I. Read the article about living like people sixty years ago and say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Doesn’t say (?). Put a cross (X) in the correct place in the table.

Life in a Nineteen-Fifties House

As part of a recent TV programme, a twenty-first-century family spent two weeks living in the same way as people in the 1950s. One month after filming in the specially designed house finished, we talk to Emily, one of the children, about her experience.

Q: What was the most difficult part of the experience?

A: I think it was the TV. I know it sounds strange, but the TV was very small and the picture was black and white, not colour. I didn’t mind that, really – I didn’t notice it after a while, but the programmes themselves weren’t great. Compared to today’s shows, they seemed very boring. My dad watched loads of the comedy shows and loved them. They didn’t seem very funny to me.

Q:    And what about the best thing?

A: The school was fun and it seemed easier than my normal school, but I suppose what was most enjoyable was the food! I know that Mum and Dad had to spend a lot of time making it, but what we ate was so healthy. We had very little fast food, just a few chips, and there was no tinned or frozen food either, really. I felt so good after eating it.

I. Read the article and decide if the sentences below are True or False. Put a cross (X) in the correct place in the table.

A day in the life of a trainee astronaut

It can take up to two years to train to be an astronaut. After training, some astronauts wait for ten years before they make their first trip into space. So what’s life like as a trainee astronaut? Well, we asked one!

‘We all learn how to use and take care of the complex equipment we use, so we have many classes. These happen in a classroom, in machines that are a bit like real space ships, and in the swimming pool. The swimming pool is very similar to being in space because you weigh much less in water!

‘We also have to have language classes. My first language is Japanese, but I have to learn English and Russian too, so I can talk to the ground crew. I have to be very fit so I exercise for about three hours a day. Many of my colleagues go running together, but I prefer cycling on my own.

‘There are training centres in Germany, Russia, Japan and the USA and we spend time at all of them. I hope one day I can make it into space.’

II.        Read the magazine article and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1   Johnny Depp’s home is in ……..

       A  France.              B         Kentucky.                              C         Los Angeles.

2   Johnny is……

       A  tall.                    B         slim.                                        C         quiet.

3   Jack Sparrow’s hair is

       A  brown.              B         white.                                     C         black.

4   Edward Scissorhands is

       A  friendly.            B         brave.                                     C         nervous.

5   Edward Scissorhands has the same colour

       A  eyes as Johnny.           B         hair as Johnny.          C         skin as Johnny.

6   The Mad Hatter

       A  has orange eyes and green hair.        B         has orange hair and is American.

       C  has green eyes and is Scottish.

VI. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 21 to 24 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 25 and 26. (1.5 pts)

        It's a custom in Britain and in most European countries to celebrate a person's birthday. Members of the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can't come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person who gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of the people present and thanks them for the gift. The mother usually makes a birthday cake, or if she can't, she may order one from a cake - shop. A number of candles are plaid on the top of the cake and will be lighted when the party starts. The number of candles is also the age of that person. After the light is out, they all sing and song "Happy birthday to you"... then they play some games or sing or dance together. 

15. Only in Britain people celebrate a person's birthday.             

A. True                B. False           C. Not given            D. No information  

16.   Only dear friends and members of the family are present.

A. True              B. False              C. Not given             D. No information

17.        Some people may not send gifts if they can't go to the party.

            A. True               B. False             C. Not given            D. No information

18.  They open the gifts in front of their friends at birthday party.

        A. True              B. False            C. Not given              D. No information   

VI. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 21 to 24 are True or False, and choose the correct answers (A, B, C or D) for the questions 25 and 26. (1.5 pts)

        It's a custom in Britain and in most European countries to celebrate a person's birthday. Members of the family and close friends are supposed to be present at the party. If they can't come they may send a gift by post. At the birthday party, the person who gives birthday party opens all the gifts in front of the people present and thanks them for the gift. The mother usually makes a birthday cake, or if she can't, she may order one from a cake - shop. A number of candles are plaid on the top of the cake and will be lighted when the party starts. The number of candles is also the age of that person. After the light is out, they all sing and song "Happy birthday to you"... then they play some games or sing or dance together. 

26.What is the main idea of this passage?

A. It's a custom in Britain and in most European countries

B. gifts to give to a person's birthday.

C. Cake is important on birthday.

D. What the people do at the birthday party

VI. Read the text carefully and then choose the following sentences true (T), false (F) or no information (NI)

Most teenagers around the world watch TV. Many teenagers listen to the radio. In a lot of countries, the most popular shows on TV are series. They show ordinary characters and how they live.

