Nam was born in 1990 in DaNang.He moved to this neighborhood last year. Nam and his family lived in a big city before coming here. On the first days, he didn’t like the life in the country because there was not much to do.3 However, after a short time he has changed his mind. He now likes his new neighborhood very muchbecause the air is fresh, the food is delicious and the people are friendly. There are a lot of things hecan do in his free time such as going swimming, going fishing, going boating. He doesn’t want to livein a big city anymore.

1.When did Nam move to this neighborhood ?

2.Did he like the life in the country on the first days?

3.Why does he like his neighborhood now ?

4.What can he do in his free time ?

5.Does he want to live in a big city now ?

VII. Read the passage then answer the questions below.(2pts)Nam moved to this neighborhood last year. Nam and his family lived in a big city beforecoming here. On the first days, he didn’t like the life in the country because there was not much to do.3 However, after a short time he has changed his mind. He now likes his new neighborhood very muchbecause the air is fresh, the food is delicious and the people are friendly. There are a lot of things hecan do in his free time such as going swimming, going fishing, going boating. He doesn’t want to livein a big city anymore.

1. When did Nam move to this neighborhood?....................................................................................................................................

2. Did he like the life in the country on the first days?......................................................................................................................................

3. Why does he like his neighborhood now?......................................................................................................................................

4. Does he want to live in a bigcitynow?.....................................................................................................................................

5. what makes Nam change his mind about the new neighborhood

I. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced diffrently from that of the others. (2 marks)

1. a. tiger b. wife c. wisdom d. fire

2. a. named b. lived c. used d. washed

3. a. great b. please c. greedy d. reach

4. a. floor b. choose c. chore d. saw

5. a. young b. lunch c. enough d. humor

II. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.(2 marks)

1. I………………. tennis a lot, but I don’t play very often now.

A. used to play B. was playing C. am used to play d. play

2. She was born ……………….. June 26^th , 1990

A. of B. at C. on D. in

3. I watched the movie Romeo and Juliet. At last they killed………………

A. together B. each other C. themselves D. them

4. Do you enjoy ………………. sports programs?

A. watch B. to watch C. watching D. in watching

5. I know you worked really …………….... this semester.

A. hardly B. harder C. hardest D. hard

6. She asked her children ………………

a. to stop playing b. stop to play

c. stop playing d. to stop to play

7. She advised me …………………. late.

A. to not be B. not to be C. not be D. not being

8. “ May I help you?” - ……………………………..

A. What can I do for you? B. I’m afraid I’m busy now

C. Yes. That’s very kind of you D. How can I help ?

III/ Read the following passage and answer the questions (2marks)

Nam moved to this neighborhood last year. Nam and his family lived in a big city before coming here. On the first days, he didn’t like the life in the country because there was not much to do. However, after a short time he has changed his mind. He now likes his new neighborhood very much because the air is fresh, the food is delicious and the people are friendly. There are a lot of things he can do in his free time such as going swimming, going fishing, going boating. He doesn’t want to live in a big city anymore.

1. When did Nam move to this neighborhood?

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2. Did he like the life in the country on the first days?

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3. Why does he like his neighborhood now?

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4. Does he want to live in a big city now?

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Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung , which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together for the reunion dinner. On New Year morning, all the members of the family pay their respects to the elders by beautiful words. In return, they receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit the neighbors, friends and relatives.

When is Tet holiday celebrated in Viet Nam?

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Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung , which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together for the reunion dinner. On New Year morning, all the members of the family pay their respects to the elders by beautiful words. In return, they receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit the neighbors, friends and relatives.

Do they go to visit relatives?

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When Nam was twelve, his family moved to the city. At first, every thing was stange and difficult to him. Life in the city is always busy. He hated crossing the road most. A lot of bikes, cars, and buses coming from every direction scared him. He gets used to the life in the city now.

He is no longer afraid of crossing the road but doesn't really like to live in the city. He prefers to live in the country

a. _______ Nam's family moved to the city when he was twelve

b._______ Every thing was normal.

c. ______ Now Nam isn't afraid of crossing streets

d.______ Nam likes to live in the city

Read the following passage and answer the questions

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh Chung, which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the new Year’s Eve, the whole family get together for a reunion dinner. Every member of the family should be present during the dinner in which many different kinds of dishes are served. On the New Year morning, the young members of the family pay their respects to the elders. And the children receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelops. Then people go to visit their neighbors, friends and relatives.

What do the Vietnamese often do some weeks before the New Year?

……………………………………………………………………..……………

Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung , which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together for the reunion dinner. On New Year morning, all the members of the family pay their respects to the elders by beautiful words. In return, they receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit the neighbors, friends and relatives.

What do they do on the New Year's Eve?

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Read the following passage and answer the questions:

Tet holiday is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar New Year in Viet Nam. Some weeks before the New Year, the Vietnamese clean their houses and paint the walls. New clothes are bought for the occasion. One or two days before the festival, people make Banh chung , which is the traditional cake, and kinds of jam. On the New Year's Eve, the whole family gets together for the reunion dinner. On New Year morning, all the members of the family pay their respects to the elders by beautiful words. In return, they receive lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes. Then people go to visit the neighbors, friends and relatives.

Who give lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes?

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Đáp án: The elders give lucky money wrapped in red tiny envelopes.