Reading comprehension

IV. Read the passage and choose (A,B,C or D) to complete each of the blanks.

Phu Quoc

Emerging like a pearl in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s (1) ……….island. Spanning on an area of 590 sq km, Phu Quoc is as large as Singapore in 1960.

Crystal clear water, unspoiled beaches, peaceful rivers, picturesque waterfalls, and tropical forests are the most precious treasures of the island. These natural attractions, combines (2) ………. the fact that Phu Quoc is a deeply rural island, has made the largest island in Vietnam an ideal destination (3) ……….tourism. Having fun on the beach with some sport or just relaxing in this paradise’s wind and sun is by (4) ………. means a cliché since Phu Quoc’s beaches are exceptional. Otherwise, if you are the adventurous type, Phu Quoc is blessed with dense tropical forest and mighty waterfalls, (5) ……… suitable for your trekking excursion.

1. A. largest B. larger C. the largest D. larger than

2. A. for B. with C. off D. to

3. A. for B. with C. to D. on

4. A. many B. no C. such D. most

5. A. perfect B. terribly C. perfectly D. terrible

V. Read the passage and fill in the blank with ONE word.

My aunt went back to Ho Chi Minh city after more than 30 years. She was amazed to have (1) (in) dramatical changes in every aspect of life in Ho Chi Minh city, (2) (where) she left to join her family in the US in 1980. There are many high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, businesses, companies, corporations and hotels. People dress nicer and (3) …………… more professional. Supermarkets and convenience shops are almost everywhere. Access (4) …………….foreign products is just easy. Among modernity, what her eyes most was street (5) …………….on many streets of the city. She (6) …………..at one of them, eating “che”, and looking at people who passed by. “What a vibrating growing city!” she thought.

Reading comprehension

IV. Read the passage and choose (A,B,C or D) to complete each of the blanks.

Phu Quoc

Emerging like a pearl in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s (1) ……….island. Spanning on an area of 590 sq km, Phu Quoc is as large as Singapore in 1960.

Crystal clear water, unspoiled beaches, peaceful rivers, picturesque waterfalls, and tropical forests are the most precious treasures of the island. These natural attractions, combines (2) ………. the fact that Phu Quoc is a deeply rural island, has made the largest island in Vietnam an ideal destination (3) ……….tourism. Having fun on the beach with some sport or just relaxing in this paradise’s wind and sun is by (4) ………. means a cliché since Phu Quoc’s beaches are exceptional. Otherwise, if you are the adventurous type, Phu Quoc is blessed with dense tropical forest and mighty waterfalls, (5) ……… suitable for your trekking excursion.

1. A. largest B. larger C. the largest D. larger than

2. A. for B. with C. off D. to

3. A. for B. with C. to D. on

4. A. many B. no C. such D. most

5. A. perfect B. terribly C. perfectly D. terrible

V. Read the passage and fill in the blank with ONE word.

My aunt went back to Ho Chi Minh city after more than 30 years. She was amazed to have (1) (in) dramatical changes in every aspect of life in Ho Chi Minh city, (2) (where) she left to join her family in the US in 1980. There are many high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, businesses, companies, corporations and hotels. People dress nicer and (3) …………… more professional. Supermarkets and convenience shops are almost everywhere. Access (4) …………….foreign products is just easy. Among modernity, what her eyes most was street (5) …………….on many streets of the city. She (6) …………..at one of them, eating “che”, and looking at people who passed by. “What a vibrating growing city!” she thought.

Phu Quoc, which is located in Kien Giang Province, is the largest island in Viet Nam. Travelling to Phu Quoc, visitors can enjoy beautiful beaches, romantic sunset and evergreen forests. You can take part in many activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. You can also visit fishing villages, national parks and Buddhist pagodas. There you can enjoy fresh seafood and other delicious Vietnamese street food. Another special attraction in Phu Quoc is Grand World, the sleepless city with impressive architecture designs, trendy commercial streets, as well as exciting parties and festivals. The best time to visit Phu Quoc is between November and March because the weather is fine then. Before returning home, remember to check out the local traditional products of fish sauce and black pepper because they are traditional products in Phu Quoc.