Many teenagers like pop music. There are lots of music programs on TV and one satellite TV station only shows pop videos.

In many countries, people can receive satellite TV. Often in large cities, cable TV is available. With satellite and cable TV, it is possible to choose from a wide variety of programs.

1. ___________ Watching TV is teenagers’ most popular pastime

2. ___________ Series show ordinary characters and how they live

3. ___________ Many teenagers don’t like pop music

4. ___________ There is a cable TV in large cities

5. ___________ Satellite and cable TV help us to choose from a wide variety of programs

Correct the mistakes in the sentences. Then decide if they are true or false. Discuss your answers with a partner.

1. More films are make in India than in any other country each year.

2. In 1923, a sign is put up in the Hollywood hills which said ‘Hollywoodland’.

3. The Academy Awards wasn’t called ‘Oscars’ until 1939.

4. Mùa len trâu is set in northern Việt Nam.

5. Mr. Nguyễn Võ Nghiêm Minh was gave Best Director Award at Chicago Film Festival in 2006.

6. Films aren’t seen their directors until the premiere.

Read the text and decide if the statements are T(true )or F(false):

People joke that no one in Los Angeles reads ; everyone watches TV , rents videos , or goes to the movies. The most popular reading material is comic books , movie magazines , and TV guides . City libraries have only 10 percent of the traffic that car washes  have. But how do you explain this? An annual book festival in west Los Angeles is" sold-out" year after year.

This outdoor festival , sponsored by a newspaper , occurs every April for one weekend . This year's attendance was estimated(ước đoán) at 70,000 on Saturday and 75,000 on Sunday . People came from all over California.

A food court sold all kinds of popular and ethnic (truyền thống) foods, from American hamburgers to Hawaiian shave ice drinks . Except for a $7 parking fee, the festival was free. Even so , some people avoided the food court prices by sneaking (lẩn trốn, ăn trộm)in their town sandwiches and drinks.

The idea for the festival occurred years ago , and book festivals were already popular in other US cities, but nobody knew if it would succeed in Los Angeles . " Angelenos are very unpredictable, (không thể đoán được) " said one of the festival founders.

1/ ............ The most popular reading materials in Los Angeles are related to entertainment.

2/ ............ Not many people in Los Angeles go to city libraries.

3/ ............ The festival is held every year.

4/ ............ The festival started at the beginning of April and ended at the end of the month.

5/ ............ The festival was held inside a building.

6/ ............ This year , more people came to the festival on Sunday than on Saturday.

7/............. The festival was completely free of charge .

8/ ..........Some people brought their own sandwiches because the food court did not have that.

9/ .......... The idea for Los Angeles book festival was not new.

10/......... The founders were sure that Los Angeles people would love the book festival.

Read the passage, and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F).

Television is an important invention of the 20th century. It has been so popular that we can't imagine what life would be like if there were no television. Television is a major means of communication and entertainment. It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of homes. Through television, viewers can see and learn about people, places and things in distant lands. Television widens our knowledge by introducing new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations. In addition to the news, television provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste. Most people now seem to like spending their evenings watching television than to go out.

Most people don't like watching TV in the evening.

A. True

B. False

II. READING

*Part 1: Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

English is the most important in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

Read the passage and then decide whether the sentences are True (A) or False (B)

UK summer music festival

Held on a farm, the Glastonbury Festival is the most well-known and popular festival in the UK. It began in 1970 and was attended by one thousand five hundred people each paying an admission price of £1 – the ticket included free milk from the farm. Since then the Glastonbury Festival has gone from strength to strength – in 2004 one hundred and fifty thousand fans attended, paying £112 for tickets to the three-day event. Glastonbury is not unique in using live music to raise money for global poverty. In July of this year, the Live 8 concerts will be held simultaneously in London, Paris, Rome and Berlin. Superstars, such as Madonna, Sir Elton John and Stevie Wonder will perform in order to highlight international poverty and debt.

(Adapted from http://www.bbc.co.us/worldservice/learningenglish)

36. Glastonbury Festival is held inside big buildings.

A. True                                    B. False

37. The Festival has been held for more than 100 years.

A. True                                    B. False

38. Participants of the festival have to pay extra money for milk from the farm.

A. True                                    B. False

39. In 2004, attendees paid £112 for tickets to each day of the event.

A. True                                    B. False

40. Glastonbury is also held for charity purposes.

A. True                                    B. False