I.Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A,B,C or D) to fill in the blanks.
Nam is eleven years old and he starts a new secondary school this year.Nam’s old school is near his house but very small.Although he 1. ________ the school,there is no football fleld there.At his new school,there is a bis fleld where students can play football, badminton and basketball.Sometime,other schools 2. _______ Nam’s school and compete with his school on the fleld.There is also a football team and basketball team at Nam’s new school. 3. ________ an avid football fan,Nam is training hard to join the team.It’s hard to get in 4. ________ there are a lot of students who want to be part of the team.Nam will try his best 5. _________ the try-out next week.
1.A. dislikes B. leaves C. loves D. needs
2.A. visit B. visits C. visiting D. to visit
3.A. Be B. To have been C. To be D. Being
4.A. although B. because C. because of D. but
5.A. at B. on C. behind D. for
II.Read the passage ad choose the correct answers.
Located in a small village outside Central City,ASIA Care is a secondary school with no more than 200 students.There are totally 11 classes ranging from grade 6 to 9. Despite being small,ASIA Care has a spacious campus.It’s large enough for students to play sport and hold many events .On the last Saturday of every month,a quiz contest takes place on campus.It’s a friendly competition between students from different classes.The participating students answer many questions to tes their common knowledge as well as their skillsin many subjects like maths and English.
1. What is the location of ASIA Care?
A. Near a small village. B. Near the Central City.
C. Near the middle of the city. D. Near a campus
2. Which grade are students of ASIA Care in?
A. Grade 2. B. Grade 11.
C. From grade 6 to grade 9. D. From grade 6 to grade 11.
3. What is the meaning of the word “spacious” underlined in the passage?
A. Large and with plenty of space. B. Too small.
C. Clean and tidy. D. Safe and secure.
4. What happens on campus by the end of each month?
A. A sports competition is held. B. An event of quiz club is hosted.
C. A quiz contest is organised. D. A maths contest is organised.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The quiz contest is held for students of ASIA Care.
B. The participants of quiz contest must use common knowledge and skills of many subjects.
C. English is one of the topics in the quiz contest.
D. Sports is one of the topics in the quiz contest.
UNIT 2:MY HOME
I.Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A,B,C or D) to fill in the blanks.
ROOMMATE WANTED
My name is Michael and I study at East Bay College.I’m currently looking for a fellow student to 1.____ a samll apartment.There are too bedrooms and one bathroom.There 2._____ one twin bed and one dresser in each room.The living room 3. ______ the kitchen are fully furnished.The apartment is within walking distance of East Bay College’s campus and next to a coffee shop. There is also a food store nearby.Roommate is expected 4. ______ half of the rent and utilities.If you’re interested please contact me 5._________ the information below.
1.A. buy B. sell C. rent D. share
2.A. are B. is C. were D. was
3.A. but B. and C. or D. without
4.A. covered B. cover C. to cover D. covering
5.A. by B. via C. in D. with
II.Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
Dear Peter,
I’m sorry that it took me weeks to reply to you.I told you in my last letter, my family and I had to move to another city because of my mother’s new job I was busy helping my parents packing and then unpacking.I couldn’t find the time to write to you.Fortunately,we finished moving yesterday.I attached a picture of my new house below.It’s a beautiful town house on the busy street.There is a swing set in the little yard behind my new house.My room is on the second floor.The wall is green and there is a bed,a dresser,a desk and a chair.I haven’t dacorated my room yet so it looks empty.When I finish decorating it,I’ll send you a phoyo.
Please write and tell how you’re going in the last few weeks.I look forward to hearing from you.
Your pal,
Hoa
1. What is the main idea of the letter?
A. Hoa is sharing about her new house.
B. Hoa is sharing about her mother’s new job.
C. Hoa is explaining how busy she was.
D. Hoa is decorating her new house.
2. How did the new job of Hoa’s mother affect her family?
A. They had to redecorate their new house.
B. They had to live in town.
C. They had to move a new house.
D. They had to buy a bed,a dresser,a desk and a chair.
3. How does Hoa describe her new house?
A. An empty house on a busy street. B. A town house with empty rooms.
C. A town house with a small yard. D. A little beautiful house.
4. Which of the following is FALSE about Hoa’s room?
A. It is a green room on the second floor.
B. It is an empty room on the second floor.
C. There is furniture in the room.
D. The room has not been decorated yet.
5. What will Hoa probably do after her room is decorated?
A. She will move to another room. B. She will empty her room.
C. She will help her parents with their room. D. She will take a photo of her room.
UNIT 3:MY FRIENDS
I.Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A,B,C or D ) to fill in the blanks.
