MY VILLAGE We are Khmer Krom, one of the biggest ethnic groups in the south of Viet Nam. We live by farming mostly rice and fishing on the Mekong River. Life is sometimes hard as our work depends heavily on the weather. When it is not harvest time, the men of the village go fishing from early morning and don t return until late afternoon. By the time they return, most of the village women will be waiting for them on the river bank. They wait to buy the fish, which they will later sell at the local market or bring to the nearby town for a higher price. We children will be there too. We love running around the beach and waiting for the boats to come in. Our most important festival of the year is the Chol Chnam Thmay, which celebrates the New Year. It falls mid April. Every family tries to prepare well for the festive activities. The community also visits and helps poor families so that everybody has a happy New Year. 1.What does the Khmer s work depend on 2.What do the men of the village do when it is not harvest time 3.Who will be waiting for the fishing boats to return at the end of a fishing day 4.When do the Khmer Krom celebrate New Year

Read the passage and answer the questions. (1 p)

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MY VILLAGE

We are Khmer Krom, one of the biggest ethnic groups in the south of Viet Nam. We live by farming - mostly rice - and fishing on the Mekong River. Life is sometimes hard as our work depends heavily on the weather. When it is not harvest time, the men of the village go fishing from early morning and don't return until late afternoon. By the time they return, most of the village women will be waiting for them on the river bank. They wait to buy the fish, which they will later sell at the local market or bring to the nearby town for a higher price. We children will be there too. We love running around the beach and waiting for the boats to come in.

Our most important festival of the year is the Chol Chnam Thmay, which celebrates the New Year. It falls mid-April. Every family tries to prepare well for the festive activities. The community also visits and helps poor families so that everybody has a happy New Year.

1.What does the Khmer's work depend on?

2.What do the men of the village do when it is not harvest time?

3.Who will be waiting for the fishing boats to return at the end of a fishing day?

4.When do the Khmer Krom celebrate New Year?

Question II. Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences. 

1. The ……………… are concerned about the oil spills in East Sea. (environment)

2. Scotland is a ……….. land and this is noted for its rich and interesting history. (legend)

PART FOUR: READING (2.5 pts)

I. Read the passage and fill in each gap with a suitable word. 

Telepathy: Mind to Mind Communication

The (1) …………… “telepathy” has been derived from the words “tele” meaning “distance” and “pathy” meaning “feeling”. So telepathy actually means getting feelings through a distance. Telepathy is the communication (2) …………. two minds, separated over a distance, without the (3) …………… of the five known senses. At some point of time or the other, we all have experienced telepathy. Maybe you were thinking of someone you haven’t talked to for months and you suddenly get a call from them. Or (4) ………….. two people are together, they might say the same thing at the same time. These are spontaneous mind-to-mind (5) …………… that tend to occur frequently between closely related individuals.

II. Read the passage then answer the questions: 

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there. Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get in and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaska has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen. All Alaskans take special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

1. Where is Alaska ?

…………………………………………………………….…………….

2. Does it have three thousand lakes?

……………………………………………….……………

3. Which method can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

……………..……………..

4. Why is Alaska called the Land of Midnight Sun?

………………..……...………………….

5. How do the people in Alaska feel about their state?

………………..…..………………

PART FIVE: WRITING 

I. Rewrite these sentences, so that their meaning stays the same, using the beginning given for each.

1. Nhung didn’t go to the cinema with her friends because her younger sister was ill.

Because of …… ………………………………………..………………………………………

2. The earthquake struck the city and destroyed completely thousands of buildings and houses.

The city …………………………………………………………..………………………………

3. Who wrote this poem in the 19th century?

By whom ………………………………………………………………..………………………?

4. Minh isn’t hardworking, so he often gets bad marks.

If ………………………………………………………………………………..……….……….

II. Combine each pair of the following sentences into one, using the suggested words or phrases in the brackets. 

1. I’m not you. But I think you should recycle these plastic carrier bags. (If)

………………………….……………………………………………

2. All flights had to be cancelled. That’s because of the pilots’ sudden strike. (so)

………………………….……………………………………………

3. The environment is polluted. Birds and plants die. (cause)

………………………….……………………………………………

4. The food is contaminated. People’s health is poor. (lead to)

………………………….……………………………………………

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 Use the words and phrases to complete the passage.

1. The enormous 28-metre figure of Jesus gazing across/ East Sea with outstretched arms be located at the Southern end/ Small Mountain.

2. Built in 1971, this giant Jesus/ rest/ on a 10 metre-high platform.

3. The interior/ the statue/ is hollow/ contains a spiral staircase/ 129 steps, ascending/ from the foot/ of the statue/ to its neck.

4. The two shoulders of the figure/be balconies, each able/ accommodate/ up to six people, which offer/ a splendid view/ the Surrounding landscape.

5. This is/ largest sculpture/ Southern Viet Nam. Recent construction a pathway/ have made the 30-minute hike up the mountain/ more pleasant/ the panoramic view along the way/ be magnificent. 

Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or present perfect. There is an example at the beginning.

