Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

       You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it (29) ________ in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask s about what is expected. It is much (30) ________ to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular assignment should take to complete, (31) ________ you can plan your time.

      Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed to (32) ________ students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do at that night.

 29. A. up                                B. into                         C. off                          D. down

 30. A. easy                             B. easily                      C. easier                      D. more easily

 31. A. as                                 B. so                            C. and                         D. but

 32. A. allow                           B. let                           C. give                         D. suggest

Read the passage then choose the best answer. You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand what you have to do in your assignment. Write it down in your notebook if you need to, and don't be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed for students to study or to get their homework done. Third, pace yourself. You need to plan your time. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to your homework. Whenever you need some help, the first person you should ask for help is your teacher. Sometimes, it is good to have someone explain something that you are not completely sure of. In addition, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is a friend who is a good student, think about asking that person to study with you. 29. In order to make homework less stressful, the first thing to do is ________. A. to remember the deadline B. to understand what you have to do in your assignment C. to go to the school library as soon as possible D. to know who can do it for you 30. If you have any extra time at school, you should _____. A. spend time with your friends B. use it to make your day planner C. use it to understand the assignment D. study or get your homework done 31. The word "devote" in the third paragraph can be best replaced by the word ' A. reduce B. spend C. develop D. waste 32. When a student needs some help, the first person to ask for help is ____. A. the best student at school B. his teacher C. a member in his family D. his friend 33. What is the main idea of the passage? A. Students can follow some advice to avoid worrying about homework. B. Students should ask their teachers for help when they need it. C. Students might get some help from their friends. D. Students can do their homework in school libraries

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.

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.

B. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.

C. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.

D. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains

III.       Fill each blank with a suitable word to complete the following passage GIẢI THÍCH CÁCH LÀM VỚI Ạ

You can do a few things to make homework less (1)                         . First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it (2)                      in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to (3)                            to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to

complete so you can plan your time.

      Second, use any extra time you have at school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are (4)               designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the (5)                          you will have to do at that night.

      Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework (6)                                school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most (7)                           students have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

      No one is (8)                      to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don't feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone (9)                                something in a different way. (10)                         , you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good
student, think about asking that person if you can study together.

1.   A. stressful                  B. purpose                   C. advantage               D. control

2.   A. up                           B. into                         C. off                          D. down

3.   A. fight                       B. discuss                    C. struggle                   D. add

4.   A. specify                    B. specifically             C. special                     D. specifies

5.   A. more                       B. less                          C. little                        D. better

6.   A. during                     B. since                       C. in                            D. on

7.   A. between                  B. high-school             C. among                     D. over

8.   A. stopped                  B. leaved                     C. expected                 D. marked

9.   A. do                           B. make                       C. ask                          D. explain

You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand the assignment. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to, and don’t be afraid to ask questions about what is expected. It is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to remember later that night! If you want, you can also ask how long the particular homework assignment should take to complete so you can plan your time.

Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many schools have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework done. The more work you can get done in school, the less you will have to do that night.

Third, pace yourself. If you don’t finish your homework during school, think about how much you have left and what else is going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework day, you will need to devote more time to homework.

No one is expected to understand everything, and maybe you need some help. The first place to turn for help is your teacher. But what if you don’t feel comfortable with your teacher? If you are in a big enough school, there may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain something in a different way. Moreover, you might also be able to get some help from another student. If there is someone you like who is a good student, think about asking that person if you can study together.

1. The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be ________.

A. to know when you hand it in

B. to understand it and its requirements

C. to know how long it takes to complete it

D. to remember it in order to plan the time

2. If you have any free time left at school, you should ________.

A. use it to do your homework in the library

B. spend time with your friends

C. use it to understand the assignment

D. use it to make your day planner

3. When students need some help, they should ________.

A. never ask other teachers for help

B. always turn to their own teachers for help

C. ask any good students at the subject in your school

D. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject

4. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is ________.

A. to get help when you need it

B. to do homework immediately

C. to create a homework plan

D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

5. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that ________.

A. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework

B. it is good to have the explanation in a different way

C. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night

D. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, c or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best answer to each of the following questions.

Saving energy does net have to be expensive or time-consuming. But what can you do to save energy? There is plenty that you can do to help the process of energy conservation. You can save energy by following these simple rules: making sure that the kettle does not contain more water than needed; always washing a full load in the washing machine rather than a half load, turning down your central heating by 10C – this could cut your heating bill 10%; being sure that hot water taps are not left running and replacing washer if your tap drip; turning off any light and your computer at work if you are not using them; changing to energy-saving light bulbs which use around a quarter of electricity of standard bulbs and will last eight times longer; closing your curtains at dusk to keep the warm air from escaping through the window; and switching off electrical appliances when they are not in use.

28. The energy-saving light bulbs consume about _______ of electricity amount in comparison with standard ones?

A. 25% B. 35% C. 15% . 45%

29. Which of the following sentences is NOT true, according to passage?

A. Turn of electrical appliances if we do not use them.

B. Energy-saving light bulbs should be used in order to save electricity.

C. The ways to save energy are not time-consuming or costly.

D. We should close curtains so that our house looks more beautiful.

30. The word “cut” in the passage is closest in meaning to _________?

A. raise B. increase C. destroy D. reduce

31. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. How to protect the environment

B. How to use light bulbs

C. How to keep your house warm

D. How to save energy

32. The word “they” in the passage refers to __________.

A. windows B. curtains C. electrical appliances D. ordinary bulbs

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

The word "tissues" in paragraph 2 can be best replaced by ____.

A. leaves

B. roots

C. cells

D. trunks

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.

                                             SOLAR ENERGY

Sunlight carries huge amounts of energy. You can feel the Sun’s energy when sunlight warms your skin on a summer day. To capture the Sun’s energy, scientists have developed solar cells, called photovoltaic cells. These cells convert sunlight into electricity.

When sunlight hits a solar cell, some of the light energy is absorbed. This light energy causes the particles in the solar cell to move faster, and the movement of these particles creates electricity.

In some places, large panels of solar cells harvest sunshine to make electricity for homes and businesses. Solar cells have been placed on cars and appliances, too. Since the Sun sends abundant free energy streaming toward Earth 24 hours a day, people in many parts of the world, not just the sunniest places, have fixed solar cells and solar panels on the roofs of their houses or businesses to lower their energy costs.

Experts say that the huge installation of solar panels in sunny regions could generate enough electricity to supply an entire country. Capturing this energy can help overcome our diminishing energy supply. New ways to capture this energy are being developed all the time to maximize efficiency.

1. What is the source of solar energy?

A. sunlight      B. photovoltaic cells       C. solar panels    D. electricity

2. Solar cells are used ______________.

A. to collect energy from the sun                           B. to provide sunlight to houses

C. to convert sunlight into electricity                      D. both A and C are correct

3. Which of the following statements is true?

A. Solar cells absorb all of the light energy from the sun.

B. The light energy causes the particles to move faster to make electricity.

C. Solar energy can be used to power homes and businesses only.

D. Large solar panels have been placed on cars and appliances.

4. Where have people fixed solar panels?

A. On the roofs of their houses     B. Anywhere outside their houses

C. Inside their houses                    D. In the sunniest places

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

As it can be inferred from the passage, what benefits does Internet II have over the Internet I?

A. Small businesses pay higher premiums to access to the Internet

B. Internet II contains more information than the Internet.

C. Internet II has fewer users and therefore is faster to access

D. There is no governmental intervention regulating Internet II.