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The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out-of-date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people.Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference.You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one.

Also, there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money, too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sights.Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must. Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good

packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T-shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave. In addition, think carefully about how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essential's. What

about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There

are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use

them than change your cash in banks. When you are at your destination, other travellers often have

great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say It could enhance your travelling experience.

Question 22: What is the passage mainly about?

A. Tips for travellers overseas C. getting a guide book

B. Things to avoid when you go abroad D. How to find ATMs in big cities

Question 23: According to the passage, you should do all of the following 

B. taking money from an ATM

A. checking that your passport is valid 

C. getting a guide book D. preparing suitable clothes

Question 24: The word "This" in paragraph 2 refers to

A. finding there are no hotels available  C. asking for direction

B. booking hotels in D. saving money advance

Question 25: According to the passage, holders of out-of-date passports

C. should buy a pocket dictionary

A. should ask for help from local people B. cannot travel to other countries D. cannot communicate with foreigners

Question 26: 

The word "essentials" in paragraph 4 mostly means A. everything

B. souvenirs

C.food

D. necessities

Questions 19-24: 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: (1.5 points) When you think about the conical hat, the first thing you think of is the region of Hue. Conical hat making has been a traditional craft there for hundreds of years, and there are many craft villages like Da Le, Phu Cam, and Doc So. However, Tay Ho is the most famous because it is the birthplace of the conical hat in Hue. It is a village on the bank of the Nhu Y River, 12 km from Hue City. A conical hat may look simple, but artisans have to follow 15 stages, from going to the forest to collect leaves to ironing the leaves, making the frames, etc. Hue’s conical hats always have two layers of leaves. Craftsmen must be skilful to make the two layers very thin. What is special is that they then add poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers, creating the famous bai tho or poetic conical hats. Conical hat making in the village has been passed down from generation to generation because everybody, young or old, can take part in the process. It is a well-known handicraft, not only in Viet Nam, but all around the world. 19. In the sentence : ‘Conical hat making has been a traditional craft there for hundreds of years’, there refers to …… A. Hue B. Da Le C. Tay Ho D. Phu Cam 20. According to the first paragraph, where did peope first make conical hat? A. Da Le. B. Phu Cam. C. Doc So. D. Tay Ho 21. The special thing about the hat layers is that......... A. they’re well-known B. they’re very thin C. poems are printed on them. D. they’ve been passed down from generation to generation 22. According to the passage, the followings are true EXCEPT ........ A. People have made conical hats for a long time B. Ironing the leaves is one of the stages of making conical hats C. Only old people in Hue can make conical hats D. ‘Bai tho’conical hats have poems and paintings of Hue between the two layers. 23. What does “process” in the last paragraph mean? A. The first stage of making conical hats B. The second stage of making conical hats C. The last stage of making conical hats D. A series of stages to make conical hats 24. Which is the main idea of the last paragraph? A. Present status of the craft B. Location and history of conical hat making village C. How the conical hat is made D. Local environment

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 NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic.

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin.

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular.

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals.

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 NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic.

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin.

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular.

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals.

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 NOT true when talking about blues?

A. They could be amusing and optimistic

B. A well-known blues musician was Scott Joplin

C. They gained popularity near the time ragtime became popular

D. They were a more individual style of music than spirituals

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

You should sit down and _______ stock of your life and decide whether this is the right thing to do.

A. get

B. take

C. carry

D. make

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.

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

A. Humans have difficult choices to make about saving endangered species.

B. The existence of humans is at the expense of some other species.

C. No other species can threaten the survival of humans on Earth.

D. Some animals and plants cannot survive without human help.

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.

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.