VI.            Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

Every country has its own superstitions. In some countries, people believe four-leaf clovers are good luck. Many people also believe that breaking a mirror is bad luck. Did you know that there are also superstitions about money? Let’s learn about some of these superstitions around the world.

In Russia, there are several superstitions about money. Russians think people should always give money
with their right hand and receive it with their left hand. Otherwise, they might lose money. Also, they believe if someone receives an empty wallet as a gift, he or she will become poor. So, people always make sure to put some money inside the wallets they give as gifts.

Greece also has interesting money superstitions. Greeks say, “Money attracts money.” That is why Greek people always try to carry at least a few coins with them at all times. They believe doing so might bring them more money in the future. Similarly, they believe they will have bad luck if they don’t have any money in their wallet or bank account.
In Japan, the snake is a symbol of money and wealth. Therefore, some people keep a piece of snake skin in their wallet for good luck. Some people think if you see a white snake, you will be lucky forever. On the other hand, they believe that if they kill a snake, they will lose all their money.

These are just a few examples of money superstitions around the world. Although some may seem silly, many people believe in them. Throughout history, these superstitions have actually affected many people’s behavior.

1.     What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Wallets are used differently in different countries.

B. Believing in superstitions could cause ­ financial problems.

C. There are different superstitions about money around the world.

D. People in different countries have different ways of saving money.

2.     What is TRUE about Russian people?

A. They only use wallets that are given as gifts.                    B. They always carry their wallet in their right hand.

C. They are unlikely to give an empty wallet as a gift.                        D. They believe it is bad luck to keep coins in a wallet.

3.     What do Japanese people keep in their wallet for good luck?

A. snake skin                      B. ancient coins                         C. broken mirrors                   D. four-leaf clovers

4.     What can be inferred from this passage?

A. Superstitions teach people lessons about life.

B. Most people these days believe in superstitions.

C. All countries have similar superstitions about money.

D. Some superstitions about money still affect people’s behavior.

5.     Which can replace the word “forever” in line 12?

A. fortunately                      B. always                                  C. instantly                          D. still

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  from  36  to  42.

          Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation in the region. 

          In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei. 

          In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

That Vietnam ______ is an example of Vietnam's achievement in economy.

A. reaches seven percent each year in economic investments

B. succeeds in the program of “hunger eradication and poverty alleviation”.

C. reinforces regional cooperation with other ASEAN member countries

D. official became a full member of ASEAN

II. Read the following passage and then choose the right wo
 ( subway - it - there - in - popular - also - has - with)
      New York city is one of the largest cities (1)___the world.It is (2)___one of the most densely populated,with an estimated 8 milion inhabitants.Manhattan is the most(3)___part of New York with tourists and(4)___many interesting sights.(5)___is also a large number of businesses in this area of the city,including the head offices of the world's leading companies!New York's(6)____system provides transport for more than a third of the city's workforce

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 from 36 to 42.

Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace , stability and reconciliation in the region.

In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.

In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

Question: Which is the best title of the passage?

A. How Vietnam joined ASEAN.

B. Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN's development.

C. Vietnam's achievements in relation with the ASEAN community.

D. Vietnam-ASEAN: a decade of companionship and development.

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  from  36  to  42.

          Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation in the region. 

          In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei. 

          In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

Which is the best title of the passage?

A. How Vietnam joined ASEAN.

B. Vietnam's contributions to ASEAN's development.

C. Vietnam's achievements in relation with the ASEAN community.

D. Vietnam-ASEAN: a decade of companionship and development.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

 Television first appeared some fifty years ago in the 1950s. Since then, it has been one of the most popular sources of entertainment for both the old and the young. Television offers cartoons for children, world news, music and many other programs. If someone is interested in sports, for example, he can just choose the right sports channel. There he can enjoy a broadcast of an international football match while it is actually happening. Television is also a very useful way for companies to advertise their products. It is not too hard for us to see why there is a TV set in almost every home today. And, engineers are developing interactive TV which allows communication between viewers and producers.

 TV has been one of the most _____ sources of entertainment for both the old and the young.

A. popular 

B. expensive 

C. exciting 

D. various

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word that best fits each numbered blank.

Living in Vietnam today (23)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24)___________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26)________ an increasing amount of economic activity.

  However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (27)__________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.

Question 23.    A. compare            B. differs     C. becomes D. offers

Question 24.    A. however            B. therefore     C. whereas D. when

Question 25.   A. traditionally       B. gradually     C. occasionally D. presently

Question 26.   A. grasping for       B. holding for  C. making up for D. accounting for

Question 27.   A. on             B. at     C. to D. for

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  from  36  to  42.

          Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace, stability and reconciliation in the region. 

          In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei. 

          In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

Which information is not given in the passage?

A. Vietnam has played an important part in maintaining peace in the region

B. Culture is an aspect which Vietnam has focused on as an ASEAN member

C. Singapore has invested a lot in the Vietnamese market.

D. Joining ASEAN was an important political event to Vietnam

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 from 36 to 42.

Vietnam officially became a full member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on July 28, 1995. Since then, Vietnam has worked together with other ASEAN member countries to reinforce regional cooperation and made great contributions to maintaining peace , stability and reconciliation in the region.

In the past years in the ASEAN, Vietnam has reaped (obtained) many successes in all social and economic fields. The country has gradually restructured its administrative apparatus to suit a market economy and to integrate into the international community. Vietnam has made a good impression on ASEAN countries with its achievements in economic development especially in hunger eradication and poverty alleviation. ASEAN countries' investment into Vietnam has also increased sharply. With a high economic growth rate averaging seven percent each year, Vietnam has been able to decrease economic gap slightly with Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.

In addition, Vietnam actively works to integrate culturally and socially with the Southeast Asian region while preserving its own cultural features. Thirteen is not a long period for such an important political event but what has been achieved in relations between Vietnam and the association is creating splendid prospect for the future.

Question: Which information is not given in the passage?

A. Vietnam has played an important part in maintaining peace in the region.

B. Culture is an aspect which Vietnam has focused on as an ASEAN member

C. Singapore has invested a lot in the Vietnamese market.

D. Joining ASEAN was an important political event to Vietnam.