Read the following passage and choose the item ( a, b, c or d ) that best answers each of the question about it

Last week, Liz Robinson and her parents went to Nha Trang on vacation. Mr. And  Mrs. Robinson took Liz to see Tri Nguyen Aquarium in Nha Trang. There are dolphins, turtles and many different types of fish in the aquarium. But Liz thought there are no other fish is more beautiful than the colorful little fish.

There was a souvenir shop near the exit of the aquarium. Mr. Robinson bought Liz a cap with picture of a dolphin. Liz wore it all day.

After they vitsited the aquarium, they went to a foot stall for lunch. Liz's parents ate fish anf crab. When she looked at the fish, Liz remembered the beautiful fish in the aquarium. She ate noodles instead.

1. Aquarium is a place where people can go to ............

A. have breakfast          B. buy souvenirs         C. see fish and other water animals        D. eat fish and crab

2. What did Liz find the molst beautiful?

A. Turtles            B. Dolphins           C. Different types of fish              D. The colorful little fish

3. Did Liz like the cap?

A. Yes. She liked it very much             B. No. She didn't like it          C. No. She didn't like it very much                      D. No information

4. Why didn't Liz eat fish?

A. Because she found it not delicious

B. Because she didn't like fish

C. Because she remembered the beautiful fish in the in the aquarium

D. Because she preferred noodles

5. Which of the following is not true ?

A. Mr. Robinson bought Liz a cap

B. There was a picture of a dolphin on the cap

C. Liz's family went to Nha Trang on business

D. Tri Nguyen Aquarium is in Nha Trang

. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

  My husband and I had a problem about our holiday last year. I wanted to have a lazy seaside holiday because I was tired and needed to relax. I loved lying in the sun, drinking iced beer and reading a good book. But Robert liked  busy cultural holidays. He liked visiting art galleries. He hated sunbathing because he always went red, not brown. The travel agent tried to help us and suggested Greece. I said I love to sail to a quiet island, but of course Robert said he’d like to stay in Athens. It was easy to decide what to do,  we flew to Athens together, Robert stayed there and I traveled to the island of Kos!

27. Why did the author want to have a lazy seaside holiday?

A. She liked a busy holiday        

B. She was tired and needed to relax          

C. She always went red, not brown                               

28. The author liked  _____ .                                           

A.  sunbathing                             B. visiting museum’s                                  C. art galleries

29. What does the word ‘island’ in line 5 mean?

A. a piece of land with water all around it          

B. a high piece of land that is not as high as a mountain                  

C. a big area of salty water

30. Which of the following is not true?

A. Robert liked lazy seaside holidays

B. Robert wanted to stay in Athens    

C. Robert’s wife loved to sail to a quiet island             

31. Kos is _____ .

A. a city in Greece                      B. an island                        C. a place which has many island

32. What is the passage written about?

A. a problem about the holiday  B. a trip to Greece              C. a busy cultural holiday 

. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

  My husband and I had a problem about our holiday last year. I wanted to have a lazy seaside holiday because I was tired and needed to relax. I loved lying in the sun, drinking iced beer and reading a good book. But Robert liked  busy cultural holidays. He liked visiting art galleries. He hated sunbathing because he always went red, not brown. The travel agent tried to help us and suggested Greece. I said I love to sail to a quiet island, but of course Robert said he’d like to stay in Athens. It was easy to decide what to do,  we flew to Athens together, Robert stayed there and I traveled to the island of Kos!

27. Why did the author want to have a lazy seaside holiday?

A. She liked a busy holiday        

B. She was tired and needed to relax          

C. She always went red, not brown                               

28. The author liked  _____ .                                           

A.  sunbathing                             B. visiting museum’s                                  C. art galleries

29. What does the word ‘island’ in line 5 mean?

A. a piece of land with water all around it          

B. a high piece of land that is not as high as a mountain                  

C. a big area of salty water

30. Which of the following is not true?

A. Robert liked lazy seaside holidays

B. Robert wanted to stay in Athens    

C. Robert’s wife loved to sail to a quiet island             

31. Kos is _____ .

A. a city in Greece                      B. an island                        C. a place which has many island

32. What is the passage written about?

A. a problem about the holiday  B. a trip to Greece              C. a busy cultural holiday 

Read the passage and decide which word or phrase (A or B,C,D) best fits each space.

            Today, I talked with Liz Robinson (0)      about      her vacation in Nha Trang. Liz's a good friend of mine. She is American. Liz and her parents arrived in Ha Noi this year (1)________the USA. Mr. Robinson works at a school in Ha Noi. He's an English teacher. The family (2)________an apartment next door to mine.

