* Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank to complete the passage.
Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (1) …………………the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have (2) …………………
over the last ten years are amazing.
People in the past were not (3) …………………to travel such long distances within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and (4) …………………cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane.
Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (5) …………………and machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is (6) …………………by computers and other powerful machines. In the past (7) …………………of living were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides many people could not afford (8) …………………appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference (9) …………………living
now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not (11) …………………into public or private schools.
1. A. predict B. discuss C. compare D. suppose
2. A. occurred B. considered C. expressed D. arranged
3. A. used B. able C. might D. capable
4. A. skillful B. difficult C. historical D. comfortable
5. A. rules B. tools C. teams D. ideas
6. A. thought B. played C. done D. seen
7. A. conditions B. performances C. stories D. conflicts
8. A. mobile B. physical C. bare-footed D. household
9. A. within B. among C. between D. behind
10. A. allowed B. attended C. agreed D. appeared

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 century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (23) _______ the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred even the changes that have (24) _______ over the last ten years are amazing.

People in the past were not (25) _______ to travel so long distance within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane. (26) _______, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (27) _______ and machine to make their work easier.

23. A. compare                      B. suppose                    C. predict                     D. discuss

24. A. considered                  B. expressed                  C. occurred                 D. arranged

25. A. capable           B. able                         C. might                        D. use

26. A. However                    B. Therefore                 C. But                         D. Moreover

27. A. rules                            B. ideas             C. tools                        D. teams

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

          In order to stay healthy it is important to have a balanced diet. We should eat enough three main groups of food. These groups are protein, carbohydrate and fat.

Proteins are very important for building our body. They help us to build new cells as old ones die. Meat and milk products are major sources of protein. We can also get protein from fish, eggs and beans.

       Carbohydrate and fat are important to enable us to store energy. Carbohydrates are found in sugar and in cereals. Fat can be found in vegetable oil, in butter and in nuts.

         Our body also needs minerals, such as iron and calcium and vitamins. Fish, vegetables and milk contain most of the minerals we need. Vitamins are found in fresh vegetables and fruit.

28. According to the passage, a balanced diet ___________.

A. contains lots of fruit and vegetables.        B. is high in protein.

C. is needed for good health.                         D. is rich in minerals and vitamins

29. Proteins ___________.

A. can be gotten from rice.                            B. produce meat and milk.                         

C. can only be found in meat.                        D. help our body build new cells.

30. We can get fat from ___________.

A. sugar                      B. vegetables              C. butter                    D. cereals                             

31.Carbohydrates ___________.

A. are not found in rice and cornmeal                          B. allow the body to store energy                            

C.  are the most important of three groups of food         D. supply a lot of protein                             

32. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Vitamins are not necessary for our body.  

B. Iron and calcium are also essential for good health.

C. Fish contain both protein and mineral.       

D. It’s important to eat a balanced died.               

Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (06) …………………the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have (07) ………………… over the last ten years are amazing.

People in the past were not (08) …………………to travel such long distances within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and (09) …………………cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane.

Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (10) …………………and machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is (11) …………………by computers and other powerful machines. In the past (12) …………………of living were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides many people could not afford (13) …………………appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference (14) …………………living now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not (15) …………………into public or private schools.

06. A. predict                    B. discuss                          C. compare                        D. suppose

07. A. occurred                  B. considered                    C. expressed                      D. arranged

08. A. used                        B. able                               C. might                             D. capable

09. A. skillful                    B. difficult                        C. historical                       D. comfortable

10. A. rules                        B. tools                              C. teams                             D. ideas

11. A. thought                   B. played                           C. done                              D. seen

12. A. conditions               B. performances                C. stories                           D. conflicts

13. A. mobile                     B. physical                        C. bare-footed                   D. household

14. A. within                     B. among                           C. between                         D. behind

15. A. allowed                   B. attended                        C. agreed                           D. appeared

Exercise 1: Read then answer the questions:

LIFE IN THE PAST VERSUS LIFE IN THE PRESENT

Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to compare the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred. Even the changes that have occurred over the last ten years are amazing.

