UNIT 5      I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the word following letter.

            Dear Mary, 

            I'm very glad to know that you are going to visit Ha Noi this summer. Would you like me to tell you something (1)          Ha Noi before you go? 

            Well, Ha Noi is a cultural and political center of Viet Nam. In Ha Noi, you can find ancient houses and modern buildings. Ha Noi is a large city now, and there are many places worth (2)                . You can visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Kiem Lake and West Lake. Besides, you can enjoy the Vietnamese food, (3)           , grilled fish, spring rolls, steamed rolls and "pho" - a special dish of Viet Nam. However, I would like to recommend that you (4)  visit Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa because these places attract a lot of visitors due to their magnificent caves, beautiful limestone islands and natural landscapes in Ha Long Bay and their tribal villages, nice mountain slopes and jungles streams in Sa Pa.     I am looking forward to seeing you in Ha Noi and I hope you (5)  have a nice holiday in Viet Nam.

            Love,     Lan

1.                  A. about                  B. of                   C. at            D. in

2.                  A. seeing                 B. see             C. seen   D. saw

3.                  A. as                     B. of                      C. such as      D. such

A. can                     B. should            C. would       D. may 5.       A. have to               B. may             C. will     D. must                                                                                                                                                                    

I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following letter:

Dear Mary,

I’m very glad to know that you are going to visit Ha Noi this summer. Would you like me to tell you something (1)________ Ha Noi before you go?

Well, Ha Noi is a cultural and political center of Viet Nam. In Ha Noi, you can find ancient houses and modern buildings. Ha Noi is a large city now, and there are many places worth (2)_________. You can visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake. Besides, you can enjoy the Vietnamese food, (3)_________ grilled fish, spring rolls, steamed rolls and “pho” - a special dish of Viet Nam. However, I would like to recommend that you (4)_________ visit Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa because these places attract a lot of visitors due to their magnificent caves, beautiful limestone islands and natural landscapes in Ha Long Bay and their tribal villages, nice mountain slopes and jungles streams in Sa Pa.

I am looking forward to seeing you in Ha Noi and I hope you (5)________ have a nice holiday in Viet Nam.

Love,

Lan

1. A. about                        B. of                           C. at                            D. in

2. A. seeing                      B. see                         C. seen                       D. saw

3. A. as                              B. of                           C. such as                  D. such

4. A. can                           B. should                   C. would                    D. may

5. A. have to                     B. may                        C. will                        D. must

II. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question .

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year around . There are several resorts – such as Vinpearl , Diamond Bay

and Ana Mandara , amusement and water parks , both in the city and on islands off the coast . The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside , sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Viet Nam .

    Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island) , with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group . The Vinpearl Cable Car , a gondola lift system , links the mainland to the five – star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island .

1.      Why is Nha Trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam ?

A.    Because it has beautiful beaches and fine clean sand .

B.    Because it has clear ocean water and mild temperatures .

C.    Because it has beautiful beaches and  clear water.

D.    Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperatures .

2.      Diamond Bay is the name of a/an ______

A.    resort                                    B . amusement park

C.  island                                     D. water park

     3. Where are resorts and parks ?

           A. In the city only                      B. In the city and on islands

           C. On islands only                      D. On islands and off the coast

    4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Viet Nam refers to in Nha Trang .

          A. Hon Tre Island                        B. Vinpearl Group

          C. Ana Mandara Resort                D. Tran Phu Street

   5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a  ______.

          A. five- star resort                        B. gondola lift system

          C. theme park                               D. mainland link

UNIT 6 : OUR TET HOLIDAY

I. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps to complete the following text.

It is a custom for all (1)_______ of a Chinese family to be present at home on the Eve of Chinese New Year for the family gathering. This custom is meant to show the unity of the family for the (2)______ new year. On the (3)______ five days of the Chinese New Year, no one in the family is allowed to sweep the floor. The Chinese believe that sweeping the floor (4)_______ drive away all the good (5)______ that the New Year can bring.

