Read the text below and decide.

Last week I went to an International Food Festival taking place in Hai Phong. Because the festival only (1)____place for one day, hundreds of people crowded into it. It was the biggest food festival I had ever seen. There (2)___thirty countries participating in the festival. They brought with them traditional food specialities which reflected their unique national (3)_____. I was really impressed (4)____the Cobb salad. It is an American garden salad made from chopped salad greens, tomato, bacon, chicken breast, hard-boiled egg, avocado, cheese, and red-wine vinaigrette, (5)___the salad requires quite a few ingredients, it is quick to make. The American chef at the festival (6)___me the way to make the salad and it took me only 15 minutes to complete. How amazing! The next day I made Cobb salad (7)____my mum for lunch, and she loved it right away. (8)____good dish is steak pie, a traditional British meat pie made from stewing steak and beef gravy, enclosed in a pastry shell. Unfortunately, I did not have (9)______time to listen to the chef give instructions on how to make this dish. However, I tried it and it was brilliant.Next year (10)______there is another food festival, I will definitely join in.

Question 1

A. ran

B. took

C. went

D. found

I. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part. (15 points) ZOOS Many people remember (1) ___________ to the zoo as a child. They remember especially the excitement of (2) ___________ seeing animals for the first time, when before they had only read about them in books or seen them on television. However, there is (3) ___________ discussion today about the future of zoos and what their role should be. Supporters of zoos claim that they have an educational (4) ___________ and represent a good way for people of (5) ___________ ages to learn more about the natural world. Also, zoos provide (6) ___________ for important research and frequently (7) ___________ scientists to help save those animals which are becoming (8) ___________ rare in the wild. Opponents, however, criticize zoos for a number of reasons. Firstly, they say that it is (9) ___________ to keep animals in cages. Even in the best zoos, animals may (10) ___________ because the places in which they have to live are both restricted and (11) ___________. This can cause them to (12) ___________ stress and can affect their health. Secondly, they believe that money would be (13) __________ spent on protecting animals in their (14) __________ environment. Finally, opponents (15) __________ out that most people nowadays can see well-made nature documentaries on television and that this is a much more valuable experience than going to a zoo. 1. A. to take B. taking C. being taken D. to be taken 2. A actually B genuinely C positively D truly 3. A deep B considerable C large D important 4. A activity B function C situation D occupation 5. A several B both C all D every 6. A ways B reasons C methods D opportunities 7. A make B arrange C allow D let 8. A completely B increasingly C totally D greatly 9. A violent B severe C heavy D cruel 10. A suffer B injure C fail D hurt 11. A designed B manufactured C artificial D false 12. A experience B have C create D bear 13. A further B rather C better D more 14. A standard B daily C typical D natural 15. A pick B point C show D speak

