The University of Cambridge is one of the most (23) ________ universities in the UK. It was built (24) ________ 1209. It’s one of the ten (25) ________ universities in the world. Only people with the best grades can (26) ________ there, as it’s one of the hardest universities in the UK to get into. Many famous (27) ________  have studied there, including Sir Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking. It has over 100 libraries and more than 19,000 (28) _________ study there each year.                             

17.    A. old                               B. big                         C. famous                    D. large

18.    A. on                                B. of                            C. in                            D. for

19.    A. oldest                          B. older                       C. old                          D. the old

20.    A. studying                      B. studied                   C. studies                    D. study

21.    A. lawyer                         B. scientists                 C. worker                    D. doctor

22.    A. students                       B. libraries                   C. universities             D. college

Read the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

When was the University of Cambridge formded?

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Read the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

Where is the University of Cambridge located?

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Read the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

What is it regarded in the United Kingdom?

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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 the passage and answer the questions

The University of Cambridge is a public university. It is located in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. It is regarded as the second oldest university (after the University of Oxford) in the United Kingdom and the third oldest surviving university in the world.

The University of Cambridge was formed in 1209. Over the years, it is always considered to be one of the most prestigious institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom and the world. In 2012, the university was ranked second after Havard in the United States of America.

Today, Cambridge is a collegiate university with a student population of about 18,000. Its faculties, departments and 31 colleges occupy different locations in Cambridge. Graduates of the university have won a total of 65 Nobel Prizes, the most of any university in the world.

*prestigious: uy tín, có danh tiếng

How many Nobel Prizes has the University won?

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I.           Read the following passage and decide if the sentences below are True (T) or False (F).

Chris Evert

Chris Evert is one of the greatest tennis players of all time. She was bom in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1954. The weather in Florida is suitable for outdoor sports, so Evert was able to practice her tennis all year long. She learned a lot from her father who was a professional tennis coach. At age sixteen, Evert played in her first US Open (United States Open Tennis Championships). She did not win that year, but she eventually won the US Open six times.

Evert achieved her first major victories in 1974 when she won the women’s championship in two of the world’s four most important tournaments: Wimbledon and the French Open. In 1986, she set a world record by winning the women’s French Open for the seventh time. Over the next five years, she defeated 125 opponents. She became famous not only for her many victories but also for her intense concentration while playing. In addition, she was one of the first players to hit a powerful two-handed backhand. This has now become a common technique.

Today, Evert is retired but often appears on television as a commentator for major tournaments. She will always be remembered for her achievements and influence on the game of tennis.

1.     What is the topic of the passage?

A. Chris Evert's tennis career                                               B. Chris Evert's biography

C. Chris Evert's love of tennis                                              D. Chris Evert's unique tennis style

2.     It is stated in the passage that ______.

A. Evert worked for a while as a professional tennis coach    B. Evert won the US Open when she was a teenager

C. the US Open was played in Florida                                  D. Evert worked as a commentator for tennis tournaments

3.     Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the first underlined sentence in the passage?

A. Evert won both Wimbledon and the French Open in 1974 which were her first important victories.

B. Evert was the first woman to win both Wimbledon and the French Open in one year.

C. Evert won all four of the world's most important tournaments in 1974.

D. Evert first competed in Wimbledon and the French Open in 1974.

4.     It can be inferred from the passage that ______.

A. no woman had won the French Open before 1986

B. no woman had won the French Open seven times before 1986

C. Evert had not won the French Open before 1986

D. the 1986 French Open was Evert's last major tournament victory

5.     Why does the author include the information she was one of the first players to hit a powerful two-handed backhand?

A. To give a reason for Evert's many victories                       B. To give an example of Evert’s intense concentration

C. To give an example of Evert's influence on tennis             D. To give an example of a common tennis technique

6.     The word ‘This’ in the passage refers to       .

A. technique                        B. backhand                              C. first                                D. powerful

VI. Read the passage and decide the statements are T (true) or F (false): (1pt)       

      Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural site in Ha Noi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behavior. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Viet Nam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1842, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.

      1. The construction of Van Mieu took place between 1076 and 1779.

      2. Thousands of talented men were trained in Quoc Tu Giam from the 11th to the 19th century.

      3. Van Mieu has now lost most of its traditional Vietnamese architecture.

      4. Festivals and examinations used to be held in Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam.