Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

VINFAST: VIETNAMESE AUTOMAKER'S GLOBAL AMBITION

In the competitive automotive industry, VinFast (1) __________ significant financial resources to develop its electric vehicle technology. The company intended to establish (2) __________ opportunities and become a leading manufacturer in global markets.

VinFast has tried to deal (3) __________ a lack of consumer familiarity with its products. (4) __________ the company invested heavily in research and development, it still needed to prove its credibility compared to other (5) __________ in the market.

VinFast aimed to take (6) __________ advantage of its technological innovations. However, this required not just partial efforts but a commitment to maximizing every opportunity to compete with established global brands.

(Adapted from vinfast.com)

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The Global Education Summit 2025, scheduled for November at the National Convention Center, will address the urgent need for pedagogical reforms. The summit will highlight digital platforms (7) __________ have revolutionized the way students access academic resources. This transition is expected to benefit (8) __________ universities that are striving to integrate AI-driven tools into their curricula.

Educators will be encouraged to explore a vast (9) __________ of instructional strategies, from flipped classrooms to blended learning models. The keynote speech (10) __________ by Professor Elena Vance will analyze the psychological impacts of remote learning on student engagement.

This event is a golden opportunity for academics, school administrators, and tech developers to exchange ideas and foster (11) __________. We strongly advise interested parties to (12) __________ the workshops in advance to guarantee participation in these high-demand sessions.

For more information, please visit https://edusummit2025.edu

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The Global Education Summit 2025, scheduled for November at the National Convention Center, will address the urgent need for pedagogical reforms. The summit will highlight digital platforms (7) __________ have revolutionized the way students access academic resources. This transition is expected to benefit (8) __________ universities that are striving to integrate AI-driven tools into their curricula.

Educators will be encouraged to explore a vast (9) __________ of instructional strategies, from flipped classrooms to blended learning models. The keynote speech (10) __________ by Professor Elena Vance will analyze the psychological impacts of remote learning on student engagement.

This event is a golden opportunity for academics, school administrators, and tech developers to exchange ideas and foster (11) __________. We strongly advise interested parties to (12) __________ the workshops in advance to guarantee participation in these high-demand sessions.

For more information, please visit https://edusummit2025.edu

Read the following announcement and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 7 to 12.

EMBRACING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

The Global Education Summit 2025, scheduled for November at the National Convention Center, will address the urgent need for pedagogical reforms. The summit will highlight digital platforms (7) __________ have revolutionized the way students access academic resources. This transition is expected to benefit (8) __________ universities that are striving to integrate AI-driven tools into their curricula.

Educators will be encouraged to explore a vast (9) __________ of instructional strategies, from flipped classrooms to blended learning models. The keynote speech (10) __________ by Professor Elena Vance will analyze the psychological impacts of remote learning on student engagement.

This event is a golden opportunity for academics, school administrators, and tech developers to exchange ideas and foster (11) __________. We strongly advise interested parties to (12) __________ the workshops in advance to guarantee participation in these high-demand sessions.

For more information, please visit https://edusummit2025.edu

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following items from questions 13 to 17.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following items from questions 13 to 17.

Read the following piece of news and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.

VINFAST: VIETNAMESE AUTOMAKER'S GLOBAL AMBITION

In the competitive automotive industry, VinFast (1) __________ significant financial resources to develop its electric vehicle technology. The company intended to establish (2) __________ opportunities and become a leading manufacturer in global markets.

VinFast has tried to deal (3) __________ a lack of consumer familiarity with its products. (4) __________ the company invested heavily in research and development, it still needed to prove its credibility compared to other (5) __________ in the market.

VinFast aimed to take (6) __________ advantage of its technological innovations. However, this required not just partial efforts but a commitment to maximizing every opportunity to compete with established global brands.

(Adapted from vinfast.com)

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange or text in each of the following items from questions 13 to 17.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

In the scorching heat of Mandalay, hundreds of patients – from infants to the elderly and Buddhist monks – are lying on hospital beds in an outdoor car park. Three days after a catastrophic earthquake hit Myanmar, the people in the city are very worried and waiting for more shaking.

Despite having approximately 1,000 beds, Mandalay General Hospital has relocated most patients outside following the devastating earthquake that claimed over 2,000 lives across Myanmar and Thailand. The 7.7-magnitude tremor on March 28, accompanied by numerous aftershocks, has forced authorities to keep patients outdoors to prevent potential injuries from collapsing structures. The situation is far from ideal for anyone here at the hospital. "We're doing everything possible under these circumstances," an anonymous medical worker explained to AFP.

With temperatures reaching 39 degrees Celsius, patients found shelter beneath makeshift tarpaulin covers erected to protect them from the intense sun. Family members held their relatives' hands, offering reassurance, while others used bamboo fans to provide relief. Young children with injuries cried in the uncomfortable environment, and a wounded monk lay connected to an intravenous drip.

