BỘ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO
ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ 1
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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2025
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Read the following advertisement 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.
🚴🚴 CYCLING TOUR IN CAMBODIA 🚴🚴
Most tourists in Cambodia travel along main roads in vans, but by bicycle you can see the most (1)
______ parts of the country on the back roads. On this 15-day holiday, you cycle 1,000 km through
amazing scenery (2) ______ the famous Mekong River. Each day, you (3) ______ lunch at a local
market, which means you can experience the true taste of Cambodia. We advise you (4) ______ for the
fish of the day. There are also daily tours where you will see the important sights and learn (5) ______
Cambodian culture and history. All the tours are guided by local men and women who you can ask
about daily life in the villages. And each night you stay with local families in (6) ______. This means
that your money is going directly to the people of Cambodia.
(Adapted from C21 Smart 11 Student's Book)
Question 1: A. beauty
B. beautiful
C. beautifully
D. beautify
Question 2: A. included
B. which included
C. including
D. is
including
Question 3: A. have
B. make
C. do
D. keep
Question 4: A. ask
B. to asking
C. asking
D. to ask
Question 5: A. over
B. for
C. about
D. with
Question 6: A. traditional wooden houses
B. houses wooden traditional
C. traditional houses wooden
D. wooden traditional houses
Read the following leaflet 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.
🚀🚀 CAREER PROSPECTS AND TRENDS IN VIỆT NAM 🚀🚀
How to stay alive in the job market?
From 2025 onwards, career trends in Việt Nam will have strong fluctuations. Many professions may be
eliminated, (7) ______ new job opportunities may open. Are you among the safe or the dangerous?
These are essential skills you can learn to strengthen your position in the career world.
1. Ability to apply technological knowledge
Digital transformation is actively (8) ______ into all current services. By 2030, it is possible for 100%
of businesses to optimise business results based on digital tools and platforms. If you do not have the
knowledge and skills to meet this, you will definitely be fired.
2. Analytical and critical thinking
Analytical and critical thinking is a valuable skill in the (9) ______ of growing jobs involving
algorithms and data science. We live in a world filled with information. The most effective people are
those who can analyse, interpret, evaluate pros and cons, and deliver data-driven solutions.
3. Self-management and self-learning
More and more businesses are using outsourced human (10) ______, working remotely. Therefore, they
need people with self-management skills, demonstrated through responsibility, high discipline and
adaptability to change. In addition, (11) ______ technology knowledge also requires a lot of selflearning and management effort from employees.
4. Emotional Intelligence
Under the remote working environment, stress in personal psychology and internal communication will
be more likely to arise. People with high emotional intelligence will be preferred by recruiters because

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they can easily adapt, collaborate, negotiate, and resolve conflicts effectively at work (12) ______
communication styles. In particular, emotional intelligence is also an irreplaceable machine.
(Adapted from Think 12 Student's Book)
Question 7: A. much
B. a little
C. each
D. many
Question 8: A. divided
B. integrated
C. participated
D. neglected
Question 9: A. landscape
B. scenery
C. vision
D. sight
Question 10: A. interests
B. origins
C. resources
D. departments
Question 11: A. getting on with
B. making up for
C. living up to
D. keeping up with
Question 12: A. regardless of
B. instead of
C. on account of
D. in addition to
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 questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13:
a. Nam: Yeah. It's been three years since your last visit. Anyway, do you want to go for a walk? I'll
show you around.
b. Mark: Fresh air and a walk sound nice. Let's go!
c. Mark: Hi, Nam! Sorry, I'm late. I got lost because your neighbourhood has changed a lot.
(Adapted from Global Success 12 Student's book)
A. a – c – b
B. c – a – b
C. b – c – a
D. a – b – c
Question 14:
a. Tom: I think it would be too expensive.
b. Liz: OK. Would prohibiting cars in city centers be a better solution?
c. Tom: What's the best way to stop global warming?
d. Tom: I think so. It will reduce CO₂ emissions.
e. Liz: Hmm. I'm not sure. Is switching to solar power a good idea?
