B. Read the passage and choose the best answer. (1.25 points)

PARIS IN THREE DAYS

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the most popular cities in the world. Everyone calls it ‘the City of Light’. But if you have only three days in Paris, how will you plan your trip? 

Start your trip with a visit to Île de la Cité Island. On this island, you can visit the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris Notre Dame Cathedral. Because the cathedral is closed right now, you will only be able to see it from outside. Then take a boat trip along the Seine River and enjoy the beautiful scenery. On day two, you should visit the Eiffel Tower – the most famous symbol of France. It is always very crowded, so don’t forget to book tickets in advance. If the weather is nice, you should have a picnic in Champs de Mars, a peaceful park in front of the Eiffel Tower. If you have time, walk to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. You can enjoy the wonderful view of the whole Paris from there. On day three, spend the morning in the Palace of Versailles and Louvre Museum. In the afternoon, let’s go shopping in Avenue des Champs-Élysées. If the weather is rainy or cold, you can sit in a café and enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious cakes.

26. What can visitors see in Île de la Cité Island?

            A. Eiffel Tower                       B. Notre Dame Cathedral      

            C. Champs de Mars                D. Avenue des Champs-Élysées

27. Why should people book tickets for the Eiffel Tower earlier?

            A. because it’s the symbol of France  B. because it’s expensive

            C. because it’s always crowded          D. because it has beautiful scenery 

28. What should people do in Champs de Mars?

            A. have a picnic          B. take a boat trip       C. walk to the top       D. go shopping

29. Where can visitors have the view of Paris? 

            A. on top of the Notre Dame Cathedral         B. in front of the Eiffel Tower          

            C. on top of the Arc de Triomphe      D. in the Palace of Versailles

30. On a rainy day, visitors can _____________. 

            A. go shopping                        B. sit in a café and enjoy the food

            C. visit the museums               D. go to the park

VI. Write sentences using the words given. (1.25 points)

31. It/ take / two hours / get/ the Grand Canyon/ bus.

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

32. you / pick up / trash / keep / community/ clean? 

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

33. The library/ between/ post office/ supermarket.

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

34. You / should/ go / Phú Quốc Island/ summer vacation

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

35. Astronauts / tie /sleeping bags / the walls / so/ they/ not float/ around. 

……………………………………..……………………………………..………………………

VII. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning. (1.25 points)

36. It’s necessary for you to bring a flashlight and batteries. 

      → You …………………………………………………….…………………………………

37. There are more people in China than in Vietnam. (POPULATED)

     → ….……………………………………..…………………………………………………...

38. Everyone in the class is shorter than Michael.

     → Michael ……………………..……………………………………..………………………

39. You should bring a towel because you’ll be wet after going rafting. (SO)

→ You ……………………..………………………………….……………..…………………

40. Maybe in the future, we’ll have robot pets.

→ In the future, we ……………………………………………………..……………………..

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VI. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. Tokyo is Japan’s capital and largest city. It’s also one of the largest cities in the world.(1)    in 1457, Tokyo has grown into a major part of a (2)     region that also includes the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki. The metropolitan region, also known as Greater Tokyo, has over 30 million residents, (3)        makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo today is a very welcoming metropolis. Tourists (4)         about the street, taking in Japanese culture. Hundreds of shrines and temples adorn the city. Shinto and Buddhism are the major (5)        of Japan. Tourists can also experience Japanese cuisine. There are thousands of restaurants (6)         Tokyo. You can choose from noodle shops, sushi bars, or even McDonald’s with special Japan-(7)        items found only in Japan. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan, make sure you stop in Tokyo for (8)       a few days.

1. a. Found b. Founded c. Founding d. Finded

2. a. metropolitan b. influence c. attractive d. complex

3. a. what b. which c. that d. this

4. a. run b. show c. drive d. roam

5. a. provinces b. attractions c. festivals d. religions

6. a. at b. in c. on d. of

7. a. inspire b. inspiring c. inspired d. inspiration

8. a. at time b. at all c. at least d. at first

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Paris is my favorite city. It is the capital city of France. It is very well-known as the City of Light. It is located on the Seine River. It covers an area of 105.4 square kilometers. You can see many fascinating things and sights in Paris. The most popular landmark is Eiffel tower. In Paris, you will find many shopping areas. One of the famous shopping areas is Mont Mart. It has a lot of wine shops, bakeries, clothing shops, restaurants, etc.

Question: Is Paris the capital of Singapore?

A. Yes, it is

B. No, it is

C. Yes, it isn’t

D. No, it isn’t

IV. Read the following passage and tick True or Fals: (2 Marks)

   London, the capital of Great Britain, is sitauted on the Thames River. It’s the largest city in Europe with population of over 8 million, it’s deviced in to four parts: The city West minster, the west Enland and the East End. The city is small in area but it is the commercial heart of london. Many books and offices are situated there. The Tower and ST. Paul’l Cathedral is very large and fine. It was buit in 1710.

1. London is the capital of Great Britain.

2. London is the largest city in the world.

3. The East End is one of the four parts of London

4. The Tower was buit in 1701

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.

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in Britain. It has got the population of about 7 million people. It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans.  London is famous for many things. The original area is the City. There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here. The Tower of London was built in the 11th century. It was a prison but now it is a museum. You can see the Crown Jewels here. Tower Bridge is near the Tower of London. It was opened in 1894. Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place. Westminster Abbey is in the west of London, near the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the well-known clock Big Ben.  Hyde Park is the most popular park in London. At Speaker’s Corner, anybody can speak about anything except the Queen. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. London stands on River Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river. A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train. Londoners call this means of transport the “tube”. There are many famous red buses in London called double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.

Question 28. The Tower of London used to be ______.

 A. a library           B. a museum                   C. a prison                               D. a church

Question 29. The word “It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. The Tower of London    B. Big Ben       C. The Crown Jewels       D. Tower Bridge

Question 30. The word “well-known” can be best replaced by _____.

 A. quick                B. renowned           C. beautiful                             D. charming

Question 31. You can’t talk about ____ when you are at Speakers’ Corner.

 A. the Parliament        B. politics           C. the Queen                           D. London

Question 32. A convenient way to get around the city is by ____.

A. tube                         B. bus                  C. train                   D. car  

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Paris is my favorite city. It is the capital city of France. It is very well-known as the City of Light. It is located on the Seine River. It covers an area of 105.4 square kilometers. You can see many fascinating things and sights in Paris. The most popular landmark is Eiffel tower. In Paris, you will find many shopping areas. One of the famous shopping areas is Mont Mart. It has a lot of wine shops, bakeries, clothing shops, restaurants, etc.

Question: What is the area of Paris?

A. under 100 sq. km.

B. over 100 sq. km.

C. uner 50 sq. km.

D. over 50 sq. km.

II. Read the passage and choose the best answer to each question.

Quan used to live in a small house on the outskirts of the City with his grandma. Now, he lives with his parents in an apartment ncar the City Central. Living in an apartment is a very different experience. It is more convenient because the apartment is more modern and transportation is more accessible. Many places that Quan regularly visits are within walking distance. There is even a cinema at the ground floor of his apartment building. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city, the closest cinema is 30 minutes away on bike. On the downside, the street is always busy. It’s noise and more crowded than the street Quan used to live on. Outside space is also limited making it hard to find fresh air

1. Where did Quan live with his grandma?

A. Near the City Central.                             B. In the middle of the City.

C. At the outer parts of the City.                D. In a town.

2. Where are Quan’s parents living?

A. In a modern apartment.                          B. In a small apartment.

C. In a modern house.                                              D. In a small house.

3. What is the meaning of the word “accessible” underlined in the passage?

A. able to be learned.                                               B. able to be reached.

C. able to be stayed away.                          D. able to be gathered.

4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of the City?

A. Limited outside space and cinema at the ground floor.

B. Noisy outside space and crowded street.

C. Cinema at the ground floor and busy street.

D. Busy Street and limited outside space.

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

A. Quan now lives with his grandma and parents.

B. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city, he had to bike 30 minutes to the cinema.

C. The Street in the city is nosier and more crowded than one on the outskirts

D. Little fresh air is found in the outside space of the city

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Paris is my favorite city. It is the capital city of France. It is very well-known as the City of Light. It is located on the Seine River. It covers an area of 105.4 square kilometers. You can see many fascinating things and sights in Paris. The most popular landmark is Eiffel tower. In Paris, you will find many shopping areas. One of the famous shopping areas is Mont Mart. It has a lot of wine shops, bakeries, clothing shops, restaurants, etc.

Question: Where’s Paris?

A. on Seine river

B. in England

C. in Antarctica

D. at sea

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Paris is my favorite city. It is the capital city of France. It is very well-known as the City of Light. It is located on the Seine River. It covers an area of 105.4 square kilometers. You can see many fascinating things and sights in Paris. The most popular landmark is Eiffel tower. In Paris, you will find many shopping areas. One of the famous shopping areas is Mont Mart. It has a lot of wine shops, bakeries, clothing shops, restaurants, etc.

Question: What is the most popular landmark in Paris?

A. Seine river

B. Paris

C. France

D. Eiffel tower