I.                Choose the best answer

The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry. Before 1950 about one million people ………….(traveled / came / sailed / were)¹ abroad each year …………. (as / because / but / when)² by the 1990s the figure had …………. (gone / flown / risen / raised)³ to over 400 million every year.

…………. (Such / More / Few / So)⁴ large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains…………. (which / you / who / they)⁵ came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered …………. (for / on / with / below)⁶ old tins, tents and food that have been …………. (put / thrown / given / tidied)⁷ away.

But at a time when we have greater freedom to travel…………. (than / when / then / while)⁸ ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holiday …………. (outside / instead / beside / without)⁹ causing problems by spoiling the countryside.

Now there is a new holiday guide called Holidays That Don’t Cost the Earth. It ………. (says / offers / tells / gives)¹⁰ you how you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent or your tour operator the right questions before you go on holiday

I.                Choose the best answer

The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry. Before 1950 about one million people ………….(traveled / came / sailed / were)¹ abroad each year …………. (as / because / but / when)² by the 1990s the figure had …………. (gone / flown / risen / raised)³ to over 400 million every year.

…………. (Such / More / Few / So)⁴ large numbers of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains…………. (which / you / who / they)⁵ came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered …………. (for / on / with / below)⁶ old tins, tents and food that have been …………. (put / thrown / given / tidied)⁷ away.

But at a time when we have greater freedom to travel…………. (than / when / then / while)⁸ ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holiday …………. (outside / instead / beside / without)⁹ causing problems by spoiling the countryside.

Now there is a new holiday guide called Holidays That Don’t Cost the Earth. It ………. (says / offers / tells / gives)¹⁰ you how you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent or your tour operator the right questions before you go on holiday

Passage 2

The tourist industry is considered to be (1) ______ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such large (2) ______ of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (3) ______ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away.  But at a time (4) ______ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without (5) ______ problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by (6) ______ your travel agent the right before you go on holiday.

 6. A.asking                      B. asks                             C. ask                             D.asked   

Passage 3

          Our arrival in New York was spectacular. It’s skyscrapers and the Statue of Liberty  make a beautiful sight. New York has a (1) ______ of over seven million and it is  probably the world’s most famous city. The inhabitants of the “Big Apple”  come (2) ______ many different countries. There are more nationalities in New York (3) ______ in any other places on the earth. It is also has more tourists than any other city except  London, especially in the summer. (4) ______ come from all over the world and  have a wonderful time. There are so many (5) ______ for them to get enthusiastic about – whether it’s some of the (6) ______ museums in the world or the charming little streets of Greenwich Village.

1. A. attraction                        B. impression              C. population              D. people

2. A. from                   B. by                           C. for                           D.  in

3. A. than                    B. rather                      C. of                            D. to

4. A. Visit                   B. Visitors                   C. Workers                  D. Goers

5. A. attraction                        B. place                       C. area                         D. sights

6. A. best                   B. better                                    Cgood                         D.well

25. A. the B. a C. an D. x

26. A. on B. in C. with D. by

27. A. that B. which C. where D. when

28. A. before B. after C. while D. when

The tourist industry is considered to be (25)____ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such  large numbers of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (26) ____ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away.  But at a time (27)____ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by asking your travel agent (28)_______ you go on holiday.

25. A. the B. a C. an D. x

26. A. on B. in C. with D. by

27. A. that B. which C. where D. when

28. A. before B. after C. while D. when

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C

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 6.A.asking                B. asks                      C. ask                       D.asked     

 6.A.asking                B. asks                      C. ask                       D.asked     

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3 C

4 D

5 B

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IV. Choose the best options to complete the text (1.5pt)

The tourist industry is considered to be (25)__ largest industry. Before 1950, one million people traveled abroad each year but by 1990s, the figure had risen to 400 million every year. Such large number of tourists; however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, on the Alps the skiers are destroying the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (26) __ old tins, tents and foods that have been thrown away.  But at a time (27)___ we have greater freedom to travel than ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays without causing problems by spoiling the countryside. Now there is a new holiday guide called “Holidays that don’t cost the earth”. It tells you how you can help the tourist industry by (28)____ your travel agent the right before you go on holiday.

