Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.  

     New Year is one of the most important (1) ________ in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they (2) ________ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long time. Many people don’t go home (3) ________ morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday children (4) ________ as witches, ghosts or other characters. Most children go (5) ________ house to house and say “Trick or Treat”, asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this (6) ________ ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruit.                                                                        

1.   A. competitions          B. festivals               C. decorations          D. traditions

2.   A. wish                      B. exchange             C. bring                   D. play

3.   A. in                          B. on                       C. for                       D. until

4.   A. put                        B. make                   C. dress                   D. set

5.   A. from                      B. in                        C. to                        D. for

6.   A. mostly                   B. hardly                  C. usually                D. always

Exercise 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank

        Oak City is a great city. There’s so (1) _______________ to do! There are cinemas, parks and discos. It’s got some great clothes and music shops (2) ______________. Oak City is very modern and beautiful. There aren’t any (3) ______________ buildings and there’s some beautiful (4) ______________ around the city. Is there any pollution in Oak City? There isn’t much pollution (5) ______________ there isn’t much traffic. Everyone travels (6) ______________ bike and walks, so there aren’t many accidents.

1.   A. much                     B. many                   C. some                   D. any

2.   A. neither                   B. either                   C. too                      D. so

3.   A. beautiful                B. ugly                     C. pretty                   D. unpleasant

4.   A. scenery                 B. scene                   C. view                    D. sight

5.   A. so                         B. because               C. although              D. if

6.   A. on                         B. in                        C. with                     D. by

Exercise 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank

        Hi, Iam Long. I live in Hue. It is (1) …………..city in the Central Vietnam. It is not very far from Da Nang. It has the (2) ……. River in the Central Vietnam- Hương River. If you visit Hue, you should take a trip on Huong river (3)…….. the evening. It is the most interesting thing because you can hear some famous singers …..(4)…. Hue songs during your trip on Hương River. You can find a lot of temples, museums and galleries. It’s Hue’s …..( 5) attraction.

 Another attraction of Hue is its food. It’s really famous. You should try some like Bun Bò or Com Hen.

When you want to visit Hue, you must remember to take your umbrella with you. It rains most of the day during rainy season.

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

2.AMore famous    B. famous         C. most famous              D. the famous

3.A. in                      B. on                  C. at                                  D. of

4.A. sings              B. sing                C. singer                          D. sang

5.A greatest       B. greater          C. great                           D. more great

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 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 islands

      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

EX 7 : Reading the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

I am going to tell you about my best friend, Katie. She has long, dark brown hair and grey green eyes. She is always happy and cheerful. We often sit together in class, and help one another with our schoolwork. We always go home together and play badminton for an hour. Katie is very good at sports, and she usually wins. Katie is learning to play piano. I am learning to play the flute. We practice together every day. We play simple songs for piano and flute. They are fun. At weekends sometimes Katie stays the night at my flat, or I stay the night at her house. We always have a lovely time.

1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. My best class          C. My best friend

B. My best teacher      D. My best school

2. What is TRUE about Katie?

A. She is good at studying.     B. She plays sports very well.

C. She has long black hair.     D. She never come to school late.

3. What do they often help each other?

A. study                          B. play badminton

C. ride to school             D. sing

4. The word “simple” in line 6 is best replaced by ______.

A. hard                   B. complex                  C. easy                D. interesting

5. All of the following statements are true EXPECT ________.

 A. They play piano together.                            B. They have a good time together.

C. After school, they play badminton together. D. They often stay the night at the other’s house

 Giúp nha mọi người!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank. 

New Year is one of the most important (23) ………… in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they (24) ………. their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long time. Many people don’t go home (25) ………… morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday children (26) ………….. as witches, ghosts or other characters. Most children go (27) …………. house to house and say “Trick or Treat”, asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this hardly ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruit.

Question (23).......

 A.

 decorations

 B.

traditions

 C.

competitions

 D.

festivals

Question (24).......

 A.

play

 B.

wish

 C.

exchange

 D.

bring

Question (25) ……..

 A.

for  

 B.

on

 C.

 in

 D.

until

Question (26) ......

 A.

set

 B.

dress

 C.

put

 D.

make

Question (27) ……..

 A.

from

 B.

for

 C.

in

 D.

to

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

              Over the last 5 years, more and more students from the school have taken part in environmental projects, such as tree planting and improving the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be (25) _______ to improve the place where we live.

            This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: “No one (26) _________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (27) _______ time in.” This kind of local action is not just about (28) ________ environment. It also helps people get to know (29) _______ neighbors and it can help build strong communities.

           If you care (30) ________ the state of your town and you are interested in taking part in the project, please contact the school for further information.

25. A. did                       B. done                                C. does                        D. do

26. A. stays                    B. stay                                  C. wants                      D. want

27. A. giving                  B. doing                               C. spending                 D. paying

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

29. A. her                       B. his                                    C. its                            D. their

30.  A. at                        B. in                               C. about                    D. on

I. READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (19) …………….. and quietness, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (20) …………………... They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (21) ……………….. they need it. Their life, however, can be boring and they may be isolated, which is serious problem (22) ……………… they are ill or want to take children to school. The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not only have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in hurry and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

Question 19. A. quietly B. peaceful C. peace D. quiet

Question 20. A. hurried B. hurrying C. hurriedly D. hurry

Question 21. A. what B. when C. which D. that

Question 22. A. unless B. although C. because D. if

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

The country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from one another. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church yard, where people are buried. The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have running water brought through pipes into each house. Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops.

