Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F).

      In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for your family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.

1.   Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired.                        1. _______

2.   Using the computer too much is not good for you.                                  2._______

3.   We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends.                  3. _______

4.   According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time.         4._______

5.   Computers should only be used for a limited time.                                  5. _______

Read the passage carefully.

MY VILLAGE

      I live in a village by Mekong River. Every day, like most of my friends, I walk to school. It is three kilometers away. After class, I often help my mother to collect water from the river and feed the chickens. At the weekend, the villagers often gather at the community hall where there is a TV. The adults watch TV, but more often they talk about their farm work and exchange news. The children run around playing games and shouting merrily. Laughter is heard everywhere.

      My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells our home products like vegetables, fruits, eggs... He then buys me an ice cream and lets me take a ride on the electric train in the town square. I love those trips.

      On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky Way. We dream of faraway places.

Answer the following questions.

1.   Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?

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2.   What do the children do on starry nights?

      ...............................................................................................

3.   Do you like to live in the countryside or in the city? Why?

      ...............................................................................................

Supply suitable words to complete the following passage.

      Our classes take place for three hours every morning                              (1) Monday to Friday.The maximum class size                            (2) twenty and the average is ten. We use modernmethods of                       (3) and learning, and the school has a language laboratory, a videocamera and recorder. You will only be successful                           (4) improving your English,however, if you work hard and              (5) speaking English as much as you can. Youwill take a short                             (6) in English as soon as you arrive. In this way, wecan put you in a                                 (7) at the most suitable level.

      There are two classes                                (8) the elementary level; one is for complete beginnersand the                         (9) is for students who know a                       (10) English. In both classes,you will practise simple conversations.

Read the text and fill in the blank with the suitable word.

      The normal working day in Britain is (1)                         9 a.m to 5 p.m, so mostoffices are open 9-5. Schools usually start at 9 o’clock, too, but they (2)               at about 3.30. Shops usually (3)                    from 9 to 5.30 Monday to Saturday and (4)                                    shops open from 10 to 4 on Sunday, too. Restaurants (5)                        pubs usually open from 11 a.m to 11 p.m. Some (6)                          come for a few hours in (7)                                   afternoon. People usually (8)             a meal between 1 and 2 in the afternoon and between 7 and 9 in the evening. Clubs don’t usually open (9)                        about 10 or 11 p.m and they close at 2 or 3 a.m. Museums normally open at about 10 a.m and (10)                  dose at 5 or 6 p.m.

I read online magazines and I look (5)                     information, too. I also compare prices of things, (6)             I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.

I read online magazines and I look (5)                       information, too. I also compare prices of things, (6)             I’ve never bought anything online because I don’t think it’s safe.

Although he’s got a lot of bad marks for the exams, he hasn’t (9)                            his habits.

In my experience, it’s very useful for people who use the Internet (10)                                .

Read the following passage and answer the questions.

THE OLYMPIC GAMES

      Every four years people all over the world watch the Olympic Games. It is a time for all kinds of people to unite in peace. Some of them join together to compete for gold medals. Millions of other people watch them on television.

      Why do we have the Olympics? How did they begin? The first Olympic Games were in Greece in 776 B.C. There was only one event. People ran a race the length of the stadium. The Games lasted one day.

      Slowly people added more events. The Games were only for men, and women could not even watch them. Only Greeks competed. They came from all parts of the Greek world. The time of the Games was a time of peace, and the government let everyone travel safely. Kings competed against common people. The winners became national heroes.

      The first modern Games were in 1896 in Athens. The Greeks built a new stadium for the competition. Athletes from several countries competed. Then there were Olympics every four years in different cities in Europe and the United States until 1952. After that they were held in Melbourne, Tokyo, Mexico City, and Montreal besides in European cities. Each year there were athletes from more nations. The first Winter Olympics were in 1924. The athletes compete in skiing and other winter sports.

      Today there must be Olympic Games every four years. The Games must have at least fifteen events, and they cannot last more than sixteen days. There is no age limit people of any age can compete.

      The competitors must not be professionals. They must be amateurs. The athletes compete for gold medals. The winners are still national heroes, as they were in the early Olympic Games in Greece.

      In 1956, Egypt, Iraq, and Lebanon boycotted the Games. They did not compete in the Games because several countries took the Suez Canal from Egypt that year. Other countries boycotted the Games in 1964 and 1976. In 1980, the United States and other countries boycotted the Games in Moscow. In 1984, the Soviet Union and other countries boycotted the Games in Los Angeles. How can the nations of the world solve this problem? Maybe the Games should be in Greece every year, where they began. Then athletes from all over the world could compete without any boycotts.

Questions

1.   What was the only event in the first Olympic Games?

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2.   How many nations played in the first Games?