To start with, people in the past were not able to travel such long distances within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane. Moreover, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have tools and machines to make their work easier. Today, most of the difficult and dangerous work is done by computers and other powerful machines. In the past conditions of living were not as comfortable as they are now. Besides many people could not afford household appliances like a fridge or a vacuum cleaner because those used to be luxurious goods. Another difference between lit ing now and in the past is the fact that nowadays education is accessible to everyone. In the past men were mainly the only ones educated and women were not allowed into public or private schools.

Besides, nowadays it is much easier to find the educational materials and the information you need -thanks to the Internet. We are able to speak to a friend who is on the other corner of the world because we are connected 24/7. Nevertheless, people had better relationships with the neighbours in years gone by.

Medical science has provided wonderful remedies to cure some diseases. Modem surgery has reduced pain, so an operation is no longer a torture.

Another difference is that in the past there were not that many forms of entertainment.

All things considered, it is an obvious conclusion that life has changed significantly during the course of history. In some ways, it is definitely easier to live in the present. However, it is not easy to decide whether it is also better. The scientific achievements and technological progress are amazing. New inventions come up every day and they are supposed to simplify our lives. On the other hand, however, life now is much faster and stressful than it used to be in the past. Moreover, it has also become more dangerous. The standard of living has definitely improved but it can be discussed whether the quality of our lives is also better.

Answer the questions.

1.     Is life nowadays the same as life of our ancestors?

2.     Is life today faster or slower than life in the past?

3.     Has technology made our lives easier or more difficult?

4.     What has happened to the standard of living?

X. Read the passage and choose the best option for each space.

               The last two decades have seen enormous changes in the way people’s (1) _________ are affected by IT. Twenty years ago, few people had access to a computer whilst today (2) _________ people use them at work, home or school and use of e-mail and the Internet is an everyday event.

            These developments have brought many (3) _________ to our lives. E-mail makes communication much easier and more immediate. This has numerous benefits for business, commerce, and education. The World Wide Web means that information on every conceivable subject is now (4) _________ to us. Clearly, for many people this has made life much easier and more convenient.

            However, not all the effects of the new technology have been beneficial. Many people feel that the (5) _________ use of e-mail is destroying traditional forms of communication such

as letter writing, telephone and face -to –face conversation. With ever increasing use of information technology these (6) _________ elements are likely to increase in the future.

            In addition, the huge size of the Web means it is almost (7) _________  to control and regulate. This has led to many concerns regarding children (8) _________ unsuitable websites. Yet perhaps the biggest threat to IT in years to come will be the computer (9) _________ more sophisticated or more destructive strains are almost inevitable.

            In conclusion, developments in IT have brought many benefits, (10) _________ I believe developments relating to new technology in the future are likely to produce many negative effects that will need to be addressed very carefully.

1.   A. live                               B. lives                        C. living                      D. life

2.   A. most                             B. most of                   C. most of the D. almost

3.   A. services             B. uses                        C. benefits                    D. effects

4.   A. free                               B. convenient  C. unused                    D. available

5.   A. widespread                   B. immediate   C. particular                D. continued

6.   A. positive                         B. negative                  C. careless                   D. trivial

7.   A. possible                        B. impractical  C. likely                       D. impossible

8.   A. accessing                      B. approaching            C. entering                  D. getting

9.   A. disease              B. program                  C. virus                       D. software

10. A. so                                  B. moreover                C. therefore                 D. yet

A. Read the passage and choose the best option A, B, C, D to complete it.

Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the (1) ______ life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (2_______ warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (3) _______This is a great time for everyone, (4) ________ for boys and girls. The boy (4) _______ the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to (5) _________for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and (6) _________ The festival is always full of songs and prayers.

