II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Leisure in Britain
The British spend their free time in different ways. People generally use it to relax, but many people also (1) ……………… voluntary work, especially for charities.
People spend a lot of their free time in the home, where the (2) …………… popular leisure activity is watching television, the average viewing time being 25 hours a week. People often (3) ……………… programs on video so that they can watch later, and video recorders are also used (4) ……………… watching videos hired from a video rental shop.
Reading is also a favourite way of spending leisure time. The British spend a lot of time reading newspapers and magazines.
In the summer gardening is popular, and in winter it is often replaced by "do-it- yourself", (5) ……………… people spend their time improving or repairing their homes. Many people have pets to look after; taking the dog for a daily walk is a regular routine.
The extra leisure time (6) ……………… at weekends means that some leisure activities, many of them to do with sport, normally (7) …………… place only then. Traditional spectator sports include football, cricket, horse racing, motor racing and motor cycle racing. Popular forms of (8) …………… are swimming, tennis, ice-skating or roller skating, cycling, climbing, and hill or country walking.
Families often have a "day out" at the weekend, especially in summer, with a (9) ……………… to a local event such as a festival, fair or show. Young people especially go to clubs and discos, while people of all (10) ……………… go to the theatre, the cinema, art exhibitions and concerts.
1. A. make B. do C. play D. go
2. A. many B. more C. much D. most
3. A. record B. scan C. print D. power
4. A. with B. for C. on D. about
5. A. what B. why C. when D. while
6. A. available B. probable C. abundant D. exclusive
7. A. drag B. bring C. carry D. take
8. A. strength B. exercise C. athletics D. presentation
9. A. voyage B. journey C. visit D. road
10. A. ages B. numbers C. years D. groups
X. Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each question
INVENTIONS THAT CHANGED OUR WORLD
People have been inventing things for years. Paper was invented about 2,000 years ago. The wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago. What would life be like without paper to write on or bikes to ride? Those inventions have made life easier.
Airplane
The Wright Brothers invented the first airplane in December in 1903. That makes 2003 the 100-th anniversary !Before the airplane was invented, most people travelled by cars, boats, and trains. Today, airplanes help people travel faster. How do airplanes help you?
Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. Before the telephone was invented, people kept in touch by writing letters or talking in person. Today the telephone makes it easier for people to talk to one another. How do telephones help you?
Automobile
The first four-wheeled gas-powered car was invented by Karl Benz in 1891. Before people had cars, they couldn’t travel easily. The walked or rode horses for short trips. They took trains or boats for long trips. Today cars are one of the main ways people travel. How do cars help you?
Computer
People worked for years to make the first computer. It was built in 1946. The first computer was called ENIAC. Today computers are an important part of many people’s lives. People use computers as tools to write, get information and much more. How do computers help you?
1.Which of the following are two inventions in the passage that were invented before 1900?
A. the telephone and the car B. the car and the computer
C. the computer and the airplane D. the airplane and the telephone
2. What do all the inventions described in this text have in common?
A. All these inventions were invented in the twentieth century.
B. All these inventions were invented by Americans.
C. All these inventions made people’s lives easier.
D. All these inventions changed how people travel.
3. It can be inferred from the passage that…………….
A. the Wright Brothers spent a long time trying to invent the airplane.
B. someone had the idea to invent the computer in the 1940s or early 1950s.
C. Karl Benz didn’t like to walk or ride horses for short trips.
D. Alexander Graham Bell wrote many letters in his lifetime.
4. What does the word “ anniversary” in the second paragraph most nearly mean?
A. an interesting idea B. an event
C. a statement of fact D. a celebrated date
5. The primary purpose of this passage is to describe………….
A. the invention of the airplane in December 1903.
B. some inventions that have made a big difference
C. Some ways that computers help make our lives easier.
D. the reasons that Karl Benz invented the gas-powered car.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the best answer in each of the following questions.
