Los Angeles, often call L.A., is (1) city in the state of California and the second-largest in the United States. The Los Angeles area is one of the world's centers of culture, bój science, technology, (2) trade and higher education. The city and its surrounding popular entertainment- such as motion pictures vicinity lead the world in (3) television, and recorded music. Besides, Los Angeles, like Southern California, has an almost (4) climate: the weather is warm all around the year. The (5) temperatures is most about 36 F (20 o C). surrounding vicinity; vùng lân cận xung quanh 1. A. large 2. A. internet B. larger B. nation C. smaller C. international D. the largest ng. 3. A. produce B. to produce C. producer D. intonation D. producing 4. A. ideal B. idea C. ideas D. ideals 5. A. night B. daytime C. day D. time Giúp em với ạ

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I. Read the passage and fill in each blank with a correct word
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      Los Angeles is the second largest (1)___ in the Us and the largest in California, with about 9 milion people. Its area (2)___ 34000 square miles in the (3)___ part of the state on the Pacific coast, and is connected by the wowld's road system. The city is famous for Hollywood Bowl and Beverly Hills and its tourists (4)___ inclur Sunset Boulevard, the Hollywood Bowl, Universal Pictures and Rodeo Drive

Fill in each blank with a word to finish the passage

California is the ......... famous state in USA. It isn't . ...... biggest state; that's Alaska. But it ...... the largest population and it's certainly the most important state ...... the U.S. economy. it's richer ........ most countries in the world. The coast has ...... of the best climates in the USA; ...... is warmer and drier than most places. Some people would also ....... it's the most beautiful! But California has some ........; Los Angeles has one of the worst crime rates ....... any US city.

        "California is the _________(1) famous state in the USA. It isn't ________(2) biggest state; that's Alaska. But it _______(3) the largest population and it's certainly the most important state _______(4) the US economy. It's richer ______(5) most countries in the world. The coast has ______(6) of the best climates in the USA; _______(7) is warmer and dryer than most places. Some people should also ______(8) it's the most beautiful! But California has some ______(9); Los Angeles has one of the worst crime rates _______(10) any US city."

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.

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in Britain. It has got the population of about 7 million people. It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans.  London is famous for many things. The original area is the City. There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here. The Tower of London was built in the 11th century. It was a prison but now it is a museum. You can see the Crown Jewels here. Tower Bridge is near the Tower of London. It was opened in 1894. Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place. Westminster Abbey is in the west of London, near the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the well-known clock Big Ben.  Hyde Park is the most popular park in London. At Speaker’s Corner, anybody can speak about anything except the Queen. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. London stands on River Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river. A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train. Londoners call this means of transport the “tube”. There are many famous red buses in London called double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.

Question 28. The Tower of London used to be ______.

 A. a library           B. a museum                   C. a prison                               D. a church

Question 29. The word “It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. The Tower of London    B. Big Ben       C. The Crown Jewels       D. Tower Bridge

Question 30. The word “well-known” can be best replaced by _____.

 A. quick                B. renowned           C. beautiful                             D. charming

Question 31. You can’t talk about ____ when you are at Speakers’ Corner.

 A. the Parliament        B. politics           C. the Queen                           D. London

Question 32. A convenient way to get around the city is by ____.

A. tube                         B. bus                  C. train                   D. car  

II.  Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

      With a (1)                          of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American (2)                        .

      Vancouver is popular because it (3)                     so many things. It is a huge, modern City. On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (4)                                   Vancouver is famous all around the world.

      Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5)             a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6)                        in the world, but they arc clean and pretty.

      (7)              place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone’s throw from (8)             . However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an (9)                      .

      Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10)                   that people think it is one of the world’s best cities.

