V. READING COMPREHENSION (2.5 pts)

@. Read the passage and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False ( 1pt)

Marie was born in Poland in 1876. She learnt to read when she was 4 years old. She was intelligent and hard an excellent memory. She finished high school when she was 15 years old. When she grew up, Marie went to Paris to study Mathematics and Chemistry at the University. She won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903 and 8 years later she received the Nobel Prize for Chemistry. Marie Curie died in 1934.

1.She finished high school in 1891

2. She studied Mathematics and Chemistry at the University in Paris.

3. She won the Nobel Prize for Physics when she was 28.

4. Marie Curie died in 1943.

III. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False.

My grandma is my best friend. She is 68 years old. She lives with our family. She was a maths teacher at a secondary school. She likes getting up early and watering the flowers in our garden. She usually helps me with my homework. In the evening, she tells me interesting stories. She also listens to me when I’m sad. I love her a lot.

1. The author’s best friend isn’t young.

2. She helps the author do the housework.

3. She teaches maths at a secondary school.

PART 3. READING. (2ps)

I. Read the passage,and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F).

        In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly, you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for our family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.

II. Read the passage carefully. (1point)

MY VILLAGE

I live in a village by Mekong River. Every day, like most of my friends, I walk to school. After class, I often help my mother to collect water from the river and feed the chickens. At the weekend, the villagers often gather at the community hall where there is a TV. The adults watch TV, but more often they talk about their farm work and exchange news. The children run around, playing games and shouting merrily.

   My father sometimes takes me to the market town nearby where he sells our home products like vegetables, fruits, eggs… He then buys me an ice cream and lets me take a ride on the electric train in the town square. I love those trips.

    On starry nights, Children lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky Way. We dream of faraway places.

 Answer the following questions.

29/ What does the writer do after class?

A. helps his/her mother to collect water from the river and feed the chickens.    

B. helps his/her mother to cook meal    

C. helps his/her mother to look after the house.    

D. helps his/her mother to go shopping.    

30/ Does the boy like riding on the electric train in the town square?

A. Yes, he doesn’t

B.Yes, he does

C. No, he doesn’t

D. No, he does

31/ What do the children do on starry nights?

A. lie on the sofa

B. lie on the beach

C. lie on the grass, looking at the sky and daring each other to find the Milky Way

D. lie on the bed

32/ Where does the writer live?

A. city by Mekong River

B. village by Mekong River

C. village by Red River

D. city by Red River

VI. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True ^(T) or False ^(F).

In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for your family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.

1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired. 1.

2. Using the computer too much is not good for you. 2.

3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends. 3.

4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time. 4.

5. Computers should only be used for a limited time. 5.

Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True (T) or False (F). (1.0 pt)

      In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for your family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.

1.   Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired.                         1. _______

2.   Using the computer too much is not good for you.                                  2._______

3.   We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends.                  3. _______

4.   According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time.         4._______

5.   Computers should only be used for a limited time.                                  5. _______

Read the passage and then decide whether the statements that follow are True or False

A. School children are not the only ones required to wear uniforms, many adults also wear uniforms to work. Wearing a uniform helps one to identify him or her with a particular organization. A schoolboy wears his uniform so that people know which school he goes to. In our modern society, people wear different types of clothes with matching accessories on different occasions. Usually, men put on either long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirts or trousers. Women normally wear dresses or blouses and skirts. However, it is common to see women in pantsuits too.

1.     School children are the only ones who wear uniforms.                                                                                                                                   .......

2.     Wearing uniforms helps people to identify what his name or her name is.                                                                                                      .......

3.     People can wear many sorts of clothes on different chances.                                                                                                                         .......

4.     Wearing pantsuits is normally done for women.                                                                                                                                               .......

Read passage again and choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) (0.5pt)

5.     What is the main idea of the text?

     A. Wearing uniforms for men                        B. Wearing uniforms for women

     C. Wearing uniforms                                    D. Wearing uniforms for children

6.     The word “required” in the first line refers to:

     A. forced                   B. wanted                              C. suggested                D. invited

II. READING COMPREHENSION (1 point / 0.25 each): Read the passage carefully and decide whether the
following statements are TRUE or FALSE
(Lưu ý:Học sinh phải viết rõ câu trả lời là TRUE hoặc FALSE,không viết tắt là T hoặc F).
Air pollution is a cause of ill-health in human beings. In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the
amount of smoke which factories can produce. Although there isn’t enough information on the effects of
smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have proved that air pollution causes lung diseases.
The gases from the exhausts of cars have also increased air pollution in most cities. The lead in petrol
produces a poisonous gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings. Children who live
in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere cannot think as quickly as other children and are clumsy
when they use their hands. There are other long-term effects of pollution. If the gases in the atmosphere
continue to increase, the earth’s climate may become warmer. A lot of the ice near the poles may melt and
may cause serious floods.
Statements True False
5. Air pollution can cause lung diseases.
6. The lead in petrol produces a harmful gas.
7. If the gases in the atmosphere increase, the earth’s climate may become cooler.
8. Ice melt from the poles can cause serious floods.
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. Read the passage, and decide whether the statements that follow are True or False. Everybody knows that in studying foreign languages practice is the key to fluency. All foreign language learners even the advanced learners need practice. There is a fact that a learner can know a lot of grammar rules and have a large vocabulary; however, they can't speak well yet. So the learners must know how to use what they have learnt, apart from the ability to explain grammar rules. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are all important skills but most English learners find listening and writing the most difficult. 1. The key to fluency in studying a foreign language is practice. 2. Advanced learners needn't practice. 3. Some English learners find listening and writing the most difficult skills. 4. A learner can't speak well even though he knows a lot of grammar rules and has a large vocabulary.