Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Câu 23: I need an assistant - I’m very busy with work.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 34 to 38.

Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a (34)____________attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue (35)__________ was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years date back from 1805 until 1945.

The Imperial City of Hue has a circumference of 10 kilometers with the height of 6.6 meters and 21 meters thick with forts being meanderingly arranged, accompanied by cannons, artilleries and ammunitions. (36)________the fortress was built solely by soil, only to be replaced by bricks afterward. Surrounding the city is the complicated canal system served not only as a protection but also as a waterway with nearly seven kilometers.

There are total of ten main majestic gates (37) _______to the Imperial City of Hue, which can be divided into two main parts excluding houses and mansions: The Citadel and The Forbidden City. The former served to protect the important palaces inside while the (38)_________was where the emperor and the royal family stayed as well as the court’s workplace. All the typically traditional Eastern architectures including majestic palaces, tombs and museums stand accordantly together to make an utmost amusing attraction right in the heart of Vietnam.

(Adapted from https://www.vietnamonline.com/)

Because I can’t handle all my customer orders by telephone, I need to hire an engineer to ____________ an app for order processing.

Câu 29: Stella said to me: “my company was established in 2000”.

The dogs and their ____________ owners stood waiting to see who would be crowned winner of the pet show.

I’m pretty sure the burglar got in through the kitchen window.

If you feel like you are catching a cold, try to nip it in the ___________ so that it does not cause you to miss work.

Câu 20: My father was given a delicious Spanish white wine by a friend of him who had just returned from Spain.

The woman wasn’t sure where she __________the rare illness since no one else in her family had the disease.

Câu 5: It was ___________ most beautiful morning, so we decided to make for Sam Son beach.

Câu 25: When the captain realized his efforts to steer his ship were futile, he commanded his officers to release the lifeboats.

I didn't even have time to complete all homework assignments, ____________ hang out with my friends.

Ask a friend to recommend a doctor or, ____________that, ask for a list in your local library.

Câu 27: Leon and Drake are talking about drinking water.

- Leon: “As far as I know, drinking warm water is really good for our health”

- Drake “ ________________ because warm water helps to get rid of harmful toxins from your body and also works to prevent skin issues like acne.”

His latest movie has won high praise from the critics but I don’t think it’s ___________ good.

Câu 32: Some websites are really interesting. They may expose us to unreliable sources of information.