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World 11 Student's book)
A. d – e – c – b – a
B. d – b – a – e – c C. c – e – a – b – d
D. c – b – d – e – a
Question 15:
Dear Sir/Ma'am,
a. I have a 12-year-old daughter who has been doing origami for 2 years now.
b. She hopes to join an origami class taught by origami artists.
c. If possible, I would like to discuss such matters in person as soon as possible. I hope to hear back
from you regarding the price and exact time of the first lesson.
d. I am writing this letter to express my interest in your origami workshop.
e. I am reaching out to you to enquire about the cost of each lesson and when the first lesson is starting.
Thank you!
Yours sincerely,
Cheryl Briggs
(Adapted from Think 11 Student's book)
A. d – a – b – e – c
B. b – e – c – d – a
C. a – d – e – c – b
D. e – b – a – d – c
Question 16:
a. This made me feel very sad and disappointed, of course. In the evening, I texted some friends to see
if they wanted to go out, but they all said they were too busy and refused to join me.
b. I got up in the morning, expecting my family and friends to do something special, but they did not
give me any gifts or even say "Happy birthday!"
c. I was very surprised and happy because they had come to celebrate, making it an unforgettable
moment in my life.
d. I once experienced mixed feelings on my birthday two years ago.
e. This made me angry, but then someone knocked on my door, and when I opened it, my family and
friends were there with a birthday cake, singing "Happy Birthday" to me.

(Adapted from Explore New Worlds 12 Student's book)
C. a – d – e – b – c
D. d – b – a – e – c

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A. b – a – e – d – c
B. d – b – e – a – c
Question 17:
a. It has revolutionized communication, allowing people to connect instantly and often replacing faceto-face interactions.
b. This has led to a more connected and efficient world where individuals and businesses thrive without
physical meetings.
c. The internet is one of the most important inventions in history because it has significantly changed
our lives.
d. Additionally, the internet has made remote work and global collaboration possible, enabling people
to access resources and work together regardless of location.
e. Although it is a relatively new invention, the internet plays a crucial role in modern life, and without
it, the world would be very different.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World 12 Student's book)
A. c – d – b – a – e
B. c – a – d – b – e
C. c – b – a – e – d
D. c – e – d – a – b
Read the following passage 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 18 to 22.
Leonardo DiCaprio, born in 1974, (18) ______. He began his acting career at a very young age,
appearing in commercials and TV shows before having a breakthrough role in "This Boy's Life" (1993),
where his talent shone brightly.
DiCaprio's rise to stardom came with his portrayal of Jack Dawson in the blockbuster "Titanic"
(1997), (19) ______. He continued to impress audiences and critics alike with his roles in "The Aviator"
(2004), "Inception" (2010), and "The Revenant" (2015), (20) ______.
Apart from his acting prowess, DiCaprio is also dedicated to environmental causes. (21) ______.
His philanthropic efforts further highlight his commitment to making a positive impact on the world.
Marked by his impressive acting performances and his dedication to important global causes, (22)
______.
This makes him a beloved and prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
(Adapted from Discovery 12 Workbook)
Question 18:
A. who is a renowned American actor for his diverse roles in movies
B. is an American actor who is renowned for his diverse roles in movies
C. whose diverse roles in movies made him a renowned American actor
D. being an American actor who is renowned for his diverse roles in movies
Question 19:
A. catapulted him into global fame and established him as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors
B. propelled him to global fame and established him as one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors
C. which catapulted him into global fame and established him as one of Hollywood's most sought-after
actors
D. that catapulted him into global fame and established him as one of Hollywood's most sought-after
actors
Question 20:
A. The latter earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor
B. Earning him an Academy Award for Best Actor, his fans were proud of him
C. Both roles failed to meet audience expectations
D. He expected to perform better to win the Academy Award for Best Actor
Question 21:
A. Using his platform to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues, his
environmental activism is rewarding

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B. Without using his platform to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues, he is
famous for his environmental activism
C. He uses his platform to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues so that he
can become famous worldwide
D. He is famous for his environmental activism, using his platform to raise awareness about climate
change and environmental issues
Question 22:
A. people admire him for his remarkable journey from a talented actor to a Hollywood superstar
B. other Hollywood superstars praise Leonardo DiCaprio's journey for becoming a remarkable actor
C. Leonardo DiCaprio's journey from a talented actor to a Hollywood superstar has been remarkable
D. Hollywood regards his remarkable journey from a talented actor to a superstar
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions from 23 to 30.