29.    What is the best title of the passage?

A.   Natural wonders in Kien Giang           B. Best time to visit Phu Quoc C.  Phu Quoc, the largest island in Viet Nam         D. Traditional products in Phu Quoc

30.    The word ‘‘scuba diving’’ in this passage probably means _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

A.   an activity in the national parks

B.   the sport of swimming underwater

C.   visiting pagodas

D.   having a picnic in the fishing villages

31.    According to the passage, which statement is NOT TRUE?

A.   The best time to visit Phu Quoc is in the summer.     

B.   Both fresh seafood and Vietnamese street food in Phu Quoc are so good.

C.   Phu Quoc is in Kien Giang Province.   

D.   Visitors can take part in many activities while visiting Phu Quoc.

32.    According to the passage, which statement is TRUE?

A.   Phu Quoc is the largest natural wonder in Viet Nam.                         

B.   You should go to the local market to buy fish sauce and black pepper.

C.   The weather is always fine in Phu Quoc.                     

D.   Fish sauce and black pepper are traditional products in Phu Quoc.

33.    What does the phrase ‘‘the sleepless city’’ in this passage mean?

A.   The streets, parties and festivals continuously open 24 hours a day all year round.

B.   Grand World is the place where people never turn off the lights. 

C.   All the people who come to Grand World don’t want to sleep at night.

D.   The streets, parties and festivals are so noisy that the people living in Phu Quoc cannot sleep at night.

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Phu Quoc is an island city located in the southwest of the country. Phu Quoc attracts a lot of domestic and foreign (1)  because it not only has a mild (2) _________but also has extremely attractive natural scenery. Coming to Phu Quoc from late October to mid-May, you can enjoy wonderful weather: warn and sunny. This is also the most favorable time for recreational (3) _________in the pearl island such as kayaking, scuba diving to see corals, fishing, night squid fishing or simply making a trip to (4) _________nature, the wilderness of Phu Quoc.

Phu Quoc is not only famous for beautiful beaches, but also famous for many (5) _________such as: pearl, Phu Quoc fish sauce, pepper and fresh seafood.

Besides, coming to Phu Quoc, visitors can enjoy many unique, delicious and cheap (6) _________such as grilled abalone, raw Nhum with mustard, herring salad, …

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1. Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

 As a travel enthusiast like me, Phu Quoc is (1) ________ place where I always give my first choice. I love the sea and Phu Quoc is known as a famous island in our country, as a collection place. Attracted by the cool green beaches and (2) _______everyone ecstatic when coming here Phu Quoc has 3 directions to visit: North island, South island and East island. (3)_________, you should not miss interesting activities such as fishing, night squid fishing or scuba diving when travelling to Phu Quoc. (4) ________in Phu Quoc is famous for seafood in general, especially: Grilled snail with salt and chilli. Grilled fan clams with onion fat, grilled eggs squid, and fish with sour soup. 

Question 1:  A. the            B. an                       C. a                       D. one     

Question 2:  A. making           B. to make            C. makes              D. make   

Question 3:  A. In advance     B. In addition         C. On contrary      D. In short

Question 4:  A. Places            B.  People               C. scenery          D. Cuisine

Singapore is an island country and the smallest country in South East Asia. Singapore (1)______________ of 63 islands, including the main island itself. The area of Singapore is about 697.2 sq km, about 23% of Singapore’s land area comprises forests and (2) ________________________ reserves. The capital and largest city is Singapore City and the (3) _____________ in June 2006 was about 4 million. Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate, its temperatures (4) ______________ from 22 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius. The (5) ____________ language of Singapore is Malay. Today, Singapore has one of the highest (6) _____________ of living in Asia, with its economy centered on the production of electronic items, ship building, petroleum refining, tourism, and international trade.

1. A. includes        B. comprises           C. consists                     D. combines

2. A. nature                 B. natural                C. naturalized             D. naturally

3. A. resident              B. occupation             C. community          D. population

4. A. run                      B. range                       C. drop                                    D. measure

5. A. nation                 B. nation’s        C. national                               D. native

6. A. standards           B. aspects      C. levels                                  D. samples