Ex 5. Read, then answer the questions:

The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the river Thu Bon, more than 30 km to the south of Da Nang. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major old-time commercial ports of South Asia in the 16th century.

Hoi An is famous for old temples, pagodas, tiled-roof houses, and narrow streets. Tourists can visit the relics of Sa Huynh and Cham civilizations. They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river Thu Bon, Cua Dai beach, etc. In recent years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam. Importantly, the committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO officially certified Hoi An as a World Heritage Site in 1999.

Questions:

1- How far is it from Hoi An to Da Nang?

2. Is the ancient town of Hoi An far from the river Thu Bon?

3. Who occupied the ancient town of Hoi An in the 16th century?

4. What is Hoi An well-known for?

5. Can tourists visit a lot of beautiful places in Hoi An?

6. Did  Hoi An start to become a very popular tourist destination in Viet Nam some years ago?

7. When was Hoi An recognized as a World Heritage Site?

8. What was Hoi An certified as six years ago?

Choose the best word to complete the passage and then answer the questions:

The rice - cooking (1) _______ was held in the communal house yard about one kilometer a way from a river. were three (2) ________: water fetching, fire - making and rice - cooking. The festival took one day. In the water - fetching (3) _________ one person from each team had (4) _______ to the river to get the (5) _________. In the fire - making contest two team members had to make fire in the (6) _______ way. They tried to rud pieces of bamboo together to make the fire. Six people from each team took part in the rice - cooking festival. They had to separate the rice from the husk and then cook the rice.

A. Then choose the correct answer:

1. A. holiday        B. contest         C. festival           D. competition

2. A. holidays          B. games             C. festivals                    D. competitions

3. A. contest             B. contests                 C. test                  D. tests

4. A. to run              B. run                  C. ran                    D. running

5. A. bamboo                B. rice                C. fire           D. water

6. A. strange           B. same                    C. traditional               D. tradition

B. Check the sentences bellow of they are true (T) of false (F):

1. The festival lasted one day.

2. The communal house is aver one kilometer from the river.

3. People rubbed pieces of bamboo together to get fire.

4. they brought the rice from their homes to the festival to cook rice.

Ex 2. Read the text and then choose the correct answer for each question below.

The world business and trade have become very fast, easier and more reliable because of the development and improvement of technology. You can now do business with a person who is very far from you without any difficulties. It has become easier to book railway tickets, bus tickets and even flights at the comfort of your home without having to move. The introduction of ATMs has made it very possible to withdraw money at anytime of the day. Also it has become easy to advertise through the internet and thereby promoting the business in a faster way. Banks now fill data in the computer instead of doing it manually as they used to do in the old days. This makes it easier to find the name of the customer, address, email address, birth date, phone numbers and even the location. Also the clients can get a very quick access at their account balances by logging into the bank's website. With the rise of computer technology, credit cards and other plastic money, it is very useful especially when one does not have cash at hand or when one is ordering online products. Communication between partners has been made easier, for example, the internet has brought email and chatting facilities. Instead of sending letters to respective destinations, it is very easy to send an email to many people at the same time.

1. What is the writer's main aim in writing the text?

A. To explain how technology has greatly improved business and trade.

B. To explain how to do business online.

C. To explain how to advertise through the internet.

D. To explain how to make money transfer.

2. What field is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A. Finance                   B. Marketing               C. Education               D. Communication

3. What does the word “manually” refer to?

A. By a machine          B. By hand                  C. By technology        D. By electricity

4. What are examples of technology listed in the passage?

A. ATMs                     B. Computer               C. Internet                   D. All are correct.

5. What does the writer say about email?

A. It can be sent to many destinations.                       B. It won't be sent to wrong addresses.

C. It is easy to find through computer.                       D. It is suitable for all ages.

Ex 1. Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.
In Viet Nam, a market is' a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages and it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa Market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear their nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet, make friends or look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called “love market". Some other countryside market in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive, loaded up with agricultural products.
1. In Viet Nam, all markets are.............
A. only trading places
B. only about buying things
C. only about selling things
D. not only about buying and selling things
2. A traditional market is a social gathering point for .................
A. young people B. people of all ages
C. local craftsmen D. children
3. What can people do at the traditional market?
A. Sell and buy things only.
B. Buy and sell things, eat, drink and play games.
C. Buy things and eat.
D. Buy and sell things, eat, drink, play games and socialize.

4. What do the ethnic people who go to Sa Pa Market do?
A. They wear their nicest clothes, buy things, play the flute, dance and sing
B. They ride on a horse and sing.
C. They drink a lot of wine and dance.
D. They buy the nicest clothes at the market and look for lovers.
5. Some of the markets in the Mekong Delta are held ............ are called floating
markets.
A. along the roads                                   B. on the paddy fields
C. on boats                                              D. in the morning

Read the notice (A-H). Then write the correct answer

. Read the article about two Canadian boys. Answer the questions

1. Where did Frazer and Peter grow up?.................................................................................................

2. Who created the idea for the word game?...........................................................................................

3. How long did it take Frazer and Peter to make a computer game?..................................................

4. Have the two boys won a lot of prizes for their computer game?....................................................