1.        A. minor                                   B. cultural                                   C. custom                    D. festival

2.        A. gets                                      B. goes                                        C. comes                     D. runs

3.        A. seen                                      B. arranged                                 C. observed                 D. celebrated

4.        A. largely                                  B. especially                               C. generally                D. typically

5.        A. ask                                       B. look                                        C. pray                        D. call

6. A. fathers                                    B. relatives                                  C. families                  D. ancestors

B.  Read the text carefully, then do the tasks.

      People visiting Spain for the first time can find it difficult to get used to the eating customs of the Spanish. It’s not so much the food itself, but the timing of the meals that visitors aren’t used to. I used to live in Cadiz myself for a few years and I actually quite like the way they do things. Breakfast is a light continental affair – just a roll and some coffee usually – eaten between 8 and 9.30 a.m. The main meal of the day is lunch, which people usually eat sometime between 1.30 p.m. and 3.30 p.m. Quite a few of the shops, museums and galleries close around this time, because the locals like to take time over lunch. They will rest for a short time afterwards, although the traditional afternoon siesta is not as common as it used to be. People eat late in the evening – rarely before 9 p.m. and at the weekend the locals often won’t eat before 11 p.m. or even midnight. This is a much lighter meal than lunch – often just a few tapas taken with a drink.

A.  Decide whether the following sentences are true or false.

1.   Mealtimes in Spain can be confusing for visitors.

2.   In Spain, breakfast is the largest meal of the day.

3.   Spaniards like to have a long lunch.

4.   The entire country closes up shop from about 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

5.   Most Spaniards still enjoy taking a siesta after lunch.

6.   Dinner is generally eaten between 9 p.m. and midnight.

B.  Choose the correct answers.

1.   What is the passage mainly about?

      A. Spanish culture    B. Spanish eating customs   C. Spanish table manners        D. Spanish mealtimes

2.   What does the word “siesta” mean?

      A. a light meal             B. a short nap              C. an afternoon snack       D. a deep sleep

3.   Which is the most important meal of the day in Spain?

      A. breakfast                B. lunch                       C. snack                      D. dinner

4.   What is a continental breakfast?

      A. a full breakfast of cereal, bacon and eggs and toast. B. a traditional breakfast consisting of rice, soup, fish

      C. a simple breakfast consisting of coffee and bread       D. a healthy breakfast of fruits, veggies and milk

5.   According to the passage, _________.

      A. Spaniards don’t often eat their evening meal any time before 9 pm.  B. Dinner is also as large as lunch

      C. Dinner is always served with tapas and wine.             D. The locals usually eat dinner after 11pm

      IV.  WRITING:

A. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first sentence.

1.      Minh really loves to hang out with friends.

@Minh really enjoys _____________________________________________________

2.      I love listening to music.

@I fancy _______________________________________________________________

3.      He likes playing soccer every morning.

@He is ________________________________________________________________

4.      I enjoy cooking Chinese food.

@I am_________________________________________________________________

5.      My father loves drinking tea in the morning.

@My father is___________________________________________________________

6.      Lang Lieu was very poor, so he couldn’t buy any special food (because)

@_____________________________________________________________________

7.      It was raining very hard, so I had to wear my raincoat. (because)

F_____________________________________________________________________

8.      I like playing soccer, so I spend a lot of time on that game. (because)           

@_____________________________________________________________________

9.      The weather was cold, so they had to cancel their picnic. (because)             

       @ ___________________________________________________________________

10. They studied very hard, so they passed the examination. (because)  

@____________________________________________________________________

11. My mother is very tired but she tries to help me finish my homework. (although)

@____________________________________________________________________

12.  The weather was bad but they had a wonderful holiday. (although)

@____________________________________________________________________

13. Many people believe him although he often tells lies. (but)

@____________________________________________________________________

14. Nam is very tired but he has to finish his homework. (although)

@ ____________________________________________________________________           

15. The sky was dark but he took a lot of photographs. (although)

@____________________________________________________________________

16. Cats cannot swim as well as dogs.

@Dogs can swim________________________________________________________

17. This blouse isn’t so expensive as that one.

@That blouse is _________________________________________________________

18. Cats aren’t so friendly as dogs.

@Dogs ________________________________________________________________

19. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.

