: 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.   

Banh Tom (crispy shrimp pastry)

      Although Banh Tom is available almost everywhere in the country, it is best at the Nha Hang Ho Tay (Ho Tay Restaurant) on the banks of Truc Bach Lake, close to Ho Tay (West Lake) in Hanoi. While diners await the arrival of the hot fried shrimp pastry, they can enjoy the picturesque lake and landscapes offered by the vast expanse of water from West Lake and the tree-lined Thanh Nien Road.
     The dish should be eaten as soon as it arrives at the table. The fried pastry is topped with red shrimps and is eaten together with dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce.
     To remind you of the local shrimping business, waiters will often tell you that the shrimps that you have ordered for your meal have just been netted in nearby West Lake. This will be a memorable meal that will ensure that you remember your stay in Hanoi.

1. Where is Banh Tom best in Viet Nam?

A. Hue

B. Thanh Nien road

C. Ho Tay Restaurant

D. Truc Bach lake

2. What can diners do while they await the arrival of the hot fried shrimp pastry?

A. They can enjoy the picturesque lake and landscapes water from West Lake and the tree-lined Thanh Nien Road.
B. They can eat spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce

C. They can walk along Thanh Nien Road

D. They can swim in West Lake

3. When should the dish be eaten?

   A. before arrives at the table

  B. as soon as it arrives at the table

   C. ten minutes after it arrives at the table

   D. hafl an hour after it arrives at the table

4. What is it eaten together with?

A. dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sour sauce

     B. dishes of spicy vegetables mixed with sweet and sweet sauce

     C. dishes of salt vegetables mixed with sweet and sweet sauce

     D. dishes of raw vegetables mixed with sweet and sweet sauce

5. What can the word “ netted” be replaced by________?

A. killed                     B. provided                           C. catched                              D. cooked

Question 1: Read the passage and fill each gap with a suitable word/ phrase from the box. (6 points)

(Em hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và tìm từ điền vào chỗ trống thích hợp)

HEALTH AND FITNESS

Do you feel good ? Are you fit and (1) ………......... ? May be you think you are overweight and need to go on a diet Or may be you are a little (2) ………......... and need to put on weight. Here is some(3) ………......... for you. Firstly, it is important not to do things that are bad for you. So, do not eat (4) ………......... or go to bed late. If you have an unhealthy lifestyles, try to change some of things you do - only do the things that are good for you. Make sure you eat (5) ………......... diet, including a lot of (6) ………......... fruit and vegetables. Do plenty of exercise to keep fit: go running in the morning, or join local gym. If you are very unfit though, you should start with just a little swimming.

Answers:

1. ……………………… 2. ……………………… 3. ………………………

4. ……………………… 5. ……………………… 6. ………………………

Question 2: Read the passage and answer the questions. (4 points)

(Em hãy đọc đoạn văn sau và trả lời câu hỏi.)

Banh Tom

Although Banh Tom is available almost everywhere in the country, it is best at the Nha Hang Ho Tay (Ho Tay Restaurant) on the banks of Truc Bach Lake, close to Ho Tay (West Lake) in Ha Noi. While diners eat the hot fired shrimp pastry, they can enjoy the picturesque form West Lake and the tree- lined Thanh Nien Road.

The Banh Tom is beated together meat, shrimp and some spices then it is heated in a frying pan over a high heat and add cooking oil. The Banh Tom is eaten together with dishes of spicy vegetable mixed with sweet and sour sauce. The dish should be eaten as soon as it arrives at the table. This will be a memorable meal that ensure you remember your stay in Ha Noi.

Questions:

1. Where is Banh Tom best in Viet Nam?

Read the passage and answer the questions

THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES

It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."

Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"

"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."

Answer the questions.

What did the teacher ask Tom to do?

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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES

It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."

Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"

"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."

Answer the questions.

When did the lesson take place?

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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES

It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."

Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"

"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."

Answer the questions.

What was the lesson about?

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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES

It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."

Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"

"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."

True (T) or False (F) questions.

_________ In the summer it is cold and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens.

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THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES

It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."

Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"

"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."

True (T) or False (F) questions.

__________ The lesson took place at a small school in England.

Read the passage and answer the questions

THE BEST TIME FOR APPLES

It was the first lesson after the summer holidays at a small school in England. The lesson was about the seasons of the year. "There are four seasons in the year", said the teacher. "They are Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. In Spring it is warm and everything begins to grow. In Summer it is hot and there are many flowers in the fields and gardens. In Autumn, there are many vegetables and much fruit. Everybody likes to eat fruit. In Winter, it is cold and it often rains. Sometimes there is snow on the ground."

Here the teacher stopped and looked at one of the pupils, "Stop talking, Tom" he said. "Now listen to me. Can you tell us when is the best time of apples?"

"Yes, sir," answered Tom. "It is when the farmer is not at home and there is no dog in the garden."

How many seasons are there in a year?