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3.   What is the age limit?

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4.   Are the competitors professionals or amateurs?

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5.   Where and when is the next Olympic Games?

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Read the information about France and Spain. Complete the sentences about the countries, using a comparative form of the words in bracket.

1.   France .................................. Spain.(big)

2.   Spain .................................. France.(smaller)

3.   Spain’s population .................................. France’s population. (large)

4.   France’s population .................... not ..................... Spain’s population.(small)

5.   Spain .................................. France in summer. (hot)

6.   Spain .................... not ................... France in winter.(cold)

7.   Spain .................... not .................... France. (rainy)

8.   France .................................. Spain.(rainy)

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

      Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

 1.   Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

Read the text and fill in the blanks with the words in the box, using comparative or superlative of the adjectives.

Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question aboutthe passage.

      Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about.However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

       There are certainly many advantages of living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

      However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services so it is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremely expensive.

            In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young or single people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

1.   According to the passage, living in the country has                     .

Living in the country is safer for young children because                 .

Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?

Having few friends is              .

Read the text and choose the suitable words with the correct blank spaces.

      Ilive in a (1) .......................... village. My parents often tell me (2) .......................... about their life in the past. It’s not much like the village I can see nowadays.

      Some villagers now live in brick houses instead of earthen ones. Our housesare better equipped (3) .......................... electric fans and TVs. Thanks to theTV, we now know more about (4) .......................... outside our village. We don’tuse oil lamps (5) .......................... more. We have electric lights which aremuch brighter. More villagers are using motorcycles for transport instead of (6) .......................... a horse or walking. We – village children – no longer haveto walk a long way and cross a stream to get (7) .......................... school, which isdangerous in the rainy season. Now there’s a new school nearby. We also have more (8) .......................... from the city. They come to experience our way of life.

Read the text and decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

      Tokyo is a famous city. There are a few good buildings and impressive temples; there are a few parks worth visiting. Everything has to be small in Tokyo: houses,          rooms, shops. Long-side streets consist of tiny houses only, and this often creates a toy-like, with small women tip-toeing along in their kimonos.

      Tokyo at night is a very different place from Tokyo in daytime. Millions of neon lights are switched on and nowhere in the world is more attractive.

      A town is not its buildings alone; it is an atmosphere, its pleasure, its sadness, its madness, and above all its people. Tokyo may lack architectural beauty but it has character and excitement; it is alive. I found it a mysterious and lovable city.

      1.   _________ There are many beautiful buildings in Tokyo.

      2.   _________ There is nothing to see in the parks in Tokyo.

      3.   _________ Many small houses found along long road.

      4.   _________ At night, Tokyo is not as attractive as many other cities.

      5.   _________ Tokyo has beautiful architecture.

      6.   _________ The author likes Tokyo.

Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

HOW TO USE BICYCLE

1.Don’t ride a bicycle which is not the right size for you.

2.Check a bicycle before using it and make sure that the brakes and steering-wheel work properly and the tyres have enough air in them.

3. When riding a bicycle, always use a cycling track at the side of the road when there is one.

4.Don’t ride too fast, especially when going down hills and turning corner.

5.Control the speed of your bicycle with your brakes, but always use them gently.

6.When in a group, always ride in single file.

7.Always keep to the side of the road, do not ride in the middle of the road or weave back and forth on the road.

1.   You should ride a bicycle which is           .

3.   When is the most dangerous to ride fast?

4.   Which part of a bicycle do you use to control the speed?

5.   When you are in a hurry you can              .

It is a (8)                      of the whole village.

Read the following text, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words given.

      Duong Lam Village is (1)             in Duong Lam Commune at a 45 kmdistance from Ha Noi. It is the birthplace of two kings in the (2)                                of Vietnam, Phung Hung (or Bo Cai Dai Vuong) andNgo Quyen, who (3)                       up the long-term self-control and independence period of Viet Nam after Bach Dang Victory in the (4)                       938.

      All houses, gates, village gates and wells are (5)             of laterite creatingan architectural complex, a unique village (6)                                is typical for villages inthe midlands in the North of Vietnam.

      At present, there are still nearly old 200 (7)                                  and many other historicalmonuments such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, Mong PhuCommunal House, Ho Gam Hill at (8)                     Phung Hung killed tigers torescue villagers and the temple at which the diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.

3.   How many rooms are there in John’s house?

4.   Dining room is the room in a house where you                .

5.   Which of the following is not true?

Fill each blank with a, an or the to complete the following passage.

      (1)                          history of Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture started in 1891 when (2)                     French scientist began to collect Cham sculptures that had been discovered in scattered areas of Quang Nam Province and brought them to Da Nang.

      (3)             first museum building was designed by French architects, and construction began in 1951 and was finished by May 1916.

