Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

According to the passage, all of the following arc true EXCEPT that ……….

A. the density of bicycles is still high

B. Viet Nam has one of the highest vehicle densities is the world

C. motorbikes are very popular among young people

D. bicycle was used as a means of transportation during the war

III/ Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they-are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples lor the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

1. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

                A. Family is a vital part of your life.

                B. Not everyone has a family.

                C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

2. In the writer's opinion, ____.

                A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

                B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

                C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

                D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

3. To children, family plays a role in ____.

                A. teaching them academic subjects

                B. developing their personal traits

                C. helping them to find a good job

                D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

4. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                          B. teachers                         C. good habits                    D. parents

5. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed                      B. saved                               C. built                  D. constructed

6. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

                A. When a family fails, the w hole society falls down.

                B. A family member w ill be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Hinnly members have responsibilities to set good examples.

                D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

7. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

                A. Educational role ot family                        B. The importance of family

                C. family and society                                       D. The birth of fragile object

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

                             A World of Sausage

All over the world, all different cultures created interesting processed meat products, and one of the most popular is undoubtedly sausage.
To begin with, sausage making may be considered disgusting as it deals with using various animal parts.
Since meat is ground up, certain cuts and parts of an animal that wouldn’t be served in their original forms can be used. Literally, this means animal parts such as noses, ears, and other less appetizing areas of an animal’s body. Very often, the ground up meat and flesh is mixed with a certain percentage of fat, along with spices and other fillers. After being mixed well, this meat mixture is then stuffed into the cleaned intestines of the animal, which are then sealed at both ends. The result is sausage.
The meats used in sausages come from a variety of animals, although beef and pork are by far the favorites. In some cultures, sausage made from the meat of horses is considered a delicacy. When sausages are cooked, the cooking process sometimes adds to the flavor. While boiling is probably the
simplest method, smoking sausages will add a lot of smoky flavor.
Next time you bite into a sausage, it is probably best not to think too much about how it became the tasty thing you are eating. After all, you don’t want to ruin a good snack.
1. Where is the mixture of meat placed?
A. Inside a plastic package.                            B. Inside a cleaned intestine.
C. Inside a refrigerator.                                   D. Inside a metal container.
2. What won’t be served in their original forms?
A. Certain cuts and parts of animals.              B. Spices and fillers.
C. Sausages of all types.                                 D. Intestines of an animal.
3. What are by far the favorite meats for making sausages?
A. Chicken.                 B. Horse meat.            C. Cuts of lamb.          D. Beef and pork.
4. What is the simplest method of cooking sausages?
A. Grilling.                  B. Smoking.                C. Boiling.                   D. Baking.
5. What advice is given in the passage?
A. Be careful when making sausages.
B. Don’t think too much about what you are eating when eating sausages.
C. Try not to use too much fat in the meat mixture when making sausages.
D. Make sure intestines are cleaned before packing with meat.

Ex15: Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D tor each question.

The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem Lake. It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorate and high rank scholar of Vietnam. In 1076, Emperor Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built the Imperial Academy as the first university of Vietnam.

The Temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard is from the main gate to Dai Trung Gate. The second is with Khue Van Pavilion. The pavilion symbol is used on the street signs of Ha Noi. The third courtyard is the place where the doctorate names were listed on the stone tablets above tortoise backs. The fourth courtyard is dedicated for Confucius and his 72 honored students, as well as Chu Van An - one of the most famous teachers at the Imperial Academy. The last is also the farthest courtyard is Thai Hoc House, which was used as the Imperial Academy. Thai Hoc House holds a small collection of old-time costumes for students and scholars.

1. Where is the Temple of Literature?

____________________________________

2. When and by whom was it built?

____________________________________

3. How many courtyards are there in the Temple of Literature?

____________________________________

4. Which courtyard is with Khue Van Pavilion?

____________________________________

5. What is the Pavilion symbol used on?

____________________________________

II. Read the passage and choose the correct word to fill each gap.

    Write your answer A, B, C or D in the space given on the right. (5 pts)

      Plants

Plants grow in almost __(1)__ part of the world. We see __(2)__ plants as flowers, grass, and trees nearly every day. Plants grow high on mountain-tops, far in the oceans, and in many deserts and __(3)__ regions.

Without plants, there could be no life on earth. Man could not live without air or food, and so he couldn’t live without plants. The oxygen in the air we breathe comes from plants. The food we eat also comes from plants or from animals that eat plants. We build houses and make many useful __(4)__ from lumber cut from trees. Much of our clothing is made __(5)__  the fibers of the cotton plant.

