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1.Tự luận

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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. _______

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2.Tự luận

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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?

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

2. What do the children do on starry nights?

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

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

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

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3.Tự luận

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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.

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4.Tự luận

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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.

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5.Trắc nghiệm

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Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each gap.

I surf the Internet every day, but I’ve never (1) more than an hour at a time online. I’ve got a laptop and also a smartphone, so I can (2) the Internet anywhere. Today, for instance, I’ve been (3) three times.

Mainly I just (4) my friends. 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’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (7) . One friend of mine always looks (8) because he spends all night online. 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) .

I surf the Internet every day, but I’ve never (1) more than an hour at a time online

spend

spending

spent

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I’ve got a laptop and also a smartphone, so I can (2) the Internet anywhere

have

use

play

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Today, for instance, I’ve been (3) three times.

online

Internet

computer

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Mainly I just (4) my friends.

write

send

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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.

for

wastes

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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.

because

but

although

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11.Trắc nghiệm

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I’m not an Internet addict, but some of my friends (7) .

were

are

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12.Trắc nghiệm

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One friend of mine always looks (8) because he spends all night online.

tired

hard

happily

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13.Trắc nghiệm

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

change

to change

changed

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

sensible

sensibly

sensibleness

like as

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15.Tự luận

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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?

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

2. How many nations played in the first Games?

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

3. What is the age limit?

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

4. Are the competitors professionals or amateurs?

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

5. Where and when is the next Olympic Games?

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

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16.Tự luận

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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.

FRANCE

SPAIN

Size: 550,000 sq km

Population: 64 million

Summer temperature: 18 degree C

Winter temperature: 5 degree C

Rainfall: 650mm

Size: 500,000 sq km

Population: 40 million

Summer temperature: 24 degree C

Winter temperature: 11 degree C

Rainfall: 300mm

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)

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17.Trắc nghiệm

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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?

South Pacific

Sydney Harbor

Britain

Sydney

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18.Trắc nghiệm

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

Sydney’s Opera House

The history of Sydney

Sydneys beaches and harbors

An introduction of Sydney

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19.Trắc nghiệm

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific

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20.Trắc nghiệm

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How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

11 beaches

over 20 beaches

nearly 20 beaches

770 beaches

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21.Trắc nghiệm

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When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

1788

1973

1932

1625

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22.Tự luận

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

the best warmer drier the most beautiful the worst richer

the biggest the largest the most important the most famous

California is (1) state in the USA. It isn’t (2) state; that’s Alaska. But it’s got (3) population and it’s certainly (4) state for the US economy (it’s (5) than most countries in the world). The coast had one of (6) climates in the USA; it’s (7) and (8) than most places. Some people would also say it’s (9) state! But California has some problems; Los Angeles has one of (10) crime rates of nay US city

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23.Trắc nghiệm

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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 .

both good and bad points

only bad points

only good points

no disadvantages

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24.Trắc nghiệm

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How many advantages does living in the country have?

Two

Four

Three

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25.Trắc nghiệm

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Living in the country is safer for young children because .

there are few shops

there is less traffic

there are fewerpeople

there arefew services

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26.Trắc nghiệm

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

The country is only suitable for retired people.

It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

There are fewer shops and services in the country.

People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.

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27.Trắc nghiệm

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Having few friends is .

one of drawbacks to life in the country

the only disadvantage of living in the country

one of certain advantages to life outside the city

one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

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28.Tự luận

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

visitors stories mountain any riding to with life

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.

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29.Tự luận

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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.

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30.Trắc nghiệm

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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 .

higher than you are

with high seat

your right size

your favorite

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2. Which part of a bicycle is used for changing direction?

The front wheel

The back wheel

The tyres

The steering wheel

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3. When is the most dangerous to ride fast?

When riding along the roads

When turning corner

When going down hills

B and C are right

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

The brake

The lights

The chains

None of the above

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5. When you are in a hurry you can .

ride in the middle of the road

weave back and forth

ride dangerously

ride in a cycling track quickly

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35.Trắc nghiệm

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

COMMUNAL HOUSE (RONG HOUSE)

The Rong House can only be (1) in villages to the north of the CentralHighlands,especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces. It is a large, imposing,beautifully decorated stilt house built (2) in the middle of the village. It is where community activities (3) , meetings, wedding ceremonies, or playing ceremonies. It is also the place for reception of guests. The Rong house of each ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared (4) . In the village, it is often (5) house roofed with yellow-dried thatch leaves and having 8 big wood columns. The rafters are decorated with patterns of bright colour, depicting religious scenes, legendary stories about ancient heroes, stylized animals, and other familiar things of the village life. The most distinction of the decor ofthe Rong House is the (6) of the brilliant God of Sun. The Rong House is a(7) of the culture of Central Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture. The bigger the house, the wealthier the village is. It is a (8) of the whole village.

The Rong House can only be (1) in villages to the north of the CentralHighlands,especially in Gia Lai and Kon Turn provinces.

found

find

to find

finding

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It is a large, imposing,beautifully decorated stilt house built (2) in the middle of the village.

under

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It is where community activities (3) , meetings, wedding ceremonies, or playing ceremonies

happens

take on

take place

occurs

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The Rong house of each ethnic group has its own architectural style, design, and decor. Yet there are shared (4)

features

cultures

customs

designs

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In the village, it is often (5) house roofed with yellow-dried thatch leaves and having 8 big wood columns.

a big

a bigger

biggest

the biggest

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The most distinction of the decor ofthe Rong House is the (6) of the brilliant God of Sun.

portrait

photo

image

painting

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The Rong House is a(7) of the culture of Central Highlanders, an age-old and stable culture.

signal

sign

symbol

scene

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42.Trắc nghiệm

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It is a (8) of the whole village.

design

pride

proud

respect

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43.Tự luận

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

built that houses which

located history opened year

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.

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44.Trắc nghiệm

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

Hi! My name is John. I live in Liverpool. Liverpool is a large city in the north of England. I live with my parents, my two brothers and my sister. We live in a large house.

In our house, there is a big kitchen, a dining room, a large living room, and a toilet. There is also a separate room for our washing machine and freezer. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and another toilet. Outside, there is a large garden. There are two garages.

1. Where does John live?

In England

In Wales

In Scotland

In France

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2. How many people are there in John’s family?

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

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

usually relax in comfortable chairs

eat meals

cook food and wash dishes

wash your body

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5. Which of the following is not true?

John’s family live in a large house.

John’s house is big but doesn’t have any gardens.

The kitchen in John’s house is big.

John’s house has two garages.

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49.Trắc nghiệm

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Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

Hi! How are you? We’re (1) .

Well, we finally moved! This is a picture (2) the living room of our newhouse. It’s really huge. There are lots of (3) so it’s very sunny. (4) ,we don’t have (5) yet. We (6) a beautiful couch actually, a sofabed. We want (7) an ultra-modern table to put (8) of it. Pleasevisit soon after we get our new couch.