These days, digital technology is a major part of everyday life for all of us, and we use it for almost
everything, from work to school and entertainment. Therefore, with everyone spending so much time
connected to the Internet and using digital devices, it's important that we all understand how to be
responsible digital citizens in the modern world. But what exactly does that mean?
A responsible digital citizen is someone who uses technology in a sensible way and encourages
others to do the same. They are careful about their online behaviour and always try to be as polite as
possible, which helps others to avoid having negative experiences online. Responsible digital citizens
respect other people's privacy, too. They don't post pictures of others or discuss people's personal lives
without their permission because that could harm their online security. In this way, digital citizens help
others to feel safer and more comfortable in the digital world.
Responsible digital citizens are also aware of the potential risks of being online. They
understand that there are fake websites and online scams which try to access people's personal
information to hack into their social media accounts or even bank accounts. When a digital citizen
encounters one of these online scams, they should report it to the cyber police to stop this behaviour
from happening. By doing this, digital citizens play an important role in making the Internet a safer
place for all users.
While many of us know how to use digital technology safely these days, we should remember that
there are many other people who are still at risk. By being responsible digital citizens, we can help
everyone gain the benefits of the digital world without putting themselves or others at risk.
(Adapted from Bright 12 Student's book)
Question 23: The word it in paragraph 1 refers to _______.
A. life
B. work
C. entertainment
D. digital technology
Question 24: The word sensible in paragraph 2 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
A. practical
B. foolish
C. careful
D. intelligent
Question 25: Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of the characteristics of a responsible
digital citizen?
A. being careful about their online behavior
B. trying to be as polite as possible
C. respecting other people's privacy
D. sharing people's personal information online
Question 26: The word encounters in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.
A. confronts
B. ignores
C. avoids
D. admits
Question 27: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 3?
A. Responsible digital citizens also think the Internet is always a safe place.
B. Responsible digital citizens do not believe there are threats online.
C. Responsible digital citizens also recognize the dangers that exist on the Internet.
D. Responsible digital citizens also ignore the risks of using digital devices.
Question 28: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

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A. A responsible digital citizen spends less time using the Internet and digital devices.
B. Responsible digital citizens do not care about others' safety or comfort in the digital world.
C. Responsible digital citizens are not aware of fake websites and online scams that steal data.
D. Responsible digital citizens can help everyone benefit from the digital world safely.
Question 29: In which paragraph does the writer mention a contrasting relationship?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
Question 30: In which paragraph does the writer raise a question about the meaning of being a
responsible digital citizen?
A. Paragraph 1
B. Paragraph 2
C. Paragraph 3
D. Paragraph 4
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best
answer to each of the following questions from 31 to 40.
[I] Around the world, coffee is grown by about 25 million farmworkers on about 27 million acres
of
land.
[II] Just in Brazil, the world's largest coffee grower, almost 6.2 billion pounds of coffee are grown each
year. In Việt Nam, coffee exports reached approximately 1.78 million tonnes in 2022 alone.
[III] Every year, people drink more than 500 billion cups. Businesses in the United States spend about
$5.5 billion to bring coffee into the country, and make more than $12 billion by selling it. Coffee is big
business.
