V. Read the passage. Circle A, B or C to answer each question.

The Tay live mainly in the Northeastern part of Viet Nam. They live in large and crowded villages with hundreds of houses. They live in houses built on stilts. They are mainly farmers and they grow rice on terraced fields. They also raise cattles and poultry.

Tay traditional dress is made from homegrown cotton. There is usually not much embroidery or other decorations. Women wear skirts or trousers, with short shirts inside and long one on the outside.

They have many festivals and holidays in a year. The Lunar New Year and the mid-July festivals are the most lavishly organized. During festivals, people in many places play con throwing, badminton, tug-of-war, dragon dancing, or chess.

            The Tay eat mainly sticky rice. On festival occasions, they make many kinds of cakes, such as banh chung (sticky rice square cakes), banh day (sticky rice round cakes) or banh khao (cakes made of white rice flour).

Part 2. Read the text and choose the best answers by circling A, B, C or D. (1.5 pts)

The Tay live mainly in the Northeastern part of Viet Nam. They live in large and crowded villages with hundreds of houses. They live in houses constructed on stilts. They are mainly farmers and they grow rice on terraced fields. They also raise cattle and poultry.

Tay traditional dress is made from cotton. There is usually not much embroidery or other decorations. Women wear skirts or trousers, with short shirts inside and long one on the outside.

They have many festivals and holidays in a year. The Lunar New Year and the Mid-July festivals are the most lavishly organized. During festivals, people in many places play con throwing, badminton, tug-of-war, dragon dancing or chess. The Tay eat mainly sticky rice and meat. On festival occasions, they make many kinds of cakes, such as banh chung (sticky rice square cakes), banh day (sticky rice round cakes) or banh khao (cakes made of white rice flour).

23. Which of the following best describes the main idea of the passage? 

25.  …………………is one of the most important festivals of the Tay.

A.  Mid- Autumn        B. Christmas  C. Mid-July    D. Dragon dancing

26.  Which is TRUE of the Tay’s life? 

A.  They mainly live on rice farming.           B. They like to work in industry. 

              C. They sell cotton to make dress.  D. They have few important festivals. 

27.  The word "constructed" in line 2 is closest in meaning to ______. 

A.  bought                    B. built                        C. hung                   D. drove

28.  Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the Tay? 

A.  They live on stilt houses.                         B. They grow rice on terraced fields. 

C. They play games during festivals            D. They wear clothes with much embroidery

Cho mình hỏi là bài đọc này có trong sách nào vậy ạ?

The Tay live mainly in the Northeastern part of Viet Nam. They live in large and crowded villages with hundreds of houses. They live in houses built on stilts. They are mainly farmers and they grow rice on terraced fields. They also raise cattles and poultry. Tay traditional dress is made from homegrown cotton. There is usually not much embroidery or other decorations. Women wear skirts or trousers, with short shirts inside and long one on the outside. They have many festivals and holidays in a year. The Lunar New Year and the mid-July festivals are the most lavishly organized. During festivals, people in many places play con throwing, badminton, tug-of-war, dragon dancing, or chess. The Tay eat mainly sticky rice. On festival occasions, they make many kinds of cakes, such as banh chung (sticky rice square cakes), banh day (sticky rice round cakes) or banh khao (cakes made of white rice flour).

. Read the passage and choose a suitable word from the options A, B, C or D. (1 point)

          Most of the ethnicminority (26) _______  in the Central Highlands live in (27) ______ houses. These houses are built on columns and beams. They have two or four roofs, and some have decorations on the peaks and the sides. The entrance is on the side. The communal house is usually (28) ______ largest, tallest and most(29) ________  building in the village. It is used (30) ________ village meetings, receiving guests, or as a place of worship, and village festivities. Singlemen can sleep in this house.

26.      A. person               B. peoples              C. persons              D. classes

27.      A. brick                  B. cottage               C. stilt                    D. wood 

28.      A. the                     B. a                        C. an                      D. most  

29.      A. simple                B. complicated       C. excel                  D. skilled

30.      A. to                       B. with                   C. for                     D. like 

II.Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1 point)

          Living in the country is something that people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and disadvantages.

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First, you can enjoy peace and quietness. More over, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less traffic, so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain disadvantages or drawbacks to life outside the city. First, because there are fewer people, you are likely to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, particularly in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find jobs.

In short, it can be seen that the country is more suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best for those who are retired or who have young children. In contrast, young people who have a career are better provided in the city.

