Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to indicate the right answer to each of the following sentences.

Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a ______ approach to teaching.

A. multilingual 

B. multilateral

C. multiple-choice

D. multimedia

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

Nowadays, with the help of the computer, teachers have developed a ______ approach to teaching

A. multilingual

B. multilateral 

C. multiple-choice

D. multimedia

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Role of Teachers

The changes that (1)……. in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ……..source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)…….. it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)……….. in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)………..

Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6)……… they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7)……… chalk, they need tobe an information technology expert.

One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the (8)……….. world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9)……….. with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)…….. the students with confidence and determination.

Question 1

A.existed

B.took place

C.occurring

D.took first place

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Teachers nowadays are up to their ears in administration and don’t have much time for teaching.

A. not free from

B. very busy

C. very tired

D. so much interested

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

The changes that (1)……. in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ……..source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students' school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)…….. it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)……….. in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)………..

Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6)……… they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7)……… chalk, they need tobe an information technology expert.

One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and cope with the stress of the (8)……….. world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9)……….. with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)…….. the students with confidence and determination.

A. existed

B. took place

C. occurring

D. took first place

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.

Question 16: The use of computer aids in teaching,_____the role of teachers is still very important.

A. yet

B. unless

C. despite

D. where

I. Choose the most suitable answer A, B, C, or D to complete the following passage. (2.0 marks)

                Computer (1)__________ enormous impact on our life nowadays. We do shopping, work, or visit places of scenic beauty with help of computers. We pay bill prepared by computers. We read newspapers and magazines which have been produced on computers. We (2)_______  letters from and send letters to almost every part of the world with the help of the computers. And we can (3)_________learn foreign languages on computers.

 What makes computer a miraculous device ? Each time ( 4)________ it on, with appropriate hardware and software, it is capable of doing almost (5)_______ you ask. It is a calculating machine (6)________ speeds up calculations : it can add, subtract, multiply, and (7)________ with lightning speed and perfect accuracy. It is a personal communicator which helps you to interact ( 8)_________other computers and with people around the world. And if you (9)_________ to entertain,  you can (10)_________ with computer games or computer CD music.

          1. A. have                   B. have had              C. are having                       D. had

          2. A. receive               B. post                       C. borrow                 D. lend

          3. A. only                    B. ever                       C. even                      D. just

          4. A. put                      B. let                           C. take                       D. turn

          5. A. thing                   B. anything               C. something           D. all things

          6. A. which                 B. whose                   C. where                   D. when

          7. A. enjoy                  B. provide                 C. divide                    D. expect

          8. A. to                        B. on                          C. between               D. with

          9. A. interested         B. want                     C. would                   D. ought

         10. A. relax                  B. revive                    C. reset                      D. repeat

Your answers:

II. Read the passage and answer the questions by choosing the best answer: (1.0 mark)

      In Viet Nam, there is great excitement built up well before Tet Nguyen Dan. First, every family organizes a trip to the cemetery to visit the graves of their ancestor. After that, to create an air of prosperity, wealth and fun for the first three days of the Lunar New Year, people are kept busy cooking traditional foods, buying gifts, and making other preparations. Certain items deemed to be bought or made are banh chung, dried watermelon seeds, tea, dried sausages, fruit (fresh and candied), ornamental plants and flowers. Red and yellow flowers are ideal as they make the house more welcoming. On the New Year's days, only good comments and wishes can be expressed. Children receive their Li xi (or red envelopes with lucky money inside). People make a visit to family members, neighbors, and close friends. And people who live apart from their family try to get together on these days. Clearly enough, games and various forms of entertainment are staged and these often last a week. Varying traditional specialties including wrestling, buffalo fighting, dragon dancing take place in different regions.

1. Before Tet, people usually _________.

      A. are very busy with the preparations                                   B. have great excitement and fun

      C. rebuild their ancestral graves            D. spend time on traveling

2. Which of the following, according to the passage, is not usually eaten during Tet?

      A. candied fruit                                      B. sausages                   

     C. watermelon                                      D. beef stew

3. Why are red and yellow flowers popular in decorating the house at Tet?

        A. Because they are pleasant and cheap.       B. Because they make the house look comfortable to be in.

        C. Because they represent good luck.               D. Because they are attractive and not very expensive.

4. On the New Year's days, _________.

      A. people are busy cooking traditional foods B. everybody receives their “lucky money”.

        C. only good comments can be made       D. houses are cleaned and decorated with trees and flowers

5. Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage?

      A. Tet is period of concord and hope. B. Tet is an occasion for a family to get together.

        C. Tet is a good time to visit others.                     D. Tet is a great season of joy and of entertainment.

Your answers:

III. Fill in each numbered blank with one suitable word. (2.0 marks)

TRAVELING

      A hundred years ago, most people traveled on foot, by train, or on horseback. Railways made (1) ______ possible to travel rapidly over long distances. (2) _____ were also becoming popular, after the invention of the air - filled tire, which made cycling a lot more comfortable. Buses, trams and underground railways (3) _____ invented, and cities all over the (4) _____ already had traffic jams. There were very (5) ______ private cars and city streets were still full of horses.

      What a difference a hundred years have made? Nowadays we have got used (6) _____ the problem of private cars, and some cities are (7) _____ noisy and polluted that in many places vehicles have been banned from the city center. (8) _____ will we travel in a hundred years’ time? Perhaps by then there will be only personal helicopters. (9) ______may be no need to travel to work or school in the future, since everyone will have a computer at home. There might even be more (10) _____ walking and horse - riding, for pleasure and exercise.

Your answers:

Read the passage and do the exercise below

English Volunteer Teachers in Vietnam

There is a serious shortage of English teachers in high schools , colleges and universities . Many students have only had the chance to learn English from a local Vietnamese teacher , who is responsible for around 50 students . Volunteers from English speaking countries are needed to assit Vietnamese teachers to teach the students correct English pronunciation and conversational skills as it is considered a valuable asset . Please note that if you wish to volunteer during the school holidays in July and August you will be teaching English to 6-18 year olds as a part of the Children's Program .

In Vietnam , the English language is considered as a gateway to the students' future and a chance to escape poverty . Effective use of the English language will provide students with confidence and improve their future employment opprtunities .

Volunteers in the Teaching program are not required to be a qualified teacher or have any previous teaching experience All we ask is that you give 100% effort and enthusiasm in your work with the students .

Write " T " before the sentence if it is true . Write " F" if the sentence is not true .

1. Volunteer teachers will help Vietnamese teachers to teach the students pronunciation and conversational skills

2. Each volunteer teacher will have to be responsible for a class of 50 students

3. Volunteers in this teaching program must be qualified and experienced in teaching English

4. Volunteer teachers should be enthusiastic about their work with students .