            Last week, the Robinsons (3)_________to a new apartment. It's on the other side of Ha Noi. I miss Liz, but she (4)_________to visit me next week. It won't be difficult to (5)_________in touch.

            Liz's about my age. We like playing and talking together. I (6)________her some Vietnamese. Sometimes we talk in English and sometimes in Vietnamese. My English's (7)________a lot.

            Liz helps me (8)________my stamp collection. She always gives me the stamps from the letters she (9)________. Her aunt in New York also gets me some stamps.      

(10)________week, she'll bring me some more stamps and we'll have dinner together.

0.    A. to                                 B. about                      C. with                        D. on

1.    A. from                             B. to                            C. at                            D. in

2.    A. had                              B. stayed                     C. rented                     D. lived

3.    A. moved                         B. went                       C. got                          D. hired

4.    A. will arrive                    B. has                          C. comes                     D. is coming

5.    A. get                               B. keep                        C. stay                         D. talk

6.    A. teach                            B. taught                     C. will teach                D. am teaching

7.    A. improve                       B. improving               C. to improve              D. improved

8.    A. with                             B. for                           C. of                            D. about

9.    A. sent                              B. gave                        C. bought                    D. received

10.  A. This                             B. Last                        C. Next                        D. In a

X - Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question from the four choices (A or B,C,D).

Once a poor farmer had a daughter named Little Pea. After his wife died, the farmer married again. His new wife had a daughter, Stout Nut. Unfortunately, the new wife was very cruel to Little Pea. Little Pea had to do chores all day. This made Little Pea’s father very upset. He soon died of a broken heart.

Summer came and went. In the fall, the village held its harvest festival. That year, everyone was excited as the prince wanted to choose his wife from the village. Stout Nut’s mother made new clothes for her, but poor Little Pea had none.

However, before the festival started, a fairy appeared and magically changed Little Pea’s rags into beautiful clothes.

As Little Pea ran to the festival, she dropped one of her shoes and lost it. When the prince found the shoe, he decided to marry the girl who owned it. Of course the shoe fitted Little Pea, and the prince immediately fell in love with her.

1.  Little Pea’s father was a___________.

     A. fairy                               B. prince                      C. cruel man                D. poor farmer

2.  How was the new wife of Little Pea’s father?      ~ She was not very_________.

     A. upset                              B. kind            C. cruel                        D. beautiful

3.  Who made Little Pea do chores all day?

     A. the prince                       B. her father                C. Stout Nut                D. Stout Nut’s mother

4.  What made Little Pea’s father very annoyed?

     A. Little Pea had to do chores all day.                  B. His new wife was very cruel to his daughter.   

     C. He had a broken heart.                                      D. A and B                               

5.  When did the village hold its harvest fastival?

     A. In the spring                  B. In the summer         C. In the autumn         D. In the winter

6.  Who did Stout Nut’s mother make new clothes for?

     A. herself                           B. Stout Nut                C. Little Pea                D. the prince

7.  When did Little Pea have beautiful clothes?

     A. Before the festival started                                 B. After the festival began

     C. During the festival                                            D. When the prince found her shoe

8.  The word ‘rags’ in line 8 could best be replaced by___________.

     A. black,dirty clothes         B. nice,new clothes     C. old,torn clothes       D. beautiful fitted clothes

9.  All of the following are false EXCEPT__________.

     A. Stout Nut, the new wife was very cruel to Little Pea.     

     B. The village held its harvest festival in the summer.                             

     C. The girl who owned the lost shoe was Little Pea.

     D. The prince found Little Pea’s lost shoe and he decided to marry it.

10.What is the best title for the passage?

     A. The Lost Shoe    B. Little Pea  C. Stout Nut    D. Little Pea and Stout Nut

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

A Maine vacation can be a seaside vacation along the state’s rocky and winding coast. Glaciers and the sea have carved so many inlets and harbors that the 228-mile-long coast would be 3,478 miles if it were stretched out straight! Thousands of islands lie off the coast of Maine. Most are uninhabited and are visited only by fishermen. Many have strange names - for example, Wreck Island, the Hypocrites, Junk of Pork, Pope’s Folly, and No Man’s Land.

If you want to explore the coast and islands, you can hire a boat and a captain.

One large and well-known island is Mount Desert Island. Here you’ll find the town of Bar Harbor, a very popular summer resort. If you get tired of the shops and crowds, you can visit Northeast Harbor, Southwest Harbor, and Somesville, the island’s smaller towns. You can also go for a swim, although the water temperature is hardly ever over 55⁰F!

