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

In the United States, almost everyone, at one time or another, has been a volunteer. According to U.S. government statistics, about one-fifth of the American population does volunteer work each year. Americans have had the tradition of volunteering and helping one another since the early days of the country.

Americans volunteer not because they are forced or paid to do it. They enjoy it! Traditional volunteer activities include raising money for people in need, cooking and giving food, doing general labour (such as clean-up projects and home repair), providing transportation (such as giving rides to the elderly), and tutoring/mentoring young people.

28.   What percentage of American population does volunteer work?

A. 1/4                               B. 1/2                               C.  1/5                               D.  1/3

29.   How long have Americans had the tradition of volunteering?

A.     They have never had.                                         B. since the early daysof the country.

C.  less than 50 years.                                               D. since the Independence Day.

30.   Which activity is NOT a traditional volunteer activity in the United States?

A.     raising money                                                      B. cooking meals

C.  teaching young children                                    D. donating blood

31.   What does the phrase “people in need” mean?

A.     People need help.                                                B. People are rich.

C.  People are poor.                                                  D. People are disable.

32.   According to the passagewhich statement is TRUE?

A.     Traditional volunteer activities include raising money and providing care for animals.

B.     Americans volunteer because they are paid for it.

C.     A few American people do volunteer work.

D.     American people enjoy volunteering.

Exercise 12.Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

In the future, people will build houses on the moon. The best place for houses in a moon town will be underground. Underground houses will be safe, and the temperatures will not be very high during daytime and not very low at night.

Moon homes may be balloons with oxygen, and people will wear oxygen masks when they are away from home because the moon has no air around it. The house might have beds, tables, and chairs, so people will sleep, eat, and work in their home. Moon-house building will be easy.

96. In a moon town, what is the best place for house?

A. a balloon               B. on the ground                C. underground              D. in the air

97. Which of the following is true?

A. The people on the moon will not leave their homes.

B. The people on the moon will wear oxygen masks when they leave their homes.

C. The moon homes are very hot during daytime.

D. The temperatures will be very high during daytime and very low at night.

98. Why do people need oxygen when they stay on the moon?

A. Because the moon is too large.

B. Because the moon houses are full of air.

C. Because people sleep, eat, and work outside their houses.

D. Because the moon has no air.

99. How comfortable are the houses on the moon?

A. They have furniture for people to sleep, eat, or work.

B. They have many balloons.

C. They don't have any furniture.

D. They have all kinds of furniture.

100.In the writer's opinion, will people build houses on the moon?

A. No, they can't.                            B. They might not do it.

C. Of course, they will.                   D. People only think so.

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

American foods began to affect the rest of the world. American emphasis on convenient and rapid consumption is best represented in fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks. By the 1960s and 1970s fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports as franchises for Mc Donald’s and Burger King spread through Europe and other parts of the world, including Russia and China. Traditional meals cooked at home and consumed at a leisurely pace gave way to quick lunches and dinners eaten on the run as other countries imitated American cultural patterns.

By the late 20th century Americans had become more conscious of their diets, eating more poultry, fish and vegetables, and fewer eggs and less beef. Cooks began to rediscover many world cuisines in forms closer to their original. In California, chefs combined fresh fruits and vegetables available with ingredients and spices borrowed from immigrant kitchens to create an innovative cooking style that was lighter than traditional French, but more interesting and varied than typical American cuisine. Along with the state’s wines, California cuisine took its place among the acknowledged forms of fine dining.

Question 28. Fast foods such as hamburgers, French fries, and soft drinks_________.

A. are popular because of their nutritious values 

B. are traditional meals of the US people

C. became more popular than meals cooked at home in China.

D. became popular with other European and Asian countries

Question 29. Which of the following is similar in meaning to the word ‘cuisine’?

A. cooking B. cooker C. cookery D. cook

Question 30. What is the main idea of the first paragraph? 

A.America’s cuisine used to have an influence on many countries. 

