty peaceful.Just make sure to get there early to grab a spot.
A. b – d – a – c B. b – c – a – d
C. a – d – b – c D. a – c – b – d
21.
a. That sounds interesting! I’ve never tried it before. What do I need to get started?
b. I’m really into painting. It’s a great way to unwind and be creative.
c. Just some basic tools, seeds, and a bit of patience. It’s really rewarding.
d. I’ve been thinking about picking up a new hobby. Any suggestions?
e. I’ll look into it. What about you? What’s your favorite hobby?
f. How about gardening? It’s relaxing and you can grow your own plants.
A. d – e – b – f – a – c B. d – f – e – b – a – c
C. d – a – c – e – b – f D. d – f – a – c – e – b
22.
a. Small actions like using public transport, reducing energy consumption, and supporting green
initiatives can make a difference.
b. I’ve been reading about the impact of air pollution lately. It sounds pretty serious.
c. Absolutely! Trees absorb pollutants and improve air quality, so planting them is very
beneficial.
d. What can we do to help reduce it?
e. That makes sense. I’ve also heard that planting more trees helps.
f. Yes, it’s a major issue. Poor air quality can lead to health problems and environmental damage.
A. b – f – d – a – e – c B. d – a – b – f – e – c
C. b – c – f – d – a – e D. b – f – e – c – d – a

Câu 23-26: Sentence rewriting: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the
given sentence in each question.
23. The road was so slippery that no vehicle could drive on it.
A. It was such a slippery road that any vehicle could drive on it.
B. The road was too slippery for no vehicle to drive on it.
C. No vehicle could drive on the road that was slippery enough.
D. It was so slippery a road that no vehicle could drive on it.

24. Project-based learning is definitely more beneficial than rote learning.

A. Rote learning is probably less beneficial than project-based learning.
B. Rote learning is likely not as beneficial as project-based learning.
C. Rote learning is certainly as beneficial as project-based learning.
D. Rote learning is absolutely less beneficial than project-based learning.

25. Immediately after the keynote speaker finished her inspiring speech, the audience gave her a
round of applause.
A. Scarcely had the keynote speaker finished her encouraging speech when the audience erupted
in applause.
B. No sooner had the keynote speaker concluded her speech than the audience applauded her for
her encouragement.
C. The audience praised the keynote speaker for her encouraging speech long before she
concluded it.
D. During her encouraging speech, the keynote speaker received rounds of applause from the
audience.

26. The teacher's encouraging words gave the students a boost of confidence.
A. The teacher's encouraging words greatly motivate the students.
B. The students felt a surge of confidence from the teacher's encouragement.
C. The students appreciated the teacher's kind words of encouragement.
D. What the teacher said was very encouraging to the students.

Câu 27-30: Sentence combination: Choose A, B, C or D that has the CLOSEST meaning to the
given pair of sentences in each question.
27. The wind is picking up. A storm is approaching.
A. As the wind is intensifying, a storm might be on its way.
B. When the wind increases, the storm could become severe.
C. A storm is definitely coming when the wind gets stronger.
D. Maybe a storm is coming though the wind is getting stronger.

28. I can either take a taxi or walk to the event. I prefer the former option.
A. I prefer walking to the event to taking a taxi.
B. I’ve decided to take a taxi instead of walking to the event.
C. I’d rather take a taxi than walk to the event.
D. I am wavering between taking a taxi or walking to the event.

29. He lived in extreme poverty. It hindered his ability to pursue higher education.
A. He could have pursued higher education when he had lived in luxury.
B. It was obvious that a high standard of living could enable him to pursue higher education.
C. If it hadn’t been for extreme poverty, he could pursue higher education.
D. It was extreme poverty that hampered him from pursuing higher education.

30. He was offered a promotion at work. This came after years of dedication and hard work.
A. His dedication and hard work over the years eventually led to a promotion at work.
B. After many years of hard work, he was promoted at his new job.
C. He was promoted to a senior position, which was the result of years of commitment and
effort.
D. Years of hard work and dedication were attributed to his getting a promotion at work.

Câu 31-35: Cloze text: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to fill in each blank
from 31 to 35.

One of the most important learning skills you can help your child to develop is to become an
independent learner. Children who are more independent learners tend to (31) _______ and have
a greater sense that they are in control of their learning. Encouraging independent learning can
(32) _______ from a young age, but it can be hard for parents who are not trained teachers to
know when they are giving too much help and when they are not giving enough. If you regularly
help your child with their homework, there are a few simple steps you can take to help your child
become a more independent learner.

1. Help your child to answer the first question or two in an activity then allow them to
do the next ones by themselves. (33) ________, but if they are struggling it may help
them to point out how you would find the answer.

