I.      Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d.

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. Although roughly the size of the United States mainland, Australia has a population of about 16.5 million people. 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, Italian, Greek, Dutch, and Polish descent. 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.

In addition to being the smallest continent, Australia is also the driest inhabited continent. Lush green pastures may be typical in sheep farming areas. However, much of the land, particularly in the Outback, is so arid that people are unable to live on it in its undeveloped state. That explains why most Australians live in metropolitan areas, many of which line the coast, and why Australia is considered one of the world’s more urbanized countries.

34. What does the passage mainly discuss?

      a. The history of Australia                                    b. The population of Australia

      c. The natural resources of Australia                    b. The geographical features of Australia

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

      a. Australia has the largest population in the world.

      b. Australia has more population than other countries.

      c. Australia is one of the countries that has the highest population density.

      d. Australia is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world.

36. Over the past 50 years, some four million people from many countries _____.

      a. left their countries and moved to Australia       b. left Australia and moved to Asia or Africa

      c. built their houses in Australia                           d. bought houses in Australia

37. Why do most Australians live in cities or towns?

      a. Because much of the land is used for sheep farming.

      b. Because much of the land is extremely dry.

      c. Because most of the land is covered with green pastures.

      d. Because most of the land is already being cultivated.

38. Which of the following sentences is not true about Australia?

      a. It is the smallest continent in the world.

      b. It is the largest island in the world.

      c. It consists of islands.

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

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

Is Australia the world’s largest island and 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 50 years, some four million people from 120 countries have made Australia their home. This includes a large number of Asian and Africa immigrants.

40. 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 geography features of Australia.

41. “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 neighbors.

D. This nation is one of the countries that have the least population

42. The majority of Australians are of ..................................................

A. English and Irish

B. English, Irish and Greek

C. English, Irish, Polish and Asian

D. English, Dutch, Polish, Irish and Greek

43. “Over the past 50 years, some four million people from 120 countries have made Australia their home” means:................................................

A. they left their countries and moved to Australia.

B. they built their new house in Australia.

C. they bought houses in Australia.

D. they made their houses the same as in Australia.

44. What 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.

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

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

Chiang Mai, also sometimes written as “Chiengmai”, is the largest and most culturally significant city in Northern Thailand, and the capital of Chiang Mai Province. It is about 800 kilometers north of Bangkok, among some of the highest mountains in the country. The city stands on the Ping River, a major tributary of the Chao Phraya River. In recent years, Chiang Mai has become an increasingly modern city, although it lacks the cosmopolitan gloss of Bangkok. It has many attractions for the thousands of foreign visitors who come to the city each year. Chiang Mai’s historic strength derived from its important strategic location near a southern branch of the ancient Silk Road, and long before the modern influx of foreign visitors the city served as an important center for handcrafted goods, umbrellas, jewellery particular silver, and woodcarving.

36. Where is Chiang Mai?

      a. in the east of Thailand                                       b. in the south of Thailand

      c. in the north of Thailand                                     d. in the centre of Thailand

37. Which of the following sentences is NOT true about Chiang Mai?

      a. It is the largest city in Thailand.

      b. It is the capital city of Chiang Mai Province.

      c. It is nearly one thousand kilometers from the capital of Thailand.

      d. It is surrounded by high mountains.

38. Chiang Mai is now _____.

      a. an ancient city                                                   b. famous for its vehicles

      c. a quickly developing city                                  d. near the Silk Road

39. Which jewellery is Chiang Mai most famous for?

      a. umbrellas                   b. silver                            c. woodcarving                d. silks

40. The word “significant” in line 1 means _____.

      a. ancient                      b. large                             c. important                     d. developed

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

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

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

A young man from Germany named Levi Strauss arrived in California in 1850. He went there to sell things to the miners. He saw that the miners needed strong pants, so he began to make them. He used cloth that people made tents from. He put rivets on the pockets to make them strong and lasted a long time. The pants became very popular immediately.

Later, Mr. Strauss started making jeans from cotton cloth from Nimes, France. People called this cloth denim. Denim was popular in the fifteenth century. Christopher Columbus used denim for the sails of his ships. Sailors in Genoa, Italy, wore denim pants. The word “jeans” comes from the word “Genoa”. Mr. Strauss made the first jeans in the United States, but the idea and the kind of cloth came from Europe. The names came from France and Italy.

Jeans were always blue until recently. People used indigo to dye them. Indigo is the oldest dye in the world. Most jeans have blue threads going across and white threads going up and down. These two colors make denim look different from other kinds of cloth.

36. The word “denim” comes from the name of a city in _____.

      a. France                       b. India                              c. Italy                               d. Germany

37. The word “jeans” is from the name of a city in _____.

      a. France                       b. the United States          c. Italy                               d. Germany

38. Levi Strauss went to California to _____.

      a. sell things to miners                                            b. look for gold

      c. make jeans                                                          d. be a sailor

39. Rivets _____.

      a. make good sails                                                  b. make tents strong         

      c. come from Genoa                                               d. make the pockets of jeans strong

40. Cloth is made from thousands of _____.

      a. tents                          b. sails                               c. factories                         d. threads