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II. Read a passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).(1pt)

      The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks.

      The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long.

      The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

1.   Saint Stephen's Tower is the largest tower in the world.

2.   Big Ben actually refers to the smallest of the clock's five bells.

3.   The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is one of the most famous places in London.

4.   The Clock is very accurate.

5.   The clock has often failed during its long life span.

Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

Saint Stephen's Tower is the largest tower in the world.

A. True

B. False

Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is one of the most famous places in London.

A. True

B. False

Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

Big Ben actually refers to the smallest of the clock's five bells.

A. True

B. False

Read passage and then decide whether the sentences are True or False.

The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks. The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long. The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

The clock has often failed during its long life span.

A. True

B. False

Read the following passage carefully , and then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). ( 2,0ms)

London, the capital of Great Britain, is situated on the Thames River. It is the largest city in Europe with a population of over 8 million. It is divided into four parts: the City, Westminster, the West End and the East End.

The city is small in area but it is the commercial heart of London. Many banks and offices are situated there. The Tower and St. Paul's Cathedral is very large and fine. It was built in 1710. The famous English architect Christopher Wren planned and built St. Paul's Cathedral. If the city may be called the commercial heart of London, Westminster is the center of the administration. We can see the Houses of Parliament there. It is a beautiful building with two towers and a very big clock called Big Ben. Westminster Abbey is opposite the Houses of Parliament.

The West End with the best and most expensive clubs, restaurants and theatres, beautiful houses and parks is the place where rich people live. Working people live in the East End where there are no parks or gardens and no fine houses.

1. London is the capital of Great Britain.

2. London is the largest city in the world.

3. The East End is one of the four parts of London.

4. The Tower is a commercial heart of London.

5. Westminster is the center of education.

6. The Houses of Parliament have a tower and a very big clock called Big Ben.

7. You can find the most expensive clubs in the East End.

8. Rich people live in the West End.

9. You can go to parks in the East End.

10. Working people don't live in London.

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

Mui Ne is located 24 kilometers north-east of the city of Phan Thiet. It is a fishing village as well as a familiar tourism area in Binh Thuan Province. It is found on Highway No.106, and is famous for sweeping sand dunes and beautiful rows of palm trees. The beach is shallow and sloped. The water is clean and blue and the sun rarely hides behind clouds.

Beside beaches and sand dunes, there are also beautiful landscapes such as Suoi Tien, the Ong Hoang Building and the Poshanu Cham Tower.

It has long been considered the “Hawaii” of Viet Nam. It has shady roads under coconut trees, a beautiful beach and cliffs. The typical scenery of this place lies in the moving lines of golden sand

It is known as the “Hawaii” of Viet Nam.

A. True

B. False

Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (A) or False (B)

UK summer music festival

Held on a farm, the Glastonbury Festival is the most well-known and popular festival in the UK. It began in 1970 and was attended by one thousand five hundred people each paying an admission price of £1 – the ticket included free milk from the farm. Since then the Glastonbury Festival has gone from strength to strength – in 2004 one hundred and fifty thousand fans attended, paying £112 for tickets to the three-day event. Glastonbury is not unique in using live music to raise money for global poverty. In July of this year, the Live 8 concerts will be held simultaneously in London, Paris, Rome and Berlin. Superstars, such as Madonna, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder will perform in order to highlight international poverty and debt.

(Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.us/worldservice/learningenglish)

36. Glastonbury Festival is held inside big buildings.

A. True                                    B. False

37. The Festival has been held for more than 100 years.

A. True                                    B. False

38. Participants of the festival have to pay extra money for milk from the farm.

A. True                                    B. False

39. In 2004, attendees paid £112 for tickets to each day of the event.

A. True                                    B. False

40. Glastonbury is also held for charity purposes.

A. True                                    B. False

5. Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (A) ort False (B)

Most people know hip hop as a style of music but in fact hip hop is more than just the music. it is the words, the dance and generally a whole culture of young people who sing it, dance it and live it.

It began its history in the Bronx are of New York City as early as the 1970s. But hip hop music did not start from nothing. Like all music, it had its beginnings in another kind of music.

In the case of hip hop, this music is African American music, and some even say African music. Since the 1990s, hip hop has also become very popular in other parts of the world. For example, in Europe, Africa, and Asia it is the most popular style of music for teenagers. Hip hop has already been around for almost 40 years. Like rock and roll, it will probably be around for at least another 40 years.

1. Most people understand what hip hop consists of.

A. True                                    B. False

2. Hip hop has nothing similar to other kinds of music.

A. True                                    B. False

3. Hip hop was famous internationally a short time after it was created.

A. True                                    B. False

4. Hip hop existed after American African music.

A. True                                    B. False

5. Young people are generally more interested in Hip hop than old people.

A. True                                    B. False