Circle the best option A, B, C, or D for each gap to complete the passage
Many visitors come to Tatter bridge to see the wonderful art (1) _____________ and museums, the
beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they miss out on (2)
_____________ the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you
what you can see if you (3) _____________ a short bus ride out of the city.
The beautiful village of Tatter bridge was (4) _____________ to the children's writer Jane Potter,
whose stories of Benjamin Bear (5) _____________ loved by adults and children around the world. Jane
Potter's home is now a museum and tea shop, and is well (6) _____________ a visit just for its wonderful
gardens. It also has a gift shop where you can buy (7) _____________ and books. Tatter bridge has a
number of interesting shops (8) _____________ an excellent cake shop, and 'Wendy's Gift shop' where
you can find lots of unusual gifts made (9) _____________ hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter's
books should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have not changed since Jane Potter (10)
_____________ her stories there one hundred years ago.
1. A. workshops B. stations C. restaurants D. galleries
2. A. experiencing B. questioning C. understanding D. welcoming
3. A. bring B. drive C. take D. sail

4. A. school B. home C. shop D. cottage
5. A. be B. have C. been D. are
6. A. worth B. value C. excited D. known
7. A. vegetables B. souvenirs C. costumes D. materials
8. A. preserving B. advertising C. including D. purchasing
9. A. at B. in C. with D. by
10. A. carved B. designed C. moulded D. wrote
II. Use words in the box to complete the passage.

When; paintings; craft; artisan; as; situated;
parts; villagers; and; engaged.

Recently, we made a trip to revisit Dong Ho Village with a desire to meet old artisan Nguyen Huu
Sam. Just when we arrived at the dyke in the village and talked with the villagers about the (1)
_____________, they intimately told us about him.
The old house owned by the artisan is (2)_____________ in a long alley of the village. On the walls
of the house there are many folk paintings in different genres, from daily life paintings to landscape (2)
_____________ shown in a set of "four seasons"
Mr. Sam told us about his past. (4) _____________ he was three years old, he was instructed in the
craft of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could help his father apply the Dong Ho
paintings. At seven, he was able to draw with a pen (5)_____________ made the most difficult samples.

Years went by and the soul of Dong Ho folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the Poonah-
paper.

In the 1940s this craft flourished. At that time, Nguyen Huu Sam was assigned by bis parents to take
the paintings to the market for sale. Mr. Sam said that 17 families in the village had been (6)
_____________ in making Dong Ho paintings.
Artisan Nguyen Huu Sam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho paintings and has
waited for opportunities to restore this traditional (7) _____________. In 1967, when the local authorities
assigned him to restore the traditional gen re of Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 (8)
_____________ with professional skills and collected hundreds of woodblocks to establish the Dong Ho
Painting Cooperative, Thanks to his efforts, such famous paintings (9) _____________ "Rat's wedding",
"Rooster", "Scene of jealousy" and "Writing verses about precious flowers" have been revived. Dong Ho
paintings have been available in many (10) _____________ of the world such as Japan, France,
Germany, Singapore and the United States.

Circle the best option A, B, C, or D for each gap to complete the passage
Many visitors come to Tatter bridge to see the wonderful art (1) _____________ and museums, the
beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go outside the city, and so they miss out on (2)
_____________ the scenery and the fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you
what you can see if you (3) _____________ a short bus ride out of the city.
The beautiful village of Tatter bridge was (4) _____________ to the children's writer Jane Potter,
whose stories of Benjamin Bear (5) _____________ loved by adults and children around the world. Jane
Potter's home is now a museum and tea shop, and is well (6) _____________ a visit just for its wonderful
gardens. It also has a gift shop where you can buy (7) _____________ and books. Tatter bridge has a
number of interesting shops (8) _____________ an excellent cake shop, and 'Wendy's Gift shop' where
you can find lots of unusual gifts made (9) _____________ hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter's
books should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have not changed since Jane Potter (10)
_____________ her stories there one hundred years ago.
1. A. workshops B. stations C. restaurants D. galleries
2. A. experiencing B. questioning C. understanding D. welcoming
3. A. bring B. drive C. take D. sail

4. A. school B. home C. shop D. cottage
5. A. be B. have C. been D. are
6. A. worth B. value C. excited D. known
7. A. vegetables B. souvenirs C. costumes D. materials
8. A. preserving B. advertising C. including D. purchasing
9. A. at B. in C. with D. by
10. A. carved B. designed C. moulded D. wrote
II. Use words in the box to complete the passage.

When; paintings; craft; artisan; as; situated;
parts; villagers; and; engaged.

Recently, we made a trip to revisit Dong Ho Village with a desire to meet old artisan Nguyen Huu
Sam. Just when we arrived at the dyke in the village and talked with the villagers about the (1)
_____________, they intimately told us about him. The old house owned by the artisan is (2)_____________ in a long alley of the village. On the walls
of the house, there are many folk paintings in different genres, from daily life paintings to landscape (2)
_____________ shown in a set of "four seasons"Mr. Sam told us about his past. (4) _____________ he was three years old, he was instructed in the
craft of making Dong Ho paintings by his father. At five, he could help his father apply the Dong Ho paintings. At seven, he was able to draw with a pen (5)_____________ made the most difficult samples.Years went by and the soul of Dong Ho folk paintings has kept seashell powder paint to the Poonah-
paper.In the 1940s this craft flourished. At that time, Nguyen Huu Sam was assigned by bis parents to take the paintings to the market for sale. Mr. Sam said that 17 families in the village had been (6)_____________ in making Dong Ho paintings. Artisan Nguyen Huu Sam has always been devoted to the making of Dong Ho paintings and has waited for opportunities to restore this traditional (7) _____________. In 1967, when the local authorities assigned him to restore the traditional gen re of Dong Ho folk paintings, he gathered 50 (8) _____________ with professional skills and collected hundreds of woodblocks to establish the Dong Ho Painting Cooperative, Thanks to his efforts, such famous paintings (9) _____________ "Rat's wedding", "Rooster", "Scene of jealousy" and "Writing verses about precious flowers" have been revived. Dong Ho paintings have been available in many (10) _____________ of the world such as Japan, France,
Germany, Singapore and the United States.

* Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank to complete the passage.
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (1) …………………the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have (2) …………………
over the last ten years are amazing.
People in the past were not (3) …………………to travel such long distances within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and (4) …………………cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane.
Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (5) …………………and machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is (6) …………………by computers and other powerful machines. In the past (7) …………………of living were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides many people could not afford (8) …………………appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference (9) …………………living
now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not (11) …………………into public or private schools.
1. A. predict B. discuss C. compare D. suppose
2. A. occurred B. considered C. expressed D. arranged
3. A. used B. able C. might D. capable
4. A. skillful B. difficult C. historical D. comfortable
5. A. rules B. tools C. teams D. ideas
6. A. thought B. played C. done D. seen
7. A. conditions B. performances C. stories D. conflicts
8. A. mobile B. physical C. bare-footed D. household
9. A. within B. among C. between D. behind
10. A. allowed B. attended C. agreed D. appeared

V. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank.. (1 pt)

It s very important for US to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help to (1)________our food. They also

help us to look beautiful How can we keep our teeth healthy? First we should visit our dentist twice a year. can fill cavities in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait (2)________they have toothache before they go to the dentist. Second, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and flouride toothpaste (3)_______least twice a day - once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden (4)_________to clean between our teeth after a meal. Finally, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocloate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals. They are haemful because they stick ourteeth and cause decay.

I.        Read the passage and choose the best option for each blank to complete the passage

Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live.

Obviously, it is difficult to (1) the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the 21st century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have (2)over the last ten years are amazing.

People in the past were not (3)  to travel such long distances within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and (4)  cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane.

Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (5)  and machines to make  their  work  easier.  Today,  most  of  the  difficult  and  dangerous  work  is  (6)   by computers and other powerful machines. In the past (7) of living were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides many people could not afford (8)appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference (9) living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past, men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not (10)  into public or private schools.

1.  A. predict                B. discuss                    C. compare                  D. suppose

2.  A. occurred             B. considered              C. expressed                D. arranged

3.  A. used                    B. able                         C. might                      D. capable

4.  A. skillful                B. difficult                  C. historical                 D. comfortable

5.  A. rules                    B. tools                        C. teams                      D. ideas

6.  A. thought               B. played                     C. done                       D. seen

7.  A. conditions          B. performances          C. stories                     D. conflicts

8.  A. mobile                B. physical                  C. bare - footed           D. household

9.  A. within                 B. among                     C. between                  D. behind

10.  A. allowed            B. attended                 C. agreed                     D. appeared

I. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.

      Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel (1)          relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming (2)              of the most popular places (3)    a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s (4)            largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage I (5)            ten times better. But the best thing for me was the food. It was all very healthy of (6)  , but it was expensive too!

      If you’re looking for something a (7)             cheaper, try a winter break. Winter is the darkest and the coldest (8)                 of the year, and it can also be the (9)                   time for your body. We all eat too (10)     and we don't take enough exercise. A lot of health farms offer lower prices from Monday to Friday from November to March.

      1.   A. like                        B. more                      C. less                         D. Similar

      2.   A. once                       B. first                        C. one                         D. none

      3.   A. with                       B. of                            C. to                            D. for

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

      5.   A. feel                        B. felt                         C. fell                         D. fall

      6.   A. all                           B. out                          C. course                    D. them

      7.   A. little                       B. few                         C. a little                    D. a few

      8.   A. period                    B. moment                 C. time                        D. part

      9.   A. worst                     B. good                       C. best                        D. great

      10. A. many                     B. a lot                        C. lot of                      D. much

I. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.

      Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel (51)        relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming (52)                        of the most popular places (53)                a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s (54)          largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage I (55)                 ten times better. But the best thing for me was the food. It was all very healthy of (56)     , but it was expensive too!

      If you’re looking for something a (57)                       cheaper, try a winter break. Winter is the darkest and the coldest (58)             of the year, and it can also be the (59)                time for your body. We all eat too (60)                      and we don't take enough exercise. A lot of health farms offer lower prices from Monday to Friday from November to March.

      51. A. like                        B. more                      C. less                         D. Similar

      52. A. once                       B. first                        C. one                         D. none

      53. A. with                       B. of                            C. to                            D. for

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

      55. A. feel                        B. felt                         C. fell                         D. fall

      56. A. all                           B. out                          C. course                    D. them

      57. A. little                       B. few                         C. a little                    D. a few

      58. A. period                    B. moment                 C. time                        D. part

      59. A. worst                     B. good                       C. best                        D. great

      60. A. many                     B. a lot                        C. lot of                      D. much

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.
(23)____________ 25 is Christmas. Christmas is both a national holiday and a religious holiday. Christians remember the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. Many non- Christians celebrate Christmas, too.

The Christmas season starts after Thanksgiving, (24) ____________ late November, Christmas is a time for (25) ___________ presents to friends, family, and poor people. Churches, businesses, and other groups give money, food, and toys to needing families.

Some people make gifts, most people (26) ____________ presents in stores. Stores get crowded around Christmas. There are shoppers everywhere! Stores have many decorations with Christmas colors of red and green. Many people decorate (27) ____________ homes at Christmas. They buy trees and decorate them with electric lights and ornaments. Some people put electric (28) ____________ inside their houses. At Christmas, neighborhoods are beautiful with many dim Christmas lights.

23. A.September  B.October  C.November D.December

24. A.in     B. on    C. at    D. by

25. A. give    B.gave    C. giving    D. to give

26. A. buy    B.buys    C. bought     D. buying

27. A. our     B. my     C. their    D. your

28. A. trees    B. food     C. drink    D. lights