Choose the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following
questions.
1. The cold weather has made it necessary to protect the crops.
A. popular B. essential C. incredible D. unbelievable
2. Ha Long Bay has the nicest scenery in Viet Nam.
A. landscape B. sights C. sightseeing D. country
3. Quang Ninh Province. It has many islands and caves.
A. a few B. a little C. a lot of D. much
4. You can enjoy great Vietnamese seafood in Ha Long Bay.
A. hate B. like C. dislike D. likes
5. In Ha Long Bay, some of the islands resemble people or animals.
A. look up B. look like C. look after D. look for
Choose the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined words in each of the following
questions.
1. Doi Cave in Ca Mau is famous for a very special species of bat.
A. unknown B. well-known C. renowned D. notorious
2. Visitors can see spectacular scenery at the falls.
A. magnificent B. fantastic C. unimpressive D. wonderful
3. Food in this country is getting very expensive.
A. fresh B. rare C. overpriced D. cheap
4. My computer is noticeably slower than before.
A. faster B. lower C. shorter D. higher
5.The Sahara is the hottest desert in the world.
A. colder B. coldest C. cooler D. cold
Choose ONE suitable word / phrase to fill in each blank.
suncream plaster backpack scissors compass
1. When you go into the forest, you need a map and a _______________ .
2. Do you have any _______________ ? I’ve cut my finger.
3. _______________ can protect you from the sun.
4. Be careful! The _______________ are very sharp.
5. Look! The boy is wearing a heavy _______________ . I think he has everything in it.
Give the correct form of the words given to complete the sentences
1. A trip to Fansipan is an _______________ experience. (forget)
2. You can watch _______________ dances when you visit Sa Pa. (tradition)
3. Many visitors think that the greatest _______________ in Hue is temples. (attract)
4. You must take an umbrella because it's _______________ time of year. (rain)
5. Hue is near Da Nang, but it's more _______________ than Da Nang (interest)
6. The Perfume River is the most _______________ river in Central Vietnam (fame)
Complete the sentences with must or mustn't.
1. You _________ pick up flowers or break tree branches.
2. I can't go to the movie tonight because I _________ study for final exams.
3. The soup is too hot. You _________ eat it yet. Wait for it to cool.
4.To stay alive, people _________ breathe oxygen.
5. You _________ start a fire when you go camping in the forest.
6. You _________ put litter in a trash can.
7. If you want to travel to certain countries, you _________ get a visa
8. You _________ swim under the waterfall. It’s dangerous.
9. You _________ follow your tour guide to be safe.
10. When the phone rings, you _________ answer it It's an important call.
Underline the correct option in brackets to finish each of the following sentences
1. (Cookies/The cookies/Some cookies) that my mother prepares are always delicious.
2. My dad is really busy now. He has (few / little/much) time to spend with my family.
3. "Have you got anything to read?" "Yes, I have (a few/a little /a lot) magazines."
4. I always put (much /a lot / a few) salt in my food, and doctors say it's not good sentences.
5. "Do you like my present?" "Yes, I use it (a few /a little /a lot).
Complete each of the following sentences with a, any, some, few, little, many, or much.
1. Would you like _________ slice of my pizza?
2. How _________ cups of coffee does your dad drink every day?
3. If you have milk in the fridge, can you give me a _________ ?
4. If you plan to climb that mountain, you need _________ good equipment.
5. How _________ traffic is on the freeway now?
6. Thanks for a great weekend! We really had _________ good time.
7.I’m going out on Saturday with a _________ friends from my class.
8.I come here a _________ times a year. I like coming here in different seasons
9 - Do you have _________ jokes to tell us today? - Yes, some.
10. I met _________ nice people when I was on holiday in Saint Pelersburg last year.
I. Read the text and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the
questions.
My family loves travelling and we have been to (1) ________ beautiful places in Viet Nam. In
spring, we usually travel to the northwest of the country. In places (2)________ as Moc Chau or
Bac Ha, we can enjoy beautiful apricot and peach blossoms together with the cold fresh air.
(3)________ summer, we go the south to visit amazing beaches in Nha Trang or Quy Nhon. We (4)
________ water sports, go swimming, have seafood and visit special places. In autumn, my family
(5)________ camping in Ba Vi National Park. We collect cones and climb the mountain. The more
we travel, the more we love our country.
