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

    Hi Liam,
    How are you? I’m happy to share with you some good news about my village. There have been some changes (1)_____________ your visit last year.
     Last week I came back to my village and was really surprised. You know what? The lake is not (2)______________ anymore. The factory has installed a new filtration system to treat the (3)_____________ waste. I saw lots of small fish in the lake and wild ducks swimming in the water. Besides, they have planted trees around the factory to (4)_____________ air pollution.
     Since some villagers are in the habit of littering, people have placed dustbins in various places. This has (5)______________ in a much cleaner environment. My grandparents say that at weekends the villagers also go around the village together to collect rubbish.
     What about your neighbourhood? Has anything been done to make it cleaner? Tell me all about it in your next email.
Bye for now,
Mi

4. Fill in the blanks with the words given in A, B, C or D to complete the following passage

Hi, Lan. How are you? I’m happy to share with you some good news about my village. There have been some changes (1) _________ your visit last year. Last week I came back to my village and was really surprised. You know what? The lake is not (2) __________ any more. The factory has installed a new filtration system to treat the (3) _________________ waste. I saw lots of small fish in the lake and wild ducks swimming in the water. Besides, they have planted trees around the factory to reduce air pollution.

Since some villagers are in the habit of littering, people have placed dustbins in various places. This has resulted in a much cleaner environment. My grandparents say that at weekends the villagers also go around the village together to (4) ___________ rubbish. What about your neighbourhood? Tell me all about it in your next email.

1. A. for           B. since              C. after           D. before

2. A. pollute     B. polluting         C. pollutant    D. polluted

3. A. chemical B. chemistry       C. physics      D. physical

4. A. get           B. pick               C. collect        D. take

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

          Computers are helpful (1) _________ many ways. First, they are fast. They can work with information even (2) _________ quickly than a person. Second, computers can work with a lot of information at the same time. Third, they can keep information for a long time. They (3) __________ forget things that the common people do. (4) __________, computers are almost always correct. They are not perfect, but they usually do not (5) _________ mistakes.

1. A. in                                   B. on                                           C. at                                   D. over

2. A. much                            B. rather                                     C. more                             D. less

3. A. might not              B. must not                                       C. should not                   D. do not

4. A. However                B. Moreover                                    C. Otherwise                    D. Nevertheless

5. A. do                                  B. make                                      C. have                       D. take

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

 Tet is a national and (1) __________festival in Viet Nam. It is a good occasion for every Vietnamese to be returned to think (2) _________ their past activities and hope for good luck when the year to come.

Before Tet all houses are cleaned and (3) _________with yellow apricot flowers and colorful lanterns. Everybody is looking (4) __________ to a more favorite life.

On the New Year’s Eve, children are smartly dressed. They hope to (5)________  money put in a small red envelopes as they wish longevity to their grandparents and parents. Wrong doings should be absolutely avoided on these days.

1.   A. summer               B. modern            C. music                         D. traditional

2.   A. about                            B. to                     C. after                           D. for

3.   A. decorate              B. decorating        C. decorated                   D. decorates

4.   A. for                       B. forward            C. after                           D. at

5.   A. make                             B. borrow             C. receive                       D. sell

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

Earthquakes are the shaking, rolling or sudden shock of the earth’s surface. They are the Earth's (1) _____________ means of releasing stress.  There are about 20 plates along the surface of the earth that move continuously and slowly past each other. (2) _____________the plates squeeze or stretch, huge rocks form at their edges and the rocks shift with great force, causing an earthquake. Think of it this way: Imagine holding a pencil horizontally. If you were to apply a (3) _____________ to both ends of the pencil by pushing down on them, you would see the pencil bend. After enough force was applied, the pencil would break in the (4) _____________, releasing the stress you have put on it. The Earth's crust acts in the same way. As the plates (5) _____________ they put forces on themselves and each other. When the force is large enough, the crust is forced to break. When the break occurs, the stress is released 