The Philippines (25) ______ one of the fastest growing populations in Southeast Asia. From having fifty million inhabitants in 1980, the Philippines today is home to around ninety-eight million people with 12 million living (26) ______ Manila only.
Manila, the Philippine capital, is one of the most overpopulated places on earth. There are few other areas where so many people live so closely together. On average there are 66,140 people per square kilometer, (27) ______ in some slum regions there are as many as 90,000 people living per square kilometer.
The world population is a growing and complex problem. But for the residents of Manila the result is quite simple. They are running out of space. Families live in home-made shacks (28) ______ in cemeteries, or between railroad tracks or under bridges. They live wherever that they can find some space. Even the city’s toxic garbage dumps are home to people who eat, sleep and live surrounded by rotting trash. With so many residents, the city’s resources are strained to the limit. Large parts of Manila’s 12 million residents (29) ______ clean drinking water, work, and access to healthcare and education.
25. A. has B. is C. have D. include
26. A. on B. at C. in D. of
27. A. although B. but C. if D. since
28. A. is built B. was built C. building D. built
29. A. have B. include C. consume D. lack
I. Read the following passage and choose one correct answer to each question.
Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)
In an effort to attract more passengers, airlines are now providing frequent travelers with services that rival those of first-rate restaurants and hotels. The routine privileges most companies offer first-class and business clientele include express check-in, free drinks and headsets and more refined menus. In addition, a growing number of airlines have amenities such as fully reclining sleeper seats and furnish eye-shades and sleeper socks. At some international airports, companies have established membership lounges that allow business travelers the use of fax machines, personal computers, and private conference rooms. A few have even gone so far as to install video systems on the arm rests of seats and to serve meals upon request rather on fixed schedule. All of these services come at a price, however, that is reflected in ticket prices substantially above those regular coach classes.
1. What is the best title for the passage?
A. Frequent Travelers C. First Class Accommodation
B. Special Airlines Services D. The Airline Business
2. According to the passage, added airline privileges serve to _____.
A. improve coach-class service C. bolster employee morale
B. attract new clientele D. compensate for a reduction in routes
3. The word "amenities" most closely means _____.
A. comforts B. accommodations
C. refreshments D. incentives
4. Which of the following services is not mentioned in the passage?
A. Meals when requested C. Video Systems
B. Free headsets D. Public restrooms
5. According to the passage, business lounges are available _____.
A. at most airport B. to members only
C. during limited hours D. at a normal charge
II. Read the passage below and choose the word which best fits each numbered space.
Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space provided. (10 pts)
Television is one of man's most important (1) ______ of communication. It brings (2) ______ and sounds from around the world into millions of homes. A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the President (3) ______ a speech or visit a foreign country. He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try to (4) ______ peace. (5) ______ television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in faraway lands. TV even takes its viewers out of this world. It brings them (6) ______ of American's astronauts explore outer space.
(7) ______ all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (8) ______ to entertain. In fact, TV provides many more (9) ______ programs than any other kind. The programs include action packed dramas, light comedies, sporting (10) ______, and motion pictures.
1. A. means B. ways C. roads D. streets
2. A. outlines B. paintings C. pictures D. landscapes
3. A. makes B. making C. had made D. make
4. A. bring back B. bring about C. bring up D. bring for
5. A. Across B. Through C. By D. Although
6. A. coverage B. newspaper C. magazine D. covering
7. A. In order to B. However C. In addition to D. In added to
8. A. made B. provided C. given D. designed
9. A. proof B. entertainment C. comment D. certainty
10. A. events B. matches C. competitions D. competitors
VI. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.
Percy Lebaron Spencer (1894-1970) was an American engineer and inventor. Like several great inventors, Dr Percy Spencer made his most famous discovery by accident. He was testing a new piece of radar technology called “ magnetron” in a laboratory in 1946 when the candy bar in his pocket started to cook. This interested him, so he put some corn next to the magnetron and that cook too !
