PART C: READING:
I. Read the passage and fill the suitable word in the blank: (5 points)
Luang Prabang is a small city located in north central Laos. In the past, the city (1)_________ the
royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage
Site since 1995. The population of the city is (2)_______ 50,000.
In the recent years, more and more foreign tourists are coming to Luang Prabang. It
(3)_________dozens temples and many other religious sites. One of the major landmarks in the city is
a large steep hill on which sits Wat Chom Si. Walking is the (4)_______ option to visit these many
small restaurants in the city, and (5)_________ is really slow and peaceful in Luang Prabang.
II.Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D to fill the blanks

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(10 points).
In the United States of America, the national language is (1) ________English. Four hundred years
ago, some English people came to North America to live and they brought (2) ________ language to
this country.
Now in the USA, people speak (3) ________English. Most of the words are the (4) ________ in
American and British English, but the American say some English words not as people (5) ________in
England. Canada is (6) ________to the North of the United States of America. It is the larger (7)
________the United States. In Canada, many people (8) ________ English because they also came
from England many years (9) ________. But in some parts of Canada, people speak (10)
________because they came from France.
1. A. also B. like C. as D. not
2. A. French B. English C. Chinese D. Canadian
3. A. British B. American C. Russian D. Chinese
4. A. various B. similar C. same D. like
5. A. do B. say C. talk D. speak
6. A. lies B. situated C. at D. in
7. A. than B. as C. more D. less
8. A. say B. tell C. talk D speak
9. A. ago B. later C. there D. here
10. A. France B. French C. Russian D. Italian
III. Read the passage and choose the best answer.(5.0 points)
The elephant is the largest animal to walk on Earth. An elephant can carry a load of 1,200 pounds.
They eat 300 pounds of food a day. An elephant baby can weigh 200 pounds at birth. Elephants can
live up to 70 years. Elephants can be trained to carry logs with their trunks. They also use their trunks for
drinking water, bathing, eating and communicating. There are two kinds of elephants: the African
elephant and the Indian elephant. African elephant can be characterized as larger ears. The African
elephant grows up to 10 feet and weighs as much as 12,000 pounds. The Indian elephant grows up to 9
feet tall, and weighs up to 800 pounds. This elephant is characterized as smaller ears. Another name for
the Indian elephant is the Asian elephant.
1. What is the topic of the passage?
A. African elephant B. Indian elephant C. Elephants D. Elephants' trunks
2. How much does a baby elephant weigh at birth?
A. 70 pounds B. 200 pounds C. 300 pounds D. 1,200 pounds
3. According to the passage, elephants can use their trunks for the following activities,
EXCEPT _______.
A. Bathing B. Communicating C. Sleeping D. Drinking
4. Which kind of elephant is the largest?
A. The Indian elephant B. the African elephant
C. the Asian elephant D. the Indian and Asian elephant
5. An Indian elephant has _______than an African elephant.
A. a longer tail B. a stronger trunk C. smaller ears D. bigger teeth
PART D: WRITING:
I. Find a mistake and correct it (5 points)
1. We left our luggage at the station and go to find something to eat.
2. It is a five- minutes walk from my house to the market.
3. Don’t make Peter to wake up. He is sleeping.
4. She used to walking to school when he was a child.
5. He spends his free time to watch a soccer match on TV.

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II. Rewrite each of the following sentence, using the word given, keeping its meaning unchanged .(5
points)
1. We won’t hold the festival. It costs too much money IF
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2.Nam likes playing football more than going to the zoo. PREFER
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3.The tortoise was running. The hare was sleeping. WHILE
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4. Can the little boy look after himself when his mother is away? TAKE
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5. It is not necessary for you to finish your assignment this evening. NEED
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III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. (5 points)
1. “Our grandparents will visit Ha Long Bay next summer.
-> Lan said that.............................................................................................................
2. It took Mr. Hoang half an hour to walk to work yesterday.
 Mr. Hoang spent........................................................................................................................
3. Finding an apartment in a big city is not easy.
 It is …………………………………....………………….......................................................
4. Because of the bad weather, we couldn’t go to the beach.
 The bad weather prevented..…………………………............................................................
5. Our summer vacation lasts two months.
 We have a ……………………………………………..........................................................
IV. Write a passage of about 120- 150 words on the following topic “Why should we learn English?”
( 10 points)
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Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue

The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945.

The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.

Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River) is about a hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former grand imperial capital are the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In fact, many of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19th century and were modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two and a half kilometres long.

The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small city is also famous for its Imperial-style cuisine.

