1. There was an expression of fierce________ on her face. (DETERMINE)
2. You'll have_________ opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city. (LIMIT)
3. ________ of the town can only occur if large employers move into the area. (URBAN)
4. Ha Long Bay is the__________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and relaxing. (IDEA)
5. A city is often described as a large and a highly__________ area. (POPULATE)
1. ________ of the town can only occur if large employers move into the area. (URBAN)
2. Ha Long Bay is the__________ place for riding, snorkeling, scuba diving, and relaxing. (IDEA)
3. A city is often described as a large and a highly__________ area. (POPULATE)
1. There are so many places of_____________ in Ha Noi that I am not sure I can see them all. ( INTERESTING )
2. Sydney, located in the state of New South Wales, Australia , is a city of national and _____________ diversity. ( CULTURE )
3. A worker who has special skill and training, especially one who makes things is a (n) _____________. (ARTS )
4. Bat Trang, one of the most famous _____________ village in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, is credited for making pottery.( CRAFTMAN).
5.In the old days, almost all grown up girls in this village learnt how to make these _____________ hats. ( TRADITION).
6.These baskets are _____________ from strips of bamboo.(WEAVE)
7.When tourists come to a specific place, many of them choose to buy crafts as souvenirs to _____________ them of the place they have been to.( REMIND)
8.These _____________ live mainly on farming and making incenses when crops are over.( VILAGE)
9.The place has a rich long- standing _____________.(HISTORY)
10.It’s an _____________ place where anyone can borrow books and take them home to read.(EDUCATE)
You are going to read a magazine article about one-day travel destinations. For questions 1-
15, choose from the people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once. Write your
answers in ‘Your answers’ part. (15 points)
Which person or people Your answers:
admits that something is not to her taste? 1. ________
enjoys watching people living their everyday lives? 2. ________
mentions the fact that something is inexpensive? 3. ________
mentions a long tradition associated with the place she visits? 4. ________
suggests she spends a lot of money at her favorite destination? 5. ________
like an area where there are not a lot of other people? 6. ____ 7. ____
visits a place which gives her ideas related to her job? 8. ________
sometimes has company when she visits her favorite place? 9. ________
says she doesn't visit as frequently as she would like? 10. ________
discovered her favorite destination purely by chance? 11. ________
appreciate a lack of noise? 12.____ 13. ____
mention how long it takes them to get there? 14.____ 15. ____
Great Escapes from London
For Londoners with a busy lifestyle, it's hard to get away even for a day, but Amanda Hyslop spoke
to five different women who regularly do exactly that.
A. Julia Finch is a busy lawyer who loves nature but doesn't get nearly enough of it sitting in her
London office all day, so she often takes advantage of Wisley Garden, only an hour's drive from
Central London. "My favorite thing is that there is always something new to see. The garden
collection has been developing for more than 100 years and far surpasses anything I've ever seen. It's
a lovely, peaceful place for a stroll, and it's so vast that it doesn't get crowded. I get ideas for my own
garden from the great demonstration gardens full of practical ideas and techniques. I can even
incorporate my other favorite hobby of photography by bringing my camera and clicking away. It 's
perfect for a great day out."
B. Jessica Green is a hardworking student who needs a break from the books once in a while, and
makes Brighton her favorite one-day destination. "I love being by the sea, and it's so close to London
that whenever I feel like it, I just jump on a train and in 55 minutes I'm there. Brighton evolved from
a small fishing village into England's most famous seaside resort, and offers all the traditional
attractions, including restaurants, nightlife, miles of sandy beaches and two piers. I always eat at this
great self-service restaurant, which is also modestly priced. My favorite spot, though, is a small strip
of sand under one of the piers, where I can just sit all alone and hear nothing but the sea."
C. Martha Roberts is an architect who enjoys her job so much that her work is also her hobby. "My
favorite piece of architecture to study in my free time is The Royal Pavilion in Brighton. I try to get
some of my co-workers to go with me, since it isn't all that far from London, but they're usually too
busy. The Pavilion was built for King George IV and if ever a building represented the concept of
'over the top', this is it. The pseudo Indian palace, with Chinese-influenced interiors, is a riot of
color, expensive fabrics, crystal and gilt. It's not the sort of style I would ever like in my own house,
but I do find inspiration for my work in everything I look at."
D. Flora Evans, a market analyst, feels she deserves an expensive treat after a busy week, which is
why she often takes time to get away. "I go to Bath to visit my favorite luxury spa and enjoy the
pools, which are fed by Britain's only natural hot springs. Sitting in the pool, with only the soft,
gentle sound of moving water, is the ideal way to relax. And of course, a day of pampering is never
complete without some shopping. Bath is one of the best shopping destinations outside London, with
many specialist shops and a number of antique shops tucked away in the narrow streets. A good
souvenir to buy is hand-blown glass, which takes its blue color from the city's hot springs."