The next day Dr Spencer and his colleague placed an egg near the magnetron. Dr Spencer’s curious colleague took a step closer to check the egg-just in time for it to explode and cover his face !
After a short time, the company Dr Spencer worked for was trying to find a more controlled way to use this microwave energy to cook food. In 1947, the first microwave oven became available. It was almost two metres tall and weighed over 350 kilos !
Finally in 1966 technology became advanced enough to produce microwaves for everyday domestic use. By then they were such smaller and easier to control. Nowadays you can see microwave ovens all over the world. They are here to stay.
1.Dr Spencer discovered that…………………
A. a new piece was called “magnetron” B. a candy bar could cook his pocket.
C. magnetron could cook food D. invention often happened by accident
2. The first microwave was invented in………….
A. 1946 B. 1947 C. 1966 D. 1970
3. Which of the following in NOT true, according to the passage?
A. Dr Percy Spencer was a radar expert.
B. His colleague had a minor accident in the experiment.
C. The first microwave was hardly convenient to use.
D. Microwave ovens are now part of our life.
4. The phrase “ by accident” in the first sentence mostly means……………
A. on purpose B. by the way C. not controlled D. not planned
5. What could be the best tittle for the article?
A. The Uses of Microwave Ovens B. The History of Microwave Ovens
C. The story of Dr Percy Spencer D. The inventions of Dr Percy Spencer
Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.
Toy Story is not only the best Disney film because it has the best story and the best animation, but also because of the excellent actors chosen to provide the voices of the animals. The casting was perfect from top to bottom, and the movie provides an excellent adventure story about friendship and loyalty that keeps you engrossed until the nail-biting climax.
Tom Hanks and Tim Allen provided excellent voices for Woody and Buss Lightyear – their performances alone are one of the biggest things that made this such a spectacular movie. Besides that, though, you have the excellent story that is not only noteworthy because it has never really been told from this perspective before, but also because it was just told so well. All of the characters in the film are very well developed and all have appropriate and effective actors chosen to provide their voices.
(Adapted from http://www.imdb.com)
6. According to the text, which is NOT true about Toy story?
A. It is the best Disney film B. It has the best story
C. It has the best animation D. It has the best soundtrack
7. The word “nail-biting” is closest in meaning to
A. very boring B. very relaxing C. very exciting D. very shocking
8. Toy story was reviewed as a spectacular movie thanks to ?
A. Tom Hanks and Time Allen’s great voices. B. Its plot was excellent.
C. The characters were well developed. D. All are correct.
9. The word “appropriate” means
A. popular B. suitable C. beautiful D. good
10. The author of the text can be .
A. a movie critic B. a teacher C. a student D. a musician
2)A.happens B.cultures C.design D.customs
3) A.features B.cultures C.customs D. designs 4) A. a big B. a bigger C. biggest D.the biggestII) The Tay live mainly in the Northeastern part of Viet Nam. They live in large and crowded villages with hundreds of houses. They live in houses built on stilts. They are mainly farmers and they grow rice on terraced fields. They also raise cattles and poultry.
Tay traditional dress is made from homegrown cotton. There is usually not much embroidery or other decorations. Women wear skirts or trousers, with short shirts inside and long one on the outside.
They have many festivals and holidays in a year. The Lunar New Year and the mid-July festivals are the most lavishly organized. During festivals, people in many places play con throwing, badminton, tug-of-war, dragon dancing, or chess.
The Tay eat mainly sticky rice. On festival occasions, they make many kinds of cakes, such as banh chung (sticky rice square cakes), banh day (sticky rice round cakes) or banh khao (cakes made of white rice flour).
1. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage?
