II Supply the correct form of the words in parenthese to complete the sentences
1 Sydney has many___such as Sydney Opera House, Australian museum, Bondi Beach (attract)
2 Seafood is a___on the island (special)
3 Although it is one of the most modern cities in the region, there are a huge number of____ people here (employ)
4 I really like the recreation center in the___town (neighbour)
II Supply the correct form of the words in parenthese to complete the sentences
1 Sydney has many___such as Sydney Opera House, Australian museum, Bondi Beach (attract)
2 Seafood is a___on the island (special)
3 Although it is one of the most modern cities in the region, there are a huge number of____ people here (employ)
4 I really like the recreation center in the___town (neighbour)
Ex 1: Choose the correct answers:
Son Doong – The World’s Largest Cave
Located in the heart of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s Quang Binh province, Son Doong (Mountain River Cave) is one of the most captivating (1)………….. that can be experienced in Southeast Asia.
At about 9 kilometres in length, 200 metres in width and 150 metres in height, it is the largest cave in the world with the capability of fitting the entire city streets and skyscrapers. It is also home to a beautiful river, (2)………….. jungles and cave ecosystems. One of the most amazing features of this giant (3)………….. is rare cave pearls that have been shaped by water drops for centuries and some of them are as big as baseballs.
A trek through the cave to (4)………….. the spectacular and unique limestone formations and explore lush jungles is a must for those who love untouched natural beauty. Besides, taking a boat ride or going swimming in the clear water of the river running through the cave is a fantastic (5)………….. . Don’t miss out on a visit to Son Doong Cave. Its (6)………….. natural beauty will make your adventurous trip unforgettable.
1. A. region B. destinations C. attraction
2. A. clear B. simple C. pristine
3. A. cavern B. lake C. waterfall
4. A. admire B. admiring C. admired
5. A. experienced B. experience C. experiencing
6. A. boring B. astounding C. popular
* Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. China is the most …………………country of the world. (populate)
2. Population …………………means the pattern of where people live. (distribute)
3. Vietnam’s population is added …………………1 million people each year. (approximate)
4. Overpopulation over 7 billion people causes many social and …………………problems. (environment)
5. Air and water pollution is also one of the increasing problems due to the population ………………….(explode)
Read the passage carefully. Then decide whether each of the statements below is TRUE (T), or FALSE (F).
Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia. Its official name is the Republic of Indonesia. It is a member country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km. Like Vietnam and other countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia enjoys tropical climate. The rupiah is the official monetary unit of Indonesia, consisting of 100 sens.
The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and it is also the largest city in the country. Other big cities are Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Palembang... The population in 2004 was about 238,500,000. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country after China, India, and the United States. Islam, which is over eighty per cent of the population practice, is the country's official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism...
The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a modified form of Malay. Besides, about 300 other languages and dialects are spoken. English is increasingly used as the language of business.
Question 1. Indonesia is located in Southeast Asia.
A. True
B. False
Choose the best option to fill each of the blanks to make a meaningful passage.
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of our new technological age. But actually the idea for a computer was (1) _______ out over two centuries ago by a man (2) _______ Charles Babbage.
Babbage was born in 1791 and (3) _______ up to be a brilliant mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4) _______ he called “engines”. But despite the fact that he (5) _______ building some of these he never finished any of them. Over the years people have argued (6) _______ his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science Museum in London has finished building (7) _______ engine (8) _______ on one of Babbage’s. designs.
It has taken six years to complete and more (9) _______ four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum to (10) _______ people of Babbage’s work.
Question 1
A. turned
B. thought
C. invented
D. worked
PART B. Vocabulary and use of English
I. Circle the best word or phrase to complete the following sentences
1 National Museum of Historical is one of the (historical building/places of interest/interesting place) in my country
2 Tay Ho is one of the (places/ of interest/famous traditional craft villages/famous old town) in Hue
3 Sydney City is a (multicultural/fascinating/fashionable) city so we have a great variety of things and foods from different countries
4 In my town, the park is a (building/attraction/historical) because many people love spending time there
5 Ngoc loves nature amd (peace/peaceful/peacefully) at Ha Noi Botanical garden so she usually climb up the hill and reads books
6 My sister turned (on/down/off) the new job in a big city in spite of the high salary
7 Do you think you have to read the instruction before making models? (look up/look through/look for)
8 The artisan in my village can earn enough money from sweater knitting to live (live on/live up to/live with)
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.
London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in Britain. It has got the population of about 7 million people. It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans. London is famous for many things. The original area is the City. There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here. The Tower of London was built in the 11th century. It was a prison but now it is a museum. You can see the Crown Jewels here. Tower Bridge is near the Tower of London. It was opened in 1894. Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place. Westminster Abbey is in the west of London, near the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the well-known clock Big Ben. Hyde Park is the most popular park in London. At Speaker’s Corner, anybody can speak about anything except the Queen. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. London stands on River Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river. A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train. Londoners call this means of transport the “tube”. There are many famous red buses in London called double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.
Question 28. The Tower of London used to be ______.
A. a library B. a museum C. a prison D. a church
Question 29. The word “It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to _____.
A. The Tower of London B. Big Ben C. The Crown Jewels D. Tower Bridge
Question 30. The word “well-known” can be best replaced by _____.
A. quick B. renowned C. beautiful D. charming
Question 31. You can’t talk about ____ when you are at Speakers’ Corner.
A. the Parliament B. politics C. the Queen D. London
Question 32. A convenient way to get around the city is by ____.
A. tube B. bus C. train D. car
VI. Choose the correct answers to complete the passage. Tokyo is Japan’s capital and largest city. It’s also one of the largest cities in the world.(1) in 1457, Tokyo has grown into a major part of a (2) region that also includes the cities of Yokohama and Kawasaki. The metropolitan region, also known as Greater Tokyo, has over 30 million residents, (3) makes it one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. Tokyo today is a very welcoming metropolis. Tourists (4) about the street, taking in Japanese culture. Hundreds of shrines and temples adorn the city. Shinto and Buddhism are the major (5) of Japan. Tourists can also experience Japanese cuisine. There are thousands of restaurants (6) Tokyo. You can choose from noodle shops, sushi bars, or even McDonald’s with special Japan-(7) items found only in Japan. If you ever have the chance to visit Japan, make sure you stop in Tokyo for (8) a few days.
1. a. Found b. Founded c. Founding d. Finded
2. a. metropolitan b. influence c. attractive d. complex
3. a. what b. which c. that d. this
4. a. run b. show c. drive d. roam
5. a. provinces b. attractions c. festivals d. religions
6. a. at b. in c. on d. of
7. a. inspire b. inspiring c. inspired d. inspiration
8. a. at time b. at all c. at least d. at first
*. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets. (1 p)
1. One of the ………………………in my hometown is the traditional market, which is open every Sunday.(attract)
2. What are the differences between Dong Ho ………………………and Sinh ones? (paint)
3. This is a very beautiful piece of ………………………. (embroider)
4. ………………………is one of the biggest problems in this city. (employ)
5. Photography is strictly ………………………in this museum. (forbid)
6. Do you know what is the most ………………………town in this region? (population)
7. Remember to visit the Ancient Tower as it’s the only ………………………building in our area. (history)
8. I feel so ………………………because I can’t run as fast as my friends. (embarrass)
9. ………………………can help you succeed in many fields. (confident)
10. Find out more about the job so that you can make an ………………………choice. (inform)