[IV]
Unfortunately, climate change could be a big threat to this business and the people who depend
on it. To grow good coffee, the weather must be just right. If it is too hot or too cold, or if there is too
much or too little rain, the plants might die or the coffee beans might be of poor quality. Climate change
is making the world hotter and changing where and how much rain falls. Many regions that have
perfect weather for growing coffee now will not be good places to grow coffee in the future. In
Brazil, for example, more than half of good coffee land will not be usable by the year 2050.
Even worse, an insect called the coffee berry borer beetle, which likes to eat coffee beans, also
loves hotter weather. This means that as the climate changes, there will be more of these insects living
in more places and more coffee plants will be in jeopardy. In addition, diseases such as coffee rust (a
disease that causes the tree to lose its ability to produce berries/beans) become more common when the
weather is hotter and wetter.
Coffee is the favorite drink of people all over the world. Unless humans collaborate to stop
climate change and protect coffee, it could become part of our history, not our future.
(Adapted from Explore New Worlds12 Student's book)
Question 31: Where in paragraph 1 does the following sentence best fit?
That's more than seven percent of Earth's surface!
A. [I]
B. [II]
C. [III]
D. [IV]
Question 32: The word this business in paragraph 2 refers to _______.
A. coffee farming
B. climate change
C. weather forecasting
D. selling land
Question 33: According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor affecting
coffee growth?
A. extreme heat
B. extreme cold
C. strong winds
D. lack of rainfall
Question 34: The phrase in jeopardy in paragraph 3 could be best replaced by _______.
A. protected
B. maintained
C. conserved
D. damaged
Question 35: Which of the following best paraphrases the underlined sentence in paragraph 2?
A. Areas ideal for coffee farming today may become unsuitable for it in the future.
B. Regions where coffee grows today will always have perfect conditions for coffee farming.
C. Farmers will stop growing coffee in regions where conditions have always been perfect.
D. Coffee will be grown in more regions in the future due to changing conditions.
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A. Hotter and wetter conditions make coffee plants more vulnerable to diseases.
B. Rising temperatures help insects spread to more coffee-growing areas.
C. Climate change increases pests and diseases, making coffee farming more difficult.
D. Coffee trees can resist insects and diseases in extreme weather thanks to their natural strength.
Question 37: Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Brazil is the second-largest coffee grower, producing almost 6.2 billion pounds of coffee annually.
B. In Việt Nam, 2022 was the least productive year for coffee exports, with only 1.78 million tonnes.
C. People drink less than 500 billion cups of coffee worldwide because tea has become more popular.
D. Businesses in the United States make more than twice what they spend on importing coffee.
Question 38: The word collaborate in paragraph 4 is OPPOSITE in meaning to _______.
A. cooperate
B. separate
C. approve
D. unite
Question 39: Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?
A. Coffee is easy to grow because it is not affected by weather conditions.
B. In Brazil, most coffee-growing land will remain suitable for cultivation by the year 2050.
C. The coffee berry borer beetle prefers colder weather because it can lay a larger number of eggs.
D. Without people's intervention, coffee could become a thing of the past due to climate change.
Question 40: Which of the following best summarises the passage?
A. Coffee is a major global commodity, but climate change severely threatens coffee production by
reducing suitable land and increasing diseases, thus risking the livelihoods of farmworkers.
B. The global coffee business is a massive industry, but it faces a severe threat from climate change,
causing land
loss, insects, and diseases, thus requiring global collaboration to protect coffee's future.
C. Coffee is a significant global business, but despite some land changes, climate change has a minimal
impact on production, with collaboration ensuring its future.
D. Coffee is a major global industry, supporting millions of workers, spanning vast farmland, and
driving billions in trade, with international collaboration playing a key role in its future.
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ĐỀ MINH HỌA SỐ 2
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KỲ THI TỐT NGHIỆP THPT 2025
MÔN: TIẾNG ANH
Thời gian làm bài: 50 phút, không kể thời gian phát đề

Họ tên học sinh……………………………………………………………………
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Read the following advertisement 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.
