IX. Choose the correct word to fill In the blanks.
The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (1)__________for five days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (2)__________ on the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.
The main (3) __________ of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate. The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (4) __________experience!
Come August and it’s (5) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle - begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in a grand tomato fight. Puzzled! (6) __________ does it happen?
To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing,
music, parades, fireworks and food. However, the (7) __________ have to take a few precautions. They are asked to squish the tomatoes (8) __________ throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised to wear safety gloves and goggles.
1. a. gets b. lasts c. makes d. longs
2. a. down b. along c. into d. out
3. a. theme b. notice c. highlight d. guide
4. a. amazing b. unpleasant c. obvious d. actual
5. a. tradition b. mean c. time d. celebration
6. a. Where b. Why c. When d. How
7. a. participants b. viewers c. competitors d. partners
8. a. during b. after c. before d. by

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (1)__________for five days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (2) __________            on the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.The main (3) __________  of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate.The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (4) __________experience! Come August and it’s (5) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle - begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in a grand tomato fight. Puzzled! (6) __________       does it happen? To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing, music, parades, fireworks and food. However, the (7) __________           have to take a few precautions. They are asked to squish the tomatoes (8) __________            throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised to wear safety gloves and goggles.

1. a. gets                      b. lasts             c. makes                      d. longs

2. a. down                   b. along                       c. into                          d. out

3. a. theme                   b. notice                      c. highlight                  d. guide

4. a. amazing               b. unpleasant               c. obvious                    d. actual

5. a. tradition               b. mean                        c. time                         d. celebration

6. a. Where                  b. Why            c. When                       d. How

II. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (1)__________for five
days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (2) __________ on
the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.
The main (3) __________ of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate.
The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (4) __________experience!
Come August and it’s (5) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle -
begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in
a grand tomato fight. Puzzled! (6) __________ does it happen?
To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing, music,
parades, fireworks and food. However, the (7) __________ have to take a few precautions. They are asked to
squish the tomatoes (8) __________ throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised
to wear safety gloves and goggles.
1. a. gets b. lasts c. makes d. longs
2. a. down b. along c. into d. out
3. a. theme b. notice c. highlight d. guide
4. a. amazing b. unpleasant c. obvious d. actual
5. a. tradition b. mean c. time d. celebration
6. a. Where b. Why c. When d. How
7. a. participants b. viewers c. competitors d. partners
8. a. during b. after c. before d. by

Fill in each blank with the comparative , superlative or (not) as... as of the adjective given in brackets :

The New Orleans Carnival is (not/big) ___________ the carnival in Rio de Janeiro , but it is ( famous ) ___________ carnival in the USA . It is ( colorful ) ___________ the carnival in Rio de Janeiro and it is ( exciting ) ___________ event in New Orleans every year . The weather in New Orleans is (not/good) ___________ than in Rio de Janeiro , but people are (friendly) ____________ . The carnival season lasts for two weeks , but (busy) ___________ time is the last five days . The carnival is (big) ___________ and (exciting) ___________ than ever during these five days . It is (good) ___________ time to visit New Orleans !

PART II: READING (2,5 points)

I. Complete the passage using the words in the box. (1,25p)

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the biggest carnival in the world which (21)__________for five days. Every year in the month of February the festivities start. Hundreds of people are (22) __________ on the streets enjoying the street bands, singers and orchestras.

The main hightlight of the carnival is the Samba Parade in which 200 schools participate. The schools have elaborate costumes, floats and dancing styles. It is an (23) __________experience!

Come August and it’s (24) __________ to have fun in Bunol, Spain. La Tomatina - a fun filled battle - begins on the last Wednesday of August. Thousands of people come from all over the world to participate in a grand tomato fight. Puzzled!   Why does it happen?

To have fun. Actually a week long festival goes on before the tomato fight. The festival has dancing, music, parades, fireworks and food. However, the (25) __________ have to take a few precautions. They are asked to squish the tomatoes before throwing so that it does not hurt the other people. They are also advised to wear safety gloves and goggles.

II. Read the passage, then answer the questions below:( 1,25 pts)

Skyfall is one of the best action films in recent years. Released in 2012, it stars Daniel Craig as secret James Bond and Spanish actor Javier Bardem in the role of Raoul Silva, the villain in this film.

The plot involves a genius computer hacker who is an ex- spy. He wants to take revenge on the organization he used to work for and James Bond has to prevent this from happening. There are a lot of exciting action scenes as Bond pursues him around the world. Can he stop him before it is too late?