V. Read the passage carefully, then choose the best answer (A, B, C or D ) for each space(1.0 pt)

One of the most urgent environmental problems in the world today is the shortage of clean water. Having clean drinking water is a basic human right. But acid rain, industrial pollution and garbage have made many sources of water undrinkable. Lakes, reservoirs and even entire seas have become vast pools of poison. Lake Baikal in Russia is one of the largest lakes in the world. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants, including 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world. But they are being destroyed by the massive volumes of industrial wastes which pour into the lake every day. Even where law existed, the government did not have the power to enforce them. Most industries simply ignore the regulations. The Mediterranean Sea occupies 1% of the world’s water surface. But it is the dumping ground for 50% of all marine pollution. Almost 16 countries regularly throw industrial wastes a few miles off shore.

Water is free to everyone. A few years ago people thought that the supply of clean water in the world was limitless. Today, many water supplies have been ruined by pollution and sewage. Clean water is now scarce, and we are at last beginning to respect this precious source. We should do something now.

 29. One environmental problem in the world today is ________.

            A. acid rain                                         C. safe water shortage                      

           B. industrial pollution                        D. population explosion

30. Which of the following is NOT the reason that makes water undrinkable?

       A. acid rain                                               C. garbage                                           

       B. industrial pollution                               D. high cost

31. What is a serious problem of Lake Baikal in Russia?

            A. It contains a rich variety of animals and plants.

            B. It is polluted by massive volumes of industrial wastes discharged into it.

            C. It has 1,300 rare species that do not exist anywhere else in the world.

            D. The government did not have the power to enforce laws and regulations.

32. How many countries throw industrial wastes into the Mediterranean Sea regularly?

              A. exactly 16      B. exactly 15          C. nearly 16    D. less than 15

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I. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only one word in each space.

Cultural diversity means a (1) range of different societies or people of different origins, religions and traditions all living and interacting together. Britain has (2) benefited from diversity throughout its long history and is currently one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.

The food they eat, the music they listen to, and the clothes they wear have all been influenced by different (3) cultures coming into Britain. Ethnic food, for example, is part of an average British diet. One of Britain's favourite (4) dishes is Indian curry. Britons have enjoyed curry for a surprisingly long time - the (5) first curry went on an English menu in 1773.

Even the English language (6) developed from the languages spoken by Anglo-Saxons, Scandinavian Vikings and Norman French invaders. New words were (7) added from the languages of other immigrants over the years.

Valuing the diverse culture is all about understanding and respecting the beliefs of others and their (8) way of life, as we would expect someone to respect ours. It is about supporting individuals in keeping their cultural traditions (9) alive and appreciating the fact that all these different traditions will enrich British life both today and in the future.

People from all over the world have (10) contributed to the Britain and they continue to do so.

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

VIETNAMESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The wedding consists of several (1) _____ including asking permission to receive the bride, the procession to the groom's house, the ancestor ceremony, and the banquet party.

In the morning, the groom's mother and a few close relatives would walk to the bride's house with a present of betel to ask permission to receive the (2) ____ at her house. The date and time of the ceremony is usually determined by a Buddhist monk or fortune teller.

In the procession to receive the bride, the groom and his family often carry decorated lacquer boxes covered in red cloth to represent his (3) ____ and which include various (4) ____ for the bride's family. There are either 6 or 8 boxes, but never 7 because it is bad (5) ____.

After paying their (6) ____ to their ancestors, the bride and groom will serve tea to their parents who will then give them advice regarding (7) ____ and family. During the candle ceremony, the bride and groom's families union is celebrated and the mother-in-law of the bride will open the boxes filled with jewelry and dress her new daughter-in-law in the jewelry.

Finally, the groom officially asks for permission to take his new bride (8) ____ and they make their way back to his house. During the (9) ____, there is usually a 10-course meal and the bride and groom make their (10) ____ to each table to express their gratitude and also get money as presents.

1. A. asks                B. ceremonies          C. requests              D. tells

2. A. bride                 B. regulations              C. laws            D. notes

3. A. condition              B. culture            C. relation          D. wealth

4. A. beans                 B. boxes              C. presents              D. wars

5. A. bad               B. fond                   C. luck                  D. interest

6. A. respects                 B. allows                  C. stops            D. refuses

7. A. existence                B. dead          C. marriage            D. divorce   

8. A. flat                 B. home                  C. house              D. apartment

9. A. acquaintance              B. contribution             

C. difficulty                        D. reception

10. A. troubles               B. problems             C. ovals             D. rounds

Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage. Use only ONE word in each space. The first one has been done for you.