      (4)              Museum has played (5)                      important role in preserving sculpture items featuring (6)             cultural, spiritual and ritual lives of (7)                      Cham people. They arranged (8)              displays in order to (9)      areas where (10)                      objects were found.

Read the passage and complete with the correct prepositions.

Read the conversation and choose the correct answer.

Hoa:    Hello, Lan.

Lan:     Hi, Hoa. You seem (1) ............................

Hoa:    I am. I (2) ............................ a letter from my friend Nien today.

Lan:     Do I know her?

Hoa:    I don’t think so. She was my next - door neighbor (3) ............................ Hue.

Lan:     What does she look (4) ............................?

Hoa:    Oh. She’s beautiful. Hereis her photograph.

Lan:     What a lovely smile! Was she your classmate?

Hoa:    Oh, no. She was (5) ............................ to be in my class.

Hoa:    I am. I (2) ............................ a letter from my friend Nien today.

Hoa:    I don’t think so. She was my next - door neighbor (3) ............................ Hue.

Lan:     What does she look (4) ............................?

Hoa:    Oh, no. She was (5) ............................ to be in my class.

Read the passage about family traditions in Viet Nam, and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.

            importance           there         because           ancestors        by

            arrange                 more         responsible     look                 after

      Marriage and family are very important in Viet Nam. In the countryside,parents often (1)                                marriages; divorce remains uncommon, thoughis (2)                                   frequent in cities. In traditional Vietnamese families, rolesare rigid. The man of the house is primarily (3)                                       for the family’seconomic well-being. Older children help to (4)                                                after youngersiblings. Discipline is viewed as a parental duty.

      The woman of the house looks (5)                       her parents, husband andchildren. In rural areas, women also do much agricultural work. Vietnamesewomen live (6)                         the “four virtues”: hard work, beauty, refined speechand excellent conduct.

      The Vietnamese attach great (7)                                       to two traditional familyobligations: to care for their parents in their old age and to worship them after death. In each Vietnamese family, (8)                         is at least one altar on whichthere are the pictures of their ancestors. Family members worship their ancestors (9)                                they think parents after death will go to live in another world and this altar is the place where the ancestors’ souls live in. As a result, every day Vietnamese people lay flowers or sometimes fruits on the altar for the belief that those (10)                         will enjoy them.

Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2)                             to their family.

(4)        4,000 years of civilization, the Vietnamese are proud people who like to recite to a myth that they are descendants of an angel and a dragon.

Let themknow that you enjoy their food is one way in successfully (7)                    a betterrelationship with them.

When they invite you to their homes for a meal, celebration, or special occasion,some (8) - usually food, fruits, chocolate or liquors - should be offered to the host’s family.

Read the passage and answer the questions below

      David wants to buy a Christmas present for a very special person, his mother. David’s father gives him $5.00 pocket money a week and David puts $2.00 a weekinto his bank account. After three months David takes $20.00 out of his bank account and goes to the shopping mall. He looks and looks for a perfect gift.

      Suddenly he sees a beautiful brooch in the shape of his favourite pet. He says to himself, “My mother loves jewelry, and the brooch costs only $17.00.” He buys the brooch and takes it home. He wraps the present in Christmas paper and places itunder the tree. He is very excited and he is looking forward to Christmas morning to see the joy on his mother’s face.

      But when his mother opens the present she screams with fright because she sees a spider.

1.   Who does David get his money from?

      .................................................................................................................

2.   What does David want to buy his Mother?

      .................................................................................................................

3.   How much money does David take to the mall?

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4.   What does David buy his mother?

      .................................................................................................................

5.   What does David do with the present when he takes it home?

      .................................................................................................................

6.   Why does David’s mother scream?

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7.   Why does David buy a spider brooch?

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8.   Where does David put the present on Christmas Eve?

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Complete the conversation between Nick and Mai about Vietnamese table manners with the sentences given (A-H). Practise the conversation with your partner.

      A.No. You should wait to be shown where to sit, and the oldest person should sit first.

      B.Yeah, you should try to finish everything on your plate.

      C.You should bring a small gift, such as fruits, sweets, flowers...

      D.You shouldn’t bring handkerchiefs, anything black, or yellow flowers.

      E.They are chopsticks and a flat spoon.

      E.You should rest your chopsticks on top of your rice bowl.

      G.Yes, and remember to cover your mouth when using a toothpick.

      H.Chopsticks should be placed on the table or a chopstick holder after a few mouthful or when breaking to drink or speak.

Peter:         What should I do first if I am invited to a Vietnamese home for dinner, Huong?

Huong:      (1)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         Which kinds of gift shouldn’t I bring?

Huong:      (2)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         Can I sit at the dining table as I would like to?

