Question II. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences. 

1. The ……………… are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea. (environment)

2. Scotland is a ……….. land and this is noted for its rich and interesting history. (legend)

PART FOUR: READING (2.5 pts)

I. Read the passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word. 

Telepathy: Mind to Mind Communication

The (1) …………… “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning “distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”. So telepathy actually means getting feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the communication (2) …………. two minds, separated over a distance, without the (3) …………… of the five known senses. At some point of time or the other, we all have experienced telepathy. Maybe you were thinking of someone you haven’t talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or (4) ………….. two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (5) …………… that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

II. Read the passage then answer the questions: 

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there. Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

1. Where is Alaska ?

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2. Does it have three thousand lakes?

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3. Which method can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

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4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun?

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5. How do the people in Alaska feel about their state?

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PART FIVE: WRITING 

I. Rewrite these sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning given for each.

1. Nhung didn’t go to the cinema with her friends because her younger sister was ill.

Because of …… ………………………………………..………………………………………

2. The earthquake struck the city and destroyed completely thousands of buildings and houses.

The city …………………………………………………………..………………………………

3. Who wrote this poem in the 19th century?

By whom ………………………………………………………………..………………………?

4. Minh isn’t hardworking, so he often gets bad marks.

If ………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….

II. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested words or phrases in the brackets. 

1. I’m not you. But I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (If)

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2. All flights had to be cancelled. That’s because of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)

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3. The environment is polluted. Birds and plants die. (cause)

………………………….……………………………………………

4. The food is contaminated. People’s health is poor. (lead to)

………………………….……………………………………………

có bạn nào giúp mình với !!!!!

Bánh chưng is a traditional Vietnamese rice cake which is made from sticky rice, beans, pork and other ingredients. Its origin is told by the legend of Lang Liêu, a prince of the last king of the Sixth Hùng Dynasty, who became the successor thanks to his creation of bánh chưng and bánh giầy, which symbolized the Earth and the Sky. Vietnamese have the tradition of making bánh chưng for Tet Holiday. Bánh chưng is wrapped in banana leaves, which create the green colour outside it. It takes about 12 or 14 hours to boil bánh chưng in water.

Answer the questions:

1.     Is Banh Chung Vietnamese traditional cake?

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2.     What is it made from?

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3.     Who was Lang Lieu?

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4.     When do Vietnamese make a lot of Banh Chung?

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5.     How long does it take to boil Banh Chung?

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I/ Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences.

1. We enjoy the _________________ atmosphere in the country. PEACE

2. The street doesn’t look__________ because it has a lot of rubbish. ATTRACT

3. Fish were_________ because of the oil spill. DIE

4. People in the south of my country speak the language with_________ accent. DIFFER

5. Are all types of pollution_______ to the health of humans and animals? HARM

6. The ____________ are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea. ENVIROMENT

7. Scotland is a ________ land and this is noted for its rich and interesting history. LEGEND

8. Many people in this area have cholera because they drink _____________water. TREAT

9. Niagara Falls, on the border of the USA and Canada, is one of the most____________

scenery in the world. SPECTACLE

10. The Sydney Opera House is an ___________monument of Australia. ICON

The world of fairy tales is very colorful. Which is Mai An Tiem in The Legend of Watermelon, Cau Anh, Cau Em in The Legend of Betel areca, Tam, Cam in the fairy tale of the same name,... Write your favorite fairy tale or your imagine story.

Suggestion: For the story of Mai An Tiem, the following picture can be used to tell. 

. Read the following passage and answer the questions below : (2 ms )

Sticky Rice Cake

"Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) is a traditional dish of Vietnamese. The taste of "Chung" cake has become the taste of Tet holiday in Vietnam. Legend has it that King Hung VI chose the next king by asking each of his princes to offer him a dish and he would give the throne to the son who could satisfy him. The main ingredients to make “chung” cake are: sticky rice, green bean, fatty pork, black pepper and salt. First, sticky rice and green bean are dipped in water till expanded. Fatty pork is mixed with black pepper. Vietnamese use “dong” leaves (Phrynium planetarium) to wrap them all inside. “Chung” cake then will be bolt in a large pot for about 10 hours or more. The process of making “chung” cake is time-consuming and quite difficult. However, Vietnamese people don’t mind about them because in their concept, this is good chance for all family to gather and make it together.