Video games (1) have existed (exist) for over sixty years. The first video games (2) ........... (appear) in the 1940s, when academics (3) ................. (begin) designing simple games, simulations, and artificial intelligence programs as part of their computer science research. However, video gaming (4) ............... (not/ reach mainstream popularity until the 1970s and 1980s, when arcade games, gaming consoles and home video games (5) ................. (become) available to the general public. Before the development of realistic computer graphics that (6) ................... (occur) recently, the games that (7) ................. (drive) the industry in the 1970s (8) ............... (be) basic games like "Ping Pong" and, a little later, "Space Invaders." Since then, video gaming (9) .................... (become) a popular form of entertainment and a part of morden culture in most parts of the world, and today almost everyone under the age of fifty (10) ............... (play) a video games at least once.

I. Read and use the words in the box to complete the passage.

Da Lat is a popular tourist destination in the south of Viet Nam. It has many interesting landmarks like mountains, (1) ……………, waterfalls, flower gardens, and Bao Dai’s Palace. It is easy for (2) …………… to do the sightseeing there because some top (3) …………... are in the city. Xuan Huong Lake lies in the city center. You can admire the beauty of different kinds of (4) …………… in Da Lat Flower Park. The best time to (5) …………… this park is in December when the Flower Festival is held.

II. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each  gap to complete the following passage:

Before you travel to the US, you must find out what documents you need. British people do not (1)____________ to get a visa, but there are different rules for (2)____________ nationalities. for example, you don’t need to show that you have enough money (3)_________ you. But there is one rule you can be sure about: everyone has to show their passport. The roads in New York are very busy, but don’t worry, you can get around cheaply and easily by subway. Remember that you are not allowed to smoke (4)___________ public transport or in shops. And don’t forget that you must tip taxi drivers and waiters. New York is not the most dangerous city in the US, but you really shouldn’t walk along empty streets at night. And it is (5)___________ to travel around in groups.

1. A. ought           B. have                 C. should              D. used

2. A. other            B. many               C. different           D. some

3. A. on                B. in                     C. of                     D. with

4. A. in                 B. on                              C. at                     D. by

5. A. safer            B. safe                  C. safest               D. more safe

When people talk about Nha Trang, the biggest city in Khanh Hoa Province, they often think of a tropical paradise. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort. It has a long coastline with beatiful white sandy beaches.

In the morning and afternoon, tourists can take part in various fascinating outdoor activities such as mud bathing, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving. Snorkeling and scuba diving are both interesting sports, as swimmers may swim underwater and admire the lives at the bottom of the sea. Besides, tourist can also take boat trips to the islands. One of the most enjoyable trips is the trip to Mieu Island, where Tri Nguyen Aquarium was built in 1999. This aquarium is now home to different kinds of colorful fish and even a few sharks.

In addition, tourists can spend an evening visiting a fishing village, where they could get a taste of the local seafood. There are crabs, shrimps, lobsters, clams, oysters, and several other kind of fish - all are fresh and delicious.

Which of the following sentences is not true?

A. Nha Trang is a nice seaside resort

B. Tri Nguyen Aquarium is on an island

C. Most of tourists are interested in snorkeling and scuba diving

D. The local seafood is fresh and delicious

II. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete the sentences.
1. “What would you like to drink, Ba?” –“______”
A. Yes, please B. Milk, please C. No, thanks D. OK
2. The librarian asked us______so much noise.
A. don't make B. to not make C. to make D. not to make
3. She can't go to the party because she will have to______her little sister.
A. look up B. look for C. look after D. look at
4. My village is about 20 kilometers______the south of Bac Giang City.
A. to B. at C. for D. with
5. The 2014 UN Day of Vesak attracted thousands of Buddhists from nearly 100
countries______the world.
A. on B. at C. around D. above
6. My family______ go to Sam Son Beach in summer when we lived in Thanh Hoa.
A. use B. were used to C. used D. used to
7. Linh is not______with her test result even though she's got good marks.
A. satisfied B. satisfying C. satisfactory D. satisfaction
8. Tomatoes should______in the spring.
A. plant B. be planting C. to be planted D. be planted

VI. Read the passage carefully then answer the questions.
Every culture and every country in the world celebrate New Year, but not everyone does it the
same way. The countries of America and Europe welcome the New Year on January 1st
. In the
Middle East, New Year is when spring begins. People in Vietnam celebrate it at Tet, which is the
first day of their calendar based on the moon. Tet usually comes between January 21st
and
February 19th
. Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year, comes at the end of summer. The
Hindus in India celebrate the first day of each season, so they have four New Years. In many
parts of Africa, New Year is the celebration of new water. It comes at the end of the dry season in
May. The new season will bring rain, and thus, life to the land. The people give thanks for the
water, which is to come.
1. When do Canada and French welcome the New Year?
2. Does Tet usually come between January 21st
and February 19th
?
3. Why do the Hindus have four New Years?
4. What will the new season bring to the land in many parts of Africa?
VII. Rewrite the sentence so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given
words.
1. The last time I saw him was 2 years ago.
→I haven't____________________________________________________________________
2. We should study hard for the final exam.
→ It's time_____________________________________________________________________
3. He isn't very rich but he always helps the poor.
→ Although____________________________________________________________________
4. "How old is your little girl now?" said the doctor.
→ The doctor asked me___________________________________________________________
VIII. Use the words and phrases provided to make meaningful sentences.
1. If/ today/ Sunday/ 1/ go/ for a picnic/ classmates.
___________________________________________________
2. Your children/ love/ go/ the sea/ summer?
___________________________________________________
3. We/ going/ visit/ home village/ this summer holiday.
___________________________________________________
4. I / wish/ I/ know/ answer key/ this test.
___________________________________________________