@My mother cooks ______________________________________________________

20. I don’t know as much Italian as Sue does.

@Sue knows ___________________________________________________________

B. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

1.      / group/ has/ Which/ population? / smallest/ the /

@__________________________________________________________________

2.      / started/three weeks ago. / to learn/ how to play/I/ the guitar/

@__________________________________________________________________

3.      /Mai/ left/ seen/I / since/ we/ school. / have not/

@__________________________________________________________________

4.      /very hard / They / they /the examination/ studied/ passed/ because/

@__________________________________________________________________

5.      /to   / in / enjoys / listening/ classical music / her free time. / She /

@__________________________________________________________________

6.      / prefers / She / to live / a large city. / in/

@__________________________________________________________________

7.      / at this time / doing / I / my homework / was/ yesterday. /

@__________________________________________________________________

8.      /was/ I really / although/ the music/ enjoyed / the concert/ too loud. /

@__________________________________________________________________

9.      / on books. / Lan / reading / a lot of money /; therefore, / she / likes / spends /

@__________________________________________________________________

10. Thai people? / What / the main food / is / of the /

@__________________________________________________________________

Read the passage and choose the best option to complete each blank.
(23)____________ 25 is Christmas. Christmas is both a national holiday and a religious holiday. Christians remember the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. Many non- Christians celebrate Christmas, too.

The Christmas season starts after Thanksgiving, (24) ____________ late November, Christmas is a time for (25) ___________ presents to friends, family, and poor people. Churches, businesses, and other groups give money, food, and toys to needing families.

Some people make gifts, most people (26) ____________ presents in stores. Stores get crowded around Christmas. There are shoppers everywhere! Stores have many decorations with Christmas colors of red and green. Many people decorate (27) ____________ homes at Christmas. They buy trees and decorate them with electric lights and ornaments. Some people put electric (28) ____________ inside their houses. At Christmas, neighborhoods are beautiful with many dim Christmas lights.

23. A.September  B.October  C.November D.December

24. A.in     B. on    C. at    D. by

25. A. give    B.gave    C. giving    D. to give

26. A. buy    B.buys    C. bought     D. buying

27. A. our     B. my     C. their    D. your

28. A. trees    B. food     C. drink    D. lights

VII. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each numbered blank.

      Hello! My name is Herman. I live in a big city in Germany and it’s quite exciting! There are lots of things to do. My parents bought a flat near a park where I can ride my bike or (1)                                                 skateboarding. My brother is older than me and I also go to the cinema with him. The city library is a great place. I usually meet my friends there and we do our school (2)                                           or study together.

      Of course living in a big city is not easy. City life can be fast, tiring and stressful. The streets are always (3)                        and noisy. Because of the cars is polluted sometimes. People are so busy that they (4)                  have time for their neighbours or friends. But I can’t see myself moving to the (5)                              . I just love living in the city too much.

1.   A. go                           B. do                           C. play                         D. sail

2.   A. workshop               B. projects                   C. playgrounds            D. competitions

3.   A. bored                      B. surprised                 C. crowded                 D. exhausted

4.   A. usually                    B. always                    C. often                       D. rarely

5.   A. university               B. countryside             C. mountain                D. building

V. Read the following passage and choose the best option for each blank.. (1 pt)

It s very important for US to have healthy teeth. Good teeth help to (1)________our food. They also

help us to look beautiful How can we keep our teeth healthy? First we should visit our dentist twice a year. can fill cavities in our teeth before they destroy the teeth. He can examine our teeth to check that they are growing the right way. Unfortunately, many people wait (2)________they have toothache before they go to the dentist. Second, we should brush our teeth with a toothbrush and flouride toothpaste (3)_______least twice a day - once after breakfast and once before we go to bed. We can also use wooden (4)_________to clean between our teeth after a meal. Finally, we should eat food that is good for our teeth and our body: milk, cheese, fish, brown bread, potatoes, red rice, raw vegetables and fresh fruit. Chocloate, sweets, biscuits and cakes are bad, especially when we eat them between meals. They are haemful because they stick ourteeth and cause decay.