11 . Thank you for your letter , . I was very happy to get .
A . who B . that C . which D . whose
12 . Severe thunderstorms are on Tuesday night .
A . forecast B . brought C . hit D . damaged
13 . It ' s going to be quite cool with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . as low as 18 °C .
A.degrees B . measurements C . conditions D . temperatures
14 . The storm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nobody has been expecting caused a lot of damage .
A . which B . that C . where D . Both A & B
15 . HCM City will . . . . . . . . . . . . . . temperatures between 28 °C and 34 °C .
A . experience B . arrive C . reach D . occur
16 . Can you think of any reasons . . . . . . . . . he might have left the party ?
A . which B . why C . who D.when
17 . Although Tom ' s grandmother doesn ' t . . . . . . . . . . . . . weather forecast , she likes watching them .
A . experience B . trust C . expect D . predict
18 . An area of land with hills or mountains is called the
A . regions B . territories C . highlands D . environment
19 . They are going to a park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the other side of Saigon Bridge . |
A . in B . on C . at D . to
20 . The word “ typhoon ” comes . . . . . . . . . . . . the Chinese language , doesn ' t it ?
A . from B . for C . about D . with

Make the letter A,B,C,D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

1. ----------time --------- time I will examine you on the work you have done

A. from/to B. at/to C. in/to D. with/to

2. This village is inhabited -------- tens of thieves

A. with B. for C. by D. for

3. god has bestowed -------- me many graces

A. on B. for C. to D. about

4. make a comment ---------- this tensence!

A. to B. in C. on D. about

5. He's very weathly man; a few hundred pounds is nothing ------ him

A. with B. about C. for D. to

6. she does not show much affection...... him

A. with B. in C. for D. to

7. The clerk ......... that counter said those purses were ..... sale

A. in/for B. at/on C. at/in D. on/on

8. someone broke into the shop and make ........... with several TVs and videos

A. of B. up C. out D. off

9. old people like to descant ....... past memoris

A. in B. with C. on D for

10. you should complu ......... the school rulers

A. to B. about C. with D. in

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body, and the needles are inserted to various depths. The medical community is not in conclusive agreement about how acupuncture works scientifically. However, we know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief. According to WHO, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective therapeutic value for many more. People with tension, headaches or migraines may find acupuncture to be very effective in alleviating their symptoms. Another study found that twice weekly acupuncture treatments relieve debilitating symptoms of zerostomia - severe dry mouth - among patients treated with head and neck cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as chi or qi. Qi is said to flow through pathways in the human body. Through 350 acupuncture points in the body, these pathways and energy flows may be accessed.  Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations, it is said that the energy flow can be brought back into proper balance. In Western societies and several other parts of the world, acupuncture is explained, including concepts of neuroscience. Acupuncture points are seen by Western practitioners as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated.  Acupuncture practitioners say that the stimulation increases blood flow while at the same time triggering the activity of our own body's natural painkillers.

Question: It is thought that acupuncture is effective in treating all of the following symptoms EXCEPT ______.

A. headaches

B. cancer

C. migraines

D. nervousness

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body, and the needles are inserted to various depths. The medical community is not in conclusive agreement about how acupuncture works scientifically. However, we know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief. According to WHO, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective therapeutic value for many more. People with tension, headaches or migraines may find acupuncture to be very effective in alleviating their symptoms. Another study found that twice weekly acupuncture treatments relieve debilitating symptoms of zerostomia - severe dry mouth - among patients treated with head and neck cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as chi or qi. Qi is said to flow through pathways in the human body. Through 350 acupuncture points in the body, these pathways and energy flows may be accessed.  Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations, it is said that the energy flow can be brought back into proper balance. In Western societies and several other parts of the world, acupuncture is explained, including concepts of neuroscience. Acupuncture points are seen by Western practitioners as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated.  Acupuncture practitioners say that the stimulation increases blood flow while at the same time triggering the activity of our own body's natural painkillers.

Question: In acupuncture, the insertion of the very thin needles involles with________.

A. the thinness of needles and skin

B. therapeutic benefits of pain relief

C. agreement from scientists

D. the locations, and the depths

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the following question.

You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.

A. No matter how intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this

B. No matter whatever intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this

C. No matter why intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this

D. No matter what intelligent you may be, you should be careful about this

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body, and the needles are inserted to various depths. The medical community is not in conclusive agreement about how acupuncture works scientifically. However, we know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief. According to WHO, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective therapeutic value for many more. People with tension, headaches or migraines may find acupuncture to be very effective in alleviating their symptoms. Another study found that twice weekly acupuncture treatments relieve debilitating symptoms of zerostomia - severe dry mouth - among patients treated with head and neck cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as chi or qi. Qi is said to flow through pathways in the human body. Through 350 acupuncture points in the body, these pathways and energy flows may be accessed.  Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations, it is said that the energy flow can be brought back into proper balance. In Western societies and several other parts of the world, acupuncture is explained, including concepts of neuroscience. Acupuncture points are seen by Western practitioners as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated.  Acupuncture practitioners say that the stimulation increases blood flow while at the same time triggering the activity of our own body's natural painkillers.

Question: According to Western medicine, the insertion of needles through acupuncture points in the body may ____.