Love,

Sharon and Alex

fine

good

well

all are correct

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Well, we finally moved! This is a picture (2) the living room of our newhouse

with

about

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There are lots of (3) so it’s very sunny.

rooms

windows

couches

cushions

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(4) ,we don’t have (5) yet.

Of course

For example

Because

Soon

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(4) ,we don’t have (5) yet.

much furniture

many furnitures

much furnitures

many furniture

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We (6) a beautiful couch actually, a sofabed.

buy

buys

are buying

bought

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We want (7) an ultra-modern table to put (8) of it.

get

getting

to get

to getting

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56.Trắc nghiệm

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We want (7) an ultra-modern table to put (8) of it

beside

behind

in front

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57.Tự luận

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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.

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58.Tự luận

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Read the passage and complete with the correct prepositions.

We send our children (1) school to prepare them (2) the timewhen they will be big and will have to work (3) themselves. They learn theirown language so that they will be able to tell others clearly what they want and what theyknow and understand what others tell them. They learn foreign languages (4) order to be able to benefit (5) what people (6) other countries have written and said, and in order to make people (7) ______ other countries understand what they themselves mean. Nearly everything they study (8) school has somepractical use (9) their life. We go to school (10) all to learn how tolearn, so that, when we have left school, we can continue to learn

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59.Trắc nghiệm

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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.

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

happy

happily

more happy

more happily

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

receive

received

receives

receiving

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

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

likes

liked

to like

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

old not enough

enough old not

not old enough

not enough old

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64.Tự luận

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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.

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1. arrange 2. more 3. responsible

4. look 5. after 6. by

7. importance 8. there 9. because 10. ancestors

Dịch bài

Hôn nhân và gia đình rất quan trọng ở Việt Nam. Ở vùng nông thôn, cha mẹ thường sắp đặt hôn nhân; ly hôn vẫn không phổ biến, mặc dù phổ biến hơn ở các thành phố. Trong các gia đình truyền thống của người Việt, vai trò được phân chia rõ ràng. Người đàn ông trong gia đình chủ yếu chịu trách nhiệm về kinh tế của gia đình. Những đứa con lớn tuổi hơn giúp chăm sóc các em nhỏ. Kỷ luật được coi là một nghĩa vụ của cha mẹ.

Người phụ nữ trong gia đình chăm sóc cha mẹ, chồng và con cái. Ở vùng nông thôn, phụ nữ cũng làm nhiều công việc nông nghiệp. Phụ nữ Việt Nam sống theo bốn đức tính: chăm chỉ, xinh đẹp, ăn nói thanh lịch và hạnh kiểm tốt.

Người Việt Nam coi trọng hai nghĩa vụ gia đình truyền thống: chăm sóc cha mẹ khi về già và thờ cúng họ sau khi qua đời. Trong mỗi gia đình Việt Nam, có ít nhất một bàn thờ trên đó có ảnh của tổ tiên. Các thành viên trong gia đình thờ cúng tổ tiên bởi vì họ tin rằng cha mẹ sau khi qua đời sẽ sống ở một thế giới khác và bàn thờ này là nơi linh hồn tổ tiên cư ngụ. Vì vậy, mỗi ngày, người Việt Nam đặt hoa hoặc đôi khi trái cây lên bàn thờ với niềm tin rằng tổ tiên sẽ hưởng thụ chúng.

65.Trắc nghiệm

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Read the passage about introducing Vietnamese customs to foreigners, and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have acasual and friendly (1) . They regard friendship as being very important throughout one’s life. They are always open to visits from friends. Drop-in visits are welcome. The Vietnamese are very (2) to their family.

When they (3) you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it. Even though it is an expensive gift, they may pretend it is of no great monetary value.

(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.

If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably(5) you to sit down and share whatever food is (6) . 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.

The Vietnamese are known to be polite, hospitable and sensitive. They have acasual and friendly (1)

tradition

feature

culture

manner

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

closed

closing

being closed

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When they (3) you a gift, the Vietnamese will usually speak lightly about it

offer

carry

send

sell

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(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.

With

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If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably(5) you to sit down and share whatever food is (6) .

take

require

speak

invite

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If you happen to be in their homes at meal time, the Vietnamese will probably(5) you to sit down and share whatever food is (6) .

good

present

available

delicious

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

setting

building

taking

being

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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.

gifts

invitations

offers

situations

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73.Tự luận

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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?

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

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?

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

7. Why does David buy a spider brooch?

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

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.

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75.Trắc nghiệm

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Choose the option that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Tet is a national and (1) festival in Vietnam. It is an occasion for everyVietnamese to be reunited to think (2) their past activities and hope for goodluck (3) the year to come.

Before Tet all houses are white washed and (4) with yellow apricot flowersand colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (5) to a more favorable life. (6) the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They are hoping to (7) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings (8) be absolutely avoided on these days.

Tet is a national and (1) festival in Vietnam.

traditional

modern

music

summer

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

about

after

for

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77.Trắc nghiệm

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

when

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78.Trắc nghiệm

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Before Tet all houses are white washed and (4) with yellow apricot flowersand colorful lanterns

decorate

decorates

decorating

decorated

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Everybody is looking (5) to a more favorable life.

for

after

forward

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(6) the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed.

When

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81.Trắc nghiệm

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They are hoping to (7) money put in small red envelopes as they are wishing longevity to their grandparents and parents.

receive

buy

sell

make

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

ought

need

should

have

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83.Tự luận

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Read and complete the passage with words in the box.

spring kept celebrate traditional

Because Therefore served However

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.

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84.Tự luận

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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?

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

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

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

3. Who do people often visit on TET holiday?

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

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.

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Choose the option that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Harvest Festival is (1) October. It is a very ancient (2) but it is also a part of the Christian tradition. It (3) new crops and food. Children often bring fruit, vegetables and cereals into school. Schools usually give the food to hospitals or to old people. (4) the past, people sometimes (5) traditional dolls out of corn.

Harvest Festival is (1) October.

from

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It is a very ancient (2) but it is also a part of the Christian tradition.

thing

festival

vacation

holiday

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It (3) new crops and food

gives

supplies

celebrates

holds

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

Since

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

make

are making

making

made

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91.Trắc nghiệm

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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?

On 25 December

In the middle of December

In the middle of the year

no information

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2. Christmas is held because Christians want to .

have a good time

celebrate the birth of Christ

visit their friends and family

decorate big trees

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

make something look nicer

paint something

make something look worse

buy something

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4. On Christmas Day, people .

give each other presents

have an enormous meal with turkey

have Christmas pudding

all answers are correct

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5. Which of the following is not true?

Dean is English.

At Christmas, people get big trees and decorate it.

Dean prefers Halloween to Christmas.