Space Tourism If you are like most people, you probably dream of spending your next vacation sightseeing or relaxing in a tropical spot. But pretty soon, you may have the option of blasting into space and exploring the universe. It appears that space tourism may start to experience a boom that is sure to be out of this world. Since ancient times, humans have surely dreamed about visiting space. However, it was just a fantasy until 1961, when Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first person to fly into space. Yet in the years following, only a few highly-trained Soviet and American astronauts managed to leave the Earth’s atmosphere. In the mid-1980s, the US began to relax some of its restrictions. In 1986, an engineer named Charles Walker became the first non-government employee to fly into space. A year later, an American teacher named Christa McAuliffe was chosen to be the first teacher in space. Unfortunately, the Space Shuttle she was on, The Challenger, crashed during takeoff, killing everyone on board. Space tourism got an unexpected boost from the collapse of the Soviet Union. With Russia’s space programme in dire need of money, it became open to offers for space tourism. In 1990, a Japanese reporter was allowed to fly with a Russian crew into space, but the trip would cost his employer $28 million. In the late 1990s, a private company, MirCorp, started organizing trips to space for wealthy individuals. Now, many other companies are trying to do the same. Still, most people who want to become space tourists face a major barrier: the price. Early space tourists have paid dozens of millions of dollars for a seven-to- ten-day stay outside the Earth. However, there are some indications that the price will come down in the near future. Some corporations are gearing up for this with big plans to make space a more hospitable place. The luxurious hotel chain Hilton has expressed interest in opening a space hotel in the next 15 to 20 years. Meanwhile, some experts believe that flights to and from the moon could become a common occurrence within a few decades. Hopefully someday soon we will all have the chance to get to know our solar system a little bit better. 1: What happened in 1961? A: The first space tourist traveled into space. B: An American astronaut landed on the moon. C: The first human traveled into space. D: The first Soviet space tourism company opened. 2: Who was Christa McAuliffe? A: The first American space tourist B: A businesswoman who supported space tourism C: A Soviet official who banned space tourism D: An American teacher who wanted to travel into space 3: What effect did the end of the Soviet Union have on space tourism? A: It made space tourism more expensive. B: It made space tourism become a reality. C: It delayed the start of space tourism for many years. D: It prevented people from flying into space for a decade. 4: The word “dire” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________. A: necessary B: sufficient C: important D: serious 5: What is MirCorp? A: A company that develops equipment for space tourism B: A company that fights against bringing people into space C: A Russian government agency that trains astronauts D: An organization that plans trips for people who want to visit space 6: Why aren’t more people taking vacation in space? A: Space tourism hasn’t proven to be safe just yet. B: Most governments have made it illegal to travel in space. C: Many are waiting for the cost to come down. D: Many have stated that there is not much to see in space. 7: What does the passage imply about the future of space tourism? A: Eventually, space tourism will become cheaper. B: It seems very unlikely that space tourism will ever be popular. C: There will be few space tourists until more hotels are developed. D: It really isn’t worth it for common people to journey. 8: It can be inferred from the passage that _________. A: Christa McAuliffe has been the first teacher to come back from space B: the Japanese reporter spent two weeks in space in 1990 C: Charles Walker had never been a pilot before joining the NASA’s training programme D: the US began to relax some restrictions because of the disaster of The Challenger.

I. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space given. Write your answer ( A, B, C or D ) in the numbered box. (1.0 point)

            Over the past forty years, TV sets have become standard pieces of equipment in        ( 1 ) …. and watching TV has become a standard activity for many families. Children in our culture grow up and ( 2 ) ………. TV in the morning, in the afternoon, and often in the evening as well. ( 3 ) ………… there are many excellent programs for children, many people think that TV may not be good for them.

            ( 4 ) ………… TV may be a bad influence ( 5 ) ………. children for three main reasons. ( 6 ) ……… some programs are not good for children to see. For example, there are many police stories on TV: people are killed ( 7 ) …………… guns, knives and even poisons. Some children might think these things could ( 8 ) ……….. to them at any time.   ( 9 ) ………. they can  become ( 10 ) ………. .

I. Read the text and then decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Since the day I knew what an astronaut did, I (11)………..to become one. The qualifications for an astronaut are very demanding and only the best are accepted into the astronaut program. It takes years of studying and working to even (12)………..the basic requirements. That’s why, to help realize my dream, I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (13)………..Engineering at NYU. My plan is to get a job right after graduating to get the experience I need. During that time, I plan on exercising and keeping my body in top shape so I can pass the physical test when the time comes. Getting a pilot license is also in my plan (14)………..it's not a top priority. I know all of this is not easy to pull off but with hard work and (15)……….., I will make my dream come true.

11. A. have wanted     B. want                        C. wanted                    D. had wanted

12. A. take                   B. get                         C. meet                        D. need

13. A. in                      B. on                           C. at                           D. about

14. A. because             B. so                            C. and              D. though

15. A. determine         B. determination         C. determining            D. determined

I. Read the text and then decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.

Since the day I knew what an astronaut did, I (11)………..to become one. The qualifications for an astronaut are very demanding and only the best are accepted into the astronaut program. It takes years of studying and working to even (12)………..the basic requirements. That’s why, to help realize my dream, I'm currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree (13)………..Engineering at NYU. My plan is to get a job right after graduating to get the experience I need. During that time, I plan on exercising and keeping my body in top shape so I can pass the physical test when the time comes. Getting a pilot license is also in my plan (14)………..it's not a top priority. I know all of this is not easy to pull off but with hard work and (15)……….., I will make my dream come true.