26. What can be the best title of the passage?

      a. Vacation in Maine                                             b. The Advisable Place to Explore the Coast

      c. A Seaside Vacation                                           d. The Life on Island

27. The length of the coast of Maine is _____.

      a. 228 miles                                                            b. 3,478 miles                

      c. too long to be measured                                    d. stretched out straight

28. In the context of the last paragraph, the phrase “hardly ever over 55⁰F” means _____.

      a. very seldom over 55⁰F                                      b. never over 55⁰F

      c. always over 55⁰F                                              d. usually over 55⁰F

29. The word “many” in the first paragraph refers to _____.

      a. fishermen                  b. inlets                            c. harbors                        d. islands

20. According to the author, _____.

      a. the largest, most well-known island of Maine is Mount Desert

      b. most of the islands of Maine have no people living there

      c. there is hardly any way to explore the coast and islands

      d. many fishermen have strange names

VIII . Read the passage and decide which word or phrase (A or B,C,D) best fits each space.

            Today, I talked with Liz Robinson about her vacation in Nha Trang. Liz's a good friend of mine. She is American. Liz and her parents arrived in Ha Noi this year (1)________the USA. Mr. Robinson works at a school in Ha Noi. He's an English teacher. The family (2)________an apartment next door to mine. Last week, the Robinsons (3)_________to a new apartment. It's on the other side of Ha Noi. I miss Liz, but she (4)_________to visit me next week. It won't be difficult to (5)_________in touch. Liz's about my age. We like playing and talking together. I (6)________her some Vietnamese. Sometimes we talk in English and sometimes in Vietnamese. My English's (7)________a lot.       Liz helps me (8)________my stamp collection. She always gives me the stamps from the letters she (9)________. Her aunt in New York also gets me some  stamps .(10)________week, she'll bring me some more stamps and we'll have dinner together.

1. A. from                                 B. to                             C. at                             D. in

2. A. had                                  B. stayed                      C. rented                      D. lived

3. A. moved                              B. went                                    C. got                           D. hired

4. A. will arrive                         B. has                           C. comes                      D. is coming

5. A. get                                   B. keep                         C. stay                          D. talk

6.A. teach                                 B. taught                       C. will teach                  D. am teaching

7. A. improve                            B. improving                 C. to improve                D. improved

8. A. with                                 B. for                           C. of                             D. about

9. A. sent                                  B. gave                         C. bought                      D. received

10. A. This                                B. Last                         C. Next                        D. In a

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Maine’s woods are perfect for a hiking and camping vacation. You might try Baxter State Park in the north. This 200,000-acre park is named after Percival Baxter, a governor of Maine who bought the land little by little and then gave it to the state. The park has many trails and campsites; some you can reach only by boat. (By the way, if you need any supplies, you can find them in Freeport, Maine at L.L. Bean, the outdoor clothing and equipment store. L.L. Bean is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year!)

Maine has hundreds of lakes and rivers for boating. Maine is also popular among hunters, because of its many deer, bears, squirrels, and rabbits.

In September, people drive through Maine to see the leaves turn all shades of red, yellow, and orange.

When the snows arrive - and they usually arrive early - skiers rush off to Maine’s many mountains.

Depending on the kind of vacation you want, you can visit Maine at just about any time of year. The one time not to visit is May, when the fierce black flies make their yearly visit!

26. Which of the following Maine vacations can you take in Maine?

      a. a seaside vacation                                             b. a camping and hiking vacation

      c. a skiing vacation                                               d. any kind of vacation you want

27. In the context of the first paragraph, the word ‘try’ means _____.

      a. to attempt to do something

      b. use or do something to find out if you like it

      c. to go to a particular place hoping to find someone or something

      d. to judge a case in a court of law

28. From reading the passage, it seems that _____.

      a. the fierce black flies appear in Maine every day of the year

      b. people drive to Maine just to see the autumn leaves

      c. some people come to Maine to hunt

      d. you can reach Baxter State Park only by boat

29. According to the passage, when can we visit Maine?

      a. We can visit Maine every day of the year.

      b. We can visit Maine in the fall.

      c. We can visit Maine in the winter - when the snows arrive.

      d. We can visit Maine whenever we like except in May.

30. Which of the following statements is false?

      a. Maine has many lakes and rivers.

      b. Baxter is the name of a governor of Maine.

      c. Maine has a lot of mountains.

      d. You can get free supplies in Freeport, Maine at L.L. Bean.