Huong:      (3)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         What are the most common utensils for a meal in Viet Nam?

Huong:      (4)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         Where should I place my chopsticks when breaking to drink or speak?

Huong:      (5)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         Is there anything else that I have to pay attention to during the meal?

Huong:      (6)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         What should I do when I finish dinner?

Huong:      (7)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         Do Vietnamese people often use toothpicks after finishing a meal?

Huong:      (8)____________________________________________________________

Peter:         Thank you so much, Mai.

Huong:      You’re welcome. I hope you’ll enjoy having a meal with a Vietnamese household.

It is an occasion for everyVietnamese to be reunited to think (2)      their past activities and hope for goodluck (3)  the year to come.

Wrong doings (8)                                be absolutely avoided on these days.

Read and complete the passage with words in the box.

      Tet is the biggest festival in Vietnam. To (1) ......................... Tet, Vietnamese peoplemake many tasty (2) ......................... foods. The most important food includes Chungcakes, sausages, boiled chicken, (3) ......................... rolls, and sticky rice. Chung cake is made of sticky rice, pork, green beans, and other spices, wrapped in green leaves; (4) ......................... this cake needs a lot of preparation. This cake can be (5) ......................... for a long time, even though the weather is often humid during Tet. Other significant foods that cannot be missed to worship the ancestors are sausages, spring rolls, andsticky rice. (6) ......................... sausages are difficult to make, people often buy themfrom famous suppliers. (7) ........................., sticky rice and spring rolls are easier to prepare and must be (8) ......................... immediately after they are cooked, so theyare often made at home.

Read the passage and answer these questions below.

      TET holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Bank Chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year’s Eve, the whole family gets together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young member of the family pays their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

1.   Is TET holiday celebrated on the second day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam?

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2.   What do the Vietnamese often do some weeks before the New Year?

      .................................................................................................................

3.   Who do people often visit on TET holiday?

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4.   How many kinds of dishes are served in the reunion dinner?

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Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.

      Teachers Day (1)              on the first of September each year. Generally, it is (2)         for school children to show (3)                  appreciation to their teachers who(4)             guided them in their (5)                      . It is a time to (6)                 the badexperiences students may have (7)                 their teachers scolding and punishingthem. Students (8)               their teachers flowers and gifts. Such gestures are smallin (9)                to the teacher’s dedication and hard work. Parties are held and there is an (10)             of fun and amusement in the school.

(4)        the past, people sometimes (5)                       traditional dolls out of corn.

(4)        the past, people sometimes (5)                       traditional dolls out of corn.

Read the following passage and choose the best answers to each of the questions below.

      Hi! I’m Dean. I’m from England. My favorite time of the year is Christmas, which is on 25^thDecember. That’s when Christians celebrate the birth of Christ. In the middle of December we send a lot of cards to our friends and family, here and abroad. Then we get a big tree and decorate it with lights and other things. On Christmas Day, we give each other presents. We have one enormous meal with turkey, and after that, we have Christmas pudding.

1.   When is Christmas held?

2.   Christmas is held because Christians want to                  .

3.   What does the word ‘decorate’ in line 4 mean?

4.   On Christmas Day, people                        .

5.   Which of the following is not true?

(3)                  , the festival is a chance for thelocal people to relax, to meet and wish one another (4)             in the future.

(3)                  , the festival is a chance for thelocal people to relax, to meet and wish one another (4)             in the future.

Fill the gaps with the words/ phrases in the box.

MY FAVORITE LEISURE ACTIVITY IS LISTENING TO MUSIC

      (1)                                      , listening to music not only helps me relax but alsoprovides me with musical knowledge. I (2)                                  like the time that I can lie lazily in bed, put on the small earphone with my iPod and enjoy any favorite songs of many kinds of music: pop,hip-hop, rock or jazz. I like pop music very much because I think it is gentle and suitable for teenagers. I listen to rock music when I am sad and after that I feel cheerful and happy.

      (3)                                      music from other countries is also good for teenagersto understand other cultures. (4)                                that, the lyrics are easy tounderstand and interesting. (5)                                          , it can improve my English and listening skills. (6)                                           , music is an important part of my life and ithelps me love my life more.

Read the following passage, and answer the questions below.

      Duong Lam Village is located in Duong Lam Commune at a 45km distance from Hanoi. It is the birthplace of two kings in the history of Vietnam, Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen, who opened up the long-term self-control and independence period of Vietnam after Bach Dang Victory in the year 938.

      All houses, gates, village gates and wells are built of laterite creating an architectural complex, a unique village that is typical for villages in the midlands in the North of Vietnam.