In the middle of December, people send a lot of Christmas cards to their friends and family

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96.Trắc nghiệm

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Kate Festival is (1) by the Cham people for 3 days at the beginning ofOctober. This event is held in a large space in the three Champa Towers (Po Nagar, PoKlong Garai and Po Rome). The main purpose of the festival is to (2) theirheroes like Po Klong Garai and Po Rome. (3) , the festival is a chance for thelocal people to relax, to meet and wish one another (4) in the future.

This is one of the biggest and most important events of the Cham people inVietnam. (5) , it is a good opportunity for the visitors to explore the (6) in the Cham culture, from architecture to costumes, instruments andtraditional songs that are used to praise their kings in the past. The Kate festival in each tower starts at the same time on the same day, and the day after, villages andfamilies begin to hold their own rites. During the rite, the people (7) their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (8) healthand prosperity. The actual festivals (9) after the rites. It is a combination of traditional music and dance, including some activities (10) performancesof Ginang Drum and Saranai Flute or the traditional dance of Cham girls.

Kate Festival is (1) by the Cham people for 3 days at the beginning of October.

organize

being held

hold

organized

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The main purpose of the festival is to (2) theirheroes like Po Klong Garai and Po Rome.

see

commemorate

watch

love

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

However

Nevertheless

Moreover

Therefore

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

fortune

happy

lucky

dream

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(5) , it is a good opportunity for the visitors to explore the (6) in the Cham culture, from architecture to costumes, instruments andtraditional songs that are used to praise their kings in the past.

Therefore

However

Because

Although

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beautiful

charm

beautifully

Charming

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During the rite, the people (7) their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (8) healthand prosperity.

shout

ask

call

speak

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During the rite, the people (7) their ancestors and gods with the help of a shaman, and then pray (8) healthand prosperity.

about

for

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104.Trắc nghiệm

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The actual festivals (9) after the rites.

take the place

take places

take part

take place

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It is a combination of traditional music and dance, including some activities (10) performancesof Ginang Drum and Saranai Flute or the traditional dance of Cham girls

such

like as

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106.Tự luận

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

In addition also As I have noted

In my opinion Besides I think

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.

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107.Tự luận

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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?

_____________________________________________________________________

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

sleep love wash see say (x2) be (x2) iron

have (x2) run scrub tear live come

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."

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

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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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Read the following passage and complete the sentences.

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

5. Despite all the .........................involved, the project is beneficial

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112.Tự luận

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Read the following passage and fill in the blank spaces with the suitable words.

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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113.Tự luận

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Read the following passage then fill in each blank.

Dear Grandma and Grandpa,

Hi. I’m on holiday (1) .................. Majorca with my friends, Tracy and Sharon. Wearrived last Saturday. The first two days the weather wasn’t very (2) .................., so we did some sightseeing. We (3) .................. lots of photographs. (4) .................. Wednesday we hired a car and (5) .................. out into the country. We (6) .................. for lunch at a lovely little village and then in the (7) .................. we found a beautiful beach. Last night, we went to (8) .................. disco. We didn’t (9) .................. back till about 4 am, so we got up (10) .................. this morning and wedecided to have a relaxing day by the hotel swimming pool. So that’s where I am now.

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114.Tự luận

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Read the following passage then answer the questions:

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?

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

2. How often is the Gong Festival held?

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

3. What do artists do in the Gong Festival?

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

4. Are Gongs pieces of folk music?

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

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

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1. It exists in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam.

2. It is held once a year / annually.

3. They give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province.

4. No, they aren’t.

5. No, it isn’t.

Giải thích:

1. Văn hóa Công tồn tại ở đâu?

Nó có ở Tây Nguyên Việt Nam.

Thông tin: “Gong culture in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam has been recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity.”

(Văn hóa cồng chiêng Tây Nguyên Việt Nam đã được UNESCO công nhận là Kiệt tác di sản phi vật thể của nhân loại.)

2. Lễ hội Cồng chiêng được tổ chức bao lâu một lần?

Nó được tổ chức mỗi năm một lần / hàng năm.

Thông tin: “The Gong Festival is held annually in the Central Highlands.”

(Lễ hội Cồng chiêng được tổ chức hàng năm ở Tây Nguyên.)

3. Các nghệ sĩ làm gì trong Lễ hội Cồng chiêng?

Họ biểu diễn cồng chiêng, làm nổi bật văn hóa cồng chiêng của tỉnh mình.

Thông tin: “In the festival, artists from these provinces give gong performances, highlighting the gong culture of their own province.”

(Trong lễ hội, các nghệ sĩ từ các tỉnh này biểu diễn cồng chiêng, làm nổi bật văn hóa cồng chiêng của tỉnh mình.)

4. Cồng chiêng có phải là các tác phẩm âm nhạc dân gian không?

Không, không phải.

Thông tin: “gongs are musical instruments of special power”

(cồng chiêng là nhạc cụ có sức mạnh đặc biệt), không phải là pieces of music (các bản nhạc).

Vậy nên cồng chiêng là nhạc cụ chứ không phải tác phẩm âm nhạc dân gian.

5. Âm thanh cồng chiêng có phải là cách giao tiếp với tổ tiên không?

Không, không phải.

Thông tin: “The gong sound is a way to communicate with the gods.”

(Âm thanh cồng chiêng là một cách để giao tiếp với các vị thần.)

→ Như vậy, cồng chiêng dùng để giao tiếp với các vị thần, không phải với tổ tiên (ancestors).

Dịch bài đọc

Văn hóa cồng chiêng Tây Nguyên của Việt Nam đã được UNESCO công nhận là Kiệt tác di sản phi vật thể của nhân loại. Văn hóa cồng chiêng bao gồm năm tỉnh Tây Nguyên: Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Đắk Lắk, Đắk Nông và Lâm Đồng. Những bậc thầy của văn hóa cồng chiêng là các dân tộc Bahnar, Sedang, Mnông, Cơho… Lễ hội cồng chiêng được tổ chức hàng năm tại Tây Nguyên. Trong lễ hội, các nghệ nhân từ các tỉnh này biểu diễn cồng chiêng, làm nổi bật văn hóa cồng chiêng của chính tỉnh mình. Đối với các dân tộc Tây Nguyên, cồng chiêng là nhạc cụ có sức mạnh đặc biệt. Người ta tin rằng mỗi chiếc cồng chiêng là biểu tượng của một vị thần, càng già cỗi thì quyền năng càng tăng. Vì vậy, cồng chiêng gắn liền với những dịp đặc biệt trong cuộc sống của người dân, chẳng hạn như dựng nhà mới, tang lễ, lễ cầu mùa… Tiếng cồng chiêng là cách giao tiếp với các vị thần.

115.Tự luận

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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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116.Tự luận

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Read the passage and complete the sentences below.

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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117.Tự luận

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Read the passage then answer the questions.