1. A. usual                   B. unnatural               C. good                        D. natural

2. A. When                  B. Unless                    C. If                             D. While

3. A. pressure             B. stress                      C. force                       D. power

4. A. end                     B. middle                    C. right                        D. left

5. A. move                  B. break                      C. roll                          D. run

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

Earthquakes are the shaking, rolling or sudden shock of the earth’s surface. They are the Earth's (1) _____________ means of releasing stress.  There are about 20 plates along the surface of the earth that move continuously and slowly past each other. (2) _____________the plates squeeze or stretch, huge rocks form at their edges and the rocks shift with great force, causing an earthquake. Think of it this way: Imagine holding a pencil horizontally. If you were to apply a (3) _____________ to both ends of the pencil by pushing down on them, you would see the pencil bend. After enough force was applied, the pencil would break in the (4) _____________, releasing the stress you have put on it. The Earth's crust acts in the same way. As the plates (5) _____________ they put forces on themselves and each other. When the force is large enough, the crust is forced to break. When the break occurs, the stress is released 

1. A. usual                   B. unnatural               C. good                        D. natural

2. A. When                  B. Unless                    C. If                             D. While

3. A. pressure             B. stress                      C. force                       D. power

4. A. end                     B. middle                    C. right                        D. left

5. A. move                  B. break                      C. roll                          D. run

II. Choose the correct words or phrases to complete the sentences below.

1. I have ……………………(some/ any) food for you if you want some.

2. There is ……………………..(a lot of/ some) pepper in my omlette. Too much. I don’t like it.

3. Can I have ………………………….(some/ a lot of) sauce in my spaghetti? But not too much.

4. I need to buy ………………………..(some/ any) oil because there isn;t (some/any) oil in the kitchen.

5. She is a warm and friendly girl. She has……………………..……. (lots of/ some) friends.

6. I need ………………….(some/ any) sugar for the cakes. Is there…………………….. (any/ a lot of) sugar in the jar?

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

       Dung lives in (1)….. amazing home, a light house. His light house is near the sea and you can hear the sea every day. It’s not a (2)……. place because it’s often windy and many noisy birds calling. The wall (3)…… the windows are very thick to protect the building from storms. Dung says that (4) ….. is safe here, in his house. In the future, Dung (5)….. buy a robot dog. He wants a friend.

1A. a                       B. the                      C.an                         D. some

2A. noisy                     B. favourite           C. quiet                    D. colourful

3A. but                    B. so                      C. or                         D. and

4A. she                    B. they                   C. he                        D. his

5A. is                       B. will                   C. will not                D. need

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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.

The first thing to do when you have a trip abroad is to check that your passport is valid. Holders of out–of–date passports are not allowed to travel overseas. Then you can prepare for your trip. If you don't know the language, you can have all kinds of problems communicating with local people. Buying a pocket dictionary can make a difference. You'll be able to order food, buy things in shops and ask for directions. It's worth getting one. Also there's nothing worse than arriving at your destination to find there are no hotels available. The obvious way to avoid this is to book in advance. This can save you money too. Another frustrating thing that can happen is to go somewhere and not know about important sightseeing places. Get a guide book before you leave and make the most of your trip. It's a must.

Then, when you are ready to pack your clothes, make sure they are the right kind. It's no good packing sweaters and coats for a hot country or T–shirts and shorts for a cold one. Check the local climate before you leave.

Also, be careful how much you pack in your bags. It's easy to take too many clothes and then not have enough space for souvenirs. But make sure you pack essentials. What about money? Well, it's a good idea to take some local currency with you but not too much. There are conveniently located cash machines (ATMs) in most big cities, and it's usually cheaper to use them than change your cash in banks. Then you'll have more money to spend. When you are at your destination, other travelers often have great information they are happy to share. Find out what they have to say. It could enhance your travelling experience.

(Adapted from Pearson Test of English General Skills)

What is the passage mainly about?

A. Things to avoid when you go abroad

B. Tips for Travelers Overseas

C. The benefits of travelling

D. How to find ATMs in big cities?