      At present, there are still nearly old 200 houses and many other historical monuments such as Phung Hung Temple, Ngo Quyen Royal Tomb, MongPhu Communal House, Ho Gam Hill at which Phung Hung liked tigers to rescue villagers and the temple at which the diplomat Giang Van Minh is worshiped.

1.   Where is Duong Lam village?

      _____________________________________________________________________

2.   Who were the two kings whose birthplace is Duong Lam Village?

      _____________________________________________________________________

3.   What is Duong Lam typical for?

      _____________________________________________________________________

4.   How many old houses are there in Duong Lam?

      _____________________________________________________________________

Complete the first part of the story Cinderella. Use the verbs from the box in the Past Simple Tense.

      Once upon a time, there (1)                                  a pretty young girl named Cinderella.She (2)                         with her mean stepmother and two jealous stepsisters. PoorCinderella (3)                           to do all of the cooking and cleaning. She (4)                  in a dusty attic and (5)                        nothing to wear but old clothes. But no matterhow mean her stepmother and stepsisters (6)              , Cinderella was alwayscheerful. Even the animals (7)               to be near her. One day a letter (8)                             , inviting everyone to the King’s palace for a ball.

      Cinderella’s stepmother (9)                      , “Cinderella, you may go, but only if youfinish your work.”

      Cinderella (10)                  , (11)                            and (12)                      floors all day.Meanwhile, Cinderella’s little friends made her a lovely gown. When Cinderella’sstepsisters (13)                                the gown, they (14)                       it to pieces. “That’s myribbon!” cried one.

      “And those are my beads!” the other shouted. Cinderella (15)                to thegarden in tears. “Now I can’t go to the ball,” she cried.

      “Don’t cry, my child,” (16)                      a gentle voice.

      “I am your fairy godmother, and I have come to help you."

Read the following passage, answer/ complete the questions/ statements below it.

      Once, there was a boy named Boly. He lived with his aged grandmother in Kanchi Village. His grandmother always woke up very early in the morning and made little buns and cakes. She sold them in the market place. With the money she earned, she sent Boly to school.

      Boly was a good boy. He was an orphan. He loved his grandmother a lot. After school, he always went home quickly. Then, he would have his lunch and do his homework. In the evenings, Boly would go round the village selling the cakes his grandmother made. Boly and his grandmother lived quite happily.

      One day, Boly’s grandmother fell ill. She could not make any more cakes. Boly now had to look for work. He went from house to house doing odd jobs.

      It was in one of these houses that a kind gentleman asked Boly why he was working at such a tender age. After listening to Boly’s story, the man said that he wanted to adopt Boly. He was willing to take care of Boly’s grandmother too. From then on, Boly and his grandmother led a very happy life.

1.   The phrases of words “very old” is similar to the word ......................... in the text.

2.   Boly was living with his grandmother because...........................................................................

      .....................................................................................................................................................

3.   Boly’s grandmother could afford to send him to school by........................................................

4.   After school, Boly would immediately........................................................................................

5.   Boly had to look for work because..............................................................................................

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.

      When a light passenger plane flew off course some time (1)                   , it crashed(2)                          the mountains and its pilot was killed. (3)                                    only passengers, ayoung woman and her two baby daughters were unhurt. It was the (4)             ofwinter. Snow lay thick (5)   the ground. The woman knew that the nearestvillage was miles (6)          . When it grew dark, she turned a suitcase (7)                        a bed and put the children inside it, covering them (8)                                 all the clothes shecould find. During the night, (9)            got terrible cold. The woman kept as nearas she (10)                        to the children and even tried to get into the case herself, but itwas too small. Early the (11)                                morning, she heard planes passing overheadand wondered how she could (12)                           a signal. Then she had an idea. Shestamped out the letters “SOS” in the snow. Fortunately, a pilot saw the signal andsent a message (13)                     radio to nearest town. It was not (14)              beforea helicopter arrived on the scene and (15)                    the survivors of the plane crash.

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      In 1920, after some thirty - nine years of problems with disease, high costs, and politics, the Panama Canal was officially opened, finally linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans by allowing ships to pass through the fifty-mile canal Zone instead of traveling some seven thousand miles around Cape Horn. It takes a ship approximately eight hours to complete the trip through the canal and costs an average of fifteen thousand dollars, one-tenth of what it would cost an average ship around the Horn. More than fifteen thousand ships pass through its locks each year.

      The French initiated the project but sold their rights to the United States. The latter will control it until the end of the twentieth century when Panama takes over its duties.

1.   “Initiated” is nearest in meaning to.............................................

2.   The passage is about....................................................................

3.   On the average, it would cost $150,000 to travel........................

4.   The construction on the canal probably began............................

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      The first stamp in (1)                    world was an English stamp. It was made (2)            1840. Before that time people paid money to the postman (3)               every letter theyreceived and the postman didn’t give letters to anybody (4)              didn’t pay him.