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?

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

2. What does it build?

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

3. What does it encourage?

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

4. Why is it named “Green Sunday”?

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

5. What does the recycling help?

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118.Tự luận

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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).

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119.Tự luận

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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.

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120.Tự luận

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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.

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121.Trắc nghiệm

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Light pollution is not (1) serious as water or air pollution. (2) ,it is the type of pollution that (3) more in cities than in rural areas. In thepast, we could sit out at night and (4) at glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the outer space. Nowadays, cities are covered with lights from buildings, streets, advertising displays, many of which direct the lights up into thesky and into many unwanted places. The real problem is that it is very (5) to apply light to almost everything at night. Millions of tons of oil and coal (6) to produce the power to light the sky. Eye strain, (7) of visionand stress are what people may get from light pollution. (8) light at nightcan harm our eyes and also harm the hormones that help us to see things properly.

Light pollution is not (1) serious as water or air pollution.

much

only

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(2) ,it is the type of pollution that (3) more in cities than in rural areas.

Moreover

However

Therefore

Nevertheless

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(2) ,it is the type of pollution that (3) more in cities than in rural areas.

happen

occur

occurs

is occurred

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124.Trắc nghiệm

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In thepast, we could sit out at night and (4) at glittering stars in the sky and light from objects in the outer space.

watch

see

spend

gaze

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125.Trắc nghiệm

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The real problem is that it is very (5) to apply light to almost everything at night.

waste

wasteful

wasting

wastes

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126.Trắc nghiệm

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Millions of tons of oil and coal (6) to produce the power to light the sky.

used

using

is used

are used

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127.Trắc nghiệm

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Eye strain, (7) of visionand stress are what people may get from light pollution.

lose

lost

loss

losing

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

Very much

Too much

Too many

So many

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129.Trắc nghiệm

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Have a walk (1) a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, andsuddenly you see a lot of rubbish on the beach. Pollution takes away all the (2) of our beaches. 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.

There are a lot of things that we can do. (4) we see rubbish, we shoulddo our part in the protecting the land (5) picking it up and throwing it in dust bins. (6) , we can form some kind of organization that helps (7) the beaches. If everyone does their part, the beaches will be a wonderful and beautiful place. We need to start now (8) the beaches are damaged beyond repair.

Have a walk (1) a beach, listen to the sound of the sea waves, andsuddenly you see a lot of rubbish on the beach.

over

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130.Trắc nghiệm

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Pollution takes away all the (2) of our beaches.

beauty

beautifully

beautiful

being beautiful

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131.Trắc nghiệm

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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.

before

after

when

while

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132.Trắc nghiệm

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(4) we see rubbish, we shoulddo our part in the protecting the land (5) picking it up and throwing it in dust bins.

While

Soon

Unless

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133.Trắc nghiệm

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(4) we see rubbish, we shoulddo our part in the protecting the land (5) picking it up and throwing it in dust bins.

with

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134.Trắc nghiệm

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(6) , we can form some kind of organization that helps (7) the beaches.

Nevertheless

Moreover

However

Therefore

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135.Trắc nghiệm

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(6) , we can form some kind of organization that helps (7) the beaches.

cleaning up

clean up

clean off

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136.Trắc nghiệm

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

when

after

until

before

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137.Tự luận

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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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138.Trắc nghiệm

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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 .

water in rivers

water from households

wastes

house chemicals

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2. Recycling can help us .

never cut down trees

produce more paper products

place garbage bins easily

use products again and again

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140.Trắc nghiệm

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

fully use the washing machine

repair leaky faucets

take short showers instead of baths

turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth

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4. Recycling helps to reduce waste because .

plants need to develop

waste can be recycled and reused

a person can do it in his home

an average man produces compost for plants

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142.Trắc nghiệm

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

cutting down

the number

recycling

effort

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143.Tự luận

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Read the passage and then answer the questions.

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?

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

2. What does a camel store in its hump?

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

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

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

4. Why does it store heat during the day?

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

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

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144.Tự luận

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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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145.Tự luận

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

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?

_______________________________________________________________

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?

_______________________________________________________________

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146.Tự luận

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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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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

London’s Tower Bridge

London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (1) in the world. Thebridge, designed (2) (by) the architect Horace Jones together with JohnWolfe Barry, was finally completed in 1894. It (3) 11,000 tons of steel to build the framework of the 265-meter-long bridge. 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.

In 2014, glass floors were installed in the walkways, giving visitors another, unusual view from the bridge. The long glass floors, more than 40 meters above the river, allowyou to (8) the traffic over the Tower Bridge from above. It is particularly (9) to see the bridge (10) and close below your feet.

London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (1) in the world.

bridges

bridge

tower

towers

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Thebridge, designed (2) (by) the architect Horace Jones together with JohnWolfe Barry, was finally completed in 1894.

and

but

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It (3) 11,000 tons of steel to build the framework of the 265-meter-long bridge.

took

built

brought

gave

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

landscapes

views

symbols

scenes

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To take

Take

To taking

Taking

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when

where

what

whose

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between

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The long glass floors, more than 40 meters above the river, allowyou to (8) the traffic over the Tower Bridge from above.

consider

record

watch

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

fascinate

fascinating

fascinated

fascination

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

opened

to open

open

be opened

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Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.

More than a billion people all over the world are (1) the threat ofdesert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and arealso its (2) .People cut (3) trees for fuel and farmland.Their herd eat (4) the grass covering valley floors and hillsides. Theclimate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5) .

In some places, many people had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and sand buried their houses and crops. Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6) trees and banned burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7) . For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8) for planting trees, butthis method may harm the environment. Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9) water to desert areas.

Unless people find more (10) methods, their homes and land willbe lost. The last against the desert is continuing.

More than a billion people all over the world are (1) the threat ofdesert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and arealso its (2) .

under

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More than a billion people all over the world are (1) the threat ofdesert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and arealso its (2) .

victims

enemies

friends

effects

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People cut (3) trees for fuel and farmland.

off

back

down

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Their herd eat (4) the grass covering valley floors and hillsides.

away

into

out

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Theclimate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5) .

blanks

deserts

spaces

bareness

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Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6) trees and banned burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7) .

planting

plant

to plant

planted

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Therefore, government in nearby areashave had local people (6) trees and banned burning firewood for fuel.Many techniques have been (7) .

using

use

used

uses

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For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8) for planting trees, butthis method may harm the environment.

fertilizer

soil

earth

water

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

to carry

take

fetch

bring

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Unless people find more (10) methods, their homes and land willbe lost. The last against the desert is continuing

great

effective

major

useful

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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?

the Bengal tiger

international boycotts

endangered species

problems with industrialization

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2. Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “alarming”in paragraph 1?

dangerous

serious

gripping

distressing

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Which of the following could best replace the word “case” as used in paragraph 1?

act

situation

contrast

trade

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4. The word “poachers” as used in paragraph 1 could be best replaced by which of the following?

illegal hunters

enterprising researchers

concerned scientists

trained hunters

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5. The word “callousness” in paragraph 1 could best be replaced by which of the following?

indirectness

independence

incompetence

insensitivity

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6. The above passage is divided into two paragraphs in order to contrast

a problem and a solution

a statement and an illustration

a comparison and a contrast

specific and general information

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7. What does the word “this” refer to in paragraph1?

endangered species that are increasing

Bengal tigers that are decreasing

poachers who seek personal gratification

sources that may not be accurate

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8. Which of the following could best replace the word “allocated’’ in paragraph2?

set aside

combined

organized

taken off

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9. The word “defray” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to which of the following?

lower

raise

make a payment on

make an investment toward

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10. The author uses the phrase “stem the tide” in paragraph 2 to mean

touch

stop

tax

save

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11. Which of the following best describes the author’s attitude?

forgiving

concerned

vindictive

surprised

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Fill in each blank with ONE suitable word.