11. A. have wanted     B. want                        C. wanted                    D. had wanted

12. A. take                   B. get                         C. meet                        D. need

13. A. in                      B. on                           C. at                           D. about

14. A. because             B. so                            C. and              D. though

15. A. determine         B. determination         C. determining            D. determined

II. READING COMPREHENSION 

2.1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each space.  

Clothes can tell a lot (1)………a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone (2)…………at them and they want to be the center of things. (3)………. people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not (4)…………..or fancy. They do not like people (5)………….. at them.  Clothes today are very different (6)………… the clothes of the 1800s.      

One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s, all women (7)………… dress.  

The dresses all had long skirts. But today, women do not always wear dresses with skirts. Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between 1800 and today is the (8)…….. In the 1800s, clothes were made (9)………… natural kinds of cloth. They were from cotton, wool, silk or linen. But today, there are (10)………. kinds of manmade cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon or polyester.  

1.  A. about    B. at     C. with    D. on  

2.  A. look    B. to look   C. looked   D. looking  

3.  A. each other   B. another   C. others   D. other  

4.  A. color    B. colorfully   C. colorful   D. colored  

5.  A. to look    B. to looking    C. looking   D. looked  

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

7.  A. wear    B. worn    C. wore    D. wearing  

8.  A. cloth    B. clothing   C. clothe   D. clothes 

9.  A. only by      B. only of   C. only in      D. only from  

10. A. many    B. much   C. any    D. a little  

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

SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET 

  Plan to Cook at Home :Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.  

Eat Less:Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals.  

Double Up on Vegetables: Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.  

Get Creative with Your Exercise Options: You don‘t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If you‘re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.  

Make Friends with Someone: One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own.  

1. The advantage of cooking at home is __________.  

A. to have food that is high in calories  B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains  

C. to plan out your costly prepared meals  D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper  

2. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the  following things EXCEPT __________.  

A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals  B. eat less meat and poultry  

C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs  D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals  

3. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that_____.  

A. vegetables can keep you feeling full B. they help you lose weight effectively  

C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health  D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season  

4. We can infer from the article that __________.  

A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym  

B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight  

C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them  

5. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to __________.  

A. become more interesting in something  B. pay money for something  

C. peel something out  D. take someone out of a shell

PART 3: READING (5pts)

I. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning(2pts)

(1)       ............ the United States, many adults and children (2) ............ overweight. Some people eat (3) ............ food at meals. They also eat snacks between meals. Sometimes people eat healthy things like fruit or vegetables (4) ............ many Americans eat a lot of junk food such as cookies, candies and potato chips. Eating junk food can (5) ............ people gain weight. People also gain weight (6) ............ they don‟t get enough (7) ............ . People need to walk, run, ride bicycles, or walk out in health clubs and gyms. When people exercise, they (8) ............ good and have more energy. A good diet and exercise will help you (9) ............ along and (10) ............ life.

1. A. On                      B. In                             C. At                            D. From

2. A. is             B. was                         C. were                       D. are

3. A. too many           B. too much               C. few                          D. plenty

4. A. but                     B. because                  C. although                D. so that

5. A. get                      B. lead             C. urge                        D. make

6. A. so                       B. however                 C. but                          D. because

7. A. exercises            B. work                       C. money                    D. energy

8. A. make                  B. taste                       C. have                        D. feel

9. A. live                     B. lives                        C. living                       D. to living

10. A. health              B. safe             C. fair                          D. healthy

VI. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each question;

Brazil, the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world, is located in the eastern half of South America. The people of Brazil are famous for their outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving nature. Brazilian women are considered to be among the best dressed in the world. Brazil is a federal republic with 23 states. The capital city is Brasilia. Portuguese is the official language and it is spoken with a distinct Brazilian accent. Brazil has population of over 138 million, which is made of people of many different races and ethnic groups. A number of industrial products are produced in Brazil, including cars, chemicals, ships, machines, and military weapons. Mining is also an important industry. Agriculture is another important industry. Many crops are exported including coffee (Brazil is the largest coffee grower in the world), cotton, soybeans, sugar, cocoa, rice, corn and fruit.

