IV. Put a word from the box in each gap to complete the following passage.

Pho is one of the (1) ___________ popular Vietnamese dishes. What is pho? Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs and meat.

There are two  basic types of pho and that is Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) and Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup). Pho Bo is beef broth that is made by stewing cow bones in a large (2) ___________  for quite a long time. Pho Ga is very similar to Pho Bo. Instead of beef broth, chicken broth is made by  stewingchicken bones. The noodle itself is made from varieties of (3) ___________. The ingredients and toppings may vary a slight bit in the North and the South. Pho is normally eaten for breakfast, but many of people eat at lunch, or (4) __________  dinner.

V. Read and answer the questions.

There are many activities after school hours in Lan’s school, so she and her classmate can take part in them. Lan and Mai join the school theater group and they are also the members of the stamp collector’s club. They are rehearsing a play for the Teacher’s Day. Hung and Tuan are members of the school sport club. They play for the school football team. Ha and Thanh are the members of the school art club, and they want to be good artist one day in the future.

1.Which of them joins the school theater group?

…………………………………………………………………………………………    

2.What are they doing now?

……………………………………………………………………………………  

3.Who play for the school football team?                                                                       

…………………………………………………………………………………….

Pho is one of the most popular Vietnamese dishes. What is pho? Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting of broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat. There are two basic types of pho and that is Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) and Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup). Pho Bo is beef broth that is made by stewing cow bones in a large pot for quite a long time. Pho Ga is very similar to Pho Bo. Instead of beef broth, chicken broth is made by stewing chicken bones. The noodle itself is made from varieties of rice. The ingredients and toppings may vary a slight bit in the North and the South. Pho is normally eaten for breakfast, but many people eat at lunch or even dinner.

1. What is the main idea of the passage?

2. What is the word similar means nearly to: alike or familiar?

Pho is one of the(1)________popular Vietnamese dishes.What is Pho?Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup consisting(2)_______broth,rice noodles,herbs and meat.There are two basic(3)________of Pho and that is Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) and Pho Ga (chicken noodle soup).Pho Bo is beef(4)______that is made by stewing cow bones in a large pot for quite a long(5)_______.Pho Ga is quiet similar to Pho Bo.Instead of beef broth,chicken broth is made by(6)_________chicken bones.The noodle itself made from varieties of rice.The ingredients and toppings many vary a slight bit in the North and the South.Pho is normally eaten for breakfast,(7)_______many of people eat at lunch ,or(8)_______dinner.

PHO – A POPULAR DISH IN HA NOI

Among the many special dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for a late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices . . . It’s so delicious!Tell me about a popular dish where you live!

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I. Read the passage and answer the following questions.

      Among the many special dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious.

      1.   When can we enjoy pho?

            _____________________________________________________________

      2.   How is the chicken meat served with pho ga?

            _____________________________________________________________

      3.   What are the rice noodles made from?

            _____________________________________________________________

      4.   How is the broth for pho bo made?

            _____________________________________________________________

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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26. hard

26. sweet

26. salty

26. special

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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27. during

27. after

27. before

27. in

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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28. cooked

28. done

28. boiled

28. made

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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29. the other

29. others

29. another

29. other

Read the text carefully and choose A, B, C or D to answer the questions. Among the many (26) _________dishes in Ha Noi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy Pho for all kinds of meals (27)___________the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is (28) ________ by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for (29)_______ kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served (30)_______ pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious. *

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30. with

30. in

30. about

30. for

Read the passage then answer the questions below: Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. 31. What are the other words or phrase for fossil fuels? *

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oil, coal, natural gas

coal

oil

natural gas

Read the passage then answer the questions below Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. 32. Natural sources of energy are energy from __________________. *

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the sun

water

the sun, wind, water

wind

Read the passage then answer the questions below Almost all our energy comes from oil, coal, and natural gas. We call them fossil fuels. The earth’s fossil fuels are running out. What will happen when there is no oil, coal and gas on the earth? Scientists are trying to find and use other alternative sources of energy. We can use energy from the sun, the wind, and the water. Solar energy is unlimited. The sun supplies all the energy used to grow plants, to evaporate water for the rain, and to maintain the temperature of the planet. All are necessary for human life. If we are able to collect solar energy, we will be sure to have this abundant source of power. 33. From which do plants on the earth get energy? *

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the Mars

the sun

stars

the moon

PART III.  READING (2,5pts)

1. Read the passage and answer the questions. (1,5pts)

Among the many special dishes in HaNoi, pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of

 Vietnamese soup. We can enjoy pho for all kinds of meals during the day, from breakfast to dinner, and even for late night snack. Pho has a very special taste. The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodles soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time in a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious.

1.    When can we enjoy pho?

_____________________________________________________________

2.    What are the noodles made from?

_________________________________________________________________

3.    Is the chicken meat served with pho ga boneless and cut into thin slices?

_________________________________________________________________

2. Choose A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1,0pt)

One of the first novels in the history of literature (1) ______ written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe was born (2) ______ London in the family of a rich man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he began to write stories. After (3) _________school, he worked in his father’s shop and (4) _______ articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in his writings.

1. A. has                      B. have                    C. was                               D. were

2. A. in                      B. at                         C. on                                 D. from

3. A. coming             B. going                   C. staying                          D. leaving

4. A. sold                   B. wrote                  C. bought                          D. read

                                         PHO- A POPULAR DISH IN HA NOI

Among the many special dishes in Ha Noi,pho is the most popular. It is a special kind of Vietnamese  soup. We can enjoy pho for all kind of meals during the day,from breakfast to dinner, and even for a late night snack. Pho has a very special taste.The rice noodles are made from the best variety of rice. The broth for pho bo (beef noodle soup) is made by stewing the bones of cows for a long time i a large pot. The broth for another kind of pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup) is made by stewing chicken bones. The chicken meat served with pho ga is boneless and cut into thin slices... It’s so delicious!    

  * True (T) or Fasle (F).                                                        T      F

 1.  Pho is the most popular dish in Ha Noi.                                                  

 2.  We can enjoy pho even for a late night snack.                                                        

 3.  The rice noodles are made from the worst variety of rice.                   

 4.  The broth for pho bo is made by stewing chicken bones.                                              

 5.  The broth for pho ga is made by stewing chicken bones.