EL NINO AND LA NINA

The tropical Pacific Ocean (1) a warming and coolingcycle. This cycle (2) a completely natural event and usually (3) every three to seven years.

When the waters become (4) , it is called El Nino, and when they become cooler it is called La Nina. During the cycle, the (5) of the ocean can change by around 3⁰C between the warmest and coolest times.

(6) of the South American coast have knownabout this (7) event for hundreds of years. When it (8) , they see a huge fall in the numbers of fish caught. (9) scientists are only just beginning to (10) how the event affects Earth’s weather and climate.

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1) byan abnormal (2) of water on the surface of the ocean. It has the (3) to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4) rain to others. It was first (5) by fishermen coming from Spanishports in the Pacific in the 17th century. It got its name (Spanish for “boy child”)because it usually takes (6) near Christmas time. It can cause catastrophic(7) . The 1982 El Nino (8) in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worsethan that. Sea animals, (9) fish and birds, also die in large numbers. It is (10) that sailors in the Pacific can smell the dead sea-life during El Nino.

El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1) byan abnormal (2) of water on the surface of the ocean.

caused

happened

origin

done

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El Nino is a weather phenomenon of the Pacific Ocean which is (1) byan abnormal (2) of water on the surface of the ocean.

increase

warming

heater

extra

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It has the (3) to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4) rain to others.

proficiency

practice

power

performance

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It has the (3) to influence global weather patterns as it brings drought to some continents and (4) rain to others.

heavy

shower

plenty

wet

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It was first (5) by fishermen coming from Spanishports in the Pacific in the 17th century.

saw

time

caught

noticed

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It got its name (Spanish for “boy child”)because it usually takes (6) near Christmas time.

away

place

part

care

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It can cause catastrophic(7) .

away

place

part

care

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The 1982 El Nino (8) in 1,500 deaths, but it can be a lot worsethan that.

caused

led

resulted

gave

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Sea animals, (9) fish and birds, also die in large numbers.

including

holding

containing

involving

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It is (10) that sailors in the Pacific can smell the dead sea-life during El Nino.

mistaken

felt

told

said

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

Nylon was invented in the early 1930s by an American chemist, Julian Hill. Other scientists worked with his invention and finally on 27 October 1938, Nylon was introduced to the world. It was cheap and strong and immediately became successful, especially in the making of ladies’ stocking.

Today, nylon is found in many things: carpets, ropes, seat belts, furniture, computers, and even spare parts of the human body. It has played an important part : in our lives for over 50 years.

1. Julian Hill was a/ an .

chemist

American

inventor

all are correct

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2. Nylon can be found in .

many things

spare parts of the human body

furniture

all are correct

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3. What does the word “introduce” in line 3 mean?

tell somebody your name

tell somebody the name of a person

bring something new into use for the 1^st time

bring something somewhere

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4. Nylon .

was invented by Julian Hill

was strong but expensive

was not very popular

all are correct

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5. Which of the following is not true?

Nylon was used to make ladies’ stocking.

At first, people didn’t want to use Nylon.

Today, Nylon still plays an important part in our lives.

We can found Nylon in computers.

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

successful effect communicative poisons

harmful with increasing major

WATER POLLUTION IN INDIA

Contamination of water from any external source that makes it (1) tolife is known as water pollution. (2) the fast industrial development andmodern civilization, the problem of water pollution is (3) day by day. The(4) sources of water pollution are domestic wastes, agricultural wastes,sewage disposal, industrial wastes, radioactive wastes and oil leakages.

All the India rivers, including the holy river Ganga, have become highly polluted today. However, the Ganga Action Plan to control its water from pollution has notbeen proved (5) . The (6) of water pollution is widespread. Itcauses many severe water-borne diseases.

According to WHO, 21 per cent of all (7) diseases in India are waterborne diseases. Oil is the main pollutant of the sea water. Huge tankers often dump oil into the sea. This act of dumping (8) kills sea plants and animals.

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Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

Dear Sir or Madam,

We are in Class B, Year 8 at Stonehouse School. Every year our class goes (1) an adventure holiday. This year we would like (2) your center. Weare planning (3) away for the first week in May, arriving on Friday 2 May.There will be 15 boys and 15 girls in our party, and two teachers. We are (4) in sailing, rock climbing, canoeing, and map-reading. Can you send us information about your center?

We look forward (5) from you.

Yours faithfully,

Class B

We are in Class B, Year 8 at Stonehouse School. Every year our class goes (1) an adventure holiday

aver

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This year we would like (2) your center.

attend

attending

to attend

to attending

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Weare planning (3) away for the first week in May, arriving on Friday 2 May.

to go

going

to going

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We are (4) in sailing, rock climbing, canoeing, and map-reading. Can you send us information about your center?

interested

interesting

bored

boring

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We look forward (5) from you

hear

to hear

hearing

to hearing

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank spacein the following passage.

TELEPATHY: MIND TO MIND COMMUNICATION

The (1) “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning“distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”. So telepathy actually means (2) feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the communication (3) twominds, (4) over a distance, without the (5) of the five knownsenses.

At some point of time or the other, we all have (6) telepathy. Maybe youwere thinking of someone you haven’t talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or (7) two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (8) that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

The (1) “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning“distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”

word

phrase

letter

signal

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So telepathy actually means (2) feelings through a distance.

holding

getting

bringing

carrying

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Telepathy is the communication (3) twominds, (4) over a distance, without the (5) of the five knownsenses.

through

among

between

across

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Telepathy is the communication (3) twominds, (4) over a distance, without the (5) of the five knownsenses

separate

be separated

separating

separated

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Telepathy is the communication (3) twominds, (4) over a distance, without the (5) of the five knownsenses.

using

use

take

taking

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At some point of time or the other, we all have (6) telepathy

experienced

brought

made

taken

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Or (7) two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time.

where

during

when

since

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These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (8) that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

ways

methods

techniques

communications

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

Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological. But actually the idea for a computer (1) worked out overtwo centuries ago by a man (2) Charles Babbage.