31.According to the passage, living in the country has ______________________________

A. only good points                          B. only bad points

C. both good and bad points           D. no disad vantages

32.Living in the country is safer for young children because ____________________________.

A. there is less traffic                         B. there are few shops

C. there are fewer people                  D. there are few services

33.Which of the following statements is NOT true according to thepassage?

A.People in the country tend to be friendlier than people in thecity.

B.It’s hard to find entertainment in thecountry.

C.There are fewer shops and services in the country.

D.The country is only suitable for retired people.

34.Who may benefit from living in the countryside?

A.Unemployed people and young children.

B.The elderly and young adults

C.Old citizens and parents with their infants.

D.The aged and single parent.

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

The Hopi live in the northwestern part of Arizona in the United States. With modern things all around them, the Hopi keep their traditions.

There are about 10,000 Hopi and they live in twelve villages in the desert. The weather is very hot in summer, but in winter it freezes. The wind blows hard. Farming is difficult. Corn is the Hopi's main food, but they plant vegetables, too. They raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They also eat hamburgers, ice cream and drink soft drinks. They live in traditional stone houses, but many of them have the telephones, radios, and television. They have horses, but they have trucks too.

Kachinas are an important part of the Hopi religion. Kachinas are spirits of dead people, of rocks, plants, and animals, and of the stars. Men dress as kachinas and do religious dances. People also some make wooden kachinas. No two wooden kachinas are ever alike.

The children attend school, and they also learn the Hopi language, dances, and stories. The Hopi want a comfortable, modern life, but they don't want to lose their traditions.

Question: They live in house made of stone.

A. True

B. False

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

The Hopi live in the northwestern part of Arizona in the United States. With modern things all around them, the Hopi keep their traditions.

There are about 10,000 Hopi and they live in twelve villages in the desert. The weather is very hot in summer, but in winter it freezes. The wind blows hard. Farming is difficult. Corn is the Hopi's main food, but they plant vegetables, too. They raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They also eat hamburgers, ice cream and drink soft drinks. They live in traditional stone houses, but many of them have the telephones, radios, and television. They have horses, but they have trucks too.

Kachinas are an important part of the Hopi religion. Kachinas are spirits of dead people, of rocks, plants, and animals, and of the stars. Men dress as kachinas and do religious dances. People also some make wooden kachinas. No two wooden kachinas are ever alike.

The children attend school, and they also learn the Hopi language, dances, and stories. The Hopi want a comfortable, modern life, but they don't want to lose their traditions.

Question: They live in house made of stone.

A. True

B. False

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

The Hopi live in the northwestern part of Arizona in the United States. With modern things all around them, the Hopi keep their traditions.

There are about 10,000 Hopi and they live in twelve villages in the desert. The weather is very hot in summer, but in winter it freezes. The wind blows hard. Farming is difficult. Corn is the Hopi's main food, but they plant vegetables, too. They raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They also eat hamburgers, ice cream and drink soft drinks. They live in traditional stone houses, but many of them have the telephones, radios, and television. They have horses, but they have trucks too.

Kachinas are an important part of the Hopi religion. Kachinas are spirits of dead people, of rocks, plants, and animals, and of the stars. Men dress as kachinas and do religious dances. People also some make wooden kachinas. No two wooden kachinas are ever alike.

The children attend school, and they also learn the Hopi language, dances, and stories. The Hopi want a comfortable, modern life, but they don't want to lose their traditions.

Question: The Hopi live in the mountainous areas

A. True

B. False

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

The Hopi live in the northwestern part of Arizona in the United States. With modern things all around them, the Hopi keep their traditions.

There are about 10,000 Hopi and they live in twelve villages in the desert. The weather is very hot in summer, but in winter it freezes. The wind blows hard. Farming is difficult. Corn is the Hopi's main food, but they plant vegetables, too. They raise sheep, goats, and cattle. They also eat hamburgers, ice cream and drink soft drinks. They live in traditional stone houses, but many of them have the telephones, radios, and television. They have horses, but they have trucks too.

Kachinas are an important part of the Hopi religion. Kachinas are spirits of dead people, of rocks, plants, and animals, and of the stars. Men dress as kachinas and do religious dances. People also some make wooden kachinas. No two wooden kachinas are ever alike.

The children attend school, and they also learn the Hopi language, dances, and stories. The Hopi want a comfortable, modern life, but they don't want to lose their traditions.

Question: The Hopi live in the mountainous areas.

A. True

B. False