Scientists believe there are more than 350000 species of plants, but no one knows for __(6)__. Some of the smallest plants, called diatoms, can be seen only with a __(7)__. A drop of water may hold as many as 500 diatoms. The largest living things are the giant sequoia trees of California. Some of them stand more than 290 feet high and measure over 30 feet wide

Scientists __(8)__ all living things into two main groups – plants and animals. It is usually easy to tell the two __(9)__. Almost all kinds of plants stay in one place, but nearly all species of animals move about under their own power. Most plants make  their own food from air, sunlight, and water. Animals cannot make their own food. The basic units of all life, called cells, are also different in plants and animals. Most plants have thick walls that __(10)__ a material called cellulose. Animal cells do not have this material.

1.       A. all                              B. each                       C. every                      D. total                                                  __________

2.       A. these                        B. those                      C. all                            D. such                                                 __________

3.       A. polar                         B. polarized               C. poled                      D. pole                                                  __________

4.       A. products                   B. activities                 C. games                    D. plays                                                __________

5.       A. in                               B. up                            C. by                            D. from                                                  __________

6.       A. certainty                   B. guarantee              C. sure                         D. certainly                                          __________

7.       A. telescope                B. periscope               C. stethoscope          D. microscope                                     __________

8.       A. part                           B. separate                 C. divide                      D. sort                                                   __________

9.       A. difference                B. apart                       C. distinctly                D. separately                                       __________

10.    A. contain                     B. maintain                 C. stock                       D. incorporate                                     __________

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer the correct answer to each of the questions.

For many people the language of the Internet is English. “World, Wide, Web"-Three English Words, was the name of an article by Michael Specter in the New York Times a few years ago. The article went on to say: “If youwant to take full advantage of the Internet, there is only one real way to do it: learn English.”

In general, it is not difficult to learn to use Internet services. But although Internet services are rather easy to use, you will have considerable difficulties if you are not familiar with English. In fact, a good knowledge of English is one  of the most important aspects that help you use the Internet. Learning to use a new Internet service may take a few hours, a few days or some weeks, but it takes years to learn a language so that you can use it fluently and confidently. Of course, when you know some English, you can learn more just by using it on the Internet. But at least your English should be good enough to understand commonly used words and to know what to do on the Internet.

31. It _____ to learn to use Internet services.

32. According to the article by Michael Specter, you should _____ to take full advantage of the Internet.

  A. learn to type fast                                                                        B. learn to use the Internet services

  C. learn English                                                                   D. learn the names of some websites

33. Learning to use a language fluently and confidently may take _____.

34. If you do not know English very well, you will _____ when using the Internet.

A. be laughed at                 B. have many difficulties

C. feel more comfortable              D. spend a few days

35. Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?

A. “English and the Internet                                                       B. “Ways to take full advantage of the Internet”

C. “Practising your English on the Internet”                             D. “How to use Internet services”

II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions that follow.

    Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)

Choosing the right career is very important. Most of us spend a great part of our lives at our jobs. For that reason, we should try to find out what our talents are and how we can use them. We can do this through aptitude tests, interviews with specialists and study of books in our field of interest. There are many careers open to catch of us. Perhaps we like science, then we might prepare ourselves to be chemists, physicists or biologists. Maybe our interests take us into the business world and  such work as accounting, personnel management or public relations. Many people find their place in government service, teaching, newspaper work, medicine, engineering. These and many other fields offer fascinating careers to persons with talent and training.

1.       It is important to find the right career because _____                                                                                          

A. It’s very easy to lose the job.                B. Most of us  spend a great part of our lives at our jobs.

C. We need money.                                  D. It’s difficult to find a job.

2.       We can find the right career by _____                                                  

A. asking for some useful advice.             B. finding out what our talents are and how we can use them.

C. travelling wherever we can.                 D. learning some foreign languages.

3.       We can find out what our talents are and how we use through _____

A. interviews with specialists.                   B. all are correct.

C. aptitude tests.                                      D. study of books in our field of interest.

4.       Careers found in the scientific world are _____                                                  

A. Biologists, chemists, physicists.           B. Physicists, biologists, accountants.

C. Businessmen, teachers, doctors.         D. Chemists, mathematicians, c.

5.       The theme of the passage is _____                                                  

A. Jobs in the society nowadays.              B. good jobs.

C. unemployment.                                    D. How  to find a right job nowadays.

V. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time

Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for

plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

1. Pollution is caused from the following sources except .

A. water in rivers B. water from households

C. wastes D. house chemicals

2. Recycling can help us .

A. never cut down trees B. produce more paper products

C. place garbage bins easily D. use products again and again

3. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things except .

A. fully use the washing machine

B. repair leaky faucets

C. take short showers instead of baths

D. turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth

4. Recycling helps to reduce waste because .

A. plants need to develop

B. waste can be recycled and reused

C. a person can do it in his home

D. an average man produces compost for plants

5. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to .

A. cutting down B. the number

C. recycling D. effort