🎉 TEEN TRIPS WILL BE GIVING AWAY LOADS OF FREE HOLIDAYS 🎉
Because next year is our tenth anniversary! By the end of the year, we'll have been organising (1)
______ holidays for a whole decade! We'll have sent thousands of young people (2) ______ more than
twenty countries on four continents. To celebrate our special birthday, we're adding some (3) ______,
including Sapa, Seoul and Florence! All our trips (4) ______ to be informative and fun cater to
whatever you're into, so there's a trip that's ideal for you. If you've registered online, you'll have (5)
______ a look at our newsletter by now, so we hope you'll already be reading about all our fantastic
trips. Don't forget (6) ______ the prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a free holiday!
(Adapted from Friends Global 12 Student's book)
Question 1: A. educate
B. education
C. educational
D. educationally
Question 2: A. to
B. for
C. with
D. on
Question 3: A. new exciting destinations
B. exciting destinations new
C. destinations new exciting
D. exciting new destinations
Question 4: A. are designed
B. designed
C. which designed
D. designing
Question 5: A. taken
B. done
C. made
D. put
Question 6: A. entering
B. to enter
C. to entering
D. enter
Read the following leaflet 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.
🛡 SIMPLE TIPS FOR CREATING A HEALTHY DIET 🛡
Don't know how to create a healthy diet? I had the same problem. I knew what food tasted good,
but not what was good for my body. Then, I discovered the Healthy Eating Plate, and everything
became easy! (7) ______ these super simple tips.
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables. They look good, taste great, and have all the vitamins to protect
your body from diseases and heal from (8) ______. I add fruit on my breakfast cereal each morning. It's
delicious!
Choose good carbs from whole grains. Grains are seeds used to make foods like bread, pasta, and
rice. Be careful with (9) ______ grains, though, like in pasta. They provide about the same amount of
carbs as whole grains but have fewer vitamins. This was a problem for me because I love pasta, and
freshly baked French bread smells so good! But, now I try to eat brown bread and rice (10) ______
white. I haven't eaten processed carbs for two months. I look better and feel much healthier.
Look for healthy protein. Sausages smell amazing and are full of protein. They might seem to be
a healthy option, but they contain highly processed meat which you should really stay away from. Don't
worry, you can find protein in many (11) ______ foods, even in plants. Beans, nuts, some whole grains,
and some vegetables have protein.
Limit dairy products, salts, fats, added sugar, and oils. Choose healthy fats like vegetable oils,
nuts, seeds, and fish. Finally, don't forget to drink lots of water and stay active with (12) ______ of
exercise.
(Adapted from i-Learn Smart World 12 Student's book)
Question 7: A. Check out
B. Check in
C. Hand out
D. Hand in
Question 8: A. wounds
B. damages
C. injuries
D. disabilities
Question 9: A. balanced
B. fried
C. limited
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Question 10: A. regardless of
B. instead of
C. on account of
D. in view of
Question 11: A. other
B. another
C. others
D. the others
Question 12: A. number
B. level
C. plenty
D. amount
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 questions from 13 to 17.
Question 13:
a. Mark: Yes, I actually met your dad in the street and he showed me the way. He said he was on his
way to work.
b. Lan: Come in, Mark. Did you find my place easily?
c. Lan: That's right. My dad is a factory worker, so he works in shifts. Today he's on the night shift.
A. a – c – b
B. c – a – b
C. b – a – c
D. a – b – c
Question 14:
a. Paula: Wow! What did she do?
b. Paula: That's not a pig, is it, Kenzo?
c. Kenzo: No, it's a wild boar. It was standing outside her front door one day.
d. Kenzo: Look at this photo, Paula. It was taken by my grandma.
e. Kenzo: She called the police, but by the time they arrived, the boar had gone.
A. d – b – c – a – e B. d – a – e – b – c C. c – a – d – b – e D. c – b – e – a – d
Question 15:
Hi Sam,
a. When your brother becomes a big star, he'll buy you dinner every night.
b. You know how much I want a better guitar, and I just found out that my friend Jake's friend is selling
one.
c. I'm really sorry, but you'll need to make your own dinner tonight.
d. I promise it won't be long before we have all the best things we want.
e. I'm going to check it out this evening, so I'll be home a bit late.