      An English teacher (5)                  name is Rowland Hill thought much about it. One day he said that people who wrote the letters must (6)                        for them and not the (7)          who got the letters. He spoke (8)            it to people in the government.

      Soon all the (9)                 began to sell little pieces of paper (10)           a stamp on them.

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      Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Gong culture covers five provinces of the Central Highlands: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong and Lam Dong. The masters of gong culture are the ethnic groups of Bahnar, Sedang, Mnong, Coho... The Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands. In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province. For the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, gongs are musical instruments of special power. It is believed that every Gong is the symbol of a god who grows more powerful as the Gong gets older. Therefore, gongs are associated with special occasions in people’s lives, such as the building of new houses, funerals, crop praying ceremonies... The Gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods.

Answer the questions:

1.   Where does Gong culture exist?

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2.   How often is the Gong Festival held?

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3.   What do artists do in the Gong Festival?

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4.   Are Gongs pieces of folk music?

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5.   Is the gong sound a way to communicate with the ancestors?

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Read the passages and write True for (T) of False for (F).

His early life

      George Washington was born in Virginia. His family owned abigfarm and had George didn’t have much education. Duringhis life he had three jobs: he was a farmer,a soldier, and a politician. He loved the life of a farmer. He grew tobacco and owned horses. He worked hard but he also liked dancing and going to the theatre. In 1759 he married a widow called Martha Custis. They were happy together, but didn’t have anychildren.

His later life

      He was Commander-in-Chief of thearmy and fought the British in the War ofIndependence. When the war ended in 1781 he was happy to go back to the farm, but his country wanted him to be President. Finally, in 1789, he became President, and gave his name to the new capital city. He started the building of the White House, but he never lived in it. By 1797 he was tired of politics. He went back to his farm and died there two years later.

1.   ____________ He came from a rich family.

2.   ____________ He loved being a politician.

3.   ____________ He worked hard.

4.   ____________ He had a lot of other interests.

5.   ____________ He had a good education.

6.   ____________ He married, but didn’t have any children.

7.   ____________ He was in office for eight years.

8.   ____________ He was happy to live and work on the farm.

9.   ____________ Finally he was tired of politics and resigned.

10. ____________ Americans loved him very much.

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      A horse on board the Enterprise was perhaps the first and only horse ever to save the lives of its shipmates. The Enterprise was sailing for North Carolina. She carried a mixed cargo, and there were fifteen passengers on her. She was making good timed until at dawn, she struck something. Water poured into the ship. The holds were soon flooded. Frightened men and women climbed the rigging to save their lives. The crew tried to pump the holds out, but with no luck. Then the cargo caught fire. All those on board thought they would die.

      The captain knew the coast was near. But how near? Perhaps if the horse could reach land, the people could, too. The horse was led to the side and pushed over. The horse did reach land. In fact, it almost waded ashore! The people soon followed. All were saved, thanks to a nameless horse.

1.   There were .......................... people on the Enterprise.

2.   The ship was wrecked at ..........................

3.   When water poured in, the crew tried to .......................... the holds.

4.   The horse was pushed overboard in the hope that it could ..........................

5.   The horse got ashore almost by ..........................                       

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      The Youth and Young Pioneers Organization was founded in Vietnam on March 26^th, 1931. It builds character, and encourages good citizenship and personal fitness.

      The Y & Y has many plans to help the community. It encourages all members to take part in different programs.

      The recycling program can help people save natural resources. The “Rosy Smile" program helps raise fund for the poor children. The “Green Sunday” program makes the city more beautiful with clean streets, plenty of trees and flowers. It gives more green color to the city and it is done on Sunday so it has the name “Green Sunday”.

      There are some more helpful programs such as “helping the elderly and street children”, “supporting cultural-sport”, “young scientists”, etc....

1.   When was the Y & Y founded?

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2.   What does it build?

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3.   What does it encourage?

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4.   Why is it named “Green Sunday”?

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5.   What does the recycling help?

Read the passage and fill a suitable word in each blank to complete its summary below.

Nasreddin’s Visitors

      One day a visitor came to Nasreddin’s house. “I am your cousin from Konya,” he said, “and I have brought you a duck to celebrate the visit.” Nasreddin was delighted.He asked his wife to cook the duck, and served the visitor a fine dinner.

      The next day another visitor arrived. “I am the friend of the man who brought you the duck,” he said. Nasreddin invited him in and gave him a good meal. The next day another visitor arrived, and said he was the friend of the friend of the man who had brought the duck. Again Nasreddin invited him in for a meat. However, he was getting annoyed. Visitors seemed to be using his house as a restaurant. Then another visitor came, and said he was the friend of the friend of the friend of the man who had brought the duck. Nasreddin invited him to eat dinner with him. His wife brought some soup to the table and the visitor tasted it. “What kind of soup is this?'” asked the visitor. “It tastes just like warm water.” “Ah!” said Nasreddin, “That is the soup of the soup of the soup of the duck.”

