Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

ALFRED NOBEL

Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a powerful (23)_____. This dynamite business made him a very rich man.

One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The mass media (24)______ him a saleman of death, "The dynamite king". Nobel was very

upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives - lives (25) ______were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.

He thought (26)________ the best way for people to use his fortune for years. (27) ______ he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honour leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.

Question 26

A. of

B. to

C. at

D. up

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

ALFRED NOBEL

Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a powerful (23)_____. This dynamite business made him a very rich man.

One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The mass media (24)______ him a saleman of death, "The dynamite king". Nobel was very

upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives - lives (25) ______were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.

He thought (26)________ the best way for people to use his fortune for years. (27) ______ he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honour leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.

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Question 23

A. explode

B. explosive

C. explosion

D. exploded

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

ALFRED NOBEL

Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a powerful (23)_____. This dynamite business made him a very rich man.

One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The mass media (24)______ him a saleman of death, "The dynamite king". Nobel was very

upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives - lives (25) ______were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.

He thought (26)________ the best way for people to use his fortune for years. (27) ______ he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honour leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.

Question 25

A. who

B. what

C. that

D. where

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

ALFRED NOBEL

Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a powerful (23)_____. This dynamite business made him a very rich man.

One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The mass media (24)______ him a saleman of death, "The dynamite king". Nobel was very

upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives - lives (25) ______were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.

He thought (26)________ the best way for people to use his fortune for years. (27) ______ he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honour leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.

Question 24

A. called

B. regarded

C. reminded

D. remembered

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 27.

ALFRED NOBEL

Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a powerful (23)_____. This dynamite business made him a very rich man.

One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The mass media (24)______ him a saleman of death, "The dynamite king". Nobel was very

upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives - lives (25) ______were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.

He thought (26)________ the best way for people to use his fortune for years. (27) ______ he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honour leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.

Question 27

A. Finally

B. At the end

C. Thus

D. Hence

VI. Read the passage, then choose the correct answer - b, c, or d.

          Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a power explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man. One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The reporter called him a salesman of death, 'The Dynamite King'. Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives-lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.
         He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honor leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
41. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is __________________.
    a. a business                         b. an explosive                           c. a king                             d. a prize
42. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite ________________.
    a. to make money                                                                    b. to make war           
    c. to be the “Dynamite King”                                                 d. to save people’s lives
43. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when _______________.
    a. he invented dynamite              b. he died              c. his brother died               d. he became a rich man
44. Alfred Nobel died at the age of ______________.
    a. thirty-three                       b. sixty                                       c. sixty-three                     d. ninety-six
45. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science, literature and world peace ______________.
    a. every year                    b. every month                     c. every two years                     d. every four years

VI. Read the passage, then choose the correct answer - b, c, or d.

          Alfred Nobel was born on October 21, 1833 in Sweden. His important invention was dynamite - a power explosive. This dynamite business made him a very rich man. One day, Alfred Nobel read about his death in a newspaper. In fact, it was his brother's death. The reporter called him a salesman of death, 'The Dynamite King'. Nobel was very upset. He had invented dynamite to save lives-lives that were lost because other explosives were dangerous to use. He hated violence and war. And he did not like the world to think of him as a man of war.
         He thought of the best way for people to use his fortune for years. Finally he knew what to do with his fortune. Alfred Nobel established the Nobel Prize, an annual award to honor leaders of science, literature, and world peace. Alfred Nobel died on December 10, 1896. He was unmarried and had no children. His important decision changed the way the world thought of him. He was remembered the way he wanted: Alfred Nobel, man of peace.
41. Dynamite, invented by Nobel, is __________________.
    a. a business                         b. an explosive                           c. a king                             d. a prize
42. Alfred Nobel invented dynamite ________________.
    a. to make money                                                                    b. to make war           
    c. to be the “Dynamite King”                                                 d. to save people’s lives
43. The newspaper called him a salesman of death when _______________.
    a. he invented dynamite              b. he died              c. his brother died               d. he became a rich man
44. Alfred Nobel died at the age of ______________.
    a. thirty-three                       b. sixty                                       c. sixty-three                     d. ninety-six
45. The Nobel Prize is awarded to leaders of science, literature and world peace ______________.
    a. every year                    b. every month                     c. every two years                     d. every four years