Medical staff are equally affected by the crisis. During brief breaks from their grueling work schedules, healthcare workers sat on the ground, attempting to regain their strength. While the hospital structure appeared intact, only critical care patients and their attending physicians stayed indoors. Everyone else crowded together under the tarpaulin or found shelter in a nearby area with a metal roof.

For decades, the SAT has functioned as a main door to higher education in the United States, shaping admissions outcomes and perceptions of academic potential. Originally conceived to measure ability, the test once symbolized fair opportunity. Yet, in recent years, its fairness and relevance have come under examination, prompting debate about whether standardized testing can represent the complex intelligence of contemporary learners. [I] As education evolves, the SAT finds itself caught between tradition and the demand for comprehensive methods of student readiness.

The College Board's decision to transition the SAT to a fully digital format marks a significant turning point. The new SAT, shorter in duration and adaptive in structure, seeks to evaluate reasoning skills with precision and accessibility. Students now complete the exam on laptops or tablets, receiving results within days rather than weeks. [II] This digital transformation extends beyond logistical convenience; it mirrors the broader reconfiguration of education in the post- pandemic era, where technology has become inseparable from learning and assessment. Still, one question remains: can an algorithm truly capture the depth of critical thinking?

Equity remains the SAT's most persistent challenge. Critics argue that the exam continues economic and social inequalities, as students from affluent backgrounds often have access to private tutoring and extensive preparation programs that enhance their scores. By contrast, students from under-resourced communities frequently lack comparable support. Although the College Board has expanded fee waivers and developed free online practice tools through initiatives such as its partnership with Khan Academy, these measures only partially reduce systematic unfairness. [III] The test operates within a system where the playing field is far from level, and genuine potential may be obscured by unequal access to educational resources.

As an increasing number of universities adopt test-optional or test-blind admissions policies, the SAT faces a critical turning point. Proponents argue that standardized assessments remain necessary for maintaining objectivity, particularly amid grade inflation and different curricular standards across schools. [IV] The future of academic evaluation may thus lie in balance — where quantitative measures coexist with comprehensive approaches that value creativity, resilience, and lived experience alongside intellectual performance. Whether the SAT endures or diminishes in influence, one principle remains clear: education must evolve not to measure conformity, but to open doors to possibility.

For decades, the SAT has functioned as a main door to higher education in the United States, shaping admissions outcomes and perceptions of academic potential. Originally conceived to measure ability, the test once symbolized fair opportunity. Yet, in recent years, its fairness and relevance have come under examination, prompting debate about whether standardized testing can represent the complex intelligence of contemporary learners. [I] As education evolves, the SAT finds itself caught between tradition and the demand for comprehensive methods of student readiness.

The College Board's decision to transition the SAT to a fully digital format marks a significant turning point. The new SAT, shorter in duration and adaptive in structure, seeks to evaluate reasoning skills with precision and accessibility. Students now complete the exam on laptops or tablets, receiving results within days rather than weeks. [II] This digital transformation extends beyond logistical convenience; it mirrors the broader reconfiguration of education in the post- pandemic era, where technology has become inseparable from learning and assessment. Still, one question remains: can an algorithm truly capture the depth of critical thinking?

Equity remains the SAT's most persistent challenge. Critics argue that the exam continues economic and social inequalities, as students from affluent backgrounds often have access to private tutoring and extensive preparation programs that enhance their scores. By contrast, students from under-resourced communities frequently lack comparable support. Although the College Board has expanded fee waivers and developed free online practice tools through initiatives such as its partnership with Khan Academy, these measures only partially reduce systematic unfairness. [III] The test operates within a system where the playing field is far from level, and genuine potential may be obscured by unequal access to educational resources.

As an increasing number of universities adopt test-optional or test-blind admissions policies, the SAT faces a critical turning point. Proponents argue that standardized assessments remain necessary for maintaining objectivity, particularly amid grade inflation and different curricular standards across schools. [IV] The future of academic evaluation may thus lie in balance — where quantitative measures coexist with comprehensive approaches that value creativity, resilience, and lived experience alongside intellectual performance. Whether the SAT endures or diminishes in influence, one principle remains clear: education must evolve not to measure conformity, but to open doors to possibility.

For decades, the SAT has functioned as a main door to higher education in the United States, shaping admissions outcomes and perceptions of academic potential. Originally conceived to measure ability, the test once symbolized fair opportunity. Yet, in recent years, its fairness and relevance have come under examination, prompting debate about whether standardized testing can represent the complex intelligence of contemporary learners. [I] As education evolves, the SAT finds itself caught between tradition and the demand for comprehensive methods of student readiness.

The College Board's decision to transition the SAT to a fully digital format marks a significant turning point. The new SAT, shorter in duration and adaptive in structure, seeks to evaluate reasoning skills with precision and accessibility. Students now complete the exam on laptops or tablets, receiving results within days rather than weeks. [II] This digital transformation extends beyond logistical convenience; it mirrors the broader reconfiguration of education in the post- pandemic era, where technology has become inseparable from learning and assessment. Still, one question remains: can an algorithm truly capture the depth of critical thinking?

