I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Las Vegas, Nevada, is the most famous city for gambling in the United States. It started in 1905 as a small train stop. There were only a few buildings in the desert. In 1946, a famous gangster named Bugsy Siegel built the first casino. He was murdered in 1947. This made him and Las Vegas more famous! In the early 1950s, tourists went to Las Vegas not only to gamble. They went to watch atomic bomb tests in the desert outside the city. In those days, people didn't know it was dangerous. They thought it was exciting.

Las Vegas is also famous for its many wedding chapels. Like all of Las Vegas, they are open twenty-four hours a day. Getting married is easy. A couple just pays a few dollars for a license, and they can get married immediately. They don't have to wait. Many famous movie stars were married in Las Vegas.

26. Nevada _____.

      a. is a famous city for gambling                            b. is another name of Las Vegas

      c. is a state in the United States of America         d. is the capital of Las Vegas

27. The word “this” in the first paragraph refers to _____.

            a. the fact that Bugsy Siegel was murdered         b. Siegel’s first casino

            c. the fact that Siegel built the first casino            d. a famous gangster

28. People used to think that watching atomic bomb tests _____.

      a. was dangerous                                                   b. was thrilling                

      c. might be a quiz show                                        d. should be prohibited

29. In the context of the passage, the word “chapel” in the last paragraph means _____.

      a. room                          b. hotel                             c. big pagoda                   d. small church

30. Which of the following is not true?

      a. Las Vegas is a place for gambling.

      b. In 1905, there were only a few buildings at the place now called Las Vegas.

      c. Bugsy Siegel was a famous gangster.

      d. The only things that make Las Vegas famous are wedding chapels.

I. Read the following text carefully and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for (1.0 point)

Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (1) .................... with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (2) .................... people give thanks to the harvest. Most families have a large dinner with roast turkey. (3) .................... Independence Day and Thanksgiving are national (4) ....................

1.            A. celebrating                    B. celebration                    C. celebrate                        D. celebrated

2.            A. where                              B. when                                                C. which                               D. in which

3.            A. Besides                           B. Both                                 C. Either                               D. Nor

4.            A. chances                           B. months                            C. holidays                          D. times

PART 3: READING (5pts)

I. Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning(2pts)

(1)       ............ the United States, many adults and children (2) ............ overweight. Some people eat (3) ............ food at meals. They also eat snacks between meals. Sometimes people eat healthy things like fruit or vegetables (4) ............ many Americans eat a lot of junk food such as cookies, candies and potato chips. Eating junk food can (5) ............ people gain weight. People also gain weight (6) ............ they don‟t get enough (7) ............ . People need to walk, run, ride bicycles, or walk out in health clubs and gyms. When people exercise, they (8) ............ good and have more energy. A good diet and exercise will help you (9) ............ along and (10) ............ life.

1. A. On                      B. In                             C. At                            D. From

2. A. is             B. was                         C. were                       D. are

3. A. too many           B. too much               C. few                          D. plenty

4. A. but                     B. because                  C. although                D. so that

5. A. get                      B. lead             C. urge                        D. make

6. A. so                       B. however                 C. but                          D. because

7. A. exercises            B. work                       C. money                    D. energy

8. A. make                  B. taste                       C. have                        D. feel

9. A. live                     B. lives                        C. living                       D. to living

10. A. health              B. safe             C. fair                          D. healthy

Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow

THANKS GIVING DAY

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.

Is turkey a traditional food?

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Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow

THANKS GIVING DAY

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.

Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?

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In Canada and the United States, ……(1)…..of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on October 31st. It’s a day…….(2)……some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may dress up to ……(3)…an animal, a person from history. In some places, children go to schoolin…(4)….Halloween costumes. After dark, many young children…(5)….on their costumes and visit their neighbours. They knock on the ….(6)….and shout “Trick or treat”. Then their neighbours…..(7)….them some candy, and the children go on to the….(8)…house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. There….(9)…usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or…(10)….unusual costumes.

In Canada and the United States, ……(1)…..of the most popular days in the year is Halloween. Halloween is on October 31st. It’s a day…….(2)……some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes. For example, they may dress up to ……(3)…an animal, a person from history. In some places, children go to schoolin…(4)….Halloween costumes. After dark, many young children…(5)….on their costumes and visit their neighbours. They knock on the ….(6)….and shout “Trick or treat”. Then their neighbours…..(7)….them some candy, and the children go on to the….(8)…house. Adults also enjoy dressing up for Halloween. There….(9)…usually Halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or…(10)….unusual costumes.

11 . Read the following passage, and answer the questions that follow

THANKS GIVING DAY

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and the New Year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is the time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.

1.Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?

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2. When is the first Thanksgiving celebrated?

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3. Is turkey a traditional food?

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4. What do many people have for dessert at the end of the meal?

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Write the correct version.

in canada and the united states one of the most popular festivals in the year is halloween halloween is on october 31^st it's a day when some people dress up in strange or unusual costumes for example they may dress up to look like an animal a person from a book or movie or a famous person from history in some places children go to school in their halloween costumes after dark many young children put on their costumes and visit their neighbours they knock on the door and shout 'trick or treat!' then the neighbours give them some candy and the children go on the to the next house adults also enjoy dressing up for halloween there are usually halloween parties in the evening and usually there is a prize for the best or most unusual costumes.