Điền một từ thích hợp vào chỗ trông sđể hoàn thành đoạn văn sau

There are four (1).......... in a year in our country. They are spring, summer, fall (2)............winter. In the spring, the (3)........... is usually warm. Sometimes it is cold, but not (4)..............cold. There are many flowers in this season. (5).....................spring, it is the summer. In the summer, the days are long and the(6)..............are short. We often go on (7).....................in the summer. (8).............................is nice season. The weather is often cool. In the winter, (9)..................usually very cold. The days are short and the nights are long. We always wear warm (10)......................in the winter.

C. READING (2,5ms)

This is Minh’s family. There are four people in his family: his father, his mother, his brother and him. His family lives in a house near the Huong River. There are flowers and small trees in front of the house. Behind his house, there is a big garden. They are happy to live here.

Part 1: Hãy đọc đoạn văn trên, sau đó chọn câu đúng (T) câu sai (F) (1,5m)

21. They are happy to live here. ____

22. Behind his house, there is a big garden ____

23. His house is not near the Huong River. ____

24. His family lives in a house. ____

25.There are four people in his family ____

26. This is Nam’s family _____

Garbage cans are not magical portals. Trash does not disappear when you toss it in a can. Yet, the average American throws away an estimated 1,600 pounds of waste each year. If there are no magic garbage fairies, where does all that trash go? There are four methods to managing waste: recycling, land-filling, composting, and incinerating. Each method has its strengths and weakness. Let’s take a quick look at each.

Recycling is the process of turning waste into new materials. For example, used paper can be turned into paperboard, which can be used to make book covers. Recycling can reduce pollution, save materials, and lower energy use. Yet, some argue that recycling wastes energy. They believe that collecting, processing, and converting waste uses more energy than it saves. Still, most people agree that recycling is better for the planet than land-filling.

Land-filling is the oldest method of managing waste. In its simplest form, land-filling is when people bury garbage in a hole. Over time the practice of land-filling has advanced. Garbage is compacted before it is thrown into the hole. In this way more garbage can fit in each landfill. Large liners are placed in the bottom of landfills so that toxic garbage juice doesn’t get into the ground water. Sadly, these liners don’t always work. Landfills may pollute the local water supply. Not to mention that all of that garbage stinks. Nobody wants to live next to a landfill. This makes it hard to find new locations for landfills.

As landfill space increases, interest in composting grows. Composting is when people pile up organic matter, such as food waste, and allows it to decompose. The product of this decomposition is compost. Compost can be added to the soil to make the soil richer and better for growing crops. While composting is easy to do onsite somewhere, like home or school, it’s hard to do after the garbage gets all mixed up. This is because plastic and other inorganic materials must be removed from the compost pile or they will pollute the soil. There’s a lot of plastic in garbage, which makes it hard to compost on a large scale.

One thing that is easier to do is burning garbage. There are two main ways to incinerate waste. The first is to create or harvest a fuel from the waste, such as methane gas, and burn the fuel. The second is to burn the waste directly. The heat from the incineration process can boil water, which can power steam generators. Unfortunately, burning garbage pollutes the air. Also, some critics worry that incinerators destroy valuable resources that could be recycled.

Usually, the community which you live manages waste. Once you put your garbage in that can, what happens to it is beyond your control. But you can make choices while it is still in your possession. You can choose to recycle, you can choose to compost, or you can choose to let someone else deal with it. The choice is yours.

1. Which best explains why the author begins the text by talking about magical garbage fairies?

A. He is putting a common misconception to rest.        

B. He is trying to get the reader’s attention.

C. He is addressing his concern in a serious way.                     

D. He is supporting his argument with evidence.

2. Which best expresses the meaning of the word “compacted” as it is used in the third paragraph?

A. Garbage is burned before it is thrown in a hole.

B. Garbage is put in trucks before it is thrown in a hole.

C. Garbage is crushed smaller before it is thrown in a hole.

D. Garbage is put in a can before it is thrown in a hole.

3. Which was NOT cited in the third paragraph as an issue with land-filling?

A. Landfills are smelly.                                           B. Usable materials are wasted in landfills.

C. Landfills may pollute the water supply.          D. It is difficult to find locations for landfills.

4. Which best expresses the main idea of the fourth paragraph?

A. Landfills take up a lot of space.

B. Composting is good for the soil but it can be.

C. The process of composting is very complicated and scientific.

D. There is a lot of plastic garbage in landfills.

Read the passage and decide whether the statements are(T) or false (F).(giúp mk vs,nhanh mk tick)

    I live in a wonderful neighbourhood.It is quiet but very convenient.There is a grocery store;I go there when I want to buy something quick to prepare.Also,there are other shops such as a bakery,two restaurants,and a bookstore.I am very satisfied of having a bookstore in my neighbourhood because I love reading books.Near my house,there is a small park.It's a place where people meet and socialise.My father and I go jogging around the park every morning.My neighbourhood is great but there are no schools nearby.The hospital is also far away,but in general it is a nice place to live.

1.The neighbourhood is very noisy.

2.There are no restaurants in the neighbourhood.

3.The school is far away from the neighbourhood.