1.   A. number                   B. exist                        C. control                    D. population

2.   A. area                         B. border                     C. region                     D. place

3.   A. includes                  B. insists                      C. combines                D. consists

4.   A. around                    B. over                        C. on                           D. upon

5.   A. repeat                     B. tell                          C. name                       D. separate

6.   A. good                       B. best                         C. better                      D. well

7.   A. Another                  B. Others                     C. Other                      D. Anothers

8.   A. mountain                B. hill                          C. village                     D. downtown

9.   A. quarter                    B. effort                      C. aquarium                 D. notice

10. A. wonder                   B. cause                       C. true                         D. fact

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to

Out in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles, are the islands of Hawail, the fiftieth state of the United States, with its area of 16,700 square kilometers. The first Hawaiians arrived from other Pacific islands sometime around 100 AD. Then in 1778, Captain Cook visited Hawaii. He put the islands on his maps of the Pacific Ocean. Then more ships knew Hawaif and began stopping there for supplies.In 1820, a small group of people from the eastern United States came to teach the Hawaiian people about Christianity. They started farms to grow sugar cane and pineapples. Because there were not enough people to do all the farm

work, farm owners brought in Asians - Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos.

Later Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans also came. More people came from the US mainland and from other Pacific islands, and Hawaii became an island with traditions from several countries. People from the various nation groups have married each other, so today the groups are partly mixed Hawaiians are very friendly and always welcome visitors. They celebrate traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino holidays as well as holidays from The United states. Hawaii is known as the AlohaState. "Aloha" mean "hello", "goodbye", and "I love you" in Hawaiian Question 22. What is the main topic of passage?

A.The islands of Hawaii b.the life of Captain Cook C.The area of island Hawaii

D. Hawaiian's friendliness  

Question 23. In the early 19th century, many Asians were taken to Hawaii

A. to go fishing B. to be holidaymakersC. to visit attractions D.to do the farm work

Question 24. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Captain Cook came to Hawaii in 1778. B. All Hawaiian people have come from Asia.

C. Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States.

D. Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles.

Question 25. the word "various" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to....

C.different

A. official

D.special

B.similar

Question 26. The word "they" in pargraph 3 refer to...

A.tradition B. Hawaiian C. foreign visitor D.Pacific islands

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to Out in the Pacific Ocean, 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles, are the islands of Hawail, the fiftieth state of the United States, with its area of 16,700 square kilometers. The first Hawaiians arrived from other Pacific islands sometime around 100 AD. Then in 1778, Captain Cook visited Hawaii. He put the islands on his maps of the Pacific Ocean. Then more ships knew Hawaif and began stopping there for supplies.In 1820, a small group of people from the eastern United States came to teach the Hawaiian people about Christianity. They started farms to grow sugar cane and pineapples. Because there were not enough people to do all the farm work, farm owners brought in Asians - Chinese, Japanese, and Filipinos. Later Koreans, Portuguese, and Puerto Ricans also came. More people came from the US mainland and from other Pacific islands, and Hawaii became an island with traditions from several countries. People from the various nation groups have married each other, so today the groups are partly mixed Hawaiians are very friendly and always welcome visitors. They celebrate traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino holidays as well as holidays from The United states. Hawaii is known as the AlohaState. "Aloha" mean "hello", "goodbye", and "I love you" in Hawaiian Question 22. What is the main topic of passage? A.The islands of Hawaii b.the life of Captain Cook C.The area of island Hawaii D. Hawaiian's friendliness Question 23. In the early 19th century, many Asians were taken to Hawaii A. to go fishing B. to be holidaymakersC. to visit attractions D.to do the farm work Question 24. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Captain Cook came to Hawaii in 1778. B. All Hawaiian people have come from Asia. C. Hawaii is the fiftieth state of the United States. D. Hawaii is in the Pacific Ocean 3,700 kilometers from Los Angeles. Question 25. the word "various" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to.... C.different A. official D.special B.similar Question 26. The word "they" in pargraph 3 refer to... A.tradition B. Hawaiian C. foreign visitor D.Pacific islands

California is the ...........................(1) famous state in the USA. It isn't ..........................(2) biggest state; that's Alaska. But it ................... (3) the largest population and its certainly the most important state ..3.. the US economy. It is richer than most countries in the world. The coast has ..4.. of the best climates in the USA . It is warmer and dryer than most places. Some people would also say it's the most beautiful! But California has some ..5.. ; Los Angeles has one of the worst crime rates of any US city