Babbage was born (3) 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he (5) building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued (6) his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7) engine based on one of Babbages designs. (8) has taken six years to complete and more (9) four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum (10) remind people of Babbages work

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Read the passage and complete the sentences.

One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events through out the world is the newspaper. The purpose of newspaper is to inform the public of political, social, economic and entertainment happenings, among other things. Generally, there are three types of newspapers. Daily newspapers publish at least one edition every weekday. Most dailies also have a weekend edition. Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts, and entertainment, business, and classified advertising. Weekly newspapers print once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper. They focus on local happenings rather than national or international events. Special-interest newspapers may publish daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently. They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers of feature news about a specific topic.

Thanks to the development of Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers. To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world.

1. The purpose of newspapers is to.................................................................................................

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2. There are three types of newspaper. They are ............................................................................

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

3. Daily newspapers often have sections for ..................................................................................

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4. Weekly newspapers focus on .....................................................................................................

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

5. Special-interest newspapers cover news of interest to ...............................................................

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

6. Electronic newspapers are ..........................................................................................................

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Read the passage and answer the questions.

THE POSTAGE STAMP

Before the invention of the postage stamp, it was difficult to send a letter to another country. The sender paid for the letter to travel in his or her own country. Then the person in the other country paid for that part of the trip. If a letter crossed several countries, the problem was worse.

Rowland Hill, a British teacher, had the idea of the postage stamp with gum on the back. The British post office made the first stamps in 1840. They were the Penny Black and the Twopence Blue. A person bought a stamp and put it on a letter, the post office delivered the letter. When people received letters, they didn’t have to pay anything. The letters was prepaid.

Postage stamps became popular in Great Britain immediately. Other countries started making their own postage stamps very quickly.

There were still problems with international mail. Some countries did not want accept letter with stamps from another countries. Finally, in 1874, a German organized the Universal Postal System. Each country in the UPS agreed to accept letter with prepaid postage from the other members. Today the offices of the U PS are in Switzerland. Almost every country in the world is a member of this organization. It takes care of any international mail problems.

Today post offices in every country sell beautiful stamps. Collecting stamps is one of the most popular hobbies in the world, and every stamp collector knows about the Penny Black and the Twopence Blue.

Questions

1. Why was it difficult to send a letter to another country before the invention of the postage stamp?

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

2. Why were the postage stamps popular?

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

3. How did other countries react with the postage stamps?

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

4. What does the Universal Postal System do today?

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

5. Why do stamp collectors know about the Penny Black?

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

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

Television is ( 1 ) of man’s most important (2) of communication.It brings (3) and sounds from (4) the world into millions ofhomes. A person (5) a television (6) can sit in his (7) and watch the president (8) a speech or visit a foreign country. He cansee a war being fought and watch statement try to bring about peace. (9) television, (10) viewers can see and learn about people, places, and thingsin faraway lands.

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Read, then choose the best answer (A, B, c or D) to complete the gap.

The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (1) weexplain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (2) a phone call. Mobile communications, already highly advanced compared with a decade ago, will completely change communications in the next few years.

(3) there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know(4) aboutthe mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.There are three types of mobile phone. These are hand portables, pocket-sized hand portables and transportables. The smallest and most popular are the pocket-sizedhand portables. These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (5) ofup to 80 minutes’ conversation. Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle donot (6) on separate batteries. They require an external aerial on the vehicle.This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (7) . Transportables have a highpower capability and can be used (8) anywhere.They come with powerfulbattery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (9) a vehicle,using its electrics. They ( 10) to be bulkier than hand portables.

The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (1) weexplain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (2) a phone call.

unless

when

while

whether

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The next generation of telephone users will probably laugh (1) weexplain how we used to stand next to a wall in the kitchen to (2) a phone call

make

give

take

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(3) there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know (4) aboutthe mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.

In addition

Because

As a result

Although

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(3) there are millions of people using mobile phones, most people know(4) aboutthe mobile telecommunications industry and its technology.

little

some

few

lots

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These work on rechargeable batteries, which allow an (5) ofup to 80 minutes’ conversation.

amount

account

activity

average

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Mobiles that are fitted permanently in a vehicle donot (6) on separate batteries.

rely

create

carry

insist

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They require an external aerial on the vehicle.This can mean a stronger signal with clearer (7)

wave

letter

speech

speed

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Transportables have a highpower capability and can be used (8) anywhere.

mostly

hardly

most

almost

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They come with powerfulbattery packs for longer, continuous use and may also be put (9) a vehicle,using its electrics.

on with

into

up with

in to

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They ( 10) to be bulkier than hand portables.

used

have

tend

are

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Read the text below and choose the best answer for each question after the text.

SOME ANIMALS CAN PREDICT FUTURE EARTHQUAKES

A recent investigation by scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey shows that strange animal behavior might help predict future earthquakes. Investigators found such occurrences in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter of a fairly recent quake. Some birds screeched and flew about wildly: dogs yelped and ran around uncontrollably.

Scientists believe that animals can perceive these environmental changes as early as several days before the mishap.

In 1976, after observing animal behavior, the Chinese were able to predict a devastating quake. Although hundreds of thousands of people were killed, the government was able to evacuate millions of other people and thus keep the death toll at a lower level.

1. What prediction may be made by observing animal behavior?

An impending earthquake

The number of people who will die

The ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter

Environmental changes

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2. Why can animals perceive these changes when humans cannot?

Animals are smarter than humans.

Animals have certain instincts that humans don’t possess.

By running around the house, they can feel the vibrations.

Humans don’t know where to look.

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3. Which of the following is NOT true?

Some animals may be able to sense an approaching earthquake

By observing animal behavior scientists perhaps can predict earthquakes.

The Chinese have successfully predicted an earthquake and saved many lives

All birds and dogs in a ten-kilometer radius of the epicenter went wild before the earthquake.

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4. In this passage the word “evacuate” most nearly means

remove

destroy

exile

emaciate

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5. If scientists can accurately predict earthquakes, there will be

fewer animals going crazy

a lower death rate

fewer people evacuated

fewer environmental changes

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

Most American television programmes (1) produced in Hollywood.Each year, proposals (2) new television serials are submitted to networkexecutives for (3) . Only a few are accepted often those linked (4) a highly successful performer or producer.

The (5) phase is the writing of scripts. These scripts are reviewed (6) the network and a small (7) is selected to be (8) intopilot programmes if the programming executives like a pilot programme or it (9) good rating in a trial telecast, the pilot eventually gets produced as aregularly scheduled (10) .

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Computers are helpful (1) many ways. First, they are fast. They canwork with information even (2) quickly than a person. Second, computerscan work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can (3) information for a long time. They do not forget things that the common people do. (4) , computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but theyusually do not (5) mistakes.