Ex4. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Just a few years ago, this place was called Dumptown. The people living here didn’t think much about where waste went when they threw it out. Things that could be reused or recycled were thrown in the trash, because nobody believed recycling made a difference. And, eventually, that became a very big problem. The garbage heap grew and began to smell. Sometimes it caught fire, and making it hard for everyone to breathe. Dumptowners knew they had to fix it. They learned to reduce the amount of waste they threw away. For example, they learned to reuse things like washing out empty jars instead of throwing them away. And, they learned to recycle. They set up bins around town to collect glass, paper, and other things, then made into new products .

1.  The people living in Dumptown________________ .

A.  didn’t think much about where the waste went

B.  threw things that could be reused or recycled into the trash

C.  didn’t believe that recycling could make a difference

D.  all are correct

2.  Which of the following could replace the word 'trash' in line 2?

5. What did they do to solve their problems?

A.  They reduced the amount of waste they threw away.

B.  They learnt to reuse things.

C.  They learnt to recycle.

D.  all are correct

VI. Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

 A hobby can be almost what a person likes to do in his/ her spare time. Hobbyists raise pets, watch birds, or hunt animals. They also climb the mountains, fish, ski, skate, and swim. They also paint pictures, attend concerts and play musical instruments. They collect everything from books to butterflies and from shells to stamps.

People have hobbies because these activities offer enjoyment, friendship, knowledge, and relaxation. Sometimes they can bring financial profit. Hobbies also bring interesting activities for people who have retired. People, rich or poor, old or young, sick or well, can follow a satisfying hobby, regardless of their age, position, or income.

Hobbies can help a person’s mental and physical health. Doctors have found that hobbies are available in helping patients suffering from physical or mental illness. Hobbies give these patients activities to do, and provide interests that prevent them from thinking about themselves.

1. According to the passage, a hobby is what a person likes to do when…………………

2. The underlined word they in the passage refers to……………………

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage as an advantage of having hobbies?

4. The word “income” is closest in meaning to………………………..

5. According to doctors, hobbies are helpful to……………………….

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Lieutenant Ives was one of the first non-Indians to see the canyon. He wrote, “It seems intended by nature that the Colorado River ... shall be forever unvisited.”

In 1869, John Wesley Powell became the first to explore the Grand Canyon. The rapids of the Colorado River and the narrow, twisting canyon walls were extremely dangerous. Powell set off with ten men and four boats and emerged, several weeks later, with six men and two boats.

The prediction made by Lieutenant Ives couldn’t have been more wrong. Today, millions visit the Grand Canyon each year. Many come only for a quick look. But for those who want to explore the canyon, there are plenty of opportunities.

You can explore the canyon by helicopter. Going up and down the canyon sides can be a lot like being on a roller coaster.

You can hike down to the bottom of the canyon. It’s a two-day round trip, and you must bring lots of water. Once there, you can stay at the Phantom Ranch, which has a campsite and dining hall. If you prefer, you can make this trip by mule.

On foot or on muleback, you can also reach the village of the Havasupai, at the west end of the canyon.

Finally, you can go rafting on the Colorado River. Because of the danger, if you want to go alone you’ll need permission from the park superintendent. But you can also go with a group on a weeklong rafting and camping trip. The groups use rafts that are linked together and are too big to tip over. In this way you can enjoy the rapids without risking your life.

26. What can be the best title of the passage?

      a. The Amazing Grand Canyon

      b. Exploring the Grand Canyon

      c. How to Explore a Canyon Without Risking Your Life

      d. Lieutenant Ives’ Prediction

27. According to the author, _____.

      a. Lieutenant Ives was the first to see the Grand Canyon

      b. John Wesley Powell explored the Grand Canyon with six men and two boats

      c. the prediction made by Lieutenant Ives is now proved wrong

      d. the Colorado River will be forever unvisited

28. According to the passage, how can we explore the canyon?

      a. We can explore the canyon by helicopter.

      b. We can explore the canyon by hiking.

      c. We can explore the canyon by rafting.

      d. All are correct

29. In the context of the paragraph 2, “set off” means _____.

      a. to leave on a trip

      b. to cause something to operate

      c. to cause a situation to happen

      d. to arrange for someone to go to a place to do a job

30. Which of the following is true?

a.    On the canyon sides, there are a lot of roller coasters.

b.   People visit the Grand Canyon each year just for a quick look.

c.    You can go rafting on the Colorado River only when you have the park superintendent’s assistance.

d.   We can enjoy the rapids without risking our life by linking our rafts.