Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.
GOOD FRIENDS
Psychologists have long known that having a set of cherished companions is crucial to mental well-being. A recent study by Australian investigators concluded that our friends even help to (23) ______ our lives. The study concentrated (24) ______ the social environment, general health, and lifestyle of 1,477 persons older than 70 years. The participants were asked how much contact they had with friends, children, relatives and acquaintances. Researchers were surprised to learn that friendships increased life (25) ______ to a far greater extent than frequent contact with children and other relatives. This benefit held true even after these friends had moved away to another city and was independent of factors such as socioeconomic status, health, and way of life. According to scientists, the ability to have relationships with people to (26) ______ one is important has a positive effect on physical and mental health. Stress and tendency towards depression are reduced, and behaviours that are damaging to health, such as smoking and drinking, occur less frequently. (27) _______, our support networks, in times Trang 3/6 - Mã đề thi 001 of calamity in particular, can raise our moods and feelings of self-worth and offer helpful strategies for dealing with difficult personal challenges.
(Source: Academic Vocabulary in Use by Michael McCarthy and Felicity O’Dell)
(23)
A.prolong
B.lengthen
C.stretch
D.expand

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.
After their long-standing conflict had been resolved, the two families decided to bury the hatchet.
A.become enemies
B.become friends
C.give up weapons
D.reach an agreement

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.
The first few days at university can be very daunting, but with determination and positive attitude, freshmen will soon fit in with the new environment.
A.interesting
B.memorable
C.serious
D.depressing

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The chance about lightning striking a building depends on its height.
A.chance about
B.striking
C.on
D.its

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
______ individuals are those who share the same hobbies, interests, or points of view.
A.Light-hearted
B.Like-minded
C.Even-handed
D.Open-minded

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
The 1980 saw the birth of the bicycle crazy in the United States.
A.saw
B.birth
C.of
D.crazy

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Violent films may have a negative ______ on children.
A.opinion
B.influence
C.dependence
D.decision

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
The proposal ______ by the environmentalists to grow more trees has received approval from the council.
A.which suggested
B.be suggested
C.suggested
D.was suggested

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
Linda refused ______ in the musical performance because she was sick.
A.to participate
B.participate
C.participating
D.to participating

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
There has been little rain in this area for months, ______?
A.has it
B.has there
C.hasn’t it
D.hasn’t it