1. Who are considered to be among the best dressed in the world?

A. Brazilian men                     B. Brazilians                C. Americans              D. Brazilian women

2. How are the people of Brazil?

A. Outgoing, famous, and natural.                 B. Outgoing, friendly, and natural.

C. Outgoing, friendly, and fun-loving.           D. Famous, friendly, and fun-loving.

3. The word “rice” in line 11 is closest in meaning to            .

A. a kind of vegetables           B. a kind of grains      C. a kind of meat          D. a kind of drinks

4. What is the most significant agricultural product in Brazil?

A. cocoa                                  B. coffee                     C. corn                        D. cotton

VII. Choose one suitable word which best fits each gap of the passage.(3 points)

            Music is an art that puts sounds together in a way that people like or find (1) …….. Most music includes people (2) …….. their voice or (3) …… musical instruments, such as a piano, a guitar, or drums. People can enjoy music by (4) ……. to it. They can go to the (5) …….to hear musicians perform. Classical music is usually (6) ………in concert halls, but sometimes huge ( 7) ……… are organized in which it is performed outside, in a field or a stadium, like pop festivals. People can listen to music on CDs, computers, Ipods, televisions, radios, cassettes/recordplayers and even (8) …… People can learn to play a musical instrument such as the piano, the guitar, the bass, the trumpet, the drums, or the flute. Anyone can make up his or her own (9) ….. of music. It is not difficult to (10) …… simple  songs  or melodies, but it is easier for those who can play an instrument themselves.

1.      A. interest                  B. interesting               C.interested                D. interests

2.      A. saying                   B. thinking                  C. singing                    D. telling

3.      A. playing                  B. singing                    C. doing                      D. making

4.      A. writing                  B. typing                     C. listening                  D. chatting

5.      A. concerts                B. plays                       C. dramas                    D. movies

6.      A. done                      B. performed               C. read                                    D. made

7.      A. songs                     B. meetings                 C. festivals                  D. classes

8.      A. books                    B. mobiles                   C. songs                      D. poems

9.      A. piece                     B. unit                         C. part                         D. lesson

10.  A. do                                     B. compose                 C. say                          D. make          

VIII. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word. (3 points)

                                                CHRISTMAS IN ENGLAND

            In England, children get their presents (1) ............ Christmas Eve, the 24^th of December. Father Christmas comes at (2) ........when everyone is asleep. His (3) ........... can fly and takeshim from house to house to ( 4) ........all the gifts. They land on the roofs of the houses and then Father Christmas (5) .......down the chimney to leave the presents (6) .........the Christmas tree. In the morning of Christmas Day, the 25^th of December, children usually get up very early to unwrap their (7) .......... Then they have plenty of time to play with their new toys. Christmas dinner is served (8) ......... the early afternoon. Most people eat turkey, sprouts and loads of other vegetables, not forgetting Christmas(9) .......... The 26^th of December is called Boxing Day. It has not always been a holiday. People used to go back to work on that day where their bosses gave them little Christmas presents in small boxes. That is (10) .......... the day is called Boxing Day.

Write your answers here:

IX. Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space.  (20 points)

         If the teacher (1) _____________a question, you (2)____________ expected to give an answer. If you do not understand the question, you should (3)_________your hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. If you do not know the answer, it is all right to tell the teacher that you do not know. Then he (4)_____________ she knows what you need to learn.

        There is no excuse for not (5)_____________ your homework. If you are absent, you should call your (6)_______________ or someone who is in your class and ask for the assignment. It is your responsibility (7)_____________ find out what assignments you have missed. It is not (8)______________ teacher’s responsibility to remind you of missed assignments.

        You must not be absent on a test day. If you are seriously ill, call and let the teacher know you will not be there for the test. (9)______________ your teacher allows make-up tests, you should take the test within one or two days after returning to class. Serious illness is the (10)_____________ reason for missing a test.