Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

           Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (1) _________ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment have (2) __________ more people to travel longer (3) __________ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort.

           Many campers like to be (4) __________ themselves in quiet areas, so they (5)__________ their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) __________ has up-to-date facilities, (7)__________ hot showers and swimming pools.

           Whether campers are (8) ________ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (9)________ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) _________ animals.

1. A. fame                    B. popular                                C. favorite                 D. current

2. A. asked                    B. let                                         C. made                     D. allowed

3. A. parts                     B. directions                             C. voyages                D. distances

4. A. on                        B. by                                        C. at                          D. of

5. A. take                      B. make                                    C. pick                      D. do

6. A. where                   B. who                                     C. which                   D. when

7. A. such                     B. like                                       C. as                          D. just

8. A. lonely                   B. single                                   C. separate                D. alone

9. A. remain                  B. stay                                      C. keep                      D. let

10. A. wild                   B. natural                                 C. loose                     D. free

III. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

If asked who ____________(1) the game of baseball, most ___________(2) would probably reply that it was Abner Doubleday. At the beginning of this century, there was some disagreement over ___________(3) the game of baseball had actually originated, so sporting-goods manufacturer Spaulding inaugurated a commission to research the ____________(4). In 1908 a report was published by the commission _________(5) which Abner Doubleday, a U.S. Army officer from Cooperstown, New York, was ____________(6) credit for the intervention of the game. The National Baseball Hall of Fame was established in Cooperstown in __________(7) of Doubleday.

Today, most sports historians are in agreement that Doubleday ____________(8) did not have much to do with the development of baseball. __________(9), baseball seems to be a close ____________(10) to the English game of rounders and probably has English rather than American roots. 

1. A. discovered B. founded C. invented D. found

2. A. Americans B. American C. The US D. America

3. A. what B. how C. when D. that

4. A. problem B. question C. matter D. issue

5. A. at B. to C. of D. in

6. A. provided B. passed C. given D. delivered

7. A. honor B. reward C. award D. ceremony

8. A. truly B. really C. as well D. probably 

9. A. But B. Moreover C. Instead D. Additionally

10. A. relate B. relationship C. relative D. relation

III. Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage.

Dear Hanh,

I’m writing to invite you to a party we _________  (71) at the flat next Friday, December 14^th. As you know, _________ (72) Lan’s 13^th birthday next week and my birthday next month, _________  (73) we thought we’d celebrate together and have a joint party.

I can’t remember if you know my address or not, but anyway, if you _________ (74) the direction below, you shouldn’t get lost. Take the Number 15 bus from the station and _________  (75) at the Star Hotel. Walk down Long Viet Road, past the Dan Chu Cinema, and then _________ (76) the first turning on the right. That’s Le Loi Road. Turn left _________  (77) the first junction, then go straight past the church as far as the next crossroads. _________ (78) and our block of flats is the second on the right.

Do try and come. Of course you’re ________ (79) to bring someone with you if you want to.

Look forward _________  (80) you then!

Read the following passage, then answer questions 50-53. After each question there are four options marked A,B,C or D. Choose the correct answer by writing down its corresponding letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet.

It is five o’clock in the evening when Rene Wagner come home from work. She walks into the living room and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are everywhere. Rene is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can’t work all day and then do housework all evening. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn’t do housework. She doesn’t clean or wash dishes. She doesn’t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.

            After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children’s clothes are dirty. Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.

            Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The children clean the kitchen !

            The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the children “OK, I’ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”

            Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and watch TV !

49. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .

A. clean and dirty       B. dirty and tidy         C. dirty and untidy     D. clean but untidy

50. Rene told her children ………………….. .

A. to do the housework                                B. she couldn’t do housework

C. not to do housework                                D. she wouldn’t do housework

51. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .

A. very clean              B. a mess                    C. tidy              D. rather dirty

52. Some days later, the house was clean again because ……………………. .

A. she couldn’t let it that way                       B. her children did housework.

C. her children didn’t do housework.          D. she did housework again.

53. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .

A. her children help her.                               B. they can watch TV together.

C. her children wash their clothes.              D. her children don’t do it.

I. Choose the correct answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D to complete each of the numbered blanks in the following passage.

For many people sport is a popular part of school life and …(1)…in one of the school teams and playing in matches is very important. …(2)…someone is in a team it means a lot of extra practice and often spending a Saturday or Sunday away  …(3)…home, as many matches are played then.

            It  …(4)…also involve traveling to other towns to play against other school teams and then …(5)…on after the match for a meal or a drink. Some parents, friends  or other students will travel with the team to support  …(6)…own side.

            When a school team wins a match, it is the whole school which feels proud,  …(7)…only the players. It can also mean that a school …(8)…well-known for being good at cetain sports and people from that school may end up playing  …(9)…national and international teams so that the school has some really  …(10)…names associated with it.

II. Fill in each numbered blank of the following  passage with ONE suitable word. Write your answer  on your answer sheet.

To many people, their friends are most important (1)..... in their life. Really good friends (2)..... the good times and the bad times, help you when you’ve got problems, never judge you and never turn their back on you. Your best friend may be (3)...... you’ve known all your life, someone you’ve grown up with and been through lots of (4)....... and downs with. There are all sorts of things that can bring about this special relationship. It may be the  (5)....... of enjoying the same activities, having the outlook on life, or sharing similar experiences Most of us have met someone that we’ve immediately felt relaxed with, (6)....... if we’ve known them for years. However, usually it really does take you years to (7)........ to know someone well enough to consider him your best friend. To the majority of (8)......... this is someone we trust completely and who understands us (9)........ than anyone else. It’s the person you can turn to for impartial advice and a shoulder to cry on (10)........ life gets you down.

III- Read the following passage, then answer questions 50-53. After each question there are four options marked A,B,C or D. Choose the correct answer by writing down its corresponding letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet.

It is five o’clock in the evening when Rene Wagner come home from work. She walks into the living room and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are everywhere. Rene is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can’t work all day and then do housework all evening. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn’t do housework. She doesn’t clean or wash dishes. She doesn’t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.

            After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children’s clothes are dirty. Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.

            Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The children clean the kitchen !

            The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the children “OK, I’ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”

            Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and watch TV !

49. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .

A. clean and dirty       B. dirty and tidy         C. dirty and untidy     D. clean but untidy

50. Rene told her children ………………….. .

A. to do the housework                                B. she couldn’t do housework

C. not to do housework                                D. she wouldn’t do housework

51. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .

A. very clean              B. a mess                    C. tidy              D. rather dirty

52. Some days later, the house was clean again because ……………………. .

A. she couldn’t let it that way                       B. her children did housework.

C. her children didn’t do housework.          D. she did housework again.

53. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .

A. her children help her.                               B. they can watch TV together.

C. her children wash their clothes.              D. her children don’t do it.

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   22  to  26

A.   Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the mast impressive Seven Wonders of the World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake TonIe Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the fifteenth century. The ruins of Angkor are documented as same .of the mast impressive ones in the world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.

One possible explanation far the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants' irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.

Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently. After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructure.

22. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.

B. A possible explanation for the, decline of a civilization.

C. The essential role water plays in farming.

D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.

23. The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses ______.

A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization

B. religious practices of the people of Angkor

C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire

D. the other six wonders of the world

24. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ______.

A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia

B. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor

C. became polluted due to a population explosion

D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World

25. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?

A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.

B. They became non-functional due to overuse.

C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.

D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.

26. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ______.

A. were intentionally starved by the farmers

B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall

C. supplemented their diets with 'meat hunted in the nearby jungles

D. depended upon rice as their main source of food

27. All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT.

A. erosion of soil                                       B. contamination of soil

C. reduction of nutrients                            D. loss of water supply

VII. Read the passage. Then answer the questions. (1.0 point)

Mai and Hoa are students. They live in Viet Nam. There are four seasons in a year in their country. They are spring, summer, fall and winter. In the spring, the weather is usually warm. Sometimes it is cold, but not very cold. There are many flowers in this season. After spring, it is the summer. In the summer, the days are long and the nights are short. They often go on vacation in the summer. Fall is a nice season. The weather is often cool. In the winter, it is usually very cold. The days are short and the nights are long. They always wear warm clothes in the winter.

