SAINT DAVID’S DAY
Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. St. David was a Christian holy man and teacher. Saint David’s Day is celebrated on the first day of March every year, in remembrance of the anniversary of his death in the year 589. In 2014, Saint David’s Day falls on a Saturday.
Wales is part of the United Kingdom. It is a country with a long and interesting history. Welsh people have their own language (Cymraeg), customs and traditions. Saint David’s Day is an important festival for Welsh people. Saint David’s Day has been an important national day in Wales for many centuries. Leeks and daffodils are Welsh national symbols. On Saint David’s Day, it is traditional for Welsh people to pin a leek or a daffodil to their coasts or jackets. Many girls in Wales dress up in traditional Welsh national costumes on the day. Concerts and parades to celebrate Saint David’s Day are held in Cardiff (the Welsh capital city) and also lots of other towns and cities. The flag of St. David is flown throughout Wales. Many people in Wales go to poetry readings or attend special church services.
31. On which day is Saint David’s Day celebrated?
A. the date changes yearly B. May 1st C. March 1st D. March 3rd
32.How long has Saint David’s Day been celebrated as an important national day in Wales?
A. for hundreds of years B. for tens of years
C. for a hundred year D. for some of years
33. Which city is the capital of Wales?
A. Cardiff B. Belfast C. London D. Edinburgh
34. What are the Welsh national symbols?
A. the daffodil and the thistle B. the leek and the thistle
C. the leek and the potato D. the daffodil and the leek
35.How do people celebrate Saint David’s Day in towns and cities?
A. with readings and services B. with fireworks displays and parties
C. with concerts and parades D. with carnivals and fiestas
III. Chọn một đáp án trong số A, B, C hoặc D điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.
Plants supply man with food clothing, and shelter- his most important needs.
Many of our most useful medicines are also made (36)_________plants. In addition, plants add beauty and pleasure to our lives. Most people enjoy the smell of flowers, the sight field of waving grain, and the quiet of a forest. Not (37)_______plants are helpful to man. Some species grow in fields and gardens as weeds that choke off useful plants. Tiny hits of pollen from (38)_______plants cause such (39)_________as asthma and hay fever. Other plants destroy millions of dollars (40)_______of crops yearly.
36. A. of B. from C. by D. with
37. A. all B. every C. any D. some
38. A. any B. certain C. most D. all
39. A. accidents B. diseases C. misfortune D. disasters
40. A. worth B. value C. price D. money
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II. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho các câu hỏi.
Did you ever wonder why it is so difficult for adults to start to learn English or a foreign language? Every year, millions of grown-ups around the world spend a handsome amount of money to learn English but not many of them succeed in becoming fluent English speakers. This is because it is not easy to pick up a new language after a certain age.
However, little children learn foreign languages without much difficulty. This is because they have a special ability that helps them learn languages fast. This ability weakens when people grow older. Think of the little time children need to learn their native language.So, if you have the desire to learn English or any other foreign language, you should begin as soon as possible. Remember that the longer you wait, the harder it will become.
31. The best title for the passage would be _____.
A. Built-in Abilities for Language B. Languages: the Younger the Better
C. Children and Grown-ups D.The necessity to learn English
32. The word "grown-ups" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. adults B. children C. teenagers D.speakers
33. According to the passage, “a handsome amount of money” means _____.
A. good-looking money B. a big sum of money
C. a new amount of money D. some money
34. Children learn a foreign language fast because _____.
A. they have much time to do it B. they are smarter than grown-ups
C. they have a special ability D. they are stronger than aldults
35. If you wish to learn English, you should ______.
A. become younger B. learn from children
C. begin as soon as possible D. think carefully
III. Chọn một đáp án trong số A, B, C hoặc D điền vào mỗi chỗ trống để hoàn thành đoạn văn sau.
EFFECTS OF NOISE POLLUTION
In general, there are three major effects of noise pollution. Firstly, long exposure to noise will (36) ______people's eardrum, which may result in a permanent hearing loss. Secondly, excessive noise affect aquatic animals in one way (37) ______ another. For example, noise pollution is (38) ______ a lot of injuries and deaths to whales. Thirdly, health effects of noise (39) ______ anxiety and stress. Some people are stressed and tired because they listen to loud music (40) ______ karaoke bars every day. In short, the consequences can be very worrying.
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36. A. pollute B. make C. damage D. cause
37. A. or B. but C. so D. however
38. A. resulting B. causing C. leading D. making
39. A. including B. to include C. includes D. include
40. A. from B. to C. in D. between