        Most people enjoy going (0) abroad for their holidays, and having the opportunity to (1) _____stay_______ in an interesting city or a seaside (2) _______resort_______. If you speak foreign language, you can make new friends, (3) _______and_______ take home some interesting souvenirs as presents. But before you can (4) _____do_________ that, you have to reach your destination, and that is often a problem!

        If you fly, then you may find that your flight has been (5) ________delayed_______. Journeys by train can also be difficult (6) _________since________ trains are often crowded in the summer, and you might have to (7) ________reserve_______ a seat in advance. Whichever way you travel, you can have problems with your luggage, and it is often difficult to find good accommodation. Apart (8) ______of________ this, you might not be able to afford the fare!

The tourist industry is considered to be the world’s largest industry. The direct (1) .......economic............. impact of the industry, including accommodation, transportation, entertainment, and attractions, is worth trillions of dollars every year. The statistics show that the number of international tourist (2) ............arrivals........ worldwide reached 1.04 billion in 2012.

Such large (3) ...........numbers......... of tourists, however, are beginning to cause problems. For example, in the Alps the many thousands of skiers are (4) .......destroying............. the mountains they came to enjoy. Even parts of Mount Everest in the Himalayas are reported to be covered (5) .......with.............  old food tins, tents, and pieces of equipment that have been (6) ...thrown................ away. At a time when we have greater freedom to travel (7) ...........than......... ever before, more and more people are asking how they can enjoy their holidays (8) ............without........ causing damage to their destinations.

Now there is a new holiday guide(9) .......called............. "Holidays That Don't Cost The Earth". It tells you how you can be a responsible tourist by asking your travel agent or your tour (10) ........advisor............ the right questions before you book a holiday.

          1.     A. national               B. educational          C. economic           D. cultural

           2.    A. arrivals                B. deliveries            C. comings              D. figures

           3.    A. totals                    B. numbers               C. amounts              D. digits

           4.    A. bending               B. destroying           C. fixing                  D. hurting

           5.    A. for                        B. on                         C. with                     D. below

           6.    A. put                        B. tidied                     C. given                   D. thrown

           7.    A. than                      B. when                    C. then                     D. while

           8.    A. outside                B. instead                 C. beside                 D. without

           9.    A. called                   B. known                  C. termed                D.described

           10. A. advisor                 B. director                C. operator              D. worker

Ngành du lịch được coi là ngành công nghiệp lớn nhất thế giới. Tác động trực tiếp (1) ....... về kinh tế ............. của ngành, bao gồm chỗ ở, giao thông, giải trí và các điểm tham quan, trị giá hàng nghìn tỷ đô la mỗi năm. Số liệu thống kê cho thấy số lượng (2) lượt khách du lịch quốc tế trên toàn thế giới đạt 1,04 tỷ vào năm 2012.

Tuy nhiên, (3) ........... số lượng lớn ......... khách du lịch đang bắt đầu gây ra vấn đề. Ví dụ, ở dãy Alps, hàng ngàn người trượt tuyết đang (4) ....... phá hủy ............. những ngọn núi mà họ đến để thưởng ngoạn. Ngay cả những phần của Đỉnh Everest trên dãy Himalaya cũng được báo cáo là đã được bao phủ (5) ....... với ............. hộp đựng thức ăn cũ, lều và các thiết bị đã được (6) ... ném ................ đi. Vào thời điểm mà chúng ta có nhiều quyền tự do đi du lịch (7) ........... hơn bao giờ hết, ngày càng có nhiều người hỏi làm thế nào để họ có thể tận hưởng những ngày nghỉ của mình ( 8) ............ mà không....... gây ra thiệt hại cho các điểm đến của họ.

Bây giờ có một hướng dẫn kỳ nghỉ mới (9) ....... được gọi là ............. "Những ngày lễ không làm tốn kém trái đất". Nó cho bạn biết làm thế nào bạn có thể trở thành một khách du lịch có trách nhiệm bằng cách hỏi đại lý du lịch của bạn hoặc (10) cố vấn du lịch của bạn............ những câu hỏi phù hợp trước khi bạn đặt kỳ nghỉ .