I.       Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the question about the passage.

Is Australia the world’s largest island or its smallest continent? Actually, it’s both. In fact, Australia is the only country that is also a continent. Australia has a population of about 16.5 million. That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries.

What ethnic groups make up the Australian population? The majority of Australians are of English, Irish, Greek, Dutch, and Polish. However, over the past fifty years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and African immigrants.

36. What does the passage mainly discuss?

      a. The natural resources of Australia                    b. The economic features of Australia.

      c. The history of Australia                                    d. The geographical features of Australia

37. “That makes this island nation one of the least densely populated countries” means _____

a. this nation has the most population in the world.

b. this nation has more population than other countries.

c. this nation has less population than its neighbours.

d. this nation is one of the countries that have the least population.

38. The majority of Australians are of _____.

      a. English and Irish                                              

      b. English, Irish, and Greek

      c. English, Irish, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish

      d. English, Irish, Greek, Dutch, and Polish

39. “Over the past 50 years, some four million people from more than 120 countries have made Australia their home” means _____.

            a. they left their countries and moved to Australia                                      

            b. they built their new houses in Australia          

            c. they bought houses in Australia

            d. they made their houses the same as in Australia

40. Which is NOT true about Australia?

a. It is the largest island in the world.                   b. It consists of islands.

c. It is the only country that is also a continent.   d. It is the smallest continent.

I.       Choose the item among a, b, c or d that best answers the question about the passage.

These days, most people in Britain and the United States do not wear very formal clothes. But sometimes it is important to wear the right thing.

Many British people don't think about clothes very much. They just like to be comfortable. When they go out to enjoy themselves, they can wear almost anything. At theatres, cinemas and concerts you can put on what you like from elegant suits and dresses to jeans and sweaters. Anything goes, as long as you look clean and tidy.

 But in Britain, as well as the United States, men in offices usually wear suits and ties, and women wear dresses or skirts (not trousers). Doctors, lawyers and business people wear quite formal clothes. And in some hotels and restaurants men have to wear ties and women wear smart dresses.

 In many years, Americans are more relaxed than British people, but they are more careful with their clothes. At home, or on holiday, most Americans wear informal or sporty clothes. But when they go out in the evening, they like to look elegant. In good hotels and restaurants, men have to wear jackets and ties, and women wear pretty clothes and smart hairstyles.

 It is difficult to say exactly what people wear informal or formal in Britain and the United States because everyone is different. If you are not sure what to wear, watch what other people do and then do the same. You'll feel more relaxed if you don't look too different from everyone else.

36. Many British people wear freely when they _____.

      a. attend meetings                                                   b. attend lectures              

      c. spend their spare time                                         d. meet their friends

37. Who doesn’t usually wear suits and ties?

      a. Lawyers                    b. Doctors                         c. Drivers                           d. Secretaries

38. If you visit an American friend at home in the evening, you may find that your friend wears _____.

      a. pretty clothes            b. informal clothes            c. formal clothes               d. dirty clothes

39. If you are in a foreign country, the best way the writer suggests to you is to wear _____.

      a. strange clothes          b. as the people there do   c. your native clothes        d. pretty clothes

40. What do you think the passage is mainly about?

      a. Recent dressing habit in Great Britain and the United States.

      b. The reason why informal clothing is popular in Britain and the US.

      c. When we should wear in a formal way.

      d. Where we should wear in a formal way.

I) Choose the item among A,B,C or D that best answers the question about the 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 to living in the coutry.First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. Moreover, people tend t be friends.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 means that it is hard to find jobs.

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

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

A. only good points                                        B. only bad points

C. both good and bad points                          D. no disadvantages

2. how many advantages does living in the country have?

A. Two                                                            B. There

C. Four                                                            D.No

3. Living in the country is safer for young children because_________.

A. there is less traffic                          B. there are few shops

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

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

A. both good and bad points B. only bad points

C. only good points D. no disadvantages

62. How many advantages does living in the country have?

A. Two B. Four C. Three D. No

63. Living in the country is safer for young children because .

A. there are few shops B. there is less traffic

C. there are fewer people D. there are few services

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

A. The country is only suitable for retired people.

B. It‟s hard to find entertainment in the country.

C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.

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

65. Having few friends is .

A. one of drawbacks to life in the country

B. the only disadvantage of living in the country

C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city

D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

IV. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the 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.
34. According to the passage, living in the country has .
A. both good and bad points B. only bad points
C. only good points D. no disadvantages

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35. According to the passage, how many advantages does living in the country have?
A. Two B. Four C. Three D. No
36. Living in the country is safer for young children because .
A. there are few shops B. there is less traffic
C. there are fewer people D. there are few services
37. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The country is only suitable for retired people.
B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.
C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.
D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in the city.
38. Having few friends is .
A. one of drawbacks to life outside the country
B. the only disadvantage of living in the country
C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city
D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

Ex 3 Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the 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 .