Questions :

1.Is "Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) a traditional dish of Vietnamese?

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2. What are the main ingredients to make “chung” cake?

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3. Do Vietnamese use “banana” leaves to wrap “chung” cake?

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4.How is the process of making “chung” cake?

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1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below : (2 ms )

Sticky Rice Cake

"Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) is a traditional dish of Vietnamese. The taste of "Chung" cake has become the taste of Tet holiday in Vietnam. Legend has it that King Hung VI chose the next king by asking each of his princes to offer him a dish and he would give the throne to the son who could satisfy him. The main ingredients to make “chung” cake are: sticky rice, green bean, fatty pork, black pepper and salt. First, sticky rice and green bean are dipped in water till expanded. Fatty pork is mixed with black pepper. Vietnamese use “dong” leaves (Phrynium planetarium) to wrap them all inside. “Chung” cake then will be bolt in a large pot for about 10 hours or more. The process of making “chung” cake is time-consuming and quite difficult. However, Vietnamese people don’t mind about them because in their concept, this is good chance for all family to gather and make it together.

Questions :

1.Is "Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) a traditional dish of Vietnamese?

_____________________________________________________________________

2. What are the main ingredients to make “chung” cake?

____________________________________________________________________________

3. Do Vietnamese use “banana” leaves to wrap “chung” cake?

_________________________________________________________________________

4.How is the process of making “chung” cake?

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1. Read the following passage and answer the questions below

Sticky Rice Cake

"Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) is a traditional dish of Vietnamese. The taste of "Chung" cake has become the taste of Tet holiday in Vietnam. Legend has it that King Hung VI chose the next king by asking each of his princes to offer him a dish and he would give the throne to the son who could satisfy him. The main ingredients to make “chung” cake are: sticky rice, green bean, fatty pork, black pepper and salt. First, sticky rice and green bean are dipped in water till expanded. Fatty pork is mixed with black pepper. Vietnamese use “dong” leaves (Phrynium planetarium) to wrap them all inside. “Chung” cake then will be boiled  in a large pot for about 10 hours or more. The process of making “chung” cake is time-consuming and quite difficult. However, Vietnamese people don’t mind about them because in their concept, this is good chance for all family to gather and make it together.

Questions :

1.Is "Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) a traditional dish of Vietnamese?

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2. What are the main ingredients to make “Chung” cake?

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3. Do Vietnamese use “banana” leaves to wrap “Chung” cake?

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4.How is the process of making “Chung” cake?

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5.How long does it take to cook “chung”cake?……………

II. Read the text and answer the questions:

"Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake) is a traditional dish of Vietnamese. The taste of "Chung" cake has become the taste of Tet holiday in Vietnam. Legend has it that King Hung VI chose the next king by asking each of his princes to offer him a dish and he would give the throne to the son who could satisfy him. The main ingredients to make “chung” cake are: sticky rice, green bean, fatty pork, black pepper and salt. First, sticky rice and green bean are dipped in water till expanded. Fatty pork is mixed with black pepper. Vietnamese use “dong” leaves (Phrynium planetarium) to wrap them all inside. “Chung” cake then will be bolt in a large pot for about 10 hours or more. The process of making “chung” cake is time-consuming and quite difficult. However, Vietnamese people don’t mind about them because in their concept, this is good chance for all family to gather and make it together.

17. What do you know about "Chung" cake (Sticky Rice Cake)?

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18. Has "Chung" cake become the taste of Tet holiday in Vietnam?

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19. What are the main ingredients to make “chung” cake?

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20. Why do Vietnamese like making “chung” cake?

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