A. The Tay live in the Northeastern part of Viet Nam.
B. The Tay make many kinds of cakes on festival occasions.
C. The Tay have many festivals and holidays in a year.
D. The life of the Tay in Viet Nam.
2. What do the Tay mainly eat?
A. sticky rice
B. sticky rice round cakes
C. sticky rice square cakes
D. cakes made of white rice flour
3. Which of the following is NOT true of the Tay?
A. They live on stilt houses.
B. They grow rice on terraced fields.
C. They wear clothes with much embroidery.
D. They eat sticky rice.
4. Which is true of the Tay’s life?
A. They mainly work in agriculture.
B. They work in industry.
C. They have one very important festival a year.
D. They buy cotton to make dress.
Choose the best answer:
I) THE GOLD STARFRUIT TREE STORY
1.Where did the man live?
A. in a town B. in a villa C.in the village D. in the city
2. How many children did the man have?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 3 D. 1
3. How was the elder brother like?
A. greedy B.humorous C.generous D. kind
4. Where did the eagle thke the younger brother to?
A. an island B.a lake C.a river D. kind
II) The Lim festival
1. Lim festival opens annually on around........day of the fistm lunar month in the year
A. 12-15th B.10-12th C.15-17th D. 12-13th
2.Quan ho singing has become one of unesco's intangible culture heritage since......
A. 2005 B.2007 C.2000 D.2009
3. The festival takes place in...........province
A. Bac Ninh B. Ninh Binh C.Quang Ninh D.Phu Tho
4.Who founded Lim festival?
A.Li Thai Tong
B. Ngo Quyen
C. Le Cau
D.Nguyen Dinh Dien
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on the answer sheet to indicate the word whose underline part differ from the orther three in the pronunciation in each of the following sentences(những từ không in đậm):
1) A.crowded B.watched C.worked D.relaxed
2) A.country B.cattle C.circular D.collect
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to make the question for the underline words (những từ không in đậm):
He went on holiday with his friend
A. When did he go on holiday with?
B. Who did he go on holiday with?
C. Who went on holiday with?
D. What did he go on holiday with?
Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentences that is CLOSEST in the meaning to the sentences given in each of the following question
1) He always gives you the wrong advice
A. You mustn't listen to him
B. You should listen to him
C. You shouldn't listen to him
D. You must listen to him
2) No one in my group is more intelligent than Marry
A. Mary is the most intelligent in my group
B.Marry is the intelligent in my group
C. Marry is more intelligent than no one in my group
D. Marry is the most intelligent than no one in my group.
3)I am very interested in the Giong festival. I have never participated in the Giong festival
A.I am very interested in the Giong festival because I have never participated in the Giong festival
B.I am very interested in the Giong festival although I have never participated in the Giong festivalC. I am very interested in the Giong festival when I have never participated in the Giong festivalD. I am very interested in the Giong festival so I have never participated in the Giong festivalMark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each off the following question1) On the side of the road, a herd boy was herding the......A. bllackberries B. cattle C. hay D. kites2) In many cultural a fox is the symbol for a.........personA. cunning B. kind C.brave D.fierce3) I am very impressed with sarong-a traditional............of the Kmer peopleA. cutume B.custome C.clothes D. Clothing4)She is one of.........................most popular singer nowA. a B.the C. an D.Φ5) The typical house type of the ethnic minority people is the..............houseA.cottage B.Steel C. stilt D.concreteComple te the sentences:1)The doorbell/ring/while/Tom/watch/TV/yesterday2)Tim/not clean/his room/at 8p.m last night3)the countryside/more/people/in/live/people/than/a city/in/convenientlyBẠN NÀO LÀM ĐC THÌ SẼ CÓ THƯỞNG NHÉ, ĐẢM BẢO PHẦN THƯỞNG HÀI LÒNG VÀ PHẦN THƯỞNG MÌNH SẼ GIỮ BÍ MẬT CHO ĐẾN KHI NÀO CÓ BẠN TRẢ LỜI THÌ MÌNH SẼ BẬT MÍ NHÉ! CHÚC MAY MẮN VÀ CHÂN THÀNH CẢM ƠN!