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Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. Colourful (1)……… shine brightly in windows. The stores are (2)………. with people buying last-minute giftes. All these (3)………. Christmas conditions. Another tradition is snow. Christmas (4)…………part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a (5)………….of clean white now covers the ground on Christmas Day. This is what is meant by a “White Christmas”.

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Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. Colorful lights shine brightly in windows. The stores are crowded with people buying last-minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions. Another tradition is snow. Christmas in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. This is what is meant by a "White Christmas".

Of course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of year. People who like snow - but live where it is warm - dream of having a white Christmas. American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song "White Christmas" . " White Christmas" is one of the most popular songs of all times. Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it. Perhaps the most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish. He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a massage of peace and happiness which all people can joy.

So from all of us - to all of you - we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.

1. What are the stores crowded with?

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2. Which part of the world does Christmas come a few days after the start of winter?

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3. What do people in warm places dream at Christmas?

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4. By whom was the famous song "White Christmas" written?

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5. What does he share with us in his famous song?

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X. Read the following passage and answer the questions below. Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. Colourful lights shine brightly in windows. The stores are crowded with people buying last-minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions.

Another tradition is snow. Christmas in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. This is what is meant by a “White Christmas”. Of course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of year. People who like snow - but live where it is warm - dream of having a white Christmas. American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song “White Christmas”. “White Christmas” is one of the most popular songs of all limes. Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it. Perhaps the most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish. He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and happiness which all people can joy. So from all of us - to all of you - we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.

1. What are the stores crowded with? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Which part of the world does Christmas come a few days after the start of winter? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. What do people in warm places dream at Christmas? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. By whom was the famous song “White Christmas” written? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5. What does he share with us in his famous song? → .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

X. Read the following passage and answer the questions below.

Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. Colourful lights shine brightly in windows. The stores are crowded with people buying last-minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions.

Another tradition is snow. Christmas in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. This is what is meant by a “White Christmas”. Of course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of year. People who like snow - but live where it is warm - dream of having a white Christmas. American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song “White Christmas”. “White Christmas” is one of the most popular songs of all limes. Hundreds of singers and musicians have recorded it. Perhaps the most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish. He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and happiness which all people can joy. So from all of us - to all of you - we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.

1. What are the stores crowded with? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Which part of the world does Christmas come a few days after the start of winter? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. What do people in warm places dream at Christmas? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. By whom was the famous song “White Christmas” written? → ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5. What does he share with us in his famous song? → .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Christmas is almost here. Holiday music fills the air. (0)........E......... The stores are crowed with people buying lats - minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions. (1) ....................... Christmas in the northern part of the world comes a few days after the start of winter. So, in many places, a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day. (2) ........................ Of course, many places do not get snow in December. In fact, they may be very warm at that time of the year. People who like snow - (3) ........................... - dream of having a white Christmas. American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song "White Christmas". White Christmas" is one of the most popular songs of all times. (4) ......................... Perhaps the most famous version was sung by Bing Crosby. (5) ........................ He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday. But in his Christmas song, he shares a message of peace and happiness which all people can joy.

So from all us - to all of you - we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday.

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Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities. Motor vehicles, factories and other sources create so much air pollution that it may hang in the air like dirty fog. Air pollution threatens the health of the people who live in cities. City wastes cause water pollution when they are poured into the waterways. These wastes kill fish and make some areas unfit for swimming. In addition, many large cities have difficulties in disposing of their garbage. The amount of garbage grows each year, but places to put it are quickly filling up. Citizens, governments, industries, scientists, and business people must work together in different ways to gradually reduce pollution. For example, most cities have introduced recycling programs, which cut down on garbage and the space needed to store it. Residents separate recyclable products from garbage, and city governments provide drop-off cities or pick up the products from homes.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Air pollution is a serious problem in all cities.      B. Air pollution is a serious problem in countries.

C. Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities.

D. Air pollution is a serious problem with the governments.

2. According to the passage, city wastes cause ________.

A. air pollution                  B. water pollution    C. soil pollution       D. noise pollution

3. What does the word "it" in the passage refer to?

A.        garbage                 B. pollution             C. water                  D. problem

4. The word "different" is closest in meaning to ________.

A. like                                B. same                  C. similar                D. various

 Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho các câu hỏi. 

