C. READING
I. Read the passage and complete the sentences below. Do not use more than 3 words for each blank
Venice is a beautiful city in northeastem Italy. It is called 'The Floating City' as it is built on 117 small islands. This city has no roads. Instead, people use boats to travel along the canals. Flat-bottomed boats were once the main means of transport, but today motor boats are more basilica, the lovely bridges over the narrow canals, and some of the best museums in Western Europe
1 The other name of Venice is a beautiful___
2 People use boats to travel along the___
3 People in Venice used to travel around by___boats
4 Today motor boats become more___

Read the text and do the tasks below.(1pt )

SCOTLAND – THE LAND OF LEGENDS

            Scotland is in the North of Great Britain. It is famous for its rich culture as well as its amazing natural beauty. Visitors to this land can spend endless days exploring its historic centuries-old castles. But be aware – legend says that some of them are haunted by ghosts. Fun-lovers can experience its world-famous festival, the Highland Games where they can enjoy unique Scottish activities such as the piping, drumming, and dancing. They can also see traditional sports, or drink whisky with the local people. Driving through vast green pastures, or boating on scenic lakes – or lochs – are other attractions that Scottish offers.

            The great people of this legendary land have also given many of the world’s important inventions like the telephone, the television, penicillin and the raincoat. Edinburgh, the capital, was the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824. Edinburgh University welcomed the first female medical student in Great Britain in 1969.

* Answer the questions about you. 

3. Was Edinburgh the first city in the world to have its own fire brigade in 1824?

4. When did Edinburgh University welcome the first female medical student in Great Britain ?

VI. Read Trang’s e-mail to her friend, Nick and complete the missing words:

(0) school study Monday new homework next English

From: quynhtrang@fastmail.com To: Nick@quickmail.com

Subject: new school

Hi Nick,

How are you? This is the first week at my new (0) school . Now I am doing my (1) _____________in the library. I have lots of friends and they are all nice to me. We (2)______________many subjects: Math, Physics, and (3)______________of course. I have a new uniform, and I wear it every day from (4)_______________ to Saturday. I have lesson in the morning. In the afternoon I read books in the library or play sports in the playground. How is your (5) _____________school? Do you study the same subjects as me? Do you play badminton with your friends?

School starts again next Monday. It’s late now so good night.

1. Our ferry departs / is departing for Amsterdam at 7 tomorrow morning.

2. What time do you meet / are you meeting Steve on Sunday?

3. After the reconstruction the supermarket opens / is opening on Monday again.

4. Do you have / Are you having your birthday party this week or next week? I forgot!

5. We hold / are holding a Science fair next weekend. There will be displays of students’ work.

6. When does the school end / is the school ending this year?

7. Mark and I play / are playing basketball after school today. Do you want to play too?

8. Kate phoned up. She comes round / is coming round to see us this weekend.

9. The Prime Minister arrives / is arriving in India on Tuesday and spends / is spending acouple of days in Delhi.

10. I’ve just phoned the centre and the doors open / are opening at 18.00

III. Read the following  passage and do the tasks below : 

            Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines 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 the 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.

 A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

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

A. by air                                                      B. by road

C. by river                                                   D. by sea

2. In Alaska we can always see the sun __________.

A. in winter                                                  B. in summer

C. every month of the year                          D. at midday

B.  Answer the questions:

1. What is Alaska?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?

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III. Read the following  passage and do the tasks below : 

            Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coastlines 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 the 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.

 A. Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences:

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

A. by air                                                      B. by road

C. by river                                                   D. by sea

2. In Alaska we can always see the sun __________.

A. in winter                                                  B. in summer

C. every month of the year                          D. at midday

B.  Answer the questions:

1. What is Alaska?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………...

VI. Read the text and do the tasks below. (1pt ) 

My village is about 50 kilometers from the city center. It is a very beautiful and peaceful place and where people grow flowers and vegetables only. It’s very famous for its roses and beautiful scenery. The air is quite fresh and the smell of roses makes people feel cool. In spring, my village looks like a carpet with plenty of colours. Tourists come to visit it so often. Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the villagers much time to water the roses. And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers. 

* Questions:

1. How far is it from the writer’s village to the city center?

 _________________________________________________________________

2. What do people in his village grow?

 _________________________________________________________________

3. What does his village look like in spring?

 _________________________________________________________________

4. Does it take the villagers much time to water the roses nowadays?

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VI. Read the text and do the tasks below. (1pt ) 
My village is about 50 kilometers from the city center. It is a very beautiful and peaceful place and where people grow flowers and vegetables only. It’s very famous for its roses and beautiful scenery. The air is quite fresh and the smell of roses makes people feel cool. In spring, my village looks like a carpet with plenty of colors. Tourists come to visit it so often. Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the villagers much time to water the roses. And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers. 
* Questions:
1. How far is it from the writer’s village to the city center?
 _________________________________________________________________
2. What is it famous for?
 _________________________________________________________________
3. What does his village look like in spring?
 _________________________________________________________________
4. Does it take the villagers much time to water the roses?
 ________________________________________________________________

Read the passage and do the tasks below.

            Viet Nam is famous for many delicious kinds of food such as spring rolls, seafood, Pho and Che as well. Of all, I like Pho the most. Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually served with beef or chicken. The soup includes noodles made from rice and is often served with Vietnamese basil, mint leaves, lime, and bean sprouts that are added to the soup by the person who is dining.

            Vietnamese people love Pho and so do foreigners. I have a friend from England. Her name is Anna. She has come to Viet Nam for three years. Anna works as an English teacher in Ha Noi. She likes Pho so much that she eats Pho three times a day. Normally we eat Pho in a restaurant, but sometimes my mother cooks at home. I think Pho in a restaurant is more delicious than that at home because it has a special smell.

      A. Answer the questions.

      1.   Is Viet Nam famous for seafood?

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      2.   Is there any beef or chicken in Pho?

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      3.   Where is the writer’s friend come from?

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      4.   How long has Anna come to Viet Nam?

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      5.   What does Anna do?