Part 5. Read the passage and answer the following questions by choosing A,B,C or D
After inventing dynamite, Swedish-born Alfred Nobel became a very rich man. However, he foresaw its
universally destructive powers too late. Nobel preferred not to be remembered as the inventor of dynamite, so
in 1895, just two weeks before his death, he created a fund to be used for awarding prizes to people who had
made worthwhile contributions to mankind. Originally there were five awards: literature, physics, chemistry,
medicine and peace. Economics was added in 1968, just sixty-seven years after the first awards ceremony.
Nobel's original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used for the awards
which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
Every year on December 10, the anniversary of Nobel's death, the awards (gold medal, illuminated diploma,
and money) are presented to the winners. Sometimes politics plays an important role in the judges' decisions.
Americans have won numerous science awards, but relatively few literature prizes. No awards were presented
from 1940 to 1942 at the beginning of World War II. Some people have won two prizes, but this is rare; others
have shared their prizes.
1. When did the first award ceremony take place?
A. 1895 B . 1901 C. 1962 D. 1968
2. Why was the Nobel prize established?
A. To recognise worthwhile contributions to humanity. B. To resolve political differences.
C. To honour the inventor of dynamite. D. To spend money.
3. In which area have Americans received the most awards?
A. Literature B. Peace C. Economics D. Science
4. Which of the following statements is not true?
A. Awards vary in monetary value.
B. Ceremonies are held on December 10 to commemorate Nobel's invention.
C. Politics can play an important role in selecting the winners.
D. A few individuals have won two awards.
5. In how many fields are the prizes bestowed?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 6 D. 10

I. Circle the words which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest. (1m)
1. a. mall b. safe c. makes d. cele
ates
2. a. fourteen b. volunteer c. seems d. free
3. a. overhead b. teammate c. speaker d. bean
4. a. looked b. watched c. stopped d. ca
ied
II. Choose the right answer for following sentences. (2ms)
1. I've known Ly ____________ some months.
a. since b. for c. during d. when
2. London is ____________ capital city in Europe.
a. large b. the largest c. large d. most large
3. They ____________ in this town since 1987.
a. lives b. has lived c. have lived d. is living
4. Airmail is more expensive than ____________
a. post-office b. surface mail c. resident d. century
5. Hoa did her homework ____________
a. themselves b. herself c. himself d. ourselves
6. She isn't tall ____________ to be a good basketball player.
a. too b. very c. so d. enough
7. We ____________ our friend, Lan this week.
a. are going to visit b. visited c. visits d. has visited
8. Let's ____________ outside the museum.
a. meeting b. meet c. to meet d. meeting
III. Read the following passage then answer the questions. (2ms)
Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833-1896), a Swedish scientist, was invented dynamite. He allowed his invention to be used in peace. However, he saw it being used in war to destroy things, he was very unhappy. On his death he left all his money to be spent upon a prize every year. The Nobel Prize is now one of the greatest prizes that a person can ever receive. It is given every year for the best work in one of the following subjects: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace.
* Write true (T) or false (F) for each sentence. (1m)
1. Alfred Bernard Nobel was born in 1896. ...................
2. The Nobel Prize is now one of the biggest prizes. ...................
* Answer the following questions. (2ms)
1. What did Alfred Bernard Nobel invent?
....................................................................................
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2. Did he leave all his money for the Nobel Prize after his death?
...................................................................................
3. Why was he very unhappy?
....................................................................................
4. What subjects are the Nobel Prize given?
....................................................................................
IV. A
ange the following words to make complete sentences. (1m)
1. how /you / have / learnt / long / English?
....................................................................................
2. her / bag / mine / different / is / from.
....................................................................................
3. Ha's house / our house / than / is / bigger.
....................................................................................
4. concerned / the new mall / for / about / They've / a few months.
....................................................................................
V. Rewrite the sentences with the same meaning. (2ms)
1. The last time I wrote to him was two months ago.
I haven't............................................................................
2. She said to her students “Do your homework carefully.”
She asked her students................................................................
3. “You shouldn't ride your bike too fast,” I said to Ba.
I advised............................................................................
4. He is too young to go to school alone.
He is ...............................................................................
VI. Use given words to rewrite type second sentence so that the meaning does not change. (2ms)
1. Peter is too young to see the ho
or film.
Peter is .............................................................................
2. That girl is very intelligent!
What ...............................................................................
3. I intend to come over to pick you up.
I'm.................................................................................
4. Alexander G. Bell invented the telephone.
Alexander G. Bell .....................................................................
5. How about going to the movie tonight?
Let's...............................................................................
6. I lived on a farm, but I don't any more.
I used..............................................................................
7. It isn't necessary for you to set off so early.
You don't.......................................................................
8. Sao Mai theater is near. Hoa's house.
Sao Mai theater is not .................................................................