1. A. many B. much C. little D. few
2. A. that B. so C. such D. like
D READING
3. A. On B.at C. for D. in
4. A. have B. give C. play D. win
5. A. goes B. make C. do D. play
There are deserts all around the world. They can be found (1) ________ China, South America,
and North America. In some places, deserts are growing. This is a (2)________ problem because
deserts destroy farmland. When people cannot but also people can grow food, they have to leave
their homes. Not only (3)________ cause deserts to grow. People can cause too (4)________ the
weather hotter. Large numbers of people can damage the land. Also, cutting down too (5)________
air pollution, and it makes trees can make the sol lose water. People must take better care of the
land if they want to stop desert growth.
1. A. in B. On C. At D. of
2. A. wonderful B. Normal C. Serious D. simple
3. A. environment B. nature C. neighbourhood D. school
4. A. little B. much C. many D. few
5. A. few B. Some C. Any D. little
II. Read the passage and decide if each statements is true (T) or false (F).
Phu Quoc Island
Fly to Phu Quoc Island, off the coast of southern Viet Nam, you can see some of Viet Nam’s prettiest
beaches with white sands and tropical rainforests. One of the most popular beaches here is Long
Beach, which is on the west coast of the island. This is an excellent place to enjoy fresh seafood.
Sa Pa
Terraced rice paddies line the mountainsides of northern Viet Nam. Take a bus through the winding
hills to Sa Pa, and book a stay at a hotel with a fantastic view of the mountains. Many visitors report
that it’s best to visit Sa Pa during the rainy season when the fields are green and lush. Around
September, when it’s time to harvest, the fields turn bright gold.
T F
1. Both Phu Quoc Island and Sa Pa are in the south of Viet Nam.
2. Visitors can eat good seafood at Long Beach.
3. Phu Quoc Island is on the west coast of Viet Nam.
4. The rice paddies in Sa Pa are green and lush all year round.
5. September is the best time to visit Sa Pa.
6. Sa Pa is hilly and mountainous.
RAINFOREST ECOSYSTEMS
Rainforest ecosystems are found near the equator, the center imaginary line of latitude that runs
east and west around Earth. Tropical rainforests have more rain than other areas. The weather is
warm and humid all year long. There is lots of sunlight.
Living things are plenty in the rainforests. There are thousands of species of animals and even more
kinds of plants. Their needs for sun, water and warmth are all met by the conditions of the rainforest.
The excellent conditions allow them to grow up. There is an amazing amount and variety of plants
in that one location. This variety makes the rainforests a major source of Earth's overall oxygen
supply.
T F
1. Equator is a real line that runs around Earth.
2. Rainforest can be found everywhere on Earth.
3. There are a lot of types of animals and plants in the rainforests.
4. Plants don't have enough water to grow in the rainforests.
5. Rainforests produce most of oxygen on Earth.
III. Read the passage and choose the correct answer for each question.
Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam, thanks its beautiful beaches
with fine and clean sand and clear ocean water with mild temperatures all year round. There are
several resorts - such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara - and amusement and water
parks, both in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang
is Tran Phu along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.
Lying off Nha Trang is Hon Tre island (Bamboo island), with a major resort operated by the Vin
Group. The Vin Per Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and
theme park on Hon Tre Island.
1. Why is Nha Trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam?
A. Because it has many beautiful islands and fine sand.
B. Because it has mild temperatures in the summer.
C. Because it has beautiful beaches and clear, clean water.
D. Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperatures.
2. Diamond Bay is the name of a / an
A resort B. amusement park C. island D. water park
3. Where are resorts and parks?
A. in the city only B. in the city and on islands
C. on islands only D. on islands and off the coast
4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Viet Nam refers to in Nha Trang
A. Hon Tre Island B. Vinpearl Group C. Ana Mandara Resort D. Tran Phu Street
5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a
A. five-star resort B. gondola ift system C. theme park D. mainland link
When people talk about Nha Trang, the biggest city in Khanh Hoa Province, they often think of
a tropical paradise. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort. It has a long coastline with beautiful
white sandy beaches.
In the morning and afternoon, tourists can take part in various fascinating outdoor activities such
as mud bathing, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving. Snorkeling and scuba diving are both
interesting sports, as swimmers may swim underwater and admire the lives at the bottom of the
sea. Besides, tourist can also take boat trips to the islands. One of the most enjoyable trips is the
trip to Mieu Island, where Tri Nguyen Aquarium was built in 1999. This aquarium is now home to
different kinds of colorful fish and even a few sharks.
