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.

Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very widely used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.

Vitamins are life - giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and general health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the alphabet. At the present time, vitamins A, Bl, B2, c, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a collection of foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold in tablet and capsule form.

Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life - giving process. Vitamin B1, for example, benefits appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the blood to clot, so that danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes stronger of seeing at night. Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins may have some effect on keeping the hair from turning gray.

28.  Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable conclusion from the reading?

A.       Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.

B.       Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.

C. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.

D. A few people know the value of vitamins.

29.      This article as a whole is about______.

A. diet in relation to health                   B. prevention of diseases

C. what vitamins are and what they do D. how scientists discovered vitamins

30.      We know the name of vitamins through______.

A. the pictures                                       B. the food

C. the letters of the alphabet                 D. the different tastes

31.      The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?

A. vitamin B. food                                C. diet                     D. medicine

32.      Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.       Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.

B.       Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.

C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.

D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do

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.

Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very widely used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.

Vitamins are life - giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and general health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the alphabet. At the present time, vitamins A, Bl, B2, c, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should contain a collection of foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also prepared and sold in tablet and capsule form.

Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life - giving process. Vitamin B1, for example, benefits appetite and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the blood to clot, so that danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another makes the eyes stronger of seeing at night. Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists think vitamins may have some effect on keeping the hair from turning gray.

28.  Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable conclusion from the reading?

A.       Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.

B.       Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.

C. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.

D. A few people know the value of vitamins.

29.      This article as a whole is about______.

A. diet in relation to health                   B. prevention of diseases

C. what vitamins are and what they do D. how scientists discovered vitamins

30.      We know the name of vitamins through______.

A. the pictures                                       B. the food

C. the letters of the alphabet                 D. the different tastes

31.      The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?

A. vitamin B. food                                C. diet                     D. medicine

32.      Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?

A.       Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.

B.       Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.

C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.

D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions

Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers. First, there are programs for doing math problems. (41)_________, there are programs for scientific studies. Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters. They are often used by writers and business people. Other (42)_________are made for courses in schools and universities. And finally, there are programs for fun. They include word games and puzzles for children and adults.

            There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (43)_________. Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (44)_________. It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood. Computers also have lights and pretty pictures. And computers even seem to have personalities. That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings. Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry. It is easy (45)_________they are like people.                                                                                            hum;kêu rền(máy móc)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

All of the following statements are true, EXCEPT ____.

A. some animals eat other animals

B. plants depend on the sun to grow

C. plants depend on the gasses in the atmosphere to grow

D. not every food chain starts with plants

VI. 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. (1 pt)

In the USA, there are two days for children to express their love and gratitude to their parents: Mother day and Father's Day. Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. On this day, mothers usually receive greeting cards and gifts from their husbands and children The best gift of all American moms is a day of leisure. The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard. Flowers are an important part of the day. Mothers are often given a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly. Father's Day is celebrated throughout the USA on the third Sunday in June. The holiday customs are similar to Mother's Day. Dad also receives the same gifts as what moms get on their day.

1. This passage is mainly about

A. celebrations for teachers                     B. festivals in the USA

C. celebrations for parents in the USA    D. festivals for parents in the world.

2. According to the passage, Mother’s Day is celebrated

A. on the third Sunday in May         B. on the second Sunday in May

C. on the last weekend in may        D. on the first weekend

3. According to the passage, which can mother NOT receive on Mother's Day?

A. greeting cards    B. a day of leisure         

C. flowers               D. a wedding dress

4. Father's Day is held

A. in the west of the USA            B. outside the USA

C. throughout the USA                D. in the east of the USA

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Pronouncing a language is a skill. Every normal person is an expert in the skill of pronouncing his own language; but few people are even moderately proficient at pronouncing foreign languages. There are many reasons for this, some obvious, some perhaps not so obvious. But I suggest that the fundamental reason why people in general donot speak foreign languages very well is that they fail to grasp the true nature of the problem of learning to pronounce, and consequently never set about tackling it in the right way. Too many people fail to realize that pronouncing a foreign language is a skill – one that needs careful training of a special kind, and one that cannot be acquired by just leaving it to take care of itself. I think even teachers of languages, while recognizing the importance of a good accent, tend to neglect, in their practical teaching, the branch of study concerned with speaking the language. So the first point I want to make is that English pronunciation must be taught; the teacher should be prepared to devote some of the lesson time to this, and should get the student to feel that here is a matter worthy of receiving his close attention. So, there should be occasions when other aspects of English, such as grammar or spelling, are allowed for the moment to take second place.

Question 28. The writer argues that going about the problem of pronunciation in the wrong way is________.

A.a consequence of not grasping the problem correctly

B.not an obvious cause of speaking poorly

C.an obvious cause of not grasping the problem correctly.

D.a fundamental consequence of not speaking well

Question 29. The underlined word “aspects” in the passage probably means________.

A.sentences B.words C.pronunciation D.parts

Question 30. The best way of learning to speak a foreign language, he suggests, is by_________.