4.The writer doesn't want a bookstore in his neighbourhood.

5.You can buy food in the grocery store.

6.There is a large park in the neighbourhood.

7.The writer likes to live in his neighbourhood.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

In America, when dining, people consider it rude for a guest or dining partner to belch or burp, eat with an open mouth, smack, or lick your fingers. Napkins, generally provided are available at every meal and should be placed in one's lap and then used throughout the meal to clean one's fingers and mouth.

It is acceptable to refuse additional servings of food by saying "No, thank you" and the host or hostess will not be insulted if you do so. Similarly, if you leave a small amount of uneaten food on your plate at a restaurant or in a home, it is not considered an insult. If you eat everything on

the plate, a host or hostess may possibly feel that they have not prepared enough food and might be embarrassed. People in the United States serve and eat food with either hand, but never take food from a communal serving dish with their hands. Generally, a serving utensil is used.

Americans typically use forks, spoons and knives to eat, but there are some types of foods that are acceptable to eat with one's fingers, like sandwiches or pizza. When in doubt, look to see what others are doing. In formal dining situations, if you wonder whether or not it is acceptable to begin eating, you should wait until the oldest woman (or oldest man if no women are present) begins to eat. When eating, do not pick up the bowl or plate from the table to hold underneath your mouth, Even noodles, soup, and rice are eaten with the plate or bowl remaining on the table. When consuming soup and hot liquids, it is considered impolite to slurp - do not do this. When consuming noodles, twirl them around your fork and then put it in your mouth.

If you are a man taking out a woman for dinner, you are almost always expected to pay. This is for the woman to gauge your intentions and interest with her. For example, taking a woman for coffee, versus tacos, versus a fancy dinner, versus for drinks at 11:30pm, all signal many different things to them. So, the date is a ^-test^- of many. Paying is just as important as where you take her, and how late. So, don't assume she is just trying to get a "free meal". Most girls aren't. Also, if you are going out with a friend to eat, almost always, the bill is expected to be split in half, or each person pays for themselves.

If you are eating in a restaurant, you will be expected to add a 15 to 20 % tip for the server to your bill. In America, wait staff might occasionally stop by your table to ask how your meal is, which is considered good service. They will also bring you your check when it seems reasonable that you are finished with your meal, however this is not necessarily an indication that you must leave right away (Do not be too embarrassed to ask for the check either waiters and waitresses cannot read minds.) Take your time to finish your meal, and unless there is a line of people waiting at the door, it is not considered rude to linger at your table for as long as you like.

Question 34: The word "linger" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to______.

A. appear

B. arrange

C. reserve

D. remain

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 35.

In America, when dining, people consider it rude for a guest or dining partner to belch or burp, eat with an open mouth, smack, or lick your fingers. Napkins, generally provided are available at every meal and should be placed in one's lap and then used throughout the meal to clean one's fingers and mouth.

It is acceptable to refuse additional servings of food by saying "No, thank you" and the host or hostess will not be insulted if you do so. Similarly, if you leave a small amount of uneaten food on your plate at a restaurant or in a home, it is not considered an insult. If you eat everything on

the plate, a host or hostess may possibly feel that they have not prepared enough food and might be embarrassed. People in the United States serve and eat food with either hand, but never take food from a communal serving dish with their hands. Generally, a serving utensil is used.

Americans typically use forks, spoons and knives to eat, but there are some types of foods that are acceptable to eat with one's fingers, like sandwiches or pizza. When in doubt, look to see what others are doing. In formal dining situations, if you wonder whether or not it is acceptable to begin eating, you should wait until the oldest woman (or oldest man if no women are present) begins to eat. When eating, do not pick up the bowl or plate from the table to hold underneath your mouth, Even noodles, soup, and rice are eaten with the plate or bowl remaining on the table. When consuming soup and hot liquids, it is considered impolite to slurp - do not do this. When consuming noodles, twirl them around your fork and then put it in your mouth.

If you are a man taking out a woman for dinner, you are almost always expected to pay. This is for the woman to gauge your intentions and interest with her. For example, taking a woman for coffee, versus tacos, versus a fancy dinner, versus for drinks at 11:30pm, all signal many different things to them. So, the date is a ^-test^- of many. Paying is just as important as where you take her, and how late. So, don't assume she is just trying to get a "free meal". Most girls aren't. Also, if you are going out with a friend to eat, almost always, the bill is expected to be split in half, or each person pays for themselves.

If you are eating in a restaurant, you will be expected to add a 15 to 20 % tip for the server to your bill. In America, wait staff might occasionally stop by your table to ask how your meal is, which is considered good service. They will also bring you your check when it seems reasonable that you are finished with your meal, however this is not necessarily an indication that you must leave right away (Do not be too embarrassed to ask for the check either waiters and waitresses cannot read minds.) Take your time to finish your meal, and unless there is a line of people waiting at the door, it is not considered rude to linger at your table for as long as you like.

Question 33: When will the bill be divided for the people having the meal?

A. When a man is having a date with a woman.

B. When people are having meals with their friends.

C. When people are eating with the elderly.

D. When a girl is testing a boy.