1. A. people                      B. members               C. friends                   D. characters

2. A. to come                    B. come                      C. comes                    D. coming

3. A. one                           B. first                        C. next                       D. all

4. A. should                      B. must                       C. will                        D. mustn’t

5. A. luck                          B. money                   C. news                      D. time

II. Read the text, and then choose the correct answers.

The most important celebration holiday in China is the Lunar New Year. At this time, shops are closed. People celebrate by having parties, by paying friendly phone calls to their neighbors, and by visiting the temples or pagodas to make promises for the New Year. Children walk through the streets, carrying colourful lanterns and paper figures. Fireworks are also set off to light up the sky.

The time of the New Year is also the time at which Chinese people decorate their homes. For example, the windows, which are made of thick rice paper are torn down, and new ones are put up. This is also the time during which people pay their debts. Everyone tries to settle all his bills before the beginning of the New Year. Before New year’s Eve, people make their homes attractive by decorating them with flowers and plants, and hanging brightly-coloured decorations.

1. This passage as a whole is about__________.

A. paying debts                                                    B. China

C. the Chinese New Year                                   D. New Year’s promises

2. The Lunar New Year is _______.

A. an important Chinese holiday                      B. the time for having large meals

C. a special time for children                             D. the time when no one is in debt

3. What can we infer from the passage?

A. The Chinese have only one holiday.                       B. The Chinese New Year is happy.

C. The Chinese New Year celebration

D. People don’t go to church during the Chinese New Year.

4. Which of these sentences is NOT true?

A. Fireworks are set off to light up the sky.                 B. Chinese houses are made of paper.

C. Chinese people pay debts at New year’s.                D. People also decorate the windows.

5. How can people make their homes attractive?

A. By decorating them with flowers and plants.

B. By decorating them with brightly-colored decorations.

C. By hanging brightly-colored decorations outside their homes.

    D. By decorating them with flowers and plants, and hanging brightly-colored decorations

 GIẢI HỘ MIK

I. Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence. (2.5 pts)

1.     I am sorry but you haven’t made any deep impression ___________ me.

A. with                          B. on                                        C. about             D. over

2.     “Would you like to take part in the trip with us?”         – “___________.”

       A. Yes, I like to            B. No, I wouldn’t.                    C. Yes, please.        D. Yes, I’d love to.

3.       The ___________religion of Indonesia is Islam.

       A. official                     B. office                                   C. officer                   D. officially

4.        ___________Vietnam, Malaysia is a tropical country.

       A. Unlike                     B. Alike                                    C. Like                         D. As 

5.       You can take part in sports activities or not, it depends on you. It is___________.

       A. optional                   B. forceful                                C. compulsory             D. required

6.       It is very kind ___________you to show us around your city.

       A. to                             B. with                                     C. of                       D. about

7.       The department building is divided ___________ four sections.

       A. with                         B. about                                   C. into                     D. apart

8.        John wishes that his parents___________ here now to give him best advice.

       A. are                          B. could                                   C. would                   D. were

9.       What a pity that Lan can’t come. I wishes she ___________.

       A. can                          B. could                                   C. would                   D. is

10. Mexico is famous for its hot ___________and spicy food.

       A. climate                    B. population                           C. capital                   D. currency

II Choose the best answer (A,B,C or D) for the following picture or sign.(0,5pt)

. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence.  

1. …………………does this CD player belong to?

A. Whose                          B. Who                              C. What                               D. Which

2. Hello. You must be Maryam. – ………………….
A. Yes, please                   B. That’s right, I am.        C. Yes, Here’s Lan             D. No, I am Maryam

3. She’s not only beautiful …………………intelligent.

A. but also                        B. but                                C. however                          D. yet

4. When we arrived, she was …………………the chickens.
A. collecting                     B. playing                         C. feeding                           D. helping

5. He …………………football on the streets when he was a boy.
A. plays                             B. used to play                  C. has played                      D. was playing

6. It rained heavily …………………they had to cancel the picnic.
A. so                                  B. but                                C. if                                     D. because

7. Churches, pagodas and temples are places of ………………….
A. inspiration                    B. impression                    C. friendship                       D. worship

8. …………………is the kind of fast food made of bread and ham.

A. Maize                           B. grocery                         C. hamburger                      D. cake

9. Farmers usually put some …………………on their fields to prevent cattle.

A. soils                              B. ghosts                           C. symbols                          D. puppets

10. This is a …………………shirt. You cannot find the second one in our city.

A. unique                          B. beautiful                       C. special                            D. economical

11. Must I take my umbrella? – No, you …………………. It’s not going to rain.

A. mustn’t                         B. needn’t                         C. have to                            D. don’t

12. …………………he didn’t know how to solve the problem, he asked her for help.

A. So                                 B. Because                        C. Although                        D. However

13. Examiner: “What is the …………………of Australia?” – Examinee: “A kangaroo”.

A. symbol                         B. picture                          C. sign                                 D. notice

14. Vietnamese children must go to school at the age of 6. This is …………………education.
A. compulsory                  B. optional                        C. official                           D. primary

III. Choose the word / phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each sentence:

1. My aunt and I are far away from each other, but we always __________.

A. keep on B. get on C. keep in touch D. write on

2. Is physical education __________ in your school?

A. traditional          B. Additional C. national D. compulsory

3. Her good behaviors made a deep __________ on all the class members.

A. impression B. expression C. kindness D. happiness

4. The __________ language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia.

A. regional B. national C. international D. religious

5. It seems difficult for me to have a trip __________ at present.

A. abroad B. outside C. aboard D. above

6. Visitors are welcomed by friendly and hospitable __________ of Vietnamese people.

A. attitude B. expression C. impression D. addition

7. The living room and the dining room are _____ by a short wall where there are many decorative plants.

A. broken B. divided C. parted D. separated

8. You can take part in sports activities or not, that depends on you. It’s __________.

A. optional B. traditional C. compulsory D. official

9. Tom wishes he could help his sister with her homework, but he __________.

A. could B. can C. couldn’t D. can’t

10. Mary __________ curly long hair. Now her hair is short.

A. has B. had had C. used to having D. used to have

11. A soccer team consists __________ 11 members.

A. in B. about C. of D. for

12. Lan used to walk __________ the old cafe on her way to primary school.

A. pass B. across C. in D. past

13. He made a deep impression _________ the members of his speaking English club.

A. in B. for C. at D. on

14. Whether or not you go to Australia __________ on your grade.

A. corresponds B. prays C. impresses D. depends

15. Read the __________ on the box carefully before opening it.

A. religion B. instruction C. revision D. introduction

Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage.

    Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (10 pts)

Most people feel that when they dream, they are ---(1)--- off to another world. On the ---(2)---, dreams are often connected to our daily lives. When our whole ---(3)--- is filled with something, when we are either very upset ---(4)--- when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent this reality in symbols. It is often ---(5)--- that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself, when things ---(6)--- wrong. Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from ---(7)--- life, with its fears and responsibilities. It is, however, a strange kind of holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns ---(8)--- to be a nightmare, we quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, ---(9)--- you are one of those people who are disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you ---(10)---.