      One day, Nasreddin had a ....................... (1) who claimed to be his ....................... (2) from Konya. The visitor brought a ....................... (3) as a gift, and Nasreddin’s ....................... (4) made some ....................... (5) with it, and served a fine meal.

      Then another visitor arrived, saying he was a ....................... (6) of the cousin;then a third, who said he was a friend of the friend of the cousin. They didn’t bringany ....................... (7), but Nasreddin gave them a meal anyway. However, when the ....................... (8)visitor arrived, Nasreddin became angry. Instead of soup, heserved.................. (9) water. He told the friend of the friend of the friend of thecousin that it was soup of the soup of the soup of the .................... (10).

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the correct words.

      Environmental pollution is a term that (1)            to all the way by whichman pollutes his surroundings. Man dirties the air with gases and smoke, (2)                        the water with chemicals and other substances, and damages thesoil with (3)                      many fertilizers and pesticides. Man also pollutes his surroundings (4)             various other ways for (5)                   ,peoplerun natural be run natural beauty by scattering little on the land and in the water. They operate machines and motor vehicles that fill the air with disturbing (6)                pollution.

      Environmental pollution (7)                     one of the most serious (8)                             feeing mankind today. Air, (9)             and soil are necessary to the survival of all living things. Badly - polluted air can cause illness, and (10)                       death. Polluted water kills and other marine life. Pollution of soilreduces the amount of land for growing food. Environmental pollution also brings ugliness to man’s naturally beautiful world.

Read the passage and complete the sentences. True (T) or false (F).

      Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other sources create so much air pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the people who live in cities. City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways. These wastes kill fish and make some areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have difficulties in disposing of their garbage. The amount of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are quickly filling up. Citizens, governments, industries, scientists, and business people must work together in different ways to gradually reduce pollution. For example, most cities have introduced recycling programmes.

¨    1. Motor vehicles and factories are among some sources of air pollution.

¨    2. Air pollution doesn’t endanger people’s health in some cities.

¨    3. Air pollution is the only problem of the environment mentioned in this passage.

¨    4. Garbage disposal is a problem in many large cities.

¨    5. Everyone must cooperate to reduce pollution.

¨    6. We can reduce pollution by recycling programmes only.

(8)        light at nightcan harm our eyes and also harm the hormones that help us to see things properly.

I feel really annoyed (3)                     I see plastic bags lyingon the sand, cigarette ends buried in the sand, and soda cans floating in the sea.

We need to start now (8)                     the beaches are damaged beyond repair.

Read the following passage and then answer the questions below it.

      Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough information on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.

      The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children and they are clumsy when they use their hands.

      There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere continue to increase, the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the Poles may melt and may cause serious floods.

1.   What can make people sick?

      ___________________________________________________

2.   Where does smoke come from?

      ___________________________________________________

3.   Can air pollution cause lung diseases?

      ___________________________________________________

4.   What else can cause air pollution in cities?

      ___________________________________________________

5.   Why does the earth’s climate become warmer?

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Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time

      Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

      First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

      Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

      Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but shouldalso try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

      If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

1.   Pollution is caused from the following sources except                .

3. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things except             .

4.   Recycling helps to reduce waste because .

5. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to                       .

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THE CAMEL

      The camel can go without water for a long time. Some people think it stores water in its hump. This is not true. It stores food in its hump. The camel’s body changes the food into fat. Then it stores the fat in its hump. It cannot store the fat all over its body. Fat all over an animal’s body keeps the animal warm. Camels live in the desert. They do not want to be warm during the day.

      The desert is very hot. The camel gets hotter and hotter during the day. It stores this heat in its body because the nights are cool.

      The Arabian camel has one hump. The Bactrian camel of Central Asia has two humps. It also has long, thick hair because the winters are cold in Central Asia.

      There is a lot of sand in the dessert. The camel has long eyelashes. Then sand cannot go into the camel’s eyes.

      Arabic has about 150 words to describe a camel. Arabs need all these words because the camel is very important to them.

Questions

1.   Where do camels live?

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2.   What does a camel store in its hump?

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3.   The camel doesn’t store fat all over its body. Why?

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4.   Why does it store heat during the day?

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5.   Why does a Bactrian camel have long thick hair?

Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.

      The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is usedas either first or second language .................... (1) many countries.

      During the 16^th century, only about two million people spoke English. All .................... (2) them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Over the centuries,as a result of various historical events, English has spread throughout .................... (3)world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native .................... (4). Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, NewZealand, South Africa, .................... (5) the Unites States.