B. Fast foods became one of America’s strongest exports.

C. Mc Donald’s and Burger King are American food suppliers successful in Europe. 

D. Traditional meals cooked at home are not common in the US. 

Question 31. Which of the following statements is true? 

A. By the late 20th century, fast foods had lost their popularity in the US. 

B. Americans used to eat more poultry, fish, fruits and vegetables than they do now.

C. Cooking styles of other countries began to affect Americans by the late 20th century. 

D. Fewer eggs and less beef in American diet made them fitter.

Question 32. An innovative style of cooking was created in California_________.

A. to attract more immigrants to the state

B. and made the states wines well-known

C. by borrowing recipes from immigrant kitchens 

D. by combining the local specialties with immigrants’ spices

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

The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This caused many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is difficult to persuade people to change habits and leaves their cars at home.

One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at differ times of the day. This system, known as road pricing has already been introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car. Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares kept at an acceptable level.

Glossary:          persuade (v.) (~ sb to do sth): thuyết phục (ai làm gì)

tough (adj.) = difficult; strict: khó; nghiêm khăc

 a tough fine: phạt tiền thật nặng reliable (adj.): đáng tin cậy

38. The word expand in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________________.

A. decrease                    B. increase                              C. reduce                    D. develop

39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by more traffic?

A. serious air pollution                                          B. greater risks of accidents

C. people’s habits                                                  D. very long delays

40. The most important thing to encourage people to use public transport is _________________

A. high parking fees                                                                   B. good public transport

C. road using fees                                                                       D. high charges for public transport

41. The verb give up is closest in meaning to ______________________.

A. continue using               B. encourage                                   C. get bored with               D. stop using

42. We can learn from the text that  _______________.

A. it is easy for people to change their habits

B. many people will not drive expensive cars                           

C. more people will use public transport if it is cheap, reliable and comfortable

D. pollution and lengthy delays cause people to leave their cars at home

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer for each of the blanks.

    Amy Johnson joined the London Aeroplane Club when she was still a schoolgirl. There, she was taught (34) ____ to service planes and she was introduced to a pilot (35) ____ Jim Mollison, who held the record for a flight to Australia. In 1930, Amy tried to beat his record. She didn’t succeed, but she was still the first woman (36) ____ to Australia. When she returned, she and Jim Mollison were married. Amy was very popular and a song (37) ____ about her: Amy, wonderful Amy ! Her death is a mystery. During the war, in 1941, she and her aeroplane (38) ____ into the sea.

Question 34. A. where                     B. why                           C. how                           C. what

Question 35. A. call                         B. called                        C. calling                        D. calls

Question 36. A. to fly                       B. flying                         C. flew                           D. that flying

Question 37. A. wrote                     B. was writing                C. written                       D. was written

Question 38. A. disappeared            B. was disappeared        C. was disappearing       D. disappears

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

     In 1960, Laura Ashley, a housewife with young children, began designing and selling clothes. After some early success, her husband, Bernard, an experienced businessman, joined her and was able to provide considerable help and advice. The business expanded rapidly. Laura had started working at home, and soon there were several "Laura Ashley" shops where women could buy pretty, traditional clothes in a country style, made of natural materials. By the 1980s, the company had developed into a multi-million pound international organization with branches in places as far apart as London, Brussels, San Francisco and Tokyo.

Laura Ashley was a woman of simple tastes and strong moral beliefs. She was born in Wales and one of her largest factories producing clothes was situated in the countryside there. Her employees were encouraged to lead healthy lives, enjoy the fresh air and a good diet. Many of the Ashley family were involved in the business, but in 1985 it was decided that the public should be given the opportunity to invest money in the company. Obviously this was a major development and a clear sign of commercial success. But the woman whose ideas had been the basics of the company's development did not live to see it. She fell down the stairs while staying at a friend's house and died in hospital a few days afterwards. She was only sixty-one.