A. increase blood flow and stimulate our instinct of pain relief

B. stimulate the effect of painkillers in our bodies for treatment

C. be used only in China and the Far East not the Western countries

D. help to explain where nerves and muscles can be stimulated

Read the passage below and choose one correct answer for each question.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through the patient's skin at specific points on the body, and the needles are inserted to various depths. The medical community is not in conclusive agreement about how acupuncture works scientifically. However, we know that it does have some therapeutic benefits, including pain relief. According to WHO, acupuncture is effective for treating 28 conditions, while evidence indicates it may have an effective therapeutic value for many more. People with tension, headaches or migraines may find acupuncture to be very effective in alleviating their symptoms. Another study found that twice weekly acupuncture treatments relieve debilitating symptoms of zerostomia - severe dry mouth - among patients treated with head and neck cancer. Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of yin and yang of the life force known as chi or qi. Qi is said to flow through pathways in the human body. Through 350 acupuncture points in the body, these pathways and energy flows may be accessed.  Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces. If needles are inserted into these points with appropriate combinations, it is said that the energy flow can be brought back into proper balance. In Western societies and several other parts of the world, acupuncture is explained, including concepts of neuroscience. Acupuncture points are seen by Western practitioners as places where nerves, muscles and connective tissue can be stimulated.  Acupuncture practitioners say that the stimulation increases blood flow while at the same time triggering the activity of our own body's natural painkillers.

Question: With the practice of acupuncture, it is believed that _______ .

A. the energy flow can be brought back to patients

B. energy can go through acupuncture points in the body

C. patients can get proper balance between yin and yang

D. illness causes the imbalance of qi throughout the body

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

Shyness may not seem to be a serious complaint, but for some who suffer from it, it can become unbearable. Even talking to a small group of people you know can seem like an ordeal - it can feel as if you’ve been asked to give a speech on a topic you know very little about to a number of experts. You start to feel hot and shaky, your heart beats faster, your knees feel weak, you begin to stutter and the whole experience seems to last forever.

The fact of the matter is that shyness is something we often recognize in others: blushing is one of the more visible signs, for example. Yet we do not judge someone harshly because of this. But shyness does mean you are harder to approach, so you become more isolated. As one shy person put it, “It’s like being in a prison, and it’s very hard to break out.”

Experts on the subject have come up with various possible solutions, and one has been singled out as being the key to success, namely, finding an interest in common with other people. Spending a lot of time on the sidelines watching other people and envying them because they are much more outgoing doesn’t help; remembering that some of the people you envy most are probably shy themselves. The secret is how you deal with it. And experts have come up with four things you can do today to help. Firstly, you can start by listening to other people. You will find yourself getting interested in what they’re talking about and asking questions, and before you know it, you’ll be having a conversation. Secondly, you could try asking neighbors if you can walk their dog. Like children, pets can be excellent icebreakers for conversations with passers-by. Thirdly, try joining a class to learn something like tap-dancing or flamenco, where people are likely to laugh a lot. You’ll feel relaxed, and also you’ll be much too busy concentrating on what you are doing to feel shy. Lastly, try telling yourself that it doesn’t matter if you say or do something silly. Most people make a fool of themselves every so often, and it’s not the end of the world if you do.

How can listening to others prove helpful in combating shyness?

A. You develop useful psychological skills.

B. It’s the first step to getting into conversation.

C.People will see you care about their interests.

D. It’s a visible sign of becoming less shy.

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.

How might volunteering contribute to lower blood pressure? Performing volunteer work could increase physical activity among people who aren’t otherwise very active, says lead study author Rodlescia Sneed, a doctoral candidate in social and health psychology at Carnegie Mellon University. It may also reduce stress. “Many people find volunteer work to be helpful with respect to stress reduction, and we know        that stress is very strongly linked to health outcomes,” she says. As with any activity thought to improve health, researchers are trying to identify the specific characteristics of volunteering that provide the greatest benefit. For example, how much time would you need to put into volunteer work to lower your blood pressure or live longer? In the Carnegie Mellon study, 200 hours of volunteering per year correlated to lower blood pressure. Other studies have found a health benefit from as little as 100 hours of volunteering a year. Which types of volunteer activities improve health the most? No one really knows. Sneed speculates that mentally stimulating activities, like tutoring or reading, might be helpful for maintaining memory and thinking skills, while “activities that promote physical activity would be helpful with respect to cardiovascular health, but no studies have really explored this.” One key for deriving health benefits from volunteering is to do it for the right reasons. A 2012 study in the journal Health Psychology found that participants who volunteered with some regularity lived longer, but only if their intentions were truly altruistic. In other words, they had to be volunteering to help others not to make        them selves feel better.

The Greek philosopher Aristotle once surmised that the essence of life is “To serve others and do good.” If recent research is any indication, serving others might also be the essence of good health.

According to paragraph 2, what information about volunteer has NOT been supported by researches?

A.100 hours of voluntary activities are enough for a certain health benefit, but a low blood pressure level requires double that amount.

B.Only 100 hours of volunteering per annum are needed to reap a health benefit.

C.200 hours of voluntary activities should be spent annually to influence the level of blood pressure.

D.Mentally demanding works enhance intellectual capacity while physical ones benefit the heart and blood flow.