VII. Read the following passage and then choose the best one to the questions Isn’t it amazing how much time we spend talking about food ? “ Have you ever eaten......?” “ What did you have for lunch ?” and so on. And yet when you travel from one country to another, you find that people have quite different feelings about food. People often feel that what they eat is normal, and that what other people eat is strange or silly. In most part of Asia, for example, no meal is complete without rice. In England, people eat potatoes every day. In the Middle East, braed is the main part of every meal.Eating, like so many things we do, becomes a habit which is difficult to change. Americans like to drink a lot of orange juice and coffee. The English drink tea four or five times every day. Australians drink large amount of beer, and the French drink wine every day. The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another . Horsemeat is thought to be delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy eating snakes. Newzelanders eat sheep, but they never eat goat meat. The Japanese don’t like eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy rawfish. So it seems that although eating is a topic that we can talk about for hours, there is little common sense in what we say about it. People everywhere enjoy eating what they have always been eating, and there is very little we can do to change our eating habits. 1. The writer think that............................. A.people eat only what is normal to everybody B .people often change their feelings about food C.people have different opnions about food D .people like eating different food as they travel from one country to another. 2. In many Asian countries............................ A. people almost always have rice in their meal B. rice is a perfect food C. rice is included in every menu D. rice is completely eaten 3. The text is mainly about............................. A. people’s attitude to food B. the importance of meat C. strange dishes in the world D. food and life 4. The Japanese enjoy eating raw fish because............................. A. it doesn’t smell B. it is special to them C. it is well boiled D. it is not good to have fish cooked 5. People everywhere think that.............................. A. we can spend few hours talking about food B. there is very little common sense in talking about food C. there is very little common sense in what we say about the eating habits D. we should do much to change our eating habits.

Read the passage then Choose the best answer by circling A, B, C, D (1pt):

           Isn’t it amazing how much time we spend talking about food? “Have you ever eaten......?” “What did you have for lunch?” and so on. And yet when you travel from one country to another, you find that people have quite different feelings about food. People often feel that what they eat is normal, and that what other people eat is strange or silly.

           In most part of Asia, for example, no meal is complete without rice. In England, people eat potatoes every day. In the Middle East, bread is the main part of every meal. Eating, like so many things we do, becomes a habit which is difficult to change. Americans like to drink a lot of orange juice and coffee. The English drink tea four or five times every day. Australians drink large amount of beer and the French drink wine every day.

          The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another. Horsemeat is thought to be delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy eating snakes. Newzelanders eat sheep, but they never eat goat meat. The Japanese don’t like eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy raw fish.

           So it seems that although eating is a topic that we can talk about for hours, there is little common sense in what we say about it. People everywhere enjoy eating what they have always been eating, and there is very little we can do to change our eating habits.

23. The writer thinks that.............................

A. people eat only what is normal to everybody

B .people often change their feelings about food.

C. people have different opinions about food.                      

D. people like eating different food as they travel from one country to another.

24. in many Asian countries............................

A. people almost always have rice in their meal        B. rice is a perfect food

C. rice is included in every menu                               D. rice is completely eaten

25. The text is mainly about.............................

A. people’s attitude to food                                        B. the importance of meat

C. strange dishes in the world                                    D. food and life

26. The  Japanese enjoy eating raw fish because.............................

A. it doesn’t smell       B. it is special to them             C. it is well boiled       D. it is not good to have fish cooked

27. People everywhere think that..............................

A. we can spend few hours talking about food                     

B. there is very little common sense in talking about food

C. there is very little common sense in what we say about the eating habits

D. we should do much to change our eating habits.

III. Fill in the blank with a suitable word. GIẢI THÍCH ĐÁP ÁN LUÔN VỚI Ạ

      Isn’t it amazing how much time we spend (1)      about food? “Have you ever eaten ...?” “What did you have for lunch?” and so on. And when you travel from one country to another, you find that people have quite different (2)                             about food. People often feel that what they eat is normal, and that what other people eat is strange or silly.

      In most parts of Asia, for example, no (3)               is complete without rice. In England, people (4)       potatoes every day. In the Middle East, bread is the main part of every meal. Eating, like so many things we do, becomes a (5)     which is difficult to change. Americans like to drink a lot of orange juice and coffee. The English (6)           tea four or five times every day. Australians drink large amount of beer and the French drink (7)                      every day.

      The sort of meat people like to eat also differs from one country to another. Horse (8)                   is thought to be delicious in France. In Hong Kong, some people enjoy eating snakes. New Zealanders eat sheep, but they never eat goat meat. The Japanese don’t like to eat sheep meat because of its smell, but they enjoy raw fish.

      So it (9)             that although eating is a topic that we can talk about for hours, there is very little (10)                    sense in what we say about it. People everywhere enjoy eating what they have always been earing, and there is very little we can do to change our eating habits.

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.

What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic.

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin.

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular.

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals.

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.

What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic.

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin.

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular.

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals.

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.

What is NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of following exchanges.

John: “Well it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.” – Jane: “_________.”

A. Well, another time

B. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you, too 

C. That’s nice 

D. OK, see you 

IX. 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.

Most fairy tales begin with "Once upon a time" and end with "They lived happily ever after", so we will begin in the same way. Once upon a time, there was a girl called Cinderella who did all the work in the kitchen while her lazy sister did nothing. One night, her sister went to a ball at the palace. Cinderella was left home, very sad. After a time, her fairy godmother appeared and told Cinderella that she could go to the ball - but to return home to midnight. So she went to the ball in the beautiful dress in a wonderful coach. She danced with the prince but at the midnight she ran back home, leaving one of her shoes on her dancing floor. The prince wanted to see her again and went to every house in the capital until he found that the shoe was the right size for Cinderella. She and the prince were married and lived happily ever after.

28. Books with fairy tales are found in________________.

A. our country only                                  B. few countries

C. all countries except ours                      D. many countries

29. According to the passage, fairy tales in different languages begin and end________

A. in the same way                                  B. in different ways

C. in many ways                                      D. in various ways

30. The word "ball" in bold means________________

A. a sport equipment                                B. a dancing hall

C. a balloon                                             D. sphere

31. Cinderella was very sad because________________.

A. her sister did nothing

B. her sister went to a ball and left her at home

C. she did all the work in the kitchen

D. her sister was invited to a ball

32. At the end of the story, ________________________.

A. Cinderella could go to the ball and it so happened that she and the prince were married.

B. Cinderella's godmother came to comfort her.

C. one of Cinderella's sisters was married to the prince

D. the prince invited Cinderella to the ball.

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

            Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

            Why do you think this is? Well, it's not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.

            Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do.

(Source: Traveller 6)

28. According to the passage, the information doctors give us _________.

       A. is about 50% wrong                                    B. is only 80% correct

       C. is mostly forgotten                                      D. is usually not enough

29. The word "complicated" in the passage is opposite in meaning to _________ .

       A. good                                                              B. quick

       C. short                                                              D. simple

30. The author says that when people consult a doctor, _________.

       A. they always believe that their situation is serious

       B. they are interested in knowing what they should do

       C. they only want to know what is wrong with them

       D. they usually have a family member with them

31.       The word "absorb" in the passage is closest in meaning to _________.

       A. digest                                                            B. inhale

       C. swallow                                                        D. take in

32.       The author suggests recording the consultant in order to _________.

       A. play it to your family members to get their opinions

       B. refer to it later to better understand your condition

       C. replay it to write down any important information

       D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary.