III . Choose the word or phrase with the same meaning as the underlined part .

1.Some high school students take part in helping the handicapped .

a . participate

b . compete

c . experience

d . support

3. Teachers have been asked to concentrate on literacy and numeracy .

a . the ability to read and write

b . basic skills in mathematics

c. good knowledge of literature

d . the ability to write books

4. A bank has promised a donation of $ 24 million toward the disaster fund .

a . connection

b . addition .

c.contribution

d . provision

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

Some high school students take part in helping disadvantaged or handicapped children.

A. hosting

B. participating

C. achieving

D. succeeding

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions from 37 to 39.

(A)The major goals of primary education is (B) to achieve basic literacy (C) and numeracy (D) among all students.

A. The major goals         

B. to achieve          

C. and          

D. among all students

Read the passage and answer the questions below it

Students nowadays have more chances to chances to take part in after - school activities. Some students stay at school and play sports such as football , badminton and table tennis . These sports help them relax . Other students listen to music or go to drama clubs . They practise playing musical instruments or rehearse for a play . They feel happy when they take part in these activities.

1. Do students have more chances to take part in after - school activites nowadays ?

2. Which sports do they play ?

3. Do they practies playing musical instruments ?

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.

        Instructors at American colleges and universities use many different teaching methods. Some instructors give assignments everyday. They grade homework. Students in their classes have to take many quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final test. Other instructors give only writing assignments. Some teachers always follow a course outline and usually use the text book. Others send students to the library for assignments.

        The atmosphere in some classrooms is very formal. Students call their instructors “Professor Smith,” “Mrs Jones,” and so on. Some teachers wear business clothes and give lectures. Other classrooms have an informal atmosphere. Students and teachers discuss their ideas. Instructors dress informally, and students call them by their first names. American teachers are not alike in their teaching styles.

        At most American colleges and universities, facilities for learning and recreation are available to students. Students can often use type-writers, tape recorders, video machines, and computers at libraries and learning centres. They can buy books, notebooks, and other things at campus stores. They can get advice on their problems from counselors and individual help with their classes from tutors. Students can relax and have fun on campus, too. Some schools have swimming pools and tennis courts. Most have snack bars and cafeterias.

Where do students and teachers discuss their ideas?

A. In classrooms with informal atmosphere.

B. In classrooms with formal atmosphere.

C. At libraries.

D. At learning centres.

Read the passage and do the exercise below

English Volunteer Teachers in Vietnam

There is a serious shortage of English teachers in high schools , colleges and universities . Many students have only had the chance to learn English from a local Vietnamese teacher , who is responsible for around 50 students . Volunteers from English speaking countries are needed to assit Vietnamese teachers to teach the students correct English pronunciation and conversational skills as it is considered a valuable asset . Please note that if you wish to volunteer during the school holidays in July and August you will be teaching English to 6-18 year olds as a part of the Children's Program .

In Vietnam , the English language is considered as a gateway to the students' future and a chance to escape poverty . Effective use of the English language will provide students with confidence and improve their future employment opprtunities .

Volunteers in the Teaching program are not required to be a qualified teacher or have any previous teaching experience All we ask is that you give 100% effort and enthusiasm in your work with the students .

Write " T " before the sentence if it is true . Write " F" if the sentence is not true .

1. Volunteer teachers will help Vietnamese teachers to teach the students pronunciation and conversational skills

2. Each volunteer teacher will have to be responsible for a class of 50 students

3. Volunteers in this teaching program must be qualified and experienced in teaching English

4. Volunteer teachers should be enthusiastic about their work with students .