Exercise 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

      Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time.

1.   We decided to go to the beach because______________.  

      A. it was cheaper than going to the mountains

      B. the travel agent said that it was the cheapest

      C. of the hot weather in the mountains

      D. we wanted to spend time at the beach

2.   The bus was the______________ way to travel.

      A. best                     B. easiest               C. cheapest            D. slowest

3.   Traveling by plane was______________ than by bus.

      A. more fun              B. cheaper              C. expensive          D. faster

4.   We ______________ our vacation.

      A. hated                   B. didn’t like          C. enjoyed              D. regretted

5.   We had very ______________ weather during our vacation.

      A. good                    B. hot                     C. warm                 D. cold

Exercise 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time. 1. We decided to go to the beach because______________. A. it was cheaper than going to the mountains B. the travel agent said that it was the cheapest C. of the hot weather in the mountains D. we wanted to spend time at the beach 2. The bus was the______________ way to travel. A. best B. easiest C. cheapest D. slowest 3. Traveling by plane was______________ than by bus. A. more fun B. cheaper C. expensive D. faster 4. We ______________ our vacation. A. hated B. didn’t like C. enjoyed D. regretted 5. We had very ______________ weather during our vacation. A. good B. hot C. warm D. cold

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.

Last year, we had a nice holiday. My friend and I went to the seaside for a month. I had been to the seaside several times before, but this was the first time for my friend. Naturally, it was the great event for him. Finally, the day came. It was a fine morning. We got up very early because we wanted to leave home after breakfast. We made the journey by car. We reached the seaside at noon. We spent many hours on the beach. We enjoyed making castles and channels in the sand. People said we ought to spend at least a few weeks at the seaside. If we could stay longer, so much the better.

Question 36. How long did the writer and his friend spend at the seaside?

A. week B. A few weeks C. A month D. A few months

Question 37. Who went to the seaside the first time?

A. The writer B. The writer and his friend. C. The writer/s family D. The writer/s friend.

Question 38. What was the weather like on the day they started their journey to the seaside?

A. It was bad B. It was rainy C. It was snowy D. It was nice.

Question 39. How did they travel to the seaside?

A. By car B. By train C. By bus D. By air

Question 40. When did they reach the seaside?

A. At 8 o/clock B. At 12 o/clock C. At 4 pm D. At 9 pm

Exercise 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its
beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resort such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara and amusement and water parks, in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam. Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.
1. Why is Nha trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam?
A. Because it has beautiful beaches and fine clean sand
B. Because it has clear ocean water and mild temperature
C. Because it has beautiful beaches and clear water.
D. Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperature.
2. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an...
A. resort B. amusement park C. water park D. island
3. Where are the resorts and parks?
A. In the city B. In the city and on isnads
C. On islands only D. On islands and off the coast.
4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam refers to__________in Nha Trang.
A. Hon tre Island B. Vinpearl Group
C. Ana Mandara Resort D.Tran Phu Street
5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a ______________ .
A. Five - star resort
B. gondola lift system
C. theme park
D. main land link

Exercise 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Nam’s grandparents live in a nice, small house in the countryside. There isn’t a school, a
bookshop, a hotel, a hospital, a restaurant near it but there is a long river. There is a rice
paddy behind the house. There is a rice paddy in front of it, too. To the left of the house,
there is a small market. To the right of the house, there is a big garden. His grandparents
grow a lot of vegetables and flowers there. He loves them and their house very much. It is
quiet and peaceful. He visits it every summer.
1. Near Nam’s grandparents’ house, there is ___________________
A. school B. a bookshop C. a restaurant D. a long river
2. What is behind the house?
A. a big garden B. a rice paddy
C. a long river D. a small market
3. Is there a rice paddy in front of the house?
A. No, there’s. B. No, there isn’t. C. Yes, there is. D. Yes, there
is
4. What’s there to the right of the house?
A. a big garden B. a rice paddy
C. a long river D. a small market
5. Why does he visit the house every summer? – Because ___________________
A. He loves that house.
B. He doesn’t like his house.
C. His parents live in that house.
D. He loves his grandparents and that house.
jup em vs!

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty–free shops.

A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty–free shops. 

B. We have been spending time at the duty–free shops since our flight was delayed. 

C. We decided to spend time at the duty–free shops in case our flight was delayed. 

D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty–free shops.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of sentences in the following questions.

Our flight was delayed. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

A. As our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

B. We have been spending time at the duty-free shops since our flight was delayed.

C. We decided to spend time at the duty-free shops in case our flight was delayed.

D. Although our flight was delayed, we decided to spend time at the duty-free shops.

Exercise 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the
correct answer to each of the questions.
Hi, I’m Herry. I’m in the sixth grade. Today is my first day at secondary school. In the
morning, I put on my new uniform and get my new bag. My best friend and I walk to school
together. We are both very nervous and excited. When we get school, we are shown into our
classroom with our new teacher. It is quite scary because I don’t know most of the children.
Then we start to study the first lesson. We have lots of different subjects and the lessons are
really fun. My favourite subjects are Art and English. I really like my new school, all my
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teacher are lovely, the lessons are reallyinteresting and I enjoy my first day. I can’t wait to
go back tomorrow!
1. What grade is Herry in?
A. 6  B. 7  C. 8  D. 9
2. Who does he go to school with?
A. his mother B. his best friend C. his brother D. his father
3. How does they go to school?
A. motobike  B. bike  C. on foot  D. car4. Why does Herry feel scary?
A. Because he doesn’t like studying.
B. Because he is late.
C. Because he doesn’t know most of the children.
D. Because he didn’t do his homework.
5. What are his favourite subjects?
A. Art and History B. Art and English
C. Music and Art D. Art and Maths