2. Negotiate a time limit on how long they think it will take them to finish the (34) ______
of the activity to help them stay focused on their work.

3. If your child is used to you being with them when they complete their homework,
gradually move away from them over a period of time.

Most importantly, be firm. If your child won’t try to work independently or is fussing over
something that they can do quite easily when you are there, let them know (35) _______ to do it
by themselves but you won’t help them unless they really need it. It can be hard to say ‘no’, but
it is worth it to see them become more confident and self-assured as learners and people.
(Adapted from https://www.britishcouncil.vn/)
31.
A. become more self-confidently B. act more self-confident
C. have more self-confidence D. grow more self-confidence
32.
A. emerge B. derive C. exist D. happen
33.
A. Encourage them to get the answer themselves
B. Encouraging them to get the answer themselves
C. To encourage them to get the answer themselves
D. Encouraged them to get the answer themselves

34.
A. leftovers B. rest C. balance D. remains
35.
A. what you have confidence in their ability B. that they have confidence in their ability
C. their ability to become more confident D. that you have confidence in their ability

Câu 36-40: Reading comprehension 1: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to
answer each question from 36 to 40.

Teenagers' mathematics and reading skills are in an unprecedented decline across dozens of
countries and COVID school closures are only partly to be blamed, the OECD said on Tuesday
in its latest survey of global learning standards. The Paris-based Organisation for Economic
Cooperation and Development said it had seen some of the steepest drops in performance since
2000 when it began its usually triennial tests of 15-year-olds reading, maths and science skills.
Nearly 700,000 youths took the two-hour test last year in the OECD's 38 mostly developed
country members and 44 non-members for the latest study, closely watched by policymakers as
the largest international comparison of education performance. Compared to when the tests were
last conducted in 2018, reading performance fell by 10 points on average in OECD countries,
and by 15 points in mathematics, a loss equivalent to three-quarters of a year's worth of learning.
While more than half of the 81 countries surveyed saw declines, Germany, Iceland, the
Netherlands, Norway and Poland saw particularly sharp drops in mathematics scores, the OECD
said. On average across the OECD, one out of four 15-year-olds tested as a low performer in
maths, reading and science, which means they could not use basic algorithms or interpret simple
texts, the study found. "There are underlying structural factors and they are much more likely to
be permanent features of our education systems that policymakers should really take seriously."
Countries that provided extra teacher support during COVID school closures scored better and
results were generally better in places where easy teacher access for special help was high.
Poorer results tended to be associated with higher rates of mobile phone use for leisure and
where schools reported teacher shortages. The OECD said the decline was not inevitable,
pointing to Singapore, where students scored the highest in maths, reading and science, with
results that suggested they were on average three to five years ahead of their OECD peers.
After Singapore, Macau, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea also outperformed in
maths and science, where Estonia and Canada also scored well. In reading, Ireland, Japan, South
Korea and Taiwan earned top marks, and was all the more notable in Ireland and Japan because
their spending per student was no higher than the OECD average.
(Adapted from https://www.reuters.com/)
36. What is the main idea of paragraph 1?
A. Surprising findings about students’ academic performance in developed countries
B. A sharp decline in teenagers’ mathematics and reading skills in many countries
C. The OECD’s efforts to promote continuous learning amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
D. Illiteracy rates across the world reaching a record high due to COVID school closures

37. According to the passage, what is indicated about the two-hour test last year?
A. It is organised every other year by the OECD.
B. Students from 38 most developed countries took it.
C. It was closely monitored by professional examiners.
D. Its aim was to get insights into students’ academic performance.

38. The word ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refers to ________.

A. underlying structural factors
B. basic algorithms
C. drops in mathematics scores
D. features of our education systems

39. The author mentions Singapore in paragraph 4 in order to _______.

A. imply that Singapore's students are always more intelligent than their peers
B. highlight its efforts to maintain high educational performance despite Covid-19
C. indicate that poorer results due to COVID school closures were understandable
D. emphasise that Singapore’s education system is the most advanced in the world

40. Which of the following would the author most likely support?
A. Students from Asian countries are more competent than their Western counterparts.
B. Ireland and Japan do not put an emphasis on investing in educational development.
C. Maths and science are subjects that young learners often pay more attention to.
D. Other factors other than spending may play a significant role in student success.

Câu 41-45: Reading comprehension 2: Read the passage below and choose A, B, C or D to
answer each question from 41 to 45.

A new challenge to vehicle production is on the horizon and, again, it comes from automation.
However, this time it is not to do with the manufacturing process, but with the vehicles
themselves.
Research projects on vehicle automation are not new. But since Google announced in 2010 that it
had been trialling self-driving cars on the streets of California, progress in this field has
rapidly gathered pace.
There are many reasons why technology is advancing so fast. One frequently cited motive is
safety. Research has demonstrated that more than 90 per cent of road collisions involved human
error as a contributory factor, and it is the primary cause in the vast majority. Automation may
help to reduce the incidence of human error. Another aim is to free the time people spend driving
for other purposes. If the vehicle can do some or all of the driving, it may be possible to be
productive, to socialise or simply to relax while automation systems have responsibility for safe
control of the vehicle.
Beyond these direct benefits, we can consider the wider implications for transport and society,
and how manufacturing processes might need to respond as a result. At present, the average car
spends more than 90 per cent of its life parked. Automation means that car-sharing schemes
become much more viable, particularly in urban areas with significant travel demand.
However, there are a number of hurdles to overcome in delivering automated vehicles to our
roads. These include the technical difficulties in ensuring that the vehicle works reliably in the
infinite range of traffic, weather and road situations it might encounter; the regulatory challenges
in understanding how liability and enforcement might change when drivers are no longer
essential for vehicle operation; and the societal changes that may be required for communities to
trust and accept automated vehicles as being a valuable part of the mobility landscape.
(Adapted from https://www.newstatesman.com/)
41. The word ‘it’ in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. vehicle production
B. automation
C. new challenge
D. manufacturing process

42. The phrase ‘gathered pace’ in paragraph 2 mostly means _______.

A. recovered its process
B. started to rise again
C. became faster
D. dominated the market

43. What is the main idea of paragraph 3?

A. Benefits of driverless cars in reducing car accidents
B. Advantages of automated technology in designing cars
C. Selling points of automation technology in driving
D. Outstanding features of new models of driverless cars

44. Which of the following best paraphrases this sentence: “Automation means that car-sharing
schemes become much more viable, particularly in urban areas with significant travel demand.”?
A. Automation helps to turn the idea of car-pooling into reality, alleviating travel demand in the
urban landscape.
B. Automation makes car-sharing programmes much more practical, especially in cities with
high travel needs.
C. The concept of car-sharing in urban areas where travel demand is extremely high has become
much more feasible thanks to automation.
D. The feasibility of car-pooling in crowded cities where daily commutes are the norm is
unquestionable with the help of automation.

45. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. There is still an air of uncertainty about the safety and reliability of automated vehicles among
the public.
B. Before officially launching automated vehicles to the roads, it is of considerable importance to
raise public awareness.
C. The obstacles to delivering automated vehicles to the roads will be surmounted soon thanks to
groundbreaking advances in technology.
D. Driverless cars which are currently trialled on the roads haven’t met safety regulations.

Câu 46-50: Logical thinking and problem solving: Choose A, B C or D to answer each
question.
46. You are at a family gathering where many relatives are playing a board game that you don’t
know how to play. You are somewhat reserved and unfamiliar with most of the relatives.
However, you would like to join the game. What can you say to participate?
(A) Can someone explain how this board game works?
(B) The board game looks really interesting, but I don't know the rules.
(C) I’d like to join the board game, could someone teach me how to play?
(D) This gathering is very enjoyable, and the board game seems fun.

47. Alex, the team leader, is asking Jamie, a team member, about a project update. What would
be the best response for Jamie in this situation?
Alex: Can you update me on the project status by the end of the day?
Jamie: ________________
(A) Sure thing! I'll send you the update on it later today.
(B) No problem. I'll need more details to complete the report.
(C) That’s fine. Can you remind me of the deadline again?
(D) I wasn’t expecting this. The project update is due next week.

48. Following are statements about a book. Which statement can be a fact?
(A) The book is the most thrilling read of the year.
(B) The book is considered the author's finest work.
(C) The book is difficult to put down.
(D) The book received the National Book Award in 2022.
49. You’ve noticed that whenever you use the microwave in your kitchen, the internet
connection in your house becomes unstable. What is the likely cause?
(A) The microwave and the internet connection are both experiencing technical issues.
(B) There is a problem with the internet service provider.
(C) The microwave is causing interference with the Wi-Fi signal.
(D) The internet connection needs to be upgraded.

50. Which of the following situations best exemplifies being “made redundant”?
(A) Emily is given a performance review that indicates she needs to improve her skills but is not
immediately affected.
(B) Emily's department is eliminated as part of a company restructuring, and she is informed that
her position is no longer needed.
(C) Emily is offered a different role in the company after her current job is deemed less essential.
(D) Emily decides to leave her job voluntarily to pursue another career opportunity.