Task 1: Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. 

San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city centre, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19^th century.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is one thing that you should not miss.

You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don't forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18^th century.

1.  Which of the following sentences is true about San Francisco?

 A. San Francisco is not a very hilly city.                                                              B. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay.                                             C. San Francisco has only old houses.                                                          D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city centre.

2. What is second paragraph about?                                                               A. nightlife           B. festivals               C. scenery                   D. architecture

3. Where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air?                                           A. Chinatown      B. Old houses       C. Churches      D. Outdoor coffee shops

4.  Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?           A. San Francisco is in the San Francisco Bay.                                                 B. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is very interesting.                                                                                                C. You can only enjoy American and Chinese food in San Francisco.            D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco.

V. Read the passage, and then choose the correct answers:

San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city centre, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19 century.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is one thing that you shouldn’t miss.

You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese. Korean. Mexican , Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don’t forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18 th century.

18. which of the following sentences is true about San Francisco ?

A. San Francisco is not vey hilly city B. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay

C. San Francisco has only old houses D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city centre.

19. What is second paragraph about ?

A. nightlife B. festivals C. scenery D. architecture

20. where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air ?

A. Chinatown B. Old houses C. Churches D. Outdoor coffee shops

21. Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?

A. San Francisco is in the Sanfrancisco Bay

B. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is very interesting

C. You can only enjoy American and Chinese food in San Francisco.

D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco

22. By Whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18th century?

A. By people from Germany B. By people from Spain

C. By people from Brazil D. By people from Europe

choose the best answer to each of the question. San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city center, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19th century. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is one thing that you should not miss. You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don't forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18th century.

By whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18th century?

A. By people from Germany.

B. By people from Spain.

C. By people from Brazil.

D. By people from Europe.

Question 41. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence. I am very busy today. I can't go to the cinema with you.

A. I am very busy today, but I can't go to the cinema with you.

B. I am very busy today, so l can't go to the cinema with you.

C. Although I am very busy today, I can't go to the cinema with you.

D. I am very busy today because I can't go to the cinema with you.

Question 42. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence. Phong works very hard. He doesn't earn much money.

A. Phong works very hard, but he doesn't earn much money.

B. Phong doesn't earn much money because he works very hard.

C. Phong works very hard, and he doesn't earn much money.

D. So Phong works very hard, he doesn't earn much money.

Question 43. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence. It is stupid to do that. It is quite unnecessary.

A. It is stupid but quite unnecessary to do that.

B. It is stupid and quite unnecessary to do that.

C. It is stupid so quite unnecessary to do that.

D. It is stupid or quite unnecessary to do that.

Question 44. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence. You can go there by bus. You can go there by train.

A. You can go there by bus or you can go there by train.

B. You can go there by bus but you can go there by train.

C. You can go there by bus so you can go there by train.

D. You can go there by bus and you can go there by train.

Question 45. Choose the sentence (A, B, C or D) that is closest in meaning to the root sentence. This is your book and that is my book.

A. This is your book and that is his

.B. This is your book and that is mine.

C. This is your book and that is hers.

D. This is your book and that is yours.\

San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city center, houses in the suburbs are in the style of the 19^th century.

      The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is one thing that you should not miss.

      You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don’t forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18th century

      1.   Which one of the following sentences is true about San Francisco?

            A. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay.

            B. San Francisco has only old houses

            C. San Francisco is not a very hilly city.

            D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city center.

      2.   What is the second paragraph about?

            A. architecture            B. nightlife                 C. festivals                  D. scenery

      3.   Where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air?

            A. Outdoor coffee shops                                 B. Chinese Town

            C. Old houses                                                 D. Churches

      4.   Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?

            A. San Francisco is in the San Francisco Bay

            B. You can only enjoy American and Chinese Food in San Francisco

            C. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is very interesting.

            D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco.

      5.   By whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18^th century?

            A. By people from Germany                          B. By people from Brazil

            C. By people from Spanish                            D. By people from Europe

San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city center, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19^th century.

The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is one thing that you should not miss.

You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don’t forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18^th century.

1. Which of the following sentences is true about San Francisco?

A. San Francisco is not a very hilly city.

B. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay.

C. San Francisco has only old houses.

D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city center.

2. What is the second paragraph about?

A. nightlife                             B. festivals          C. scenery           D. architecture

3. Where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air?

A. Chinatown               B. Old houses     C. Churches                  D. Outdoor coffee shops

4. Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?