A.taking on systematic work

B.picking it up naturally as a child

C.not concentrating much on pronunciation

D.learning from a native speaker

Question 31. The underlined word “one” in the passage refers to_________.

A.special kind B.skill C.careful training D.itself

Question 32. What does the writer actually say about pronouncing foreign

languages?

A.No one is really an expert in the skill.

B.Only a few people are really proficient.

C.There are a lot of people who are moderately proficient.

D.There aren’t many people who are even fairly good.

VI. 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:

Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the (24)_______ life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (25) ________warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (26)_______ This is a great time for everyone (27),…………… for boys and girls. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to pray for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors. The festival is always full of …………. and prayers.

Question 24. A. minor B. cultural C. custom D. festival *

A

B

C

D

25. A. gets B. goes C. comes D. runs *

A

B

C

D

26. A. seen B. arranged C. observed D. celebrated *

A

B

C

D

27. A. especially B especial C. especialling D. unespecially *

A

B

C

D

28. A. songs B song C. sing D. singing *

2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.

That program became one of America‘s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.

Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds of television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

1. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” because it is_________.

A. the longest street in the United States.                 B. shown in many countries

C. the longest television program in the world.        D. watched regularly by six million children

2. The under lined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.

A. use to teach children          B. watch and study     C. produce and sell     D. approve and admire

3. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________.

A. they needn’t go to school                                      B. it is shown many hours a day

C. it is shown in the evening                                      D. it is shown many times during the week

4. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?

A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers                                     B. pictures, letters and relationships

C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures                          D. numbers and human relationships

5. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.

A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it

C. it teaches educational theories                                          D. it is produced by the government

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.  

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.  

That program became one of America‘s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.  

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.  

Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.  

The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.  

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds of television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.  

1. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” because it is_________. 

A. the longest street in the United States. B. shown in many countries  

C. the longest television program in the world. D. watched regularly by six million children 

2. The under lined word “praise” in the passage probably means________. 

A. use to teach children  B. watch and study  C. produce and sell  D. approve and admire  

3. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________. 

A. they needn’t go to school  B. it is shown many hours a day  

C. it is shown in the evening  D. it is shown many times during the week  

4. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”? 

A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers  B. pictures, letters and relationships  

C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures  D. numbers and human relationships  

5. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________. 

A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it  

C. it teaches educational theories  D. it is produced by the government  

III. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY 

3.1. Choose the best option to complete the sentences.  

1.  It isn't quite ______ that they will come to our party. 

A. sure    B. exact    C. certain    D. right  

2. Will you ______ the door open? 

A. leave    B. allow    C. permit    D. give  

3. Do you know the beautiful girl ______? 

A. sit in the car  B. sat in the car  C. sitting in the car  D. who sit in the car  

4.  Ho Chi Minh City will ___________ temperatures between 25oC and 30oC tomorrow. 

A. experience   B. arrive    C. achieve    D. occur  

5.  ___________ the first and second nights of Passover, Jewish families often enjoy the Seder. 

A. In     B. On    C. Over    D. At  

6. Don‘t let poachers get ______________ hunting animals. They deserve to be punished.  

A. off    B. out of    C. on     D. away with  

7. I could not ______________ the peak of the mountain in the foggy weather.  

A. get over    B. make out    C. see through   D. go into  

8. During the war, we ______________ many relatives. 

A. lost touch with     B. take for granted C. made a mention of   D. set an example for 

9.  I cannot stay up late at night. I prefer _________ in early.  

A. going    B. breaking    C. turning    D. doing 

10. Hardly ______________ the captain of the team when he had to face the problems. 

A. had he been appointed   B. did he appoint C. was he being appointed   D. was he appointing  

3.2. Put the correct form of words.  

1. It is …………………. that our environment is more and more polluted. (DISAPPOINT)  

2. We are trying to have (an) …………………. world. (POLLUTE)  

3. I am thankful to my teacher who always gives me lots of ………………. to better my knowledge. (COURAGE) 

3.3. Synonyms and antonyms  

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.  

1. Acupuncture originated in China and has been used as a traditional medicine for thousands of years.  

A. began  B. created  C. developed  D. introduced  

2. There is no evidence at this time that acupuncture can treat cancer itself.  

A. clue  B. data  C. proof  D. sign  

Mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.  

1. The gender gap in primary education has been eliminated.  

A. variety  B. inconsistency  C. difference  D. similarity  

2. The United Kingdom has made a remarkable progress in gender equality.  

A. insignificant  B. impressive  C. notable  D. famous  

3.4. Conversation 

1.  _ “Thank you very much” _ “______________” 

A. Are you worried?   B. You‘re welcome  C. Not all    D. Nothing  

2. Jim: “What about collecting used paper, bottles and plastic bags every day?”     

Ha and Mai: “_________”  

A. Because they can pollute the environment. B. How come? Who can do that? 

C. That‘s a very good idea. Let‘s do that. D. What about this weekend?