It’s (21) ____________ a journey, and it’s often a long one.

―As far as I know, doing charity work is a really helpful thing for everyone in the society." ―____________

My mother mistakenly believes that my fashion style breaks the norm of society. The underlined word has the CLOSEST meaning to

In over ten years, he ____________ more than 100 bicycles to the needy students in Central Viet Nam.

Nam is considered to be the best student in our class because he's not only good at learning but also wellinformed about everything around the world. The underlined word has the OPPOSITE meaning to

Talented students with a disability should be helped to become independent, integrate____________ the society and achieve success at school.

That means, whether you succeed in life or you get in trouble, you reap the rewards you gain, but you also face the (20) ____________ of your actions.

Nicole ____________tired from the hours of overtime at work, and it became quite obvious that she needed a long vacation.

She apologised ____________ waiting so long.

Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D to fill in each blank.

Formally, independence is defined as not depending on another for livelihood and sustenance. If you’re going to live on your own, you really have to be on your own. If you fall down, it’s your job to pick yourself up. If you run out of resources, it’s your job to find ways on how to get more. This shows that you (19) ____________ yourself and your decision making, you will also feel accomplished when you do something independently. The hard truth here is that you have to watch your own life because everybody else is watching theirs. That means, whether you succeed in life or you get in trouble, you reap the rewards you gain, but you also face the (20) ____________ of your actions. Being independent is not just a decision. It’s (21) ____________ a journey, and it’s often a long one. When you’re starting out, don’t expect your lifestyle to be the same as when you had your income all to yourself. You may have to sacrifice a few luxuries, in order to attain bigger goals such as paying for your first house. The (22) ____________ you start, the better. Once you’ve fulfilled those goals, nothing’s going to stop you from pursuing bigger things.

This shows that you (19) ____________ yourself and your decision making, you will also feel accomplished when you do something independently.

Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

We find many people who have achieved extraordinary successes in their life and follow them as our inspiration. But he’s an exception. He is Nicholas James Vujicic, a motivational speaker from Australia, who can better be introduced as a half human being, accepting challenges of life with a great smile. Vujicic was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 1982. He was born without fully formed limbs. Throughout his childhood, Nick not only dealt with the typical challenges of school and adolescence, but he also struggled with depression and loneliness. According to Nick, the victory over his struggles, as well as his strength and passion for life today, can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the journey have inspired him to carry on, as well. During his stay in Vietnam, from May 22-25, 2013, Nick Vujicic had talks with 4,000 business people with the message ―Never give up‖ at the White Palace Conference Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, spoke to 25,000 students from universities in Hanoi at My Dinh National Stadium under the theme ―Never give up desire‖ and 5,500 disadvantaged children at Quan Ngua Sport Palace. Also, he autographed a ball and kicked the ball to start the football tournament of disadvantaged children at Military Zone 7 Sporting Hall and talked with 4,000 children at Thong Nhat Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. With lively stories about his long journey to struggle mentally, emotionally and physically to have a normal life like other people, Nick Vujicic has convinced thousands of Vietnamese through not only his books but also his motivational talks to those who participated in his activities in Vietnam. In the program ―Hello Vietnam‖, Ms. Bich Lan, who has translated the books ―Life without Limits‖ and ―Unstoppable‖ by Nick Vujicic into Vietnamese, said with emotion: ―Nick Vujicic is a shining star in the dark night and is the symbol of a soul with a strongly spreading vitality and continuous enthusiasm reaching a level of unlimited will, love without borders, dedication and boundless happiness.‖

What does Vujicic suffer from?

One way to have a good time-management is making plans for ________ things you need to do on ________ planner or an app on your mobile device.

Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest.

You shouldn’t have argued with Linh like that because she is a trustworthy friend and I think you should be ____________ her by talking with her openly and being apologetic.

It was essential for him to be ____________independent of his parents, so he decided to find a part-time job.

____________ communication skill plays an important role in career success.