Recently, it is important (6) about computers. There are a number ofthings to learn. Some companies have (7) at work. In addition, mostdiversities (8) day and night courses in Computer Science. Another way to learn is from a book, or from a friend. After a few hours of practice, you can (9) with computers. You may not be an expert, but you can have (10) .

Computers are helpful (1) many ways. First, they are fast.

over

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They canwork with information even (2) quickly than a person.

rather

much

less

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Third, they can (3) information for a long time.

hold

keep

stay

carry

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(4) , computers are almost always correct.

Moreover

However

Therefore

Nevertheless

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They are not perfect, but theyusually do not (5) mistakes.

make

have

take

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Recently, it is important (6) about computers. There are a number ofthings to learn.

know

knowing

to know

knew

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Some companies have (7) at work.

discussions

meetings

schools

classes

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In addition, mostdiversities (8) day and night courses in Computer Science.

send

spend

bring

offer

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After a few hours of practice, you can (9) with computers.

work

make

use

take

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You may not be an expert, but you can have (10) .

for fun

funny

enjoy

fun

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Read the passage and use the words in the box to fill in the space.

which, smaller, ago, which, make, where, much, many, what

The first worlds computer was built at University of Pennsylvania in 1946, although computer-like machines were built in the 19^th century. Computers were ........................... (1) commercially for the first time in the 1950s, and a lot of progresshas been made then. Computers are now much ........................... (2) and more powerful.

Computers are used in ........................... (3) fields – in business, science, medicine, andeducation. They can be used to forecast the weather or to control robots........................... (4) make cars. The computer’s memory is the place .......................... (5) informationis kept and calculations are done. A computer cannot think for itself. It must betold exactly....................... (6) to do. A lot of difficult calculations can be done veryquickly on a computer. Computers don’t ........................... (7) mistakes. Stories are heardsometimes about computers paying people too........................... (8) money or sendingthem bills for things they didn’t buy. These mistakes are made by programmers.Some years ........................... (9), an American computer-controlled rocket went out ofcontrol and had to be destroyed. The accident was caused by a small mistake in one line of the program, ........................... (10) cost the USA 18 million dollars. Criminalshave found that computer crimes are a lot easier than robbing banks. Hundreds of millions of dollars are stolen from business every year by people changing the information in computers.

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Choose the words given to fill in the blanks correctly.

light between becomes month

around seems see earth

Once a month, the moon travels in a complete circle (1) the earth. As it movesin its circle, it (2) to change shape. This is because we, on Earth, (3) only that section of the moon that catches the sun’s light.

When the sun, the moon and the earth are in a straight line with the moon in the middle, it is impossible for us to see the moon. At this point, the moon is said to be new.We are unable to see it in this position because the side facing the (4) is inshadow. As the new moon begins to circle the earth, however, we begin to see that partof its surface that catches the sun’s (5) . After some days, when it reaches theposition where the earth is (6) the sun and the moon, we see the full moon.Later, it again (7) half moon, becoming smaller and smaller until it disappearsagain to become the new moon. This cycle takes 28 days or a lunar (8) .

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Why does Man want to go to other planets (1) the solar system? Justfor adventure? True, (2) is adventure in space travel. But a (3) toother planets would also be (4) . For example, space stations could be built that would give us (5) information about the weather.

In space stations (6) around the earth, Man could live and study the cloud formation on (7) surface. These formations could tell us what weather to(8) in any part of the world at any time. (9) information wouldbe useful to pilots, to ship captains, and even to farmers (10) must setdates for planting and harvesting.

Why does Man want to go to other planets (1) the solar system? Justfor adventure?

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Justfor adventure? True, (2) is adventure in space travel.

this

there

that

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But a (3) toother planets would also be (4) .

travel

fly

trip

drive

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But a (3) toother planets would also be (4) .

practice

practiced

practicing

practical

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For example, space stations could be built that would give us (5) information about the weather.

valuable

wealthy

expensive

amused

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In space stations (6) around the earth

moves

moving

moved

moveable

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Man could live and study the cloud formation on (7) surface.

his

her

its

their

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These formations could tell us what weather to(8) in any part of the world at any time.

hope

believe

consider

expect

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(9) information wouldbe useful to pilots, to ship captains, and even to farmers (10) must setdates for planting and harvesting.

Such

Those

These

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(9) information wouldbe useful to pilots, to ship captains, and even to farmers (10) must setdates for planting and harvesting.

which

who

whom

whose

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

A UFO (Unidentified Flying Object) is any object flying in the sky which cannot be identified by the person who sees it. Sometimes the object is investigated. If people cannot figure out what the object is after an investigation, it is called a UFO. If they figure out what the object is, it can no longer be called a UFO because it has been identified.

Even though UFOs can be anything, people can use the world UFO when they are talking about alien spacecraft. Flying saucer is another word that is often used to describe an identified flying object.

Studies estimate that 50-90% of all reported sightings are identified later. Usually 10-20% are never identified. Studies also show that very few UFO sightings are hoaxes (people trying to trick other people). Most UFOs are actually natural or man-made objects that looked strange. 80-90% of UFOs are identified as one of three different things: (a) astronomical causes (for example: planets, stars, or meteors); (b) aircraft; and (c) balloons. 10-20% of UFOs are other causes, such as birds, clouds, mirages, searchlights, etc.

1. Another word used to describe a UFO is .

flying saucer

cooking plane

spacecraft

astronaut

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2. How many percent of all reported sights are not identified?

20-30%

10-20%

30-50%

80-90%

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3. Most of UFOs are identified as one of the following things except .

balloons

clouds

stars

rains

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4. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

UFO means Unidentified Flying Object.

Many UFO sightings are hoaxes.

UFO is often used to talk about alien objects.

Over half of all reported UFO sightings are identified

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5.What does the word “figure out” in paragraph 1 mean?

calculate

observe

explain

require

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Long ago a lot of people (1) the moon was a god. Other people thought it was just a light in the sky. And others thought it was a big (2) of cheese!

The telescopes were made, and men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered(3) it was like. They dreamed of going there. On July 20, 1969, that dream came (4) . Two American astronauts landed on the moon. (5) names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin.

The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered (6) dust. The dust is so thick that the men left (7) where they walked. Those were the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon. And they could (8) there for years and years. There is no wind or rain to wipe them off. The two men (9) rocks to bring back to Earth for study. They dugup dirt to bring back. They set up machines to find out things people wanted to know. Then they were off on their long trip (10) the earth.

Long ago a lot of people (1) the moon was a god. Other people thought it was just a light in the sky.

told

guessed

thought

said

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And others thought it was a big (2) of cheese!

form

ball

stone

round

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They wondered(3) it was like.

what

which

that

how

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On July 20, 1969, that dream came (4) .

real

true

unreal

untrue

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(5) names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin.

