When you come to the countryside of VN, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the VN culture. The hat is made from a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical from. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres ; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tighly stitched onto the bamboo diametre ; rib

V.Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list. (1ms) From covered culture conical in When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (1)________ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (2)__________.The hat is made (3)__________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (4)__________ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

Question I. Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list (1.0 point) :

From painted culture conical in

When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (1)__________ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (2)__________.The hat is made (3)__________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (4)__________ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

Question II. Read the following text about Bill Gate, the co-founder of Microsoft, and choose the best answer.(1.0 point)

Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft, the world’s largest PC software company. He is among the richest people in the world. Bill Gates’ interest in computers started when he was a teenager. After high school, he was accepted to several top colleges in the USA: Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. He chose to go to Harvard to study law. At Harvard, he focused more on his interest in computer than on coursework. He often relaxed by playing video games in Harvard’s computer lab. He left Harvard before graduating because he wanted to open a software company with his friend Paul Allen. However, he later said, “ I don’t think dropping out is a good idea.” In 2007, he received an honorary degree from Harvard. He began his speech by saying this to his father in the audience. “I’ve been waiting more than 30 years to say this: Dad ,I always told you I’d come back and get my degree.” Bill Gates is no longer working full time for Microsoft. He is now, with his wife, running The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which aims to improve healthcare, reduce poverty, and promote education around the world.

1. When did Bill Gates first develop his interest in computers?

A. during his teenage years B. when he went to university C. when he was at nursery school

2. What did he study at Harvard University?

A. computer science B. business C. law

3. What did he often do to relax while at Harvard?

A. play sports B. play video games C. go to parties

4. What did he receive from Harvard in 2007?

A. an honorary degree B. a job C. a company

•    Read and fill in the suitable word in the blanks.

From       painted        culture        conical           in         countryside

When you come to the (31) __________ of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (32) __________ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (33) __________ . The hat is made (34) __________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (35) __________ with a coat of furniture – polish oil.

XI. Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list.

  (1)

                    When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the (1)_______ of the Vietnamese (2)__________.The hat is made (3)__________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diameter of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimeters; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimeters high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (4)__________ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

2.

We should preserve historic sites because they are of (1) ___________ value. To be specific, historic buildings are popular (2) __________ for field trips for various schools, ranging from primary schools to high schools. In fact, my class was (3) ____________to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Viet Nam, (4) ___________ I was in grade five. It was an interesting experience as it helped me and my friends understand more about our educational system in the past.

III. Pronunciation.

1. A. pottery B. local C. control D. so

2. A. pot B. forget C. control D. produce

3. A. Artisan B. establish C. attraction D. handicraft

4. A. Artisan B. establish C. impress D. specific

5. A. Statue B. culture C. attraction D. control

6. A. environment B. environmental C. entertainment D. document

IV. Reading

When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf (1) ____________ hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (2) _______. The hat is made (3) ________ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is ussually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (4) ________ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

The palm leaf conical hat is mainly used to protect from shine or rain. Beneath the broad rim of the hat do Vietnamese girls look more (5) ................ and charming?

1. A. cone B. conical C. conically D. conicity

2. a. culture B. nation C. hat D. flag

3. A. with B. to C. from D. in

4. A. drawn B. written C. painted D. covered

5. A. attract B. attractive C. attraction D. attractiveness

VI. Complete each of the following sentences using the correct form of a phrasal verbs in the box

keep up, close down, come back, deal with, get up, look through, pass down, set off, turn down, live on

1. My sister is an early bird. She ................ at 7 o' clock every day of the week.

2. We 'll .............. for Tay Ho village at 9 o'clock and arrive at 10 o'clock.

3. When I was a student, I ................ small allowances from my parents.

4. The government must now .............. The preservation of traditional craft village.

5. The banks have ............ a lot of branches in villages over the last few years.

6. Many foreign tourists decide to ................ to Viet Nam for another holiday.

7. They offered her a trip to Europe but she ............... it ................

8. He has ................. the report and found nothing interesting.

9. Phong walk too fast and it's really hard to ............. him.

10. These traditional stories have been .................. from parents to children over many generation.

IX. Choose the word which has different sound in the underlined part

1. a. reminded b. turned c. wandered d. resolved

2. a. craftsman b. design c. conducts d. tense

10. a. generation b. endangered c. accept d. memorable

X. Choose the word which has different stress pattern

1. a. picture b. decision c. lovely d. worried

2. a. guidance b. pressure c. delighted d. confident

3. a. communicate b. appointed c. preparation d. affordable

4. a. attraction b. bamboo c. technique d. handicraft

5. a. sculpture b. embroider c. preserve d. opinion

6. a. accept b. transfer c. publish d. remind

7. a. famous b. fabulous c. village d. reliable

8. a. department b. historical c. technique d. pottery

9. a. confident b. determine c. convenient d. pagoda

10. a. fascinate b. different c. expensive d. restaurant

Part 1: Read the following passage and mark the letter  A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 28 (1.0 pt) 

When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially in Hue, you can see a lot of beautiful girls with a palm leaf conical hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol of the Vietnamese (25)______.

