Question I. Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list (1.0 point) :

From painted culture conical in

When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (1)__________ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (2)__________.The hat is made (3)__________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (4)__________ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

Question II. Read the following text about Bill Gate, the co-founder of Microsoft, and choose the best answer.(1.0 point)

Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computers started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computer than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “ I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad ,I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.

1. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computers?

A. during his teenage years B. when he went to university C. when he was at nursery school

2. What did he study at Harvard University?

A. computer science B. business C. law

3. What did he often do to relax while at Harvard?

A. play sports B. play video games C. go to parties

4. What did he receive from Harvard in 2007?

A. an honorary degree B. a job C. a company

XI. Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list.

  (1)

                    When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the (1)_______ of the Vietnamese (2)__________.The hat is made (3)__________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diameter of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimeters; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimeters high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (4)__________ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

2.

We should preserve historic sites because they are of (1) ___________ value. To be specific, historic buildings are popular (2) __________ for field trips for various schools, ranging from primary schools to high schools. In fact, my class was (3) ____________to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Viet Nam, (4) ___________ I was in grade five. It was an interesting experience as it helped me and my friends understand more about our educational system in the past.

•    Read and fill in the suitable word in the blanks.

From       painted        culture        conical           in         countryside

When you come to the (31) __________ of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (32) __________ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (33) __________ . The hat is made (34) __________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (35) __________ with a coat of furniture – polish oil.

When you come to the countryside of VN, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the VN culture. The hat is made from a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical from. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres ; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tighly stitched onto the bamboo diametre ; rib

C. READING
1. Choose the correct answer to complete the paragraph
When you come to the countryside of VN, especially in Hue, you can see a lot girls with a palm leaf (1)___hat on. This kind of hat is said to be the symbol of the Vietnamese (2)___. The hat is made (3)___ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diameter of the hat is usually between forty and fifty-five centimetres and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The hat is usually (4)___ with a coat of furmiture-polish oil. It is mainly used to protect from sunshine or rain

1 A. cone    B. conical    C. conically    D. conicity
2 A. culture    B. nation    C. hat      D. flag
3 A. with      B. to      C. from      D. in
4 A.drawn   B.written    C.painted    D.recovered

Part 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter  A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 28 (1.0 pt) 

When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (25)______.

The hat is made (26)______ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (27)______ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

The palm leaf conical hat is mainly used to protect from shine or rain. Beneath the broad rim of the hat do Vietnamese girls look more (28)______ and charming?

25. A. culture                 B. nation              C. hat                             D. flag

26. A. with                      B. at                      C. from                           D. in

27. A. drawn                   B. written              C. painted                       D. covered

28. A. attract                   B. attractive          C. attraction                    D. attractiveness

Part 2: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 following questions (1.0 pt)

AIR-TRAVEL

Air-travel is the most modern form of public transport and it was developed in the 20^th century. Millions of people use airplanes for many reasons. Some travel for business, others go on holiday by air and others use cargo planes to move their products from country to country very quickly. Some courier companies now have their own fleet or planes ready to carry parcels and post more efficiently. There are different types of passenger services – some are cheap which is good for short journeys. Other airlines provide passengers with a luxurious flying experience. Airports are getting busier and it is evident that more passengers and businesses than ever are using airplanes to get to their destination.

29. When was air-travel developed?

A. in the 18^th centuary     B. in the 19^th centuary     C. in the 20^th century  D. in the 21^st century

30. What do people use airplane for?

A. for business                                                                      B. going on holiday              

C. for business, going on holiday, moving their products     D. move their products

31. What do some courier companies  have now?

A. their own fleet or planes                          B. their own containers

C. their own trucks                                      D. their own trains

32. How are the airports now?

A. Airports are getting busier         B. Airports are getting busier, more passengers and businesses use               

                                                                              airplanes to get to their destination.

C. Airports are getting bigger             D. Airports are getting more popular

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

One of the  (1)___ waterfalls in the world lies on the Zimbezi River, which (2)______ the border between Zambia and Zimbabe. Some people think it is one of the most beautiful sights (3)_____  the world. Upstream, the river  (4)______ through a wide valley. You could probably (5)_____ Victoria Falls from 25 to 40 miles away and see its spray rising 1 000 feet into the air (6)_____ seven miles away. Long before you even see the waterfalls you can (7) _____ the roaring of the water. Victoria Falls was (8)___  by David Livingstone in 1855. The falls were named in honor of Queen Victoria. There is no doubt that Victoria Falls is a Wonder of The Natural World.

 You could probably see Victoria Falls from 25 to 40 miles away  see its spray rising 1 000 feet into the air (6)_____ seven miles away.

Điền vào ô  6

A. got 

B. from 

C. of 

D. x

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

One of the  (1)___ waterfalls in the world lies on the Zimbezi River, which (2)______ the border between Zambia and Zimbabe. Some people think it is one of the most beautiful sights (3)_____  the world. Upstream, the river  (4)______ through a wide valley. You could probably (5)_____ Victoria Falls from 25 to 40 miles away and see its spray rising 1 000 feet into the air (6)_____ seven miles away. Long before you even see the waterfalls you can (7) _____ the roaring of the water. Victoria Falls was (8)___  by David Livingstone in 1855. The falls were named in honor of Queen Victoria. There is no doubt that Victoria Falls is a Wonder of The Natural World.

Điền vào ô  7

 Long before you even see the waterfalls you can (7) _____ the roaring of the water.

A. touch 

B. hear 

C. watch 

D. x

Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word or phrase.

One of the  (1)___ waterfalls in the world lies on the Zimbezi River, which (2)______ the border between Zambia and Zimbabe. Some people think it is one of the most beautiful sights (3)_____  the world. Upstream, the river  (4)______ through a wide valley. You could probably (5)_____ Victoria Falls from 25 to 40 miles away and see its spray rising 1 000 feet into the air (6)_____ seven miles away. Long before you even see the waterfalls you can (7) _____ the roaring of the water. Victoria Falls was (8)___  by David Livingstone in 1855. The falls were named in honor of Queen Victoria. There is no doubt that Victoria Falls is a Wonder of The Natural World.

Điền vào ô  5

You could probably (5)_____ Victoria Falls from 25 to 40 miles away

A. see 

B. saw 

C. seen 

D. x