1.       A. carried                   B. brought                     C. taken                          D. guided                                                                       

2.       A. opposite                 B. contrast                    C. contrary                     D. other side                                                                       

3.       A. mind                       B. spirit                          C. brain                          D. soul                                                                       

4.       A. or else                    B. or                              C. but also                      D. unless                                                                       

5.       A. spoken                   B. declared                   C. said                            D. stated                                                                       

6.       A. go                          B. turn                           C. become                      D. get                                                                        

7.       A. genuine                  B. real                           C. actual                         D. factual                                                                       

8.       A. off                          B. up                             C. down                          D. out                                                                        

9.       A. unless                    B. except that                C. therefore                    D. thus                                                                       

A. arise  B. awake              C. rise up             D. wake up

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

     It’s important to (1)                  well, especially when you are studying. If you are at primary (2)             , you may not go home for lunch and have a cooked meal of meat or (3)                          and vegetables. A chicken and lettuce sandwich, with some (4)                  fruit would be a light but (5)                    lunch. Many people around the world eat plain, boiled (6)                  two or three times a day. Pupils and students often don’t eat (7)               when they’re revising for an exam – they eat chocolate and (8)            lots of black coffee! And by the way, doctors say everybody should start the day with healthy (9)               . It’s also good for you to drink a lot of (10)        through the day.

     1.   A. launching             B. emitting               C. eat                      D. peaking

     2.   A. school                 B. weapons              C. spaceships           D. rockets

     3.   A. to                        B. towards               C. with                     D. fish

     4.   A. as soon as           B. fresh                    C. as well as             D. such as

     5.   A. burnt                   B. explored              C. went off               D. healthy

     6.   A. rice                      B. audience              C. observatories       D. watcher

     7.   A. sent back             B. returned to           C. well                     D. except for

     8.   A. weightlessness     B. drink                    C. wavelengths         D. length

     9.   A. space                   B. atmosphere          C. vacant                 D. breakfast

     10. A. scientists              B. drivers                  C. water                   D. astronauts

I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

It’s important to (1) well, especially when you are studying. If you are at primary (2) , you may not go home for lunch and have a cooked meal of meat or (3) and vegetables. A chicken and lettuce sandwich, with some (4) fruit would be a light but (5) lunch. Many people around the world eat plain, boiled (6) two or three times a day. Pupils and students often don’t eat (7) when

they’re revising for an exam – they eat chocolate and (8) lots of black coffee! And by the way, doctors say everybody should start the day with healthy (9) . It’s also good for you to drink a lot of (10)________through the day.

1. A. launching B. emitting C. eat D. peaking

2. A. school B. weapons C. spaceships D. rockets

3. A. to B. towards C. with D. fish

4. A. as soon as B. fresh C. as well as D. such as

5. A. burnt B. explored C. went off D. healthy

6. A. rice B. audience C. observatories D. watcher

7. A. sent back B. returned to C. well D. except for

8. A. weightlessness B. drink C. wavelengths D. length

9. A. space B. atmosphere C. vacant D. breakfast

10.A. scientists B. drivers C. water D. astronauts

* Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. …………………does this CD player belong to?
A. Whose B. Who C. What D. Which
2. Hello. You must be Maryam. – ………………….
A. Yes, please B. That’s right, I am. C. Yes, Here’s Lan D. No, I am Maryam
3. She’s not only beautiful …………………intelligent.
A. but also B. but C. however D. yet
4. When we arrived, she was …………………the chickens.
A. collecting B. playing C. feeding D. helping
5. He …………………football on the streets when he was a boy.
A. plays B. used to play C. has played D. was playing
6. It rained heavily …………………they had to cancel the picnic.
A. so B. but C. if D. because
7. Churches, pagodas and temples are places of ………………….
A. inspiration B. impression C. friendship D. worship
8. …………………is the kind of fast food made of bread and ham.
A. Maize B. grocery C. hamburger D. cake
9. Farmers usually put some …………………on their fields to prevent cattle.
A. soils B. ghosts C. symbols D. puppets
10. This is a …………………shirt. You cannot find the second one in our city.
A. unique B. beautiful C. special D. economical
11. Must I take my umbrella? – No, you …………………. It’s not going to rain.
A. mustn’t    B. needn’t   C. have to D. don’t
12. …………………he didn’t know how to solve the problem, he asked her for help.
A. So B. Because C. Although D. However
13. Examiner: “What is the …………………of Australia?” – Examinee: “A kangaroo”.
A. symbol B. picture C. sign D. notice
14. Vietnamese children must go to school at the age of 6. This is …………………education.
A. compulsory B. optional C. official D. primary