A. both good and bad points B. only bad points

C. only good points D. no disadvantages

2. How many advantages does living in the country have?

A. Two B. Four C. Three D. No

3. Living in the country is safer for young children because .

A. there are few shops B. there is less traffic

C. there are fewer people D. there are few services

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

A. The country is only suitable for retired people.

B. It’s hard to find entertainment in the country.

C. There are fewer shops and services in the country.

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

5. Having few friends is .

A. one of drawbacks to life in the country

B. the only disadvantage of living in the country

C. one of certain advantages to life outside the city

D. one of certain drawbacks to life outside the city

IX. Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about thepassage
.Living in the country issomething 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,peopletendtobefriendlier.Afurtheradvantageisthatthereislesstraffic,so it is safer for youngchildren.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,particularlyintheevening.Furthermore,thefactthattherearefewer shopsand servicessoit is quite hard to find jobs. As a result, you may have to travel a long way to work, which can be extremelyexpensive.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 thecountryhas
.A. both good andbad pointsB. only badpointsC. onlygoodpointsD. nodisadvantages

2. How many advantages does living in the countryhave?
A. TwoB.FourC.ThreeD.No
3.Living in the country is safer for youngchildrenbecause.
A. there arefewshopsB. there is lesstrafficC. there are fewerpeopleD. there are fewservices

4. Which of the following statements is NOT true according to thepassage?
A. The country is only suitable for retiredpeople.B. It’shardtofindentertainmentinthecountry.C. There are fewer shops and services in thecountry.D. People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in thecity.
5. Having fewfriends is.
A. one of drawbacks to life in thecountryB. the only disadvantage of living in thecountryC. one of certain advantages to life outside thecityD. one of certain drawbacks to life outside thecity

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Las Vegas, Nevada, is the most famous city for gambling in the United States. It started in 1905 as a small train stop. There were only a few buildings in the desert. In 1946, a famous gangster named Bugsy Siegel built the first casino. He was murdered in 1947. This made him and Las Vegas more famous! In the early 1950s, tourists went to Las Vegas not only to gamble. They went to watch atomic bomb tests in the desert outside the city. In those days, people didn't know it was dangerous. They thought it was exciting.

Las Vegas is also famous for its many wedding chapels. Like all of Las Vegas, they are open twenty-four hours a day. Getting married is easy. A couple just pays a few dollars for a license, and they can get married immediately. They don't have to wait. Many famous movie stars were married in Las Vegas.

26. Nevada _____.

      a. is a famous city for gambling                            b. is another name of Las Vegas

      c. is a state in the United States of America         d. is the capital of Las Vegas

27. The word “this” in the first paragraph refers to _____.

            a. the fact that Bugsy Siegel was murdered         b. Siegel’s first casino

            c. the fact that Siegel built the first casino            d. a famous gangster

28. People used to think that watching atomic bomb tests _____.

      a. was dangerous                                                   b. was thrilling                

      c. might be a quiz show                                        d. should be prohibited

29. In the context of the passage, the word “chapel” in the last paragraph means _____.

      a. room                          b. hotel                             c. big pagoda                   d. small church

30. Which of the following is not true?

      a. Las Vegas is a place for gambling.

      b. In 1905, there were only a few buildings at the place now called Las Vegas.

      c. Bugsy Siegel was a famous gangster.

      d. The only things that make Las Vegas famous are wedding chapels.

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

          The country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time.

          English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different form one another. Almost every village has a church, the round and square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the churchyard, where people are buried.

          The village green is a wide stretch of grass, the houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairy comfortable and many villages have running water brought through pipes into each house. Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops.

1. When do city people often go the country?

A. All the weekends.                            B. All the year round. 

C. At Christmas                                   D. The summer holidays.

2. What is the advantage of city people when they have a cottage built in the village?

A. They can have their houses rented.             

B. They can go to the country at weekends.

C. They can go to the whenever they can find the time.  

D. All the correct.

3. What is the common feature of English villages?

A. They have a church

B. They have a church with a tall tower, and a village green.    

C. They have a village green                

D. They have running water.

4. What is NOT mentioned in the life of English villages?

A. The village green   B. The church     C. Running water        D. The Internet

5.What can villagers do when their villages are close to small towns?

A. They can go there to buy whatever they want.                    

B. They can go there to buy cheaper things.

C. They can go there to buy what is not found in the village shops.

D. They can go there to buy luxury goods.