The hat is made (26)______ a special kind of bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about twenty-five or thirty centimetres high. The ribs are covered with palm leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (27)______ with a coat of furniture - polish oil.

The palm leaf conical hat is mainly used to protect from shine or rain. Beneath the broad rim of the hat do Vietnamese girls look more (28)______ and charming?

25. A. culture                 B. nation              C. hat                             D. flag

26. A. with                      B. at                      C. from                           D. in

27. A. drawn                   B. written              C. painted                       D. covered

28. A. attract                   B. attractive          C. attraction                    D. attractiveness

Part 2: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 following questions (1.0 pt)

AIR-TRAVEL

Air-travel is the most modern form of public transport and it was developed in the 20^th century. Millions of people use airplanes for many reasons. Some travel for business, others go on holiday by air and others use cargo planes to move their products from country to country very quickly. Some courier companies now have their own fleet or planes ready to carry parcels and post more efficiently. There are different types of passenger services – some are cheap which is good for short journeys. Other airlines provide passengers with a luxurious flying experience. Airports are getting busier and it is evident that more passengers and businesses than ever are using airplanes to get to their destination.

29. When was air-travel developed?

A. in the 18^th centuary     B. in the 19^th centuary     C. in the 20^th century  D. in the 21^st century

30. What do people use airplane for?

A. for business                                                                      B. going on holiday              

C. for business, going on holiday, moving their products     D. move their products

31. What do some courier companies  have now?

A. their own fleet or planes                          B. their own containers

C. their own trucks                                      D. their own trains

32. How are the airports now?

A. Airports are getting busier         B. Airports are getting busier, more passengers and businesses use               

                                                                              airplanes to get to their destination.

C. Airports are getting bigger             D. Airports are getting more popular

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34.

When summer comes and the sun appears, it’s good to have a hat. Many people have traditionally (30) _______ for the panama hat. Stylish, light and cool on the head, these palm leaf hats are (31) _______ enough to roll up and put in a pocket or bag. Nowadays panamas can be found in fashionable shops all over the world, sometimes at exorbitant price. However, the hat itself originated in rather humble surroundings in the jungles of South America. In a long tradition (32) _______ was haned down from generation to generation, the palm leaves are gathered by the men and the hats are woven by the women. It can take up to 12 palm leaves to make a top quality hat. Each leaf is split up to 25 times to obtain a straw that is fine enough to be woven into a hat. The women’s job is dictated by the weather and visibility: there must be enough light for them to see the fine straw, but the air must be moist enough for it to (33) _______ flexible. This means that the women can usually only work in the early morning. (34) _______ panama hats are expensive, back in the villages the craftsmen and women are struggling to keep the tradition alive and often receive only a fraction of the price you pay in the shops. 

Điền ô số 34

A. But 

B. Still 

C. Even 

D. Although 

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the numbered blanks from 30 to 34.

When summer comes and the sun appears, it’s good to have a hat. Many people have traditionally (30) _______ for the panama hat. Stylish, light and cool on the head, these palm leaf hats are (31) _______ enough to roll up and put in a pocket or bag. Nowadays panamas can be found in fashionable shops all over the world, sometimes at exorbitant price. However, the hat itself originated in rather humble surroundings in the jungles of South America. In a long tradition (32) _______ was haned down from generation to generation, the palm leaves are gathered by the men and the hats are woven by the women. It can take up to 12 palm leaves to make a top quality hat. Each leaf is split up to 25 times to obtain a straw that is fine enough to be woven into a hat. The women’s job is dictated by the weather and visibility: there must be enough light for them to see the fine straw, but the air must be moist enough for it to (33) _______ flexible. This means that the women can usually only work in the early morning. (34) _______ panama hats are expensive, back in the villages the craftsmen and women are struggling to keep the tradition alive and often receive only a fraction of the price you pay in the shops. 

Điền ô số 32

A. when 

B. who 

C. that 

D. which