E. Elizabeth Dosset, a sales assistant at a popular department store, happened upon her favorite
destination by accident. "I was on a trip to Stonehenge, but the site was closed and I ended up in the
small market town of Salisbury, just a short distance away. There are not many residents and not
many visitors, either, which is perfect since I need a break from all the people I deal with every day.
I couldn't believe that a market still takes place regularly in the town's market place, just as it has
done since the 13th century. My favorite thing to do is observe the shopkeepers going about their
business and see people running errands or just having some tea. The town is so charming and quaint
that I try to go at least once a month. I wish I could go more often, though."
Generally speaking, people in Britain tend to live in large cities like Manchester, Leeds or Liverpool, for (1)………………………. of course, the cultural and leisure facilities of a city are a major attraction and a furtheradvantage is cheap, regular (2) ……………………. transport. Employment opportunities can also be better in a city(3)…………………….. there are often economic problems. Unfortunately, city dwellers spend most of their lives in a polluted environment except the occasional holiday in the countryside. In (4) ……………………., the cost of (5) ……………………. in the countryside can work out to be much more expensive. In addition, house prices may be higher. A further disadvantage is the fact that there is almost no entertainment at night. (6)
……………………….. these disadvantages, the environment is cleaner and there is less crime. What could be better for young children than (7) ………………………… up in a peaceful village? Taking everything into
account the city and the countryside (8) ………………………… have advantages and disadvantages, but it is the individual responsibility to make the most of any situation. I think it is possible to lead a fulfilling (9)
…………………….. either in the city or the countryside. In conclusion, to gain the maximum benefit from therural or (10) …………………….. way of life, always look for the positive aspects.
1. The book of ten units.
2. Kuala Lumpur is a capital city. In 2009, it had a of over 2 million.
3. My friends were impressed the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
4. Churches, temples and pagodas are places of .
5. The project’s success depends the support of everyone concerned.
6. They moved away five years ago, but they still .
7. What is the of Malaysia? Is it the ringgit?
8. Vietnam is a country. The weather is usually hot there.
9. I I didn’t have to get up early.
10. She often goes to the to pray because her religion is Islam.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (1)________. Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become (2)________ if we do not make an effort to protect them. In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, such as parrots, are caught (3)________and sold as pets. For many animals and birds the problem is that their habitat - the place where they live - is disappearing. More land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them to grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute the environment and (4)________ wildlife. The most successful animals on earth - human beings - will soon be the only ones (5)________, unless we can solve this problem.
Question 1
A. threat
B. problem
C. danger
D. vanishing
Read the passage and decide statements T (True) or F (False)
Dong Nai province is at the Eastern approach to Ho Chi Minh city. Its provincial city is Bien Hoa city. The Kinh people account for 82.8% of the total population. The ethnic minority groups are Tay, Kho Mu, Nung, Dao and Ma . This area is famous throughout the eastern part of south Vietnam for its picturesque landscapes .This is a very suitable destination ror Saigonese to make some short picnics.
There are 5 ethnic groups in Dong Nai.
located for picturesque in with among locate modernity natural
Voted as the best city to live in Vietnam, Da Nang is a combination of (28) ………………….. and tranquility. Unlike Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, which often face the nightmare of traffic and pollution as well as any hassles regarding urban planning and development, Da Nang is blessed (29) ………………….. large area relative to its population.
(30) ………………….. in a superb location for developing tourism, Da Nang has been regarded as the most attractive destination by many Vietnamese families and foreign tourists. (31) ………………….. wonders range from white-sand beaches to tropical forests on Son Tra Peninsula and manmade attractions ranges from Ba Na Hills Mountain Resort to Fantasy Park Indoor Entertainment Zone.
A maritime city, Da Nang is most renowned for its beaches, (32) ………………….. which My Khe is the most beautiful. Indeed, this slightly sloped strip of crystal water, white sand and popular trees was voted by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s six most attractive beaches in 2005.
Finish the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.
Question 33: Linh was much shyer.
à Linh used …………………………………………………………………………
Question 34: “I always have negative feelings about myself. What should I do? She asked herself.
àShe asked herself what to …………………………………………………………
Question 35: You may not remember the number, so write it down.
à Write ……………………………………………………………………………..
Question 36: People consider that his speech is one of the best.
à It ………………………………………………………………………………….
Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways.
Question 37: I’d really like to live in a big city. (living)
à ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 38: My friends are on holiday now, but I am not. (wish)
à ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 39: The engine failed because a part had been badly fitted. (failure)
à ……………………………………………………………………………………..
Question 40: The shoes are too small. I can’t wear them. (enough)
à ……………………………………………………………………………………..
II. Give the correct form of words in brackets to complete the sentences
1 Thien Mu Pagoda is a famous___spot in Hue, an ancient city in central VN (RELIGION)
2 Ha Long Bay has been ____by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site (RECOGNIZE)
3 Customs and traditions make a great___to the unique culture of a country (CONTRIBUTE)
4 Many ethnic people in moutainous areas are___They can't read or write (ILLITERACY)
