1. Read the text and choose the best answer                      

            The average lifespan of the Japanese is 78 for males and 85 for females, the (1) …………. in the world.

            The main secret (2) ………….. in their food. They eat a lot of tofu, which is made from soybeans. Tofu contains a lot of vegetable protein, calcium and vitamin B. It doesn’t (3) ……….. much fat, and it doesn’t provide many calories.

            Seafood like fish and vegetables play an important role in their diet, too. They cook the seafood with less cooking oil and less time. For each meal, they have more dishes on the table than us but eat only a little of everything, never stuffing themselves.

            Japanese people also work very hard and do (4) ….......... exercise. This help them burn the calories off easily.

1.      A. longest                                   B. longer                                               C. long

2.      A. lie                                           B. lies                                                    C. lying

3.      A. contains                                 B.containing                                          C.contain

4.      A. less                                        B. more                                                  C. mane

V. Read the text and choose the best answer A, B, C or D that best fits each gap:

I’m in New York. I’ve been here a day now. It’s a really……………………(18) place! I’ve been very busy and I have done a lot of exciting things. I have visited the Statue of Liberty and I’ve taken lots of photos. I haven’t been……………………..(19) a boat trip yet. I’m going to do that tomorrow. I have been to the shops and I’ve bought some souvenirs. I’ve walked in Central Park and I ………………….(20) a horse, too! I haven’t been to the theatre……………………..(21) but I’ve got tickets for snow on Saturday. I have eaten lots of food, too. I ………………………(22) to a wonderful restaurant last night and I had steak and chips. It was delicious.

18. A. surprised B. amazing C. interested D. bored

19. A. in B. under C. on D. with

20. A. ‘ve ride B. rode C. Riden D. ‘ve ridden

21. A. Before B. yet C. already D. just

22. A. went B. ‘ve been C. go D. am going

Exercise 10. Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

Brazil’s most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. In fact, many people (1)        Carnival one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil’s largest city, Rio de Janeiro, come alive (2)                   parties, festivals and glamorous dances.

     The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (3)              event.About3000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequin dance down the parade route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium (4)            for the event. Judges award a (5)     to the most spectacular group of dancers.

1. A. believe                   B. regard              C. consider           D. hope

2. A. with                       B. in                     C. of                     D. at

3. A. four days                B. four-day           C. fouth day          D. four-days

4. A. built                       B. build                C. to build             D. building

5. A. result                     B. price                 C. respect             D. prize

Exercise 10. Read the text and then choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

Brazil’s most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. In fact, many people (1) Carnival one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil’s largest city, Rio de Janeiro, come alive (2)                   parties, festivals and glamorous dances.

The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (3)                   event. About 3000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequin dance down the parade route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium (4)                for the event. Judges award a (5)          to the most spectacular group of dancers.

1. A. believe                   B. regard              C. consider           D. hope

    2. A. with                       B. in                     C. of                     D. at

    3. A. four days                B. four-day           C. fouth day          D. four-days

4. A. built                       B. build                C. to build             D. building

5. A. result                     B. price                 C. respect             D. prize

Read the passage and answer the questions from 36 to 40 that follow by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C, or D.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes. These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats where animals or plants are normally found. In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live within our priority eco-regions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbirds, and a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation efforts. Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade. WWF is known for acting sound science. Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most.

What is the meaning of the world habitats in pharagraph 1?

A. The place where animals or plants are normally found.

B. The place where animals or plants can drink and slee

C. The place where animals or plants can eat find their enemy.

D. The place where animals can find and keep their body warm.

Read the passage and answer the questions from 36 to 40 that follow by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C, or D.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes. These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats where animals or plants are normally found. In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live within our priority eco-regions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbirds, and a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation efforts. Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade. WWF is known for acting sound science. Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most.

What does WWF stand for?

A. World Wildlife Fund.

B. World Wildlife Food.

C. World Wildlife Formation.

D. World Website Fund.

Exercise 2: read the passage and choose the best answer.

Los Angeles, California is the most exciting city in the USA. It’s got Hollywood, Disneyland, fantastic beaches and the LA Dodgers baseball team.But LA wasn’t always exciting. In 1900 it was smaller and quieter, and Hollywood was a small village. Then film studios arrived, and the village of Hollywood changed. Today it is part of LA, and Hollywood’s ‘Walk of Fame’ is the most famous place in the city. It’s got more than 2,000 stars on it! It’s always sunny in LA and there are lots of different attractions. You can go shopping on Sunset Boulevard (It’s too expensive for me!), or you can surf on Venice Beach. There are theatres, museums, the biggest theme parks in the USA and the noisiest sports stadiums. LA is the best city in the world!

A.Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). ( note: A for True , B for False)

26.LA is the world’s most exciting city. 27.Hollywood used to be a small village

28.There are a lot of tourist attractions in LA.

29.The weather is good in LA.

30.The shops on Sunset Boulevard are cheap.

Read the passage and answer the questions from 36 to 40 that follow by circling the corresponding letter A,B,C, or D.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) safeguards hundreds of species around the world, but we focus species attention on our flagship species: giant pandas, tigers, endangered whales and dolphins, rhinos, elephant, marine turtles and great apes. These species not only need species measures and extra protection in order to survive, they also serve as “umbrella” species: helping them helps numerous other species that live in the same habitats where animals or plants are normally found. In addition to our flagship animals, we work to protect numerous species in peril around the world that live within our priority eco-regions. Laree predators like snow leopards and grizzly bears, migratory species like whooping cranes and songbirds, and a host of other species facing threats also benefit from WWF’ s conservation efforts. Our wildlife trade experts at “traffic” work to ensure that trade wildlife products, doesn’t harm a species, while also fighting against illegal and unsustainable trade. WWF is known for acting sound science. Science leads and guides us strategies and approaches, from the way to restore tigers in viable, breed population to decide which areas need protection the most.

Which of the following is not stated in the passage?

A. WWF safeguards hundreds of species around the world.

B. These above species need extra protection so as not to be extinct.

C. WWF is known for acting on sound science.

D. All species are so fierce that scientists can’t take care of them.

Exercise 4. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ​Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000, and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. It is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the list of things to do here. The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will stay in your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss visiting Ha Long Bay in your lifetime. 1. What is the best title of the passage? ​A. Vietnam, an attrative tourist destination​B. Ha Long Bay, a world heritage in Vietnam ​C. Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay​D. Amazing Surprise Cave in Ha Long Bay 2. The word “unforgettable” in line 6 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______. ​A. important ​B. memorable​C. famous​D. beautiful 3. How many times has Ha Long Bay recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? ​A. 2​B. 3​C. 4​D. 5 4. According to the passage, tourists can enjoy all of the following EXCEPT_____. ​A. Exploring the amazing Surprise Cave​B. Traveling on small sailboats ​C. Visiting the floating market​D. Seeing how the local people live