Equity remains the SAT's most persistent challenge. Critics argue that the exam continues economic and social inequalities, as students from affluent backgrounds often have access to private tutoring and extensive preparation programs that enhance their scores. By contrast, students from under-resourced communities frequently lack comparable support. Although the College Board has expanded fee waivers and developed free online practice tools through initiatives such as its partnership with Khan Academy, these measures only partially reduce systematic unfairness. [III] The test operates within a system where the playing field is far from level, and genuine potential may be obscured by unequal access to educational resources.

As an increasing number of universities adopt test-optional or test-blind admissions policies, the SAT faces a critical turning point. Proponents argue that standardized assessments remain necessary for maintaining objectivity, particularly amid grade inflation and different curricular standards across schools. [IV] The future of academic evaluation may thus lie in balance — where quantitative measures coexist with comprehensive approaches that value creativity, resilience, and lived experience alongside intellectual performance. Whether the SAT endures or diminishes in influence, one principle remains clear: education must evolve not to measure conformity, but to open doors to possibility.

For decades, the SAT has functioned as a main door to higher education in the United States, shaping admissions outcomes and perceptions of academic potential. Originally conceived to measure ability, the test once symbolized fair opportunity. Yet, in recent years, its fairness and relevance have come under examination, prompting debate about whether standardized testing can represent the complex intelligence of contemporary learners. [I] As education evolves, the SAT finds itself caught between tradition and the demand for comprehensive methods of student readiness.

The College Board's decision to transition the SAT to a fully digital format marks a significant turning point. The new SAT, shorter in duration and adaptive in structure, seeks to evaluate reasoning skills with precision and accessibility. Students now complete the exam on laptops or tablets, receiving results within days rather than weeks. [II] This digital transformation extends beyond logistical convenience; it mirrors the broader reconfiguration of education in the post- pandemic era, where technology has become inseparable from learning and assessment. Still, one question remains: can an algorithm truly capture the depth of critical thinking?

Equity remains the SAT's most persistent challenge. Critics argue that the exam continues economic and social inequalities, as students from affluent backgrounds often have access to private tutoring and extensive preparation programs that enhance their scores. By contrast, students from under-resourced communities frequently lack comparable support. Although the College Board has expanded fee waivers and developed free online practice tools through initiatives such as its partnership with Khan Academy, these measures only partially reduce systematic unfairness. [III] The test operates within a system where the playing field is far from level, and genuine potential may be obscured by unequal access to educational resources.

As an increasing number of universities adopt test-optional or test-blind admissions policies, the SAT faces a critical turning point. Proponents argue that standardized assessments remain necessary for maintaining objectivity, particularly amid grade inflation and different curricular standards across schools. [IV] The future of academic evaluation may thus lie in balance — where quantitative measures coexist with comprehensive approaches that value creativity, resilience, and lived experience alongside intellectual performance. Whether the SAT endures or diminishes in influence, one principle remains clear: education must evolve not to measure conformity, but to open doors to possibility.

For decades, the SAT has functioned as a main door to higher education in the United States, shaping admissions outcomes and perceptions of academic potential. Originally conceived to measure ability, the test once symbolized fair opportunity. Yet, in recent years, its fairness and relevance have come under examination, prompting debate about whether standardized testing can represent the complex intelligence of contemporary learners. [I] As education evolves, the SAT finds itself caught between tradition and the demand for comprehensive methods of student readiness.

The College Board's decision to transition the SAT to a fully digital format marks a significant turning point. The new SAT, shorter in duration and adaptive in structure, seeks to evaluate reasoning skills with precision and accessibility. Students now complete the exam on laptops or tablets, receiving results within days rather than weeks. [II] This digital transformation extends beyond logistical convenience; it mirrors the broader reconfiguration of education in the post- pandemic era, where technology has become inseparable from learning and assessment. Still, one question remains: can an algorithm truly capture the depth of critical thinking?

Equity remains the SAT's most persistent challenge. Critics argue that the exam continues economic and social inequalities, as students from affluent backgrounds often have access to private tutoring and extensive preparation programs that enhance their scores. By contrast, students from under-resourced communities frequently lack comparable support. Although the College Board has expanded fee waivers and developed free online practice tools through initiatives such as its partnership with Khan Academy, these measures only partially reduce systematic unfairness. [III] The test operates within a system where the playing field is far from level, and genuine potential may be obscured by unequal access to educational resources.

As an increasing number of universities adopt test-optional or test-blind admissions policies, the SAT faces a critical turning point. Proponents argue that standardized assessments remain necessary for maintaining objectivity, particularly amid grade inflation and different curricular standards across schools. [IV] The future of academic evaluation may thus lie in balance — where quantitative measures coexist with comprehensive approaches that value creativity, resilience, and lived experience alongside intellectual performance. Whether the SAT endures or diminishes in influence, one principle remains clear: education must evolve not to measure conformity, but to open doors to possibility.