Theirs

His

Its

Their

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The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered (6) dust.

with

for

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The dust is so thick that the men left (7) where they walked.

fingerprints

handprints

footprints

prints

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And they could (8) there for years and years.

remain

put

run

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The two men (9) rocks to bring back to Earth for study.

got up

gave up

picked up

set up

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Then they were off on their long trip (10) the earth.

onto

from to

into

back to

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265.Tự luận

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Choose the correct words in the box to fill in the blanks of the text.

Why does Man want to go to other planets (1) the solar system? Justfor adventure? True, (2) is adventure in space travel. But a (3) to other planets would also be (4) . For example, space stations couldbe built that would give us (5) information about the weather.

In space stations (6) around the earth, Man could live and studythe cloud formation on (7) surface. These formations could tell us what weather to (8) in any part of the world at any time. (9) informationwould be useful to pilots, to ship captains, and even to farmers (10) mustset dates for planting and harvesting

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Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

The Amazon (1) in a stream near the top of a mountain which (2) Cerro Huagra. The stream is called the Huarco. (3) the Huarco becomes ariver which is known (4) the Ucayali. The Ucayali then becomes the Amazon. The (5) of the Amazon from the (6) of the Huarco to the Atlantic Ocean is 6,448 kilometers.

The Amazon (1) in a stream near the top of a mountain which (2) Cerro Huagra.

begin

began

begins

is beginning

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The Amazon (1) in a stream near the top of a mountain which (2) Cerro Huagra.

call

calls

is calling

is called

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The stream is called the Huarco. (3) the Huarco becomes ariver which is known (4) the Ucayali.

Late

Lately

Later

Latest

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The stream is called the Huarco. (3) the Huarco becomes ariver which is known (4) the Ucayali.

alike

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The (5) of the Amazon from the (6) of the Huarco to the Atlantic Ocean is 6,448 kilometers.

long

length

wide

narrow

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The (5) of the Amazon from the (6) of the Huarco to the Atlantic Ocean is 6,448 kilometers.

begin

beginning

start

starting

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Read the two passages below and circle the best option (A, B, C, D).

An industrial society, especially one as centralised and concentrated as that of Britain, is heavily dependent on certain essential services: for instance, electricity supply, water, rail and road transport, the harbours. The area of dependency has widened to include removing rubbish, hospital and ambulance services, and as the economy develops, central computer and information services as well. If any of these services ceases to operate, the whole economic system is in danger.

It is this interdependency of the economic system which makes the power of tradeunions such an important issue. Single trade unions have easily to cut off many countries economic blood supply. This can happen more easily in Britain than in some other countries, in part because the labour force is highly organised. About 55 percent of British workers belong to unions, compared to under a quarter in the United States. For historical reasons, Britain’s unions have tended to develop along trade and occupational lines, rather than on an industry-by-industry basis, which makes a wages policy, democracy in industry and the improvement of procedures for fixing wage levels difficult to achieve.

There are considerable strains and tensions in the trade union movement, some of them arising from their outdated and inefficient structure. Some unions have lost many members because of industrial changes. Others are involved in arguments about who should represent workers in new trades. Unions for skilled trades are separate from general unions, which means that different levels of wages for certain jobs are often a source of bad feeling between unions. In traditional trades which are being pushed out of existence by advancing technologies, unions can fight for their members’ disappearing jobs to the point where the jobs of other unions’ members are threatened or destroyed. The printing of newspapers both in the United States and in Britain has frequently been halted by the efforts of printers to hold on to their traditional highly paid job.

Trade unions have problems of internal communication just as managers in companies do, problems which multiply in very large unions or in those which bring workers in very different industries together into a single general union. Some trade union officials have to be re-elected regularly; others are elected, or even appointed, for life. Trade union officials have to work with a system of ‘shop stewards’ in many unions, ‘shop stewards’ being workers elected by other workers as their representatives at factory or works level.

1. Why is the question of trade union power important in Britain?

The economy is very interdependent

There are many essential services.

There are more unions in Britain than elsewhere.

Unions have been established a long time.

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2. Why is it difficult to improve the procedures for fixing wage levels?

Some industries have no unions.

Unions are not organised according to industries.

Only 55 percent of workers belong to unions.

Some unions are too powerful

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3. Because of their out-of-date organisation some unions find it difficult to

bargain for high enough wages.

get new members to join.

learn new technologies.

change as industries change.

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4. Disagreements arise between unions because some of them

try to win over members of other unions.

ignore agreements.

protect their own members at the expenses of others, take over other union’s job.

take over other union’s job.

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5. In what ways are unions and large companies similar?

both have too many managers

both have problems in passing on information

both lose touch with individual workers

both their managements are too powerful

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Choose the word or phrase among A, B, c or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Long ago a lot of people (1) the moon was a god. Other people thought it was just a light in the sky. And others thought it was a big (2) of cheese!

The telescopes were made, and men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered (3) it was like. They dreamed of going there. On July 20, 1969, that dream came (4) . Two American astronauts landed on the moon. (5) names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin.

The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered (6) dust. The dust is so thick that the men left (7) where they walked. Those were the first marks a living thing had ever made on the moon. And they could (8) there for years and years. There is no wind or rain to wipe them off. The two men (9) rocks to bring back to Earth for study. They dug up dirt to bring back They set up machines to find out things people wanted to know. Then they were off on their long trip (10) the earth.

Long ago a lot of people (1) the moon was a god. Other people thought it was just a light in the sky.

told

guessed

thought

said

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And others thought it was a big (2) of cheese!

form

ball

stone

round

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The telescopes were made, and men saw that the moon was really another world. They wondered (3) it was like.

how

which

what

that

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On July 20, 1969, that dream came (4) . Two American astronauts landed on the moon.

real

untrue

unreal

true

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Two American astronauts landed on the moon. (5) names were Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin.

Theirs

His

Its

Their

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The first thing the men found was that the moon is covered (6) dust.

with

for

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The dust is so thick that the men left (7) where they walked.

fingerprints

footprints

handprints

prints

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And they could (8) there for years and years.

put

remain

run

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The two men (9) rocks to bring back to Earth for study.

got up

gave up

set up

picked up

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Then they were off on their long trip (10) the earth.

from to

back to

into

onto

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Fill in the blank in the following passage with ONE suitable word.

English is the (1) language of the Philippines. English-medium education (2) in the Philippines in 1901 afterthe arrival of some 540 US teachers. English was also chosen for newspapers and magazines, the media, and literary writing.

The latest results from a rent survey suggest that about 65 percent of the (3) of the Philippines has the (4) to understand spoken and (5) English, with 48 percent stating that they can write standard English.

The economy is based on English, and successful workers and managers are fluent (6) English. (7) , many schools know that their (8) must be fluent in English to be successful.

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