Question 39. Laura Ashley started her business by      

      A. running an international organization                               B.   working at home

      C. organizing branches in cities                                          D. opening some shops

Question 40. Which of the following is TRUE about Laura Ashley?

      A. She was a young housewife with children when she started doing business.

      B.   Her husband had helped her in the first place.

      C. Her business did not go well for many years after the start.

      D. Women came to her shops to buy expensive clothes made of luxury materials.

Question 41. We can infer from the passage that by 1985.      

      A. Many members of her family had worked in her company.

      B.   Only Laura had done the business of the company.

      C. None of the Ashley family, except her husband, had worked in the company.

      D. No one else in the family had helped Laura in business.

Question 42. Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?

      A. The expansion of a company                                         B.   A woman's excellent ideas

      C. The success story of a housewife                                  D. How a woman runs a business

Question 43. The word "Obviously" in the passage is closest in meaning to   

      A. Apparently                              B. Consequently            C. Lately                        D. Generally

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

By the time their baby arrives, the Johnson hope _______ painting and decorating the new nursery

A. having been finished 

B. to have finished

C. to have been finished

D. having finished 

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

     Recent research into the world of teenagers has suggested that they value friendship above everything else. Children aged between 12 and 15 were asked what was important to them. Their answers included possessions such as money and computer gadgets but also relationships with people. The teenagers questioned said that friends were the most important to them, more even than family, or boyfriends and girlfriends.

     We wanted to find out more about the results of this research so we asked our readers what they thought about the value of friendship. Here are some examples of what they said about their friends:

     Ben, 15:

     Every time I have a fight with my parents, I need some time on my own. But after that, the first thing I do is meet up with my friends. After playing football for a while, or skateboarding, I usually feel much happier again.

     Rory, 13:

     When I moved to a village in the countryside, I thought that it would be the end of my friendships. But my old friends have kept in touch and they come and visit during the holidays. There’s a lake nearby, so we often go sailing, waterskiing or windsurfing. And I have made some new friends here too, at school, since I joined the rugby club.

     Carlos, 11:

     Last year, I broke my arm on a skiing holiday. Unfortunately, it was my left arm and I am left-handed. My school friends all helped and copied their notes for me.

     It seems that our readers value their friendships very highly. From what they told us, they spend a lot of time with their friends, just hanging out, or sharing hobbies and interests. They seem to need their friends for advice, help, chats, and for having fun. Clearly, friends make each other feel better. Looking at what our readers told us, the results of the recent research are not really surprising.

28. Why are Ben, Rory and Carlos mentioned in the article?

     A. They know why teenagers value friendship.

     B. They read magazines.

     C. They give information about themselves.

     D. They are teenage boys.

29. Which of the following best describes Ben?

     A. He often has fights.                    B. He is happier than his friends.

     C. He likes being alone.                  D. He likes some sports.

30. What do we know about the lake that Rory visits?

     A. It is near the school.

     B. It is used by a lot of people who do water sports.

     C. It is near his home.

     D. It is a village.

31. Carlos mentions that he is left-handed because ………………………...

     A. it makes skiing harder

     B. it makes it worse that he broke the arm he uses most

     C. it is an interesting fact about himself and he was talking about his left arm

     D. it is very unfortunate when you break your left hand

32. The answers to the recent research and the answers from the readers …..

     A. were surprising                                       B. were similar

     C. were not the same                                              D. were both about sports

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

Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?

A. Animal and plant species which pose threats to humans will die out soon.

B. Saving popular animal and plant species should be given a high priority.

C. Humans will make changes in their lifestyles to save other species.

D. The dilemma humans face between maintaining their lives and saving other species remains

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

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Today’s style of American music is mostly influenced by African-rooted songs.

B. It is hard to exactly recognize the people who started the American musical tradition.

C. Spirituals, blues and ragtime are the major components that formed jazz.

D. American’s musical history was built by several famous musicians.