In addition, tourists can spend an evening visiting a fishing village, where they could get a taste
of the local seafood. There are crabs, shrimps, lobsters, clams, oysters, and several other kind of
fish - all are fresh and delicious.
1. Nha Trang is _______.
A. famous for its fresh and delicious seafood. B. located in Khanh Hoa Province.
C. a paradise for swimmers. D. not a resort.
2. Tourists can take part in some outdoor activities such as_______.
A. visiting Nha Trang Pasteur Institute. B. eating the local seafood.
C. visiting Tri Nguyen Aquarium. D. scuba diving.
3. At Tri Nguyen Aquarium, visitors can enjoy_______.
A. watching a few sharks only.
B. a taste of the local seafood.
C. watching sharks and various kinds of colorful fish.
D. feeding the fish.
4. At a fishing village, tourist can_______.
A. get a taste of the local seafood B. catch the fish and cook them
C. choose crabs, shrimps D. enjoy fishing
5. Which of the following sentences is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Nha Trang is a nice seaside resort.
B. Tri Nguyen Aquarium is on an island.
C. Most tourists are interested in snorkeling and scuba diving.
D. The local seafood is fresh and delicious.
I. Reorder the words and phrases to make meaningful sentences.
1. Viet Nam / beautiful / a / Phu Quoc / very / is / island / in /.
________________________________________________________________________
2. with white sands / You can see / Viet Nam’s prettiest beaches / tropical rainforests / some of /
and /.
________________________________________________________________________
3. Sa Pa / It’s best / Many visitors / during the rainy season / report that / to visit /.
________________________________________________________________________
4. excellent / fresh seafood / an / place / This is / to enjoy /.
________________________________________________________________________
5. a camera / You mustn’t forget / rice paddies / to take / of the / wonderful pictures /.
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6. and / there / Tourists / fishing villages / can visit / national parks /.
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II. Use the following sets of words / phrases to write complete sentences.
1.I/ think /Trang An Complex / a wonderful / tourist attraction / Viet Nam.
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2. How / money / you / need / a tour / to Mui Ne?
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3. You / mustn’t / forget / take / necessary things / your trip.
________________________________________________________________________
4. I need / some / information / train times.
________________________________________________________________________
5. You / must / careful / when / cut / food / with a knife.
________________________________________________________________________
6. I / often / get home / quickly / because / there / little traffic / on the road.
________________________________________________________________________
7. the test/ we/ talk/ during/ mustn’t
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8. brush/ you/ your teeth/ must/ three times a day
________________________________________________________________________
III. Use the words given to complete the following paragraph.
Great Barrier Reef / be / largest / coral reef / world //
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It/ be / close / coast / Queensland / Australia //.
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It/ be /2,600 / kilometre / long .
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It/ make up / nearly 3000 / coral reef / and / over 600 / island //.
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It/ list/ important/ World Heritage Site / UNESCO //.
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Great Barrier Reef / be / largest / structure / make / living things .
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E WRITING
It/ can / see /outer space /.
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IV. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. It is wrong of us to pick up flowers.
We _____________________________________________________________________
2. It is necessary for us to review the lessons for the test.
We _____________________________________________________________________
3. There are some chairs and a table in the kitchen.
We have ________________________________________________________________
4. Not many people can understand his lecture
Only ___________________________________________________________________
5. It is wrong of us to throw rubbish.
We _____________________________________________________________________
6. It is necessary for us to be present at the class discussion on Saturday.
We _____________________________________________________________________
7. The tour guide tells us not to throw rubbish.
The tour guide says that we _______________________________________________
8. Don't drop litter.
You ____________________________________________________________________
9. They don't allow children to travel alone.
Children ________________________________________________________________
10. Their rule is wearing a swimsuit in the pool.
You ____________________________________________________________________
V. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similarly as possible in
meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words if necessary. Do not
change the form of the given words.
1. It’s important that you follow all the rules at the national park. (must)
________________________________________________________________________
2. Ha Long Bay has many islands and caves. (there)
________________________________________________________________________
3. Remember to wear suncream and bring water. (forget)
________________________________________________________________________
4. When you want to visit Hue, you must remember to take your umbrella. (important)
________________________________________________________________________
5. It can be quite cold at night in Da Lat, so take some warm clothes with you. (because)
________________________________________________________________________
6. No lake in the world is deeper than Lake Baikal. (deepest )
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7. Traveling to the beach is more interesting than traveling to the mountain (boring)
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8. It's very important for you to arrive on time. (must )
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