Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

                  Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

28. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

A. South Pacific                B. Sydney Harbor              C. Britain             D. Sydney

29. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House                                            B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney’s beaches and harbors                                 D. An introduction of Sydney

30. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.

31. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches             B. over 20 beaches        C. nearly 20 beaches                D. 770 beaches

32. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788                       B. 1973                         C. 1932                                     D. 1625

Task 2: Read the passage and choose the correct answer to each question below. 
Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.
1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?
A. Britain                       B. Sydney Harbor                                       C. Sydney

2.    Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney ?
A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.
B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

3.    Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?
A. Sydney’s Opera House
B. The history of Sydney
C. An introduction of Sydney

Ex 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor

C. Britain D. Sydney

2. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney

3. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.

4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches

C.  nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches

5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625

C. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

Sydney is Australia‟s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor C. Britain D. Sydney

57. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney‟s Opera House B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydneys beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

D. Sydney is the biggest port in the South Pacific.

3. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches

C. nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches

4. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788 B. 1973 C. 1932 D. 1625

Part 6: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to the questions .

    It is always thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely.  Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was housework. In many places, women were not even allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were intelligent and important than women. Men considered women their property. Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate. Many parents did not even want to have female children.

Thanks to the women’s liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him. Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no man can; they produce children.

28. In a man-dominated society, _____________.

A. women were the first class           B. women had no rights

C. women were respected by men                D. women got a good education

29. The word “mistreated” in line 8 is closest meaning to ___________.

A. behaved badly  B. satisfied            C. took good care  D. treated well

30. The pronoun “they” in the last line refers to_______________

          A. men                           B. children            C. women             D. parents

31. In a man-dominated society, ____________.

A. all parents expected to have daughters               B. most parents liked girl babies

C. most parents did not want to have daughters      D. most parents did not like sons.

32. Nowadays, women have proved that they are _________ men.

A. more intelligent than                       B. more important than                                C. stronger than                                     D. equal to

II. Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from

     It is estimated that about 200 million people who use Internet computer network around the world. Most people use the Internet to get information or for entertainment. A new study, however, says that almost 6% of Internet users are using it so often that it is seriously harming their lives. The study says these people may find it difficult to stop using the Internet because they have become addicted. Someone who is addicted finds it extremely difficult to stop an activity. According to Mr. Greenfield, a psychologist, 30% Internet users say that they use the Internet to escape from problems or emotions. The study also shows that having discussions with strangers in Internet areas called “chat room” is one of the most addictive activities.

1. Most people use the Internet……………

A. for getting information      B. for entertainment     C. A and B are wrong.            D. A and B are correct

2. Some people use the Internet so often that………………..

A. they become more and more intelligent                 B. it is seriously harming their lives

C. it is good for their mind                                        D. they become computer programmers

3. When someone is addicted to the Internet………………

            A. they cannot stop using it easily                              B. they can stop using it easily

            C. they can get rid of it                                               D. they will become intelligent

4. According to Mr. Greenfield, 30% Internet users use the internet……………………

A. for entertainment              B. for getting information                                          

C. for chatting                      D. for escaping from problems or emotions

5. One of the most addictive activities is………………..

A. setting programs                 B. playing chess          C. chatting      D. getting information

D. WRITING: Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1. These pupils  are hard-working so they get good marks for the test.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

2. John likes eating too much fast food, that’s why he is becoming fatter and fatter.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

3. Mai  doesn’t know the meaning of the words because she doesn’t have a dictionary.

If …………………………………………………………………………………

4. Children like to eat ice-cream. It can cause toothache if they have too much everyday. (which)

……………………………………………………………………………………

5. The gentleman in black is a famous writer. You met him at the party yesterday. (who)

…………………………………………………………………………………………

II - Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 31 - 35. (1,0 point)

Sydney is Australia's most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

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2. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

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3.Is Sydey the most beautiful city in the world?

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4.What makes Sydney well-known?

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5.What is the population of Sydney today?

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

All of the following are mentioned in the article as memorable aspects of Australia EXCEPT ____.

A. banknotes made of waterproof plastic

B. the fine visit to the Great Barrier Reef

C. the surfers at Bondi Beach refusing to leave the sea despite tsunami warning

D. the stern warning at the hand luggage X-ray machine at Alice Springs airport.