For 3,000 years, Mongolians have lived in the rural areas, adopting a pastoral way of life, moving in the search of new pastures. They depend largely on their livestock for a living and sustain themselves with what they can get from the land. Today, approximately half of Mongolia’s population is still roaming the vast plains living in the ger and moving their campings several times a year. Nomadic life thrives in summer and survives in winter. When temperatures are warm, they work hard on their farms to get milk and make airag, consuming 
meat from their sheeps and goats. Once winter comes, temperatures dip extremely low and they stay indoors and survive on horse meat.

With the rise of technology, changes in the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle are almost inevitable. While they still lead their lifestyle as pastoral herders, many use motorbikes to herd cattle and horses. To move their homes, trucks have taken the place of ox carts. Solar panels are also becoming an addition to the ger, giving them access to electricity without being confined to one place. The nomads use solar energy to power television sets and mobile phones.
1. Mongolians regularly move from place to place in order to _________.
a.look for food for their family b. find pastures for their livestock
c. herd their cattle and horses d. sell their animals and farm products
2. How many Mongolians still live a traditional nomadic life?
a.Close to 40 percent b. More than 50 percent
c. About 50 percent d. Approximately 60 percent
3. What is a ger?
a.A portable, round tent b. A thatched house
c. A circular house made of snow d. A wooden hut
4. What is the Mongolian’s main food in winter?
a.airag b. goat meat c. sheep meat d. horse meat
5. Today, Mongolian nomads _________.
a.don’t lead their lifestyle as herders any more
b.use ox carts to move their homes
c.use solar energy to power electronic devices
d.have the advantage of urban life
6. Which of the followings is NOT true about Mongolian nomads?
a.They live in the countryside.
b.They live by and for their livestock.
c.They work hard in winter when the temperature dip very low.

For 3,000 years, Mongolians have lived in the rural areas, adopting a pastoral way of life, moving in the search of new pastures. They depend largely on their livestock for a living and sustain themselves with what they can get from the land. Today, approximately half of Mongolia’s population is still roaming the vast plains living in the ger and moving their campings several timesa year. Nomadic life thrives in summer and survives in winter. When temperatures are warm, they work hard on their farms to get milk and make airag, consuming meat from their sheeps and goats. Once winter comes, temperatures dip extremely low and they stay indoors and survive on horse meat.

With the rise of technology, changes in the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle are almost inevitable. While they still lead their lifestyle as pastoral herders, many use motorbikes to herd cattle and horses. To move their homes, trucks have taken the place of ox carts. Solar panels are also becoming an addition to the ger, giving them access to electricity without being confined to one place. The nomads use solar energy to power television sets and mobile phones.

1. Mongolians regularly move from place to place in order to _________.

a.look for food for their family b. find pastures for their livestock

c. herd their cattle and horses d. sell their animals and farm products

2. How many Mongolians still live a traditional nomadic life?

a.Close to 40 percent b. More than 50 percent

c. About 50 percent d. Approximately 60 percent

3. What is a ger?

a.A portable, round tent b. A thatched house

c. A circular house made of snow d. A wooden hut

4. What is the Mongolian’s main food in winter?

a.airag b. goat meat c. sheep meat d. horse meat

5. Today, Mongolian nomads _________.

a.don’t lead their lifestyle as herders any more

b.use ox carts to move their homes

c.use solar energy to power electronic devices

d.have the advantage of urban life

6. Which of the followings is NOT true about Mongolian nomads?

a.They live in the countryside.

b.They live by and for their livestock.

c.They work hard in winter when the temperature dip very low.

d.They are now taking advantage of technology

IX. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

      ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

      ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

      ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

      ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

      ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

      ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.   According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for    .

      a. its beauty                 b. its centenarians        c. its subtropical climate    d. its cuisine

2.   The people of Okinawa _______.

      a. cook very well                                             b. eat a lot of meat

      c. have an unhealthy diet                                d. have the longest lifespan

3.   Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

      a. They eat what they fish and grow.             b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

      c. They do exercise regularly.                         d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.   A centenarian is a person who _______.

      a. is 100 years old                                           b. is almost 100 years old

      c. is 100 years old or more                              d. is 100 years old or less

5.   The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

      a. they have healthy diets and living habits.   b. they walk as much as they can.

      c. they love gardening and going fishing.       d. they only eat fruit and vegetables.

IX. Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It‟s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

     ▲go fishing and eat what they catch.

     ▲regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

     ▲go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

     ▲often spend time with friends. They meet at people‟s houses and play games.

     ▲rarely buy food from a supermarket.

     ▲do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1. According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for .

a. its beauty                            b. its centenarians

c. its subtropical climate                            d. its cuisine

2. The people of Okinawa _______.

a. cook very well                                                b. eat a lot of meat

c. have an unhealthy diet                                 d. have the longest lifespan

3. Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

a. They eat what they fish and grow.                            b. They often buy food at the supermarket. c. They do exercise regularly.                             d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4. A centenarian is a person who _______.

a. is 100 years old                                                b. is almost 100 years old

c. is 100 years old or more                                                      d. is 100 years old or less

5. The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

 a. they have healthy diets and living habits.                           b. they walk as much as they can. c. they love gardening and going fishing.

d. they only eat fruit and vegetables. dening and going fishing. 