            Music influences people in different ways or the same person differently at different times. Music may seem to influence people differently. That is because people can react differently to the music. We are able to apply a choosing process to the music we hear. If someone hates jazz, then a jazz piece with a positive effect will probably not make him feel good. A happy song might appear to make an angry person angrier, yet it is not the music itself that is creating the anger; rather it is the positive effect of the music. The angry person does not want to accept the song's happy feeling: it points out his already existing anger, and makes that anger come to the surface. When a piece of music is played and we are listening to it, our body, mind, and feelings are being affected. The musicians of ancient cultures such as China, India, Turkey and Greece understood the effects of music. In fact, Pathagoras, in ancient Greece, introduced a whole science that concerned them. Because the musicians of these ancient cultures understood these effects, they created music that was positive, uplifting, and beneficial. Once the effects of music are better understood, the next step is to gain a better understanding of the music around us, and what effect it is actually having.

1. The text is about ______.

A. The science of music                                               B. Understanding music

C. The effects of music on human feelings                 D. Music and an angry person

2. Music ______.

A. cannot be chosen                                                     B. affects everybody in the same way

C. affects us in different ways                                     D. never makes us angry

3. What does the word “it” refer to?

A. a piece of music            B. jazz                                C. anger                             D. the song

4. The word “Once” is closest in meaning to ______.

A. on time                          B. when                             C. because                         D. if

Câu VII. Đọc đoạn văn sau và chọn câu trả lời đúng cho các câu hỏi (0),

điểm)

The dustbin is full to the top with colored plastic. In fact, it is so full that it is difficult to put the lid on. But the Strauss family who own this dirty, old dustbin, are very proud of it. Why? Because i contains the family's rubbish for a whole year!

Two years ago, this family read an article about plastic bags and how they cause pollution and harm sea creatures. They decided to stop using plastic bags completely. Now, when they buy food they reuse their own bags each time. They recycle as much as they can - glass bottles, plastic bottles paper, cardboard, cans- and they simply do not buy things if they cannot recycle the packaging.

The family are keeping a record of their lifestyle on their website. They hope that other people will read it and reduce their waste. If everyone recycled a bit more, it would make the environmen better. (Adapted from Solutions by Falla and Davies)

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A.. A lifestyle that is harmful to the environment 

B. A lifestyle that is good for the environment 

D. An old dustbin full of rubbish 

C. An article about pollution

2. The word "contains" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A. throws

B. gives

C. uses

D. keeps

3. According to paragraph 2, which of the following is NOT mentioned as the thing the Strauss family recycle?

A. food

B. bottles

4. The word "it" in paragraph 3 refers to

A. environment

B. family

C. paper

C. waste

D. cans

D. record

III. Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow. (1 point)

Christmas is almost here . Holiday music fills the air . Colorful lights shine brightly in windows . The stores are crowed with people buying last-minute gifts. All these are Christmas traditions . Another tradition is snow . Christmas in the northern part of the wolrd comes a few days after the star of winter . So, in many places , a blanket of clean white snow covers the ground on Christmas Day . This is what is mean by a “While Christmas”.

Of course , many places do not get snow in December . In fact , they may be very warm at that time of year . People who like snow - but live where it is warm -dream of having a white Christmas . American songwriter Irving Berlin captured these feelings in his song “White Christmas” .”White Christmas” is one of the most popular songs of all times . Hundreds of singers and musicicans have recorded it . Perhaps the most famous verion was sung by Bing Crosby . Songwriter Irving Berlin was Jewish . He did not celebrate Christmas as a religious holiday . But in his Christmas song , he shared a message of peace and happiness which all people an joy .

So from all of us - to all of you-we wish the happiest and most joyful holiday .

1. What are the stores crowded with ?

………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Which part of the world does Christmas come a few days after the star of winter ?

…………………………………………………………………………………..

3. What do people in warn places dream at Christmas ?

…………………………………………………………………………………...

4. By whom was the famous song “White Chrisrmas’ written ?

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. What does he share with us in his famous song ?

……………………………………………………………………………………