      About 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and inmany African .................... (6), speak English in addition to their own language. Anadditional 200 million people in the world probably know .................... (7) leastsome English. English is really an international language.

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      In the world today there are 5,000 to 6,000 living languages, of which English is the most widely used. As a mother tongue, it ranks second only to Chinese, which is little used outside China.

      English is the most international of languages. It is used as the language of aviation, international sport and pop music. Sixty percent of the world’s radio stations broadcast in English, and more than half of the world’s scientific papers are printed in English.

      It is true that a great number of people are involved in the use of English. To people in Africa, Asia, and South America, English is an important foreign language to master. In most countries in the world, the English language is used as the language of business, commerce, and technology. English is now an effective medium of international communication. However, it is the written English which is not systematically phonetic, that causes difficulties to non-native speakers.

1.   Which language is used as the language of aviation, international sport and pop music?

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2.   Why is English an important foreign language used in many countries?

      _______________________________________________________________

3.   What difficulties may learners of English be confronted with? Why?

      _______________________________________________________________

4.   Name three countries in which English is spoken as a first language.

      _______________________________________________________________

5.   As a mother tongue, why does English rank second only to Chinese?

      _______________________________________________________________

Read the passage and answer the questions below.

ENGLISH IS CONFUSING

      “Good evening, everybody!” said the teacher, Donna. “Where is everybody?” That was sort of a daily joke by Donna. Usually the class started with only two or three students present, and then filled up as the minutes went by. It was summertime. Summer school was only eight weeks long. Class attendance was always smaller than during fall and spring semesters.

      “I don’t know, teacher. Maybe they late or no come,” said one student. “Maybe watching TV football tonight.”

      “Is there a soccer game tonight? It seems like there’s a soccer game every night. Oh, well. Let’s get started, okay? We’re on page 36 in the workbook. Tonight we’re studying participles as adjectives. Students are always confused when they learn about the present and past participles, so we will practice this a lot. Tonight, we’re just going to practice the present participle.

      “The present participle tells us what emotion or feeling the subject is causing. For example, ‘Grammar is boring’ means that the subject – grammar – causes an emotion of boredom. If we say, ‘The movie is interesting,’ we are saying that the movie causes a feeling of interest. If we say, ‘The roller coaster is exciting,’ we are saying that the roller coaster causes a feeling of excitement. Any questions so far? Am I confusing you? Is everyone confused?”

      The classroom was quiet. Donna looked at blank faces. They were confused. She knew this would take a while. But eventually, the faster students would grasp it, and then they would help the slower students. By the end of the evening, most of the class would feel comfortable using the present participle.

      Donna erased the board and put some new examples on it. She loved guiding her students through difficult topics like this one. She always felt a little bit thrilled when the look of understanding came to their faces.

1.   What was Donna’s daily joke?

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2.   How many students were usually present when class started?

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3.   Which season was it?

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4.   How long did summer school last?

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5.   What was always smaller in the summer?

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6.   What were some absent students doing, perhaps?

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7.   What was tonight’s subject?

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Over time, the bridge has become one of London’s most famous (4)                        .

(5)                  photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity,but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)                 you’ll have a magnificentview over London from the walkway (7)               the two bridge towers.

(5)                   photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity,but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)                   you’ll have a magnificentview over London from the walkway (7)              the two bridge towers.

It is particularly (9)               to see the bridge (10)              and close below your feet.

It is particularly (9)                 to see the bridge (10)              and close below your feet.

Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9)                   water to desert areas.

Read the following passage, choose the best answer for each question followed.

      Since the world has become industrialized, there has been an increase in the number of animal species that have either become extinct or have neared extinction. Bengal tiger, for instance, which once roamed the jungles in vast number, now only about 2,300 and by the year 2025, their population is estimated to be down to zero. What is alarming about the case of the Bengal tiger is that this extinction will have been caused almost entirely by poachers who according to some sources, are not interested in material gain but in personal gratification. This is an example of thecallousness that is part of what is causing the problem of extinction. Animals like Bengal tigers as well as other endangered species are a valuable part of the world’s ecosystem. International laws protecting these animals must be enacted to ensure their survival and the survival of our planet.

      Countries around the world have begun to deal with the problem in various ways. Some countries, in order to circumvent the problem, have allocated large amounts of land to animal reserves. They then charge admission to help defray the costs of maintaining the parks and they often must also depend on world organizations for support. With the money they get, they can invest in equipment, and patrols to protect the animals. Another solution that is an attempt to stem the tideof animal extinction is an international boycott of products made from endangered species. This seems fairly effective but it will not, by itself, prevent animals from being hunted and killed.

1.   What is the main topic of the passage?