Questions:

1. How many seasons are there in their country? What are they?

=>……………..………………………………………………………………………………………

2. What is the weather like in the spring?

=>………………..……………………………………………………………………………………

3. What do they often do in the summer?

=>…………………..…………………………………………………………………………………

4. Are the days long or short in the winter?

=>………………..……………………………………………………………………………………

5.  Why do they always wear warm clothes in the winter?

=>………………..……………………………………………………………………………………

II. Read the following passage and choose the best answer to complete the passage. I live in a small town in Viet Nam. There are about 400 people here. I love it because it is quiet and (56) _______ is slow and easy. You never have to queue in shops or banks. The village is clean - people look after it and don’t throw their rubbish in the streets. The air is also clean because there’s not much heavy traffic. It’s much more (57) _______ here than in a city. Everyone knows everyone and (58) __________ someone has problem; there (59) ___________ always people who can help. There aren’t many things I don’t like about this town. One thing is that there’s not much to do in the evening - we haven’t got any cinemas or theaters. Another problem is that people always talk about each other and everyone knows what everyone else is doing. But I still prefer village life (60)__________life in a big city. 56. A. living B. life C. problem D. district 57. A. friendly B. unfriendly C. boring D. uninteresting 58. A. if 59. A. was B. and B. were C. so C. are D. but D. is 60. A. to B. more C. than D. better

Ex5. Read the following passage and choose the best answer.

Do you like seasons?

    The four seasons in Britain are very different. Read about what Daniel and Fiona think about winter, spring, summer and autumn.

Daniel

   Autumn is very beautiful time of the year. The leaves on the trees go brown, red and yellow and they go down. I love to watch it! We play in the parks a lot but we wear warm clothes, because the days get cold. School starts again in autumn, at the beginning of September. I don’t like school!

   Summer is the time for me! School finishes in July and we can play in the parks all the time. Sometimes it is very hot. People are happier and they talk with their friends and go for a walk more. The days are very long. In July, for example, it gets dark only about 10 o’clock. It’s very difficult to go to sleep at night! Fiona

   It’s very cold in winter! Sometimes, we have a lot of snow and we can make snowmen. I don’t like winter because we can’t go for a walk very much. We wear thick clothes and in our house it sometimes gets cold. When we come home from school at 4 o’clock, it is already dark. I don’t like it at all! But there is one good thing about winter - Christmas!

   After the long winter, spring is great! There are new leaves on the trees and the birds start to sing.

We can go for long walks again and play in the park. The days are longer and it doesn’t get dark until about six o’clock. It’s much warmer but it rains a lot and the days are very windy.

1.            A. Daniel likes autumn because the trees are beautiful.

B.  Daniel likes autumn because school starts in September.

C.  Daniel doesn’t play in the park in autumn because the days are cold.

D.  Daniel goes to school with great pleasure.

2.            A. School in Britain finishes in May.

B.  Daniel doesn’t like to meet his friends in the park in summer.

C.  People in Great Britain sometimes have hot summers.

D.  In July it is dark at nine.

3.            A. Daniel always goes to sleep at eight in summer because the days are shorter than in winter. B. It is always very hot in Britain in summer.

C.  Daniel doesn’t like autumn at all!

D.  In summer Daniel is happier than in autumn because he doesn’t go to school.

4.            A. Fiona makes snowmen every day in winter.

B.  Fiona likes to go for a walk with her friends.

C.  Fiona doesn’t like winter because it is cold in winter.

D.  It never gets cold in Fiona’s house.

5.            A. Winters are short in Britain.

B.  Fiona comes home in the afternoon.

C.  Fiona doesn’t like winter at all!

D.  It never snows in Great Britain.

6.            A. Fiona likes spring very much. B. Fiona likes dark winter days.

C.  It gets dark at 5 in the afternoon in spring.

D.  In Great Britain it doesn’t rain much in spring.