Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.

English is a Germanic language that originated (31) …………………England. It is also a (32) …………………language in the other home countries of the United Kingdom, in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, and (33) …………………other countries. 380 million people speak English as their first language.

English has “lingua franca” status in many parts of the world (34) …………………the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the “British Empire” in the 18^th and 19^th centuries and (35) …………………of the “United States” from the mid 20^th century to the present. The global influence of English comes from cinema, music, airlines, broadcasting, science, and the Internet in recent decades. English is now the most widely learned (36) …………………language in the world.

Many students worldwide need to learn some English and business English is (37) …………………in many fields and occupations. Because people speak and learn English everywhere, the language is considered a “(38) …………………language.” It is also, by international (39) …………………, the official language for aircraft/airport communication. Its acceptance as a first or second language is the main indication of its global (40) ………………….

31. A. in                             B. to                                   C. from                              D. for

32. A. fundamental           B. essential                        C. native                            D. natural

33. A. numerical               B. numeric                        C. numeral                         D. numerous

34. A. although                  B. because of                     C. because                         D. despite

35. A. what                        B. which                            C. this                                D. that

36. A. primary                   B. official                          C. first                               D. second

37. A. required                  B. confirmed                     C. commanded                  D. offered

38. A. global                      B. modern                         C. national                         D. regional

39. A. policy                      B. treaty                            C. terms                             D. treatment

40. A. scale                        B. strategy                         C. status                             D. situation

Fill in each blank with the correct word from the box

1. Cardiff is the largest city and also the .......... of Wales

2. The most .......... sport in Canada is ice hockey

3. The capital city of New Zealand is Wellington ......... the largest city is Auckland

4. The Scottish Highlands are a .............. region of Scotland

5. A ................ of wildlife can be found in Scotland, including seals, mountain hare, and the golden eagle

6. Rugby is the most popular spectator sport in New Zealand ........... football ,cricket ,netball ,golf are popular among participants

7. Australia is the world's sixth largest country by ........ while Canada is the second

8. Australia has a range of different .........,including urban areas,mountain ranges,deserts and rain forest

9. The United States is a ......... country with a multicultural society

10. The US was the leading force behind the .......... of the Internet

If you look at the map of the world you will see that Australia is the fifth continent. It is(1)..................continent and the largast island(2)......the map. Australia is also an English(3)..........Australia is very far from Britain(4)............it has a (5)............. climate, the hottest summer month in this country is January, and the coldest winter month is June. It is cold in the south of Australia and hot in the north.

New Zealand is not far from Australia, but it is very far from Britain,(6).........it is in the middle of the night in Britain, it is in the middle of(7).............day in New Zealand. The seasons in New Zealand are also different to(8).........they are in Britain

1. A. the smaller B.the smallest C.smaller D. smallest

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

3.A.speaking country B. speak countries C. speak country D. seaking countries

4.A.but B. then C. because D.and

5.A.difficult B.different C.difference D.differing

6.A when B.what time C. what D. which

7.A. the second B. the two C. the next D. the near

8.A.when B.how C. where D.what

I. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the suitable words.

The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either first or second language .................... (1) many countries.

During the 16^th century, only about two million people spoke English. All .................... (2) them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, as a result of various historical events, English has spread throughout .................... (3) world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native .................... (4). Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, .................... (5) the Unites States.

About 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and in many African .................... (6), speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people in the world probably know .................... (7) least some English. English is really an international language.

The English language is the most widely spoken language in the world. It is used as either first or second language .................... (1) many countries.

During the 16^th century, only about two million people spoke English. All .................... (2) them lived in what is now the United Kingdom. Over the centuries, as a result of various historical events, English has spread throughout .................... (3) world. Today, about 400 million people speak English as their native .................... (4). Most of them live in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, .................... (5) the Unites States.

About 100 million people, chiefly living in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and in many African .................... (6), speak English in addition to their own language. An additional 200 million people in the world probably know .................... (7) least some English. English is really an international language.

1. Read the following text and answer the questions below.

German wine and beer festivals are great occasions not only to enjoy a variety of wines and beers, but they also provide an opportunity to observe local traditions, sample local foods, as well as to mingle amongst a nice cross-section of people. For connoisseurs of wine and beer, spring and summer are fantastic times to be in Germany. From Berlin to the Rhineland, there is a great choice of wine and beer festivals to attend, depending on whether you prefer to conduct your wine - tasting in one of the small towns along the Mosel or in Rudesheim on the Rhine or at wine festivals in the larger towns like Stuttgart, Hamburg, Mainz, Frankfurt or Aachen. And then there are the almighty giant beer festivals, such as Munich Oktoberfest, to keep you merry as well. There are over 1,000 wine and beer events across Germany during the year.

1. What can people do in German wine and beer festivals?

2. When is the best time to be in Germany?

3. How can you choose festivals to attend?

4. Where are the wine festivals held?

5. What is the name of the giant beer festival?

6. How many wine and beer events are there in Germany every year?

2. Find one mistake in each of the following sentences and correct them.

1. New Year's Day celebrations varies widely across different cultures.

2. Some child receive gifts on New Year's Day in some countries.

3. This is a popular holiday in Japan, where everyone celebrate his or her birthday.

4. New Year's Eve is a public holiday in many places around the world including in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States.

5. Schools, post offices and government offices are closed at countries where New Year's Day is a public holiday.

6. New Year's Day mark the start of a new year according to the Gregorian calendar. It is a relatively modern practice.

I.Đọc đoạn văn sau , chọn một từ thích hợp để diền vào chỗ trống.

different,Britain , largest , large , month , language , and , Australia , far , seasons , world , country , When , weather , usually.

If you look at the map of the ....................... you will see that Australia is the fifth continent . It is the smallest continent and the ................ island on the map .Australia is aslo an English-speaking ............................. Australia is very far from Britain and it has a ......................climate , the coldest winter month is June . It is cold in the south of Australia ......................hot int he north .

New Zealand is nit .................... from Australia , but it is very far from Britain . .......................it is the middle of the night in ..........................,it is the middle of the next day in New Zealand . The ......................in New Zealand are aslo different to what they are in Britain

Đọc đoạn văn sau, chọn một từ thích hợp điền vào chỗ trống .

Different -large - and - seasons- when - Bristain - month - Austraylia - world - weather - largest - far - country - usualy .

If you look at the map of the -________ (1) you will see that Australia is the fifth continent . It is the smallest cintitinent and the ______ (2) island is on the map .Australia is also an English - speaking _____ (3) . Austraylia is very far from Britain and it has a ________ (4) climate , the hottest summer _________(5) in this country is January , and the coldest winter month is June . It is cold in the South of Australia _______(6) hot in the north .

New Zealand is not _______(7) from Australia , but it is far from Britain , ________(8) it is in the milddle of the night in _____(9) , it is in the milddle of the nextday in New Zealand . The _____(10) in New Zealand are also diferent to what they are in Britain .