The film is set in a variety of locations including Istanbul, Shanghai, Macau, London and Scotland, which gives it a very international atmosphere. The soundtrack is impressive and includes the theme song “Skyfall”, performed by English singer Adele. The acting is also of a very high standard and Bardem brings his character to life with a dazzling and memorable performance.

* Answer the question

26. What kind of film is Skyfall?

_________________________________________________________

27. When did the film come out in cinemas?

_________________________________________________________

28. Who are the main character?

_________________________________________________________

29. Who plays the baddie in the film?

_________________________________________________________

30. Who sang the theme song for skyfall?

_________________________________________________________

PART III. WRITING (2,5.p points)

I. Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentence( 1,25pts )

XI. Write sentences with the cues given. Use the correct form of the verbs.

31. Christmas / one / most famous /is/  religious festivals / of/ in/ the world.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

32. Easter / held /to celebrate /is/ the resurrection from the dead / Jesus Chris/ of/.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

33. Japanese Girls’ Day /to/ celebrated /is/ March 3rd /on/  pray /in/ the health and happiness / the young girls /for/ Japan/ of.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

34.

My family and I / go / Thailand / last April / take part / the Songkran Festival.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

35. Vietnamese people / prepare /and/ Tet /for/ cleaning / their houses / cooking / traditional special foods.

→ _______________________________________________________________________

II. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning.(1,25point)

36. I’ve never seen such a boring movie. (most)

It_________________________________________________________

37. How long is it since you wnt to the cinema. (last)

When_____________________________________________________

38.Although she was scared, she enjoyed watching horror movies. (spite)

In _________________________________________________________

39. Why don’t we go out to dinner and a movie? (suggested)

She ________________________________________________________

40. Despite the heavy rain, they still went hiking. (it)

Although____________________________________________________

The Rio de Janeiro Carnival - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Brazil's most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. In fact, many people (33)_____ Carnival one of the world's biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil's largest city, Rio de Janeiro, come alive (34)______ wild parties, festivals and glamorous dances. The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (35)______ event. About 3,000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequins, dance down the parade route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium (36)_____ built for the event. Judges award a (37)______ to the most spectacular group of dancers.

33. A. consider B. regard C. believe D. hope

34. A. of B. in C. with D. at

35. A. four days B. four-days C. fourth day D. four-day

36. A. build B. built C. to build D. building

37. A. prize B. price C. respect D. result

IV. Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question 1: Rio Carnival will take place from March seventh to March ninth.                  A. True        B. False

Question 2: It is held in Melia Hanoi restaurant                                                                  A. True        B. False

Question 3: Brazillian food is a mix of many cultures such as Portuguese,             .          A. True        B. False

African, and native foods

Question 4: pao de queijo is a Brazilian stewed dish of beans with beef and pork.            A. True        B. False

Question 5:Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment   

featuring Latin music and dances.

           A. True        B. False

IV. Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

HÀ NỘI — For the first time, the ambiance of the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival in the world, is being brought to Hà Nội to satisfy all of your senses with sight, sound and taste. Exclusively from March 7 to 9, Melia Hanoi Hotel will organise the food festival “Rio Carnival”.

Brazilian food is delicious. The cuisine is a colourful mix of Portuguese, African and native foods, including some from the Amazon region. The buffet will showcase Brazilian specialties including feijoada (a stewed dish of beans with beef and pork), pao de queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), traditional Brazilian dessert – bragadeiro. Especially, churrasco, the famous Brazilian barbecue will also be on the menu. Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment featuring Latin music and dances. The food festival will take place at El Patio Restaurant.

Question 1: Rio Carnival will take place from March seventh to March ninth.                  A. True        B. False

Question 2: It is held in Melia Hanoi restaurant                                                                 A. True        B. False

Question 3: Brazillian food is a mix of many cultures such as Portuguese,             .          A. True        B. False

African, and native foods

Question 4: pao de queijo is a Brazilian stewed dish of beans with beef and pork.            A. True        B. False

Question 5:Alongside the food, the festival will also feature live entertainment               A. True        B. False

featuring Latin music and dances.

II. (Questions 59-63): Fill in each gap with one suitable word to complete the passage (1 pt).

The biggest carnival (59) _______ the world is the annual Carnival in Brazil, which usually (60) _______ place in  February when the whole country stops work for four days while everybody enjoys parties. There are (61) _______ of  street parades which amazingly decorated trucks and people dressed in colourful costumes. Everywhere you (62) _______, there are samba bands playing and people dancing. Right through the night the festivities continue with more dancing and music and firework displays which light in  the night (63) _______.