Question 23. When do city people often go to the country?

A. At the weekends.

B. All the year round.

C. At Christmas.

D. . The summer holidays.

Question 24. What is the advantage of city people when they have a cottage built in the

village?

A. They can have their houses rented.

B. They can go to the country at weekends.

C. They can go to the country when they are busy.

D. They can go to the country whenever they can find the time.

Question 25. What is NOT mentioned in the life of English villages?

A. The village green

B. Running water

C. The church

D. The Internet

Question 26. What can villagers do when their villages are close to small towns?

A. They can go there to buy cheaper things.

B. They can go there to buy whatever they want.

C. They can go there to buy luxury goods.

D. They can go there to buy what is not found in the village shops.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

(36) ___________ in the mountainous border Duy Xuyen District of Quang Nam Province, My Son Sanctuary is Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa.

My Son is a complex of Hindu temples that were constructed by the Champa kingdom, which ruled the Central and Southern part of Vietnam, from the 3rd century (37) ___________ 1832. The first temples of My Son were constructed with wood during the 4th century. After they were (38) ___________ by fire, the kings of the Champa kingdom decided to build the next structures with red bricks. The Cham people used the temples as a worship place, and also buried some of their kings there. Although the majority of the ruins were destroyed, and some (39) ___________ of the gods are missing, there are still some impressive ancient decorations that survived the bombing: snakes, elephants, scenes of battles, and priests.

Recognised (40) ___________ a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, My Son is an attractive destination for tourists to visit and learn about the culture, history, and architecture of Champa Ancient Kingdom.

38.

A. destroy

B. destroyed

C. destruction

D. destroying
39.

A. statue

B. statues

C. stone

D. stones

40.

A. for

B. by

C. about

D. as

Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank Hi, Iam Long. I live in Hue. It is (1) …………..city in the Central Vietnam. It is not very far from Da Nang. It has the (2) ……. River in the Central Vietnam- Hương River. If you visit Hue, you should take a trip on Huong river (3)…….. the evening. It is the most interesting thing because you can hear some famous singers …..(4)…. Hue songs during your trip on Hương River. You can find a lot of temples, museums and galleries. It’s Hue’s …..( 5) attraction. Another attraction of Hue is its food. It’s really famous. You should try some like Bun Bò or Com Hen. When you want to visit Hue, you must remember to take your umbrella with you. It rains most of the day during rainy season. A. oldest B. the oldest C. older D. old AMore famous B. famous C. most famous D. the famous A. in B. on C. at D. of A. sings B. sing C. singer D. sang A greatest B. greater C. great D. more great

Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the

correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.

My school is in Ha Noi City. I don’t live far from the school, so I usually ride my (1)

_______ or sometimes (2)_______ to school. It is a big school with more than 2,000

students. There is a (3) _______ for all of students to enjoy outdoor activities. My friends

and I usually play soccer, basketball, or badminton there . We like going to school and

enjoy learning with our great (4) _______ They really love us and (5) _______ us good

things every day. I really love my school and teachers!

1. A. car B. motorbike C. bus D. bike

2. A. go B. come C. get D. walk

3. A. yard B. garden C. playground D. library

4. A. headmaster B. teachers C. teacher D. doctor

5. A. give B. get C. show D. teach

Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the

correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.

My school is in Ha Noi City. I don’t live far from the school, so I usually ride my (1)

_______ or sometimes (2)_______ to school. It is a big school with more than 2,000

students. There is a (3) _______ for all of students to enjoy outdoor activities. My friends

and I usually play soccer, basketball, or badminton there . We like going to school and

enjoy learning with our great (4) _______ They really love us and (5) _______ us good

things every day. I really love my school and teachers!

1. A. car B. motorbike C. bus D. bike

2. A. go B. come C. get D. walk

3. A. yard B. garden C. playground D. library

4. A. headmaster B. teachers C. teacher D. doctor

5. A. give B. get C. show D. teach

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.

Every season there are new clothes and new fashions in the shops. Colours and styles keep ____(23)____. One season black is the 'in' colour, but the next season everyone is wearing orange or pink or grey. The length of women's skirts goes up and down from year to year. A shirt ___(24)___ you once thought was very trendy can look ___(25)____old-fashioned a few years later. And your father's shirts, you always thought were very conservative and traditional, can suddenly become ____(26)____. Keeping up with the fashions can be very expensive. So one way to save money is never to throw your old clothes out. If you wait long enough, the clothes are out of fashion today will be ____(27)_____ in fashion tomorrow. Yesterday's clothes are tomorrow's new fashions.

Question23.  A. to change          B. changed          C . changing        D. change

Question 24.  A. whom        B. that                      C. what                D. who

Question 25.  A. stranger              B. strangeness        C. strange                D. strangely

Question 26.  A. outdated          B. old              C. useless                D. stylish

Question 27. A. out          B. away                  C. back