Take care!
Billy
(Adapted from Bright 12 Student's book)
A. e – b – a – d – c B. a – e – d – c – b C. b – e – c – a – d D. d – a – c – b – e
Question 16:
a. Every day, I wake up excited to work on my business and see it grow.
b. I have always been driven to create something new and make an impression on the world.
c. Starting my own business has been a dream of mine since I was young, so I decided to take a leap
when I
graduated from university three years ago.
d. My advice to anyone considering starting their own business is to have a clear vision and to be
prepared for
the challenges that come with being an entrepreneur.
e. It has been an incredible journey so far. Being an entrepreneur requires a lot of hard work and
dedication, but it's all worth it when you see your dream become a reality.
(Adapted from Bright 12 Student's book)
A. e – a – c – b – d
B. b – c – e – a – d C. a – e – b – c – d D. c – a – e – b – d
Question 17:
a. For instance, in New York in the 20th century, limited space led to builders constructing taller homes
and offices, which eventually led to the invention of skyscrapers.
b. Cities cause problems, but people can find solutions.
c. Now, architects in Sweden are working on something similar.
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crops in small spaces, and if successful, vertical farms could be built in cities worldwide.
e. As the urban population increases and rural areas shrink, providing enough food becomes a
challenge.
(Adapted from C21 Smart 12 Student's book)
A. b – d – c – e – a
B. b – e – a – d – c C. b – c – a – d – e D. b – a – c – e – d
Read the following passage 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 18 to 22.
THE RISE OF AIRBNB
In 2007, design graduates, Joe Gebbie and Brian Chesky, (18) ______. Hearing that there was a
conference coming to town and there were no hotel rooms available, they created the website
airbedandbreakfast.com where they advertised three airbeds in their home at $80 each a night, breakfast
included. Only six days later, they had three guests sleeping on their floor. They knew immediately that
this was the start of something big.
Being budding entrepreneurs, (19) ______. They enlisted Gebbie's former flatmate, Nathan
Blecharczyk, a computer science graduate, to develop their website. Their idea was to target
conferences and festivals across the USA, getting local people to list their rooms and travelers to book
them. The new website was completed just in time for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in
Denver, (20) ______. Within a week, they had 800 listings, an achievement which dealt in part with the
shortage of hotel rooms, but did not solve their financial problems, as the site was not making any
money.
The team decided that they would have to handle payment for the bookings. (21) ______.
Meanwhile, investors had started showing interest in the company. By April 2009, when larger
investments began to arrive, they moved the company out of their flat into a new state-of-the-art office
and hired more staff.
Since then, Airbnb has gone from strength to strength. (22) ______. It is rumoured to be worth
around $20 billion.
(Adapted from Friends Global 12 Student's Book)
Question 18:
A. having struggled to pay the rent for their San Francisco apartment
B. who were struggling to pay the rent for their San Francisco apartment
C. were struggling to pay the rent for their San Francisco apartment
D. whose San Francisco apartment struggled to pay the rent
Question 19:
A. their idea was decided to be taken further by the pair
B. the pair decided to take their idea further
C. the decision to take their idea further was made by the pair
D. it is said that the pair decided to take their idea further
Question 20:
A. at which Barack Obama was due to speak in front of 80,000 people
B. when Barack Obama was due to speak in front of 80,000 people
C. included Barack Obama, who spoke in front of 80,000 people
D. featured the presence of Barack Obama, who spoke in front of 80,000 people
Question 21:
A. Depending on the price of the booking, three percent to the host and between six and twelve percent
to the traveler was charged
B. Without depending on the price of the booking, they began to charge three percent to the host and
between six and twelve per cent to the traveler
C. They began to charge three percent to the host and between six and twelve per cent to the traveler,
depending on the price of the booking

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D. The price of the booking was independent so that they began to charge three pe...