The Complex of Hue Monuments ………….

A. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long

B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945

D. is located on the left hank of the Perfume River

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Bo Trach and Minh Hoa Districts of central Quang Binh Province, in north- central Viet Nam. Phong Nha - Ke Bang is famous for its cave systems. It has 300 caves with a total length of about 70 km, of which only 20 have been surveyed by Vietnamese and British scientists. The park contains many fascinating rock formations and Ke Bang Forest. Travelers should take a boat ride through underground rivers to experience nature and enjoy fresh air.

* Answer the questions:

1.   Where is Phong Nha - Ke Bang?

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2.    What is it famous for?

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3.   What should travelers do when they travel there?

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4.    How many caves are there in Phong Nha-Ke Bang?

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5.   Have Vietnamese and British scientists surveyed all the caves there?

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6.   Do you want to travel to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park? Why or Why not?

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Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Bo Trach and Minh Hoa Districts of central Quang Binh province , in north central Viet Nam . Phong Nha-Ke Bang is famous for its cave systems . It has 300 caves with a total length of about 70 km , of which only 20 have been surveyed by Vietnamese and British scientists . The park contains many fascinating rock formations and Ke Bang forest . Travelers should take a boat ride through underground rivers to experience nature and enjoy fresh air
1 what is Phong Nha- Ke Bang famous for
2 what should travelers do when they travel there ?
3 how many caves are there in Phong Nha - Ke Bang ?
4 have Vietnamese and British scientists surveyed all the caves there

3. Read the text and answer the questions.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Bo Trach and Minh Hoa Districts of central Quang Binh Province, in north- central Viet Nam. Phong Nha - Ke Bang is famous for its cave systems. It has 300 caves with a total length of about 70 km, of which only 20 have been surveyed by Vietnamese and British scientists. The park contains many fascinating rock formations and Ke Bang Forest. Travelers should take a boat ride through underground rivers to experience nature and enjoy fresh air.

* Answer the questions:

1.   Where is Phong Nha - Ke Bang?

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2.    What is it famous for?

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3.   What should travelers do when they travel there?

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4.    How many caves are there in Phong Nha-Ke Bang?

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5.   Have Vietnamese and British scientists surveyed all the caves there?

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6.   Do you want to travel to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park? Why or Why not?

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      * Complete the sentences:

1. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park ................................................................ Site.

2. It is in.......................................................................................................................

3. It is famous because ...............................................................................................                      

4. There are....................................................................................  Phong Nha-Ke Bang.

5. Vietnamese and British scientists ........................ only a few ................................. .

The park also has many ................................................................................................ 

 1)T(TRUE)  OR  F(FALSE)

Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the ImperialCity of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonged to the ancient city of Hue which was a capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty – Vietnam’s last royal dynasty for 140 years. The grandeur architecture was planned to be built in 1803 by Emperor Gia Long. During 27 years from 1805 to 1832, the Imperial City of Hue was finally completed under the reign of the Emperor Minh Mang, making it the most massive structure being built in the history of modern Vietnam. There are total of ten main majestic gates leading to the Imperial City of Hue, which can be divided into two main parts: The Citadel and The Forbidden City. The complex of the Emperor’s residence, gates, temples, and pagodas was severely damaged during the Vietnam War, and only 20 out of 148 buildings survived.

0. Hue used to be the capital of Vietnam.

1. The Imperial City of Hue was built in 1803 by Emperor Gia Long.

2.It took 27 years to complete the construction of the Imperial City of Hue.

3. The Imperial City of Hue includes two main parts: The Citadel and the Forbidden City.

4. Many relics in Hue Imperial City were badly damaged due to natural disasters.

5 .The Imperial City of Hue was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Thailand, located in the Southeast of Asia, has a total area of 513,115 sq km. It is bordered by the countries Laos in the Northeast, Cambodia in the Southeast and Malaysia in the South. The total population is about 65.5 million in 2010. Bangkok, the most populous city, is the capital of Thailand. The country’s unit of currency is the Baht, which consists of 100 Satang.

The country enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, and there are differences between the weather in the North and the South. The Northern Thai have three seasons in a year, hot from March to May, rainy from June to October, and cool from November to February. The Southern Thai have only two seasons, rainy from April to November and hot from December to March.

The national language is Thai. English is also spoken and understood by many citizens, especially in Bangkok and other tourism areas. Although Thailand has no official religion, up to 96.4% people (2002) believe in Buddhism. Additionally, there are followers of some other religions such as Muslims, Hinduism and Christianity.

Thailand is contiguous to Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.

A. True

B. False