A. San Francisco is in the San Francisco Bay.

B. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco’s Chinatown is very interesting.

C. You can only enjoy American and Chinese food in San Francisco.

D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco.

5. By whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18^th century?

A. By people from Germany.                            B. By people from Spain

C. By people from Brazil.                        D. By people from Europe.

III. 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.

San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city centre, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19^th century.

     The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is one thing that you should not miss.

   You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don't forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18^th century.

Question 23: Which of the following sentences is true about San Francisco?

             A. San Francisco is not a very hilly city.                                    

             B. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay.                      

             C. San Francisco has only old houses.

             D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city centre.

Question 24: What is second paragraph about?

A. nightlife                 B. festivals.        C. scenery                             D. architecture

Question 25: Where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air?

A. Chinatown            B. Old houses          C. Churches        D. Outdoor coffee shops

Question 26: Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?

A. San Francisco is in the San Francisco Bay.

B. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is very interesting.

C. You can only enjoy American and Chinese food in San Francisco.

D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco.

Question 27: By whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18^th century?

A. By people from Germany.

B. By people from Spain. 

C. By people from Brazil.

D. By people from Europe.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete the passage below

Television first came some sixty years ago in the 1950s. Nowadays, it is one of the most (28)______sources of entertainment for both the old and the young. Television brings (29)                       for children, world news, music and many other (30)                 . If someone likes sports, he can just choose the right sports,  (31)                            . It is not difficult for us to see why (32)                   is a TV set in almost every home today.

Question 28: A. cheap                                    B. expensive                            C. popular       D. exciting

Question 29: A. news                                     B. cartoons                              C. sports          D. plays

Question 30: A. sets                                        B. reports                                C. channels     D. programmes

Question 31: A. athletes                                 B. channel                               C. time            D. studio

Question 32: A. it                                           B. this                                      C. that             D. there          

Read the passage then answer the questions.

San Francisco has been called one of the most beautiful cities in the world.It is built on fourteenhills, with Pacific Ocean on one side, and San Francisco Bay on the other. Ach hill has a viewover the water. People of San Francisco are proud of their views. Everyone wants a house with aview. Most big cities in the United States are built on flat land. People can’t see very far. Theycan only see tall buildings. When they choose their homes, they look inside. They want a housewith pleasant room to look at. When people in San Fracisco choose their homes, they lookoutside. They want a house with a view.

1. What is San Francisco different from other big cities in the United States ?

..........................................................................................................................................................

2. What are people of San Francisco proud of ?

.........................................................................................................................................................

3. How do people of San Fracisco choose their homes?........................................................................................................................................................

79. Which is the best main idea of the passage ?.........................................................................................................................................................

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 from 28 to 34.

        Foot-racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.

                   The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire-hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.

The word “beat” as used in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. incline   

B. overturn  

C. outdo     

D. undermine

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 from 28 to 34.

        Foot-racing is a popular activity in the United States. It is seen not only as a competitive sport but also as a way to exercise, to enjoy the camaraderie of like-minded people, and to donate money to a good cause. Though serious runners may spend months training to compete, other runners and walkers might not train at all. Those not competing to win might run in an effort to beat their own time or simply to enjoy the fun and exercise. People of all ages, from those of less than one year (who may be pushed in strollers) to those in their eighties, enter into this sport. The races are held on city streets, on college campuses, through parks, and in suburban areas, and they are commonly 5 to 10 kilometers in length.

                   The largest footrace in the world is the 12-kilometer Bay to Breakers race that is held in San Francisco every spring. This race begins on the east side of the city near San Francisco Bay and ends on the west side at the Pacific Ocean. There may be 80,000 or more people running in this race through the streets and hills of San Francisco. In the front are the serious runners who compete to win and who might finish in as little as 34 minutes. Behind them are the thousands who take several hours to finish. In the back of the race are those who dress in costumes and come just for fun. One year there was a group of men who dressed like Elvis Presley, and another group consisted of firefighters who were tied together in a long line and who were carrying a fire-hose. There was even a bridal party, in which the bride was dressed in a long white gown and the groom wore a tuxedo. The bride and groom threw flowers to bystanders, and they were actually married at some point along the route.

The word “camaraderie” as used in the first paragraph could be best replaced by which of the following?

A. games    

B. companionship          

C. jokes      

D. views