Read the passage and fill in each blank with an appropriate word from the box:

I live in a village (1) ________ Mekong River. Every day, like most of my friends, I walk to school. It is three kilometers away. After (2)__________, I often help my mother to collect water from the river and feed the chickens. At the weekend, the (3)__________ often gather at the community hall where there is a TV. The adults watch TV, but more often they talk about their farm work and exchange news. The children run around playing games and shouting merrily. (4) _________ is heard everywhere.

               My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells our home products like vegetables, fruits, eggs... He then buys me an ice cream and lets me take a ride on the electric train in the town square. I love those trips.

               On starry nights, we children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky Way. We dream of faraway places.

 Answer the questions:
1.      How far is it from his home to school?___________________________________________________

2.      Where do they often gather at weekend? ___________________________________________________

3. Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?___________________________________________________

4. What do the children do on starry nights?___________________________________________________

IX. Read and find a suitable word to fill in each numbered blank to complete the following passage

Nobody likes (1)_________ at home on a public holiday especially if the weather is fine. Last August we decided to (2)_________ the day in the country. The only difficulty was (3)_________ millions of other people had exactly the same idea. We moved (4)_________ of the city slowly behind along (5) _________of cars, but at last we came to a quiet country road and after some time, stopped at a lonely farm. We had brought plenty of food with (6)_________ and we got it out of the car. Now everything was ready, so we sat (7)_________ near the path at the foot of the hill. It was very peaceful in the cool grass until we (8)_________ bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us (9)_________ up our things and run back to the car as (10)_________ as possible. There were about two hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.

IX. Read and find a suitable word to fill in each numbered blank to complete the following passage

Nobody likes (1)_________ at home on a public holiday especially if the weather is fine. Last August we decided to (2)_________ the day in the country. The only difficulty was (3)_________ millions of other people had exactly the same idea. We moved (4)_________ of the city slowly behind along (5) _________of cars, but at last we came to a quiet country road and after some time, stopped at a lonely farm. We had brought plenty of food with (6)_________ and we got it out of the car. Now everything was ready, so we sat (7)_________ near the path at the foot of the hill. It was very peaceful in the cool grass until we (8)_________ bells ringing at the top of the hill. What we saw made us (9)_________ up our things and run back to the car as (10)_________ as possible. There were about two hundred sheep coming towards us down the path.

I. Read the passage and choose the best word to fill in each blank: (1,5 points)

We need calories or energy to do the things every day. For example,  (1) ………… we walk to school or ride a bike to school,  we spend a certain amount of  calories and even when we sleep, we also use them. But how many calories should we have a day to (2)…………. in shape? It’s difficult  for us to calculate. If people want to keep fit, they should remember that everyone should have (3) …………….. 1600 and 2500 calories a day.

            We get calories from the (4) ……………. we eat. If we get too many food and don’t take  (5)………… in any activities, we can get fat quickly. So besides studying, we should do exersise, play sports or do the housework, such as cleaning the floor, cooking etc…  If we don’t eat enough, we (6)…………….tired and weak.

1.          A. when                      B. why             C. who

2.         A. take             B. have                        C. stay

3.         A. from                        B. between                   C. on

4.         A. rice                          B. fruit                         C. food

5.         A. place                       B. part                          C. care

6.         A. have                       B. feel                          C. keep

II. Read the passage carefully then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). (1.0 pt)

   Nam likes sugar and sweet things. He often has an ice-cream and a chocolate cake after meals, but he only cleans his teeth once a day. He doesn’t like going to the dentist. Yesterday, Nam went to see the dentist because he had a terrible toothache. The dentist filled his tooth and gave him some medicine.  The dentist told him not to eat too much sugar and he should brush his teeth after meals.

III. Fill in each numbered blank with ONE suitable word.

Our school(1)...... a lot of clubs and I belong to( 2).........of them: the drama group and ( 3)....... folk music club. In each( 4)................, you can find the same types of people. First, there is “ The Mouth”, who can not stop talking. Then, (5)............is The Know it- all”, who thinks that other people’s ideas(6).......... rubbish. There are also quiet types such as “ The Brain”(7)...............  “The Scribbler”. The Brain only speaks(8)............ she has something to say. And “ The (9)............ takes a lot of notes but rarely speaks. My favorite is “ The Mouse”, who smiles (10).......... lot and seems happy to do all those boring little jobs that everyone else avoids

B. Read the following newsletter and fill in each blank with a suitable word/phrase from the box.

practice      indoor       outdoor       fun       sign up       exciting

Hello, everyone!

We have a great news. It’s our turn to host the Weekend Playground next Saturday on our school campus. It starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Admission is free for all of students as usual. You can invite your friends to come and have (41) _________ together. We have lots of activities for you to join. For (42) _________ activities, there is a soccer game at 3 p.m. To join the teams, you need to (43) _________ on the school’s website before the end of this week. You also need to (44) _________ with your team before the game begins. For (45) _________ activities, the Arts and Crafts Room opens all day for those who like making things. We also have an interesting show – Romeo and Juliet performed by our Drama Club at 6 p.m. We’re really excited to welcome you all

B. Read the following newsletter and fill in each blank with a suitable word/phrase from the box.

practice      indoor       outdoor       fun       sign up       exciting

Hello, everyone!

We have a great news. It’s our turn to host the Weekend Playground next Saturday on our school campus. It starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Admission is free for all of students as usual. You can invite your friends to come and have (41) _________ together. We have lots of activities for you to join. For (42) _________ activities, there is a soccer game at 3 p.m. To join the teams, you need to (43) _________ on the school’s website before the end of this week. You also need to (44) _________ with your team before the game begins. For (45) _________ activities, the Arts and Crafts Room opens all day for those who like making things. We also have an interesting show – Romeo and Juliet performed by our Drama Club at 6 p.m. We’re really excited to welcome you all

B. Read the following newsletter and fill in each blank with a suitable word/phrase from the box.

practice      indoor       outdoor       fun       sign up       exciting

Hello, everyone!

We have a great news. It’s our turn to host the Weekend Playground next Saturday on our school campus. It starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. Admission is free for all of students as usual. You can invite your friends to come and have (41) _________ together. We have lots of activities for you to join. For (42) _________ activities, there is a soccer game at 3 p.m. To join the teams, you need to (43) _________ on the school’s website before the end of this week. You also need to (44) _________ with your team before the game begins. For (45) _________ activities, the Arts and Crafts Room opens all day for those who like making things. We also have an interesting show – Romeo and Juliet performed by our Drama Club at 6 p.m. We’re really excited to welcome you all.

*Part 2: Read the passage and fill each blank with a word from the box. There is one extra word.

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor (1) …………………. and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. In winter, scenery- packed Queenstown is a base for skiers and snowboarders. At other times of the year, it’s a place for adventure and indulgence. The resort town of Queenstown is sophisticated and (2) ………………….  scenic. Its lake and mountain landscape is suited to almost any kind (3) ………………….  adventure; but Queenstown is just as well-known as a place for indulgence. The area’s history is intertwined with gold. In 1862, two sheep shearers struck it rich (4) ………………….  the edge of the Shotover River. The ensuring gold rush town was named Queenstown because ‘it…was fit for Queen Victoria’. Adventure activities (5) …………………. snow sports, bungy jumping, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting. Indulgent experiences include exceptional food and wine, lake cruises, spa treatments, boutique shopping and leisurely games of golf.