VIII.      Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

      ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

      ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

      ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

      ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

      ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

      ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.   According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for    .

      a. its beauty                 b. its centenarians        c. its subtropical climate    d. its cuisine

2.   The people of Okinawa _______.

      a. cook very well                                             b. eat a lot of meat

      c. have an unhealthy diet                                d. have the longest lifespan

3.   Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

      a. They eat what they fish and grow.             b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

      c. They do exercise regularly.                         d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.   A centenarian is a person who _______.

      a. is 100 years old                                           b. is almost 100 years old

      c. is 100 years old or more                              d. is 100 years old or less

5.   The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

      a. they have healthy diets and living habits.   b. they walk as much as they can.

            c. they love gardening and going fishing.       d. they only eat fruit and vegetables

VIII.      Read the text carefully then choose the correct answers.

      The island of Okinawa in Japan has some of the oldest people in the world. It’s famous for its high number of centenarians – men and women who live beyond 100 years of age. There have been many scientific studies of their lifestyle and you can even buy cookery books based on their diets. Some of the reasons for their good health are that they ...

      ­go fishing and eat what they catch.

      ­regularly do gardening and grow their own fruit and vegetables.

      ­go cycling and never drive when they can walk.

      ­often spend time with friends. They meet at people’s houses and play games.

      ­rarely buy food from a supermarket.

      ­do regular exercise, go swimming and lead active lives.

1.   According to the passage, Okinawa is well known for    .

      a. its beauty                 b. its centenarians        c. its subtropical climate    d. its cuisine

2.   The people of Okinawa _______.

      a. cook very well                                             b. eat a lot of meat

      c. have an unhealthy diet                                d. have the longest lifespan

3.   Which of the followings is NOT true about the Okinawans?

      a. They eat what they fish and grow.             b. They often buy food at the supermarket.

      c. They do exercise regularly.                         d. They enjoy socializing with friends.

4.   A centenarian is a person who _______.

      a. is 100 years old                                           b. is almost 100 years old

      c. is 100 years old or more                              d. is 100 years old or less

5.   The Okinawans live a long life because _______.

      a. they have healthy diets and living habits.   b. they walk as much as they can.

            c. they love gardening and going fishing.       d. they only eat fruit and vegetables

III. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers. The City of New York, often called New York City or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States. With an estimated 2016 population of 8,537,673 distributed over a land area of about 302.6 square miles (784 km2). New York City is also the most densely populated major city in the United States. Located at the southern tip of the state of New York, the city is the center of the New York metropolitan area, one of the most populous urban agglomerations in the world. A global power city, New York City exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media and entertainment, art, fashion, research, technology, education, politics, and sports, its fast pace defining the term New York minute. Home to the headquarters of the United Nations, New York is an important center for international diplomacy and has been described as the cultural, financial, and media capital of the world. New York City traces its origin to its 1624 founding in Lower Manhattan as a trading post by colonists of the Dutch Republic and was named New Amsterdam in 1626. The city and its surroundings came under English control in 1664 and were renamed New York after King Charles II of England granted the lands to his brother, the Duke of York. New York served as the capital of the United States from 1785 until 1790. It has been the country’s largest city since 1790. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to the Americas by ship in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is a symbol of the United States and its democracy. In the 21th century, New York has emerged as a global node of creativity and entrepreneurship, social tolerance, and environmental sustainability, and as a world symbol of freedom and cultural diversity. 1. Which city is the most densely populated in the US? ……………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Which field does New York exerts a significant impact upon? ……………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Was New York City named New Amsterdam in 1624? ……………………………………………………………………………………. 4. When did New York serve as the capital of the US? …………………………………………………………………………………… 5. Which symbolizes the US and its democracy? ……………………………………………………………………. D. WRITING I. Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. 1. I’ve never had to wait this long for a bus before. → This is 2. “You must stay in bed until next Monday!” the doctor said. → The doctor said 3. It took us more than 3 hours to discover the inner Hanoi. → We spent 4. No other book is more popular than Dickens’ “David Copperfield”. → Dickens’ “David Copperfield” is 5. Watching TV is not as important as doing homework. → Doing homework II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital. 1. I’m really excited about the upcoming pottery workshop. (FORWARD) I’m 2. There is no oil and gas left on Earth. (RUN) The Earth has 3. When I was a child, I usually went to the local park every Saturday afternoon. (GO) When I was a child, 4. He left school because his mother was sick . (sickness) Because 5. You shouldn’t have behaved like that. (behave) I wish .................................................................................................................................................

* Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers.
 In the early 17 th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents. However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically. By the 19 th century, this had
become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading center of the country.
 You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East. Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s development.
 Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially named as Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists annually.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A. Saigon: Now and Then

B. Saigon: Then and Now
C. Saigon: Lost and Found

D. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam
2. According to the passage, Saigon was …………………in the early 17 th century.
A. a small village

B. an important city
C. a financial center

D. an uninhabited region
3. What happened with Saigon in the 19 th century?
A. It became popular all over Asia.
B. It was no longer visited by international tourists.
C. It became the most important trading center in the world.
D. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vietnam.
4. The city’s development has been stunted because of ………………….
A. two disastrous wars

B. some major historic events
C. natural disasters and disastrous wars

D. different occurrences and disastrous wars
5. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to ………………….
A. affairs

B. incidents

C. situations

D. adventures
6. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.
B. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.
C. In the early 17 th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon.
D. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled.

II. Read the text carefully, then choose the correct answers: (1.5 pts)

        My neighborhood is Hue, a beautiful ancient city of Vietnam. There are a lot of beauty spots in this poetic city. On the north side of the river is the Citadel, the center of the historic city. Most of Hue’s important monuments, temples, and pagodas are 

found in this area. The south side of the river is newer, and contains most of the city’s business and residental areas.

       Hue’s most outstanding attractions are the Royal Citadel – an imperial city and the emperors’ tombs. And this complex of monuments is listed among the UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

         Hue is a very tranquil and marvelous city in the central part of Vietnam. There are many famous people who were born in Hue or had spent some time in this beautiful city. This city is one of the most popular places for tourists in Vietnam.

  * Answer the questions:

  31. Where is Hue located?

 ………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

32.  Is the south side of the river  older than the Citadel?

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