Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.

           The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1899, when Viet Nam was still a French colony. The total __( 28 )__ of the railroad is over 3,000 km, with the main route being the North-South __( 29 )__, which is 1,726 km long. This track was considered the backbone of Indochina at the time. Now, the rail system covers 35 out of the 63 cities and provinces of Viet Nam.

  However, the system was __( 30 )__ damaged by bombings during the war. In 1975, after the reunification of the north and the south, the Vietnamese government decided to restore the system. In the space of a year, hundreds of bridges, tunnels, and stations were restored, along with 660 km of tracks. The new and improved system was __( 31 )__ the Thong Nhat Express. Thanks to the rail system, travelling from north to south has become much more convenient for tens of thousands of people. In the past, in order to be able to buy train tickets people had to wait in long lines. Now, __( 32 )__ can buy tickets online, or at the central station, without having to wait that long.

Question28: A.  wide B.  long C.  will D.  length

Question29: A.  Way B.  Route C.  Road D.  Railway

Question30: A.  seriously B.  very C.  importantly D.  serious

Question31: A.  recalled     B.  considered C.  renamed D.  known

Question32: A.  visitors B.  buyers C.  passengers          D.  attendants

* Choose the correct answers to complete the passage.
Like other big cities in Asia, Hanoi began to (1) …………………the tram system in the early 1900s. A few years later, due to its cheap fares and (2) …………………, this system rapidly became one of the most popular (3) …………………of transport. There were five tram routes with Hoan Kiem lake as a central station for residents to get (4) …………………the city and to the suburban areas. However, because of the population boom and the urgent demand for the upgrading the more modern road system, the rail tracks
were (5) …………………removed and completely disappeared in 1990.
These days, the fact that the population of the capital has risen tremendously results (6) ………………… dramatic increase in the number of vehicles on the roads. To meet the increasing travel demands and reduce traffic congestion, the first 13-kilometre skytrain system, connecting Cat Linh and Ha Dong is (7)
…………………and it is expected to be completed by 2018. Each four-compartment skytrain with the length of approximately 80 meters and the height of about 3.8 meters has a (8) …………………of 1,362 passengers. Additionally, a new rail system including over eight kilometers of skytrain rail and four kilometers of subway rail, (9) …………………links Hanoi Central Station to Nhon, also being built recently. The capacity of each skytrain in this (10) …………………high-speed rail system is roughly 1,200 passengers.
1. A. discover B. improve C. operate D. install
2. A. convenience B. inconvenience C. convenient D. conveniently
3. A. ways B. systems C. spaces D. means
4. A. around B. over C. by D. ahead
5. A. occasionally B. gradually C. regularly D. eventually
6. A. on B. at C. in D. with
7. A. pressed B. launched C. produced D. announced
8. A. ability B. position C. consistency D. capacity
9. A. which B. what C. whose D. where
10. A. man-made B. picturesque C. efficient D. breathtaking

Choose the best answer a, b, c or d to complete the sentence.

1. The railway station was criticized for its lack of disabled . a. facilities b. system c. schedule d. preparation

2. About 85 per cent of city breathe heavily polluted air. a. villagers b. livers c. dwellers d. members

3. Dublin was a very different place in those days, like a village, not the wonderful city it is now. a. rural b. cosmopolitan c. reliable d. pleasant

4. We are a survey to find out what our customers think of their local bus service. a. affording b. indicating c. considering d. conducting

5. We are looking for someone who is and hard-working. a. hopeful b. lacked c. reliable d. smooth

6. It is difficult to the exact cause of the illness. a. attract b. forbid c. take d. determine

7. Sacramento’s central location and low cost of living make this place a _city. a. fabulous b. forbidden c. poor d. determining

8. How can we encourage people to get along with each other in this society? a. considerable b. multicultural c. rural d. crashing

9. Some workers can only afford homes outside areas. a. outskirts b. rural c. growing d. metropolitan

10. This is a top-quality product at a very price. a. high b. costly c. affordable d. effective

11. Every time I fly to the United States, I get really bad . a. asthma b. jet lag c. confusion d. recreation

12. Leave the ironing - I’ll do it later. a. for the time being b. from time to time c. in any time d. in the nick of time

13. These factors contribute making city life more difficult for its residents. a. in b. with c. to d. on

14. Tower blocks from the 60s and 70s could be after Grenfell Tower fire. a. got down b. let down c. turned down d. pulled down

15. The trip to the National Gallery has been until next Friday. a. put off b. looked into c. turned up d. found out

16. The street food in Hoi An is delicious and . a. available b. fabulous c. affordable d. fascinating

17. “Thanks for giving me a ride to work today.” “ I was heading this direction anyway.” a. You don’t need to. b. Yes, thanks. c. No worries. d. I’d love to.

18. “ ?” “Everything is fine. How about you?” a. How old are you? b. How’s it going? c. What’s your life? d- What’s the matter?

19. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is than we thought at first. a. far the busier b. the more busier c. much more busy d. much busier

20. Of the cities we surveyed, Singapore was the worst rated by its residents for culture. a. a bit b. a lot c. much d. by far

Read the text and choose the correct option.

The railway system in Viet Nam was first built in 1899, when Viet Nam was still a French colony. The total (1)____ of the railroad is over 3,000km, with the main route being the North-South (2)____, which is 1,726 km long. This track was considered the backbone of Indochina at the time. Now, the rail system (3)_____ 35 out of the 63 cities and provinces of Viet Nam.

However, the system was (4)_____ damaged by bombings during the war. In 1975, after the reunification of the north and the south, thế Vietnamese government decied to (5)______ the system. In the space of a year, hundreds of bridges, tunnels, and stations were restored, along with 660 km of tracks. The new and improved system was (6)______ the Thong Nhat Express.

1.A. long

B. length

C. wide

D. will

2.A. Railway

B. Road

C. Route

D. Way

3.A. uncovers

B. discovers

C. covers

D. strectches

4.A. seriously

B. importantly

C. serious

D. very

5.A. build

B. restore

C. grow

D. upgrade

6.A. recalled

B. known

C. considered

D. renamed

Answer the questions.

1. When was the railway system in Viet Nam first built?

2. Was the system seriously damaged by bombings during the war?

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.

Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varied lengths.

There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculties complain that the eleven- week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.

In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.

Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. The Semester System  

B. Universities in the United States

C. The Academic Year    

D. The Quarter System

1.     Read and choose the best option to complete the passage.

 One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe was born 1……… London in the family of a rich man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he began to write stories. After 2…………. school, he worked in his father’s shop and wrote articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in his writings. In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the novel Robinson Crusoe which 3…………. him famous. Defoe used in his book a true story about a sailor who lived on an island for four years. Robinson Crusoe in Defoe’s novel lived on an island for twenty- eight years. People liked 4…………. novel in England and in many other countries, Daniel Defoe wrote other books. However; his novel Robinson Crusoe was the 5……….. famous. Defoe was not a rich man when he died in 1731.

1.     In              at                    from               on

2.     Going                   leaving           coming                      staying

3.     Brought               let                   did                  made

4.     A               X                      the                  an

5.     Best                      very                most              much

1.     Read and choose the best option to complete the passage.

 One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe was born 1……… London in the family of a rich man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he began to write stories. After 2…………. school, he worked in his father’s shop and wrote articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in his writings. In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the novel Robinson Crusoe which 3…………. him famous. Defoe used in his book a true story about a sailor who lived on an island for four years. Robinson Crusoe in Defoe’s novel lived on an island for twenty- eight years. People liked 4…………. novel in England and in many other countries, Daniel Defoe wrote other books. However; his novel Robinson Crusoe was the 5……….. famous. Defoe was not a rich man when he died in 1731.

1.     In              at                    from               on

2.     Going                   leaving           coming                      staying

3.     Brought               let                   did                  made

4.     A               X                      the                  an

5.     Best                      very                most              much

 IV/Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to questions 26- 35. The traffic light signal was invented by a railway signaling engineer. It was installed (26)_________The House of Parliament in 1868. It (27)_________like any railway signal of the time, and was operated by gas. (28)_________, it exploded and killed a policeman, and the accident (29)_________further development until cars became common. (30)_________traffic lights are an American invention. Red-green (31)_________were installed in Cleveland in 1914. Three-color signals, (32)_________by hand from a tower in the (33)_________of the street, were installed in New York in 1918. The (34)________lights of this type to (35)________in Britain were in London, on the junction between St James’s street and Piccadilly in 1925. 26. A. outside B. out C. out of D. outdoors 27. A. resembled B. looked C. showed D. seemed 28. A. However B. Therefore C. Although D. Despite 29. A. forbade (forbid) B. avoided C. discouraged D. disappointed 30. A. New B. Recent C. Modern D. Late 31. A. methods B. systems C. means D. ways 32. A. worked B. operated C. turned D. held 33. A. heart B. focus C. halfway D. middle In the center/ in the heart of the city In the middle of the street: ở giứa phố 34. A. original B. primary C. first D. early 35. A. show B. appear C. happen D. become

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.

Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of varied lengths.

There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculties complain that the eleven- week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college courses. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.

In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early.

The word "customary" in paragraph 2 could best be replaced by________.

A. long                

B. Default             

C. traditional        

D. limited

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 from 55 to 64.

Although most universities in the United States are on a semester system, which offers classes in the fall and spring, some schools observe a quarter system comprised of fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. The academic year, September to June, is divided into three quarters of eleven weeks each beginning in September, January, and March: the summer quarter, June to August, is composed of shorter sessions of vary length.

There are several advantages and disadvantages to the quarter system. On the plus side, students who wish to complete their degrees in less than the customary four years may take advantage of the opportunity to study year round by enrolling in all four quarters. In addition, although most students begin their programs in the fall quarter, they may enter at the beginning of any other quarters. Finally, since the physical facilities are kept in operation year round, the resources are used effectively to serve the greatest number of students. But there are several disadvantages as well. Many faculty complain that eleven-week term is simply not enough for them to cover the material required by most college coursed. Students also find it difficult to complete the assignments in such a short period of time.

In order to combine the advantages of the quarter system with those of the semester system some colleges and universities have instituted a three-term trimester system. In fourteen weeks, faculty and students have more time to cover material and finish course requirements, but the additional term provides options for admission during the year and accelerates the degree programs for those students who wish to graduate early

Which of the following would be the best title for this passage?

A. The Semester System

B. The Academic Year

C. Universities in the  United States

D. The Quarter System