Susan and Minh are best friends even though they havenever seen each other in person.They first encountered 1. ______ a pen pal programme.Minh is from Viet Nam while Susan 2. _____ in the United States.At the beginning they only 3. ______ letters.Over time,they began talking using emails and phone calls.Two months after their first letter,Susan call Minh up via a video call application.It’s the first time they saw each other’s face.Susan is a tall girl with a blonde hair and Minh is a tanned chubby boy with curly dark hair.They became best friends 4. _______ their different personalities.Minh is shy,reserved while Susan is talkative and outgoing.However,they share many interests including their love for science fiction TV shows.This summer,Minh will visit Susan and they are going to 5. ______ each other in person for the first time.
1. A. on B. by C. through D. with
2. A. appears B. works C. goes D. lives
3. A. exchange B. exchanged C. are exchanging D. are exchanged
4. A. although B. but C. despite D. however
5. A. see B. seeing C. have seen D. be seen
II.Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
Boyz4Now is a four-member international boy band.The band,which is incredibly popular among teenage girls,became a sensation after the release of their first album.Four members of the group incliding Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack are best friends and they used to go to the same high school.Being members of the school choir,all members shared the same passion for singing They decided to form a boy band after graduating high school.They are very attractive and charming,especially Zack who is the leader and the most popular member of the band.His dark hair and tall frame always make him stand out from the rest of the banb.The talented and hard-working. Boyz4Now has sold millions of albums.Their latest album will be dropped this Friday and they are going on tour around the country shortly after that.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A. The First Album of Boyz4Now. B. Boyz4Now,A popular Boy Band.
C. Zack,Leader of Boyz4Now. D. Tour of Boyz4Now.
2. What is the meaning of the word “sensation” underlined in the passage?
A. Interest among a lot of people. B. Passion for singing.
C. International popularity. D. Attraction and charm.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the members of Boyz4Now?
A. Zack is more popular because of his voice.
B. Mike,Justin and Henry are not as attractive as Zack.
C. Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack formed Boyz4Now when they began high school.
D. Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack joined the school choir together.
4. When does the tour around the country of Boyz4Now take place?
A. Right after their latest album is released.
B. Shortly after their first album is released.
C. By this Friday.
D. Before this Friday.
5. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?
A. The four members of Boyz4Now went to the same school.
B. The band debuted after the four boys graduated.
C. Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack come from the same country.
D. Boyz4Now has earnedfrom millions of albums.
Unit 4 |
MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, c or D) to fill in the blanks.
DearTom,
I’m 1.____ you this email to let you know that I can't pick you up at the airport next week. I have to take a really important exam on Friday. 2. ______ don’t worry, you can catch a taxicab or a bus from the airport. Riding a cab is going to be more expensive. However, it’s faster and the cab will drop you off right at my house. If you decide to catch a bus, remember to take bus number 13. Come off at Main Road.
Turn left into Oak Street then walk straight. Take a right when you 3. ______ a large bronze statue. My house is down the Street. 4. ______ a coffee shop.
I'm so sorry that I can't pick you up myself. Please 5. ______ me as soon as possible.
Your friend,
Kate
1. A. buying B. writing C. showing D. giving
2. A. But B. Or C. So D. Because
3. A. see B. are seeing C. have seen D. saw
4. A. below B. inside C. at D. next to
5. A. to call B. calling C. call D. called
II. Read the passage and choose the correct answers
Quan used to live in a small house on the outskirts of the City with his grandma. Now, he lives with his parents in an apartment ncar the City Central. Living in an apartment is a very different experience. It is more convenient because the apartment is more modern and transportation is more accessible. Many places that Quan regularly visits are within walking distance. There is even a cinema at the ground floor of his apartment building. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city,
the closest cinema is 30 minutes away on bike. On the downside, the street is always busy. It’s noise and more crowded than the street Quan used to live on. Outside space is also limited making it hard to find fresh air.
1. Where did Quan live with his grandma?
A. Near the City Central.
B. In the middle of the City.
C. At the outer parts of the City.
D. In a town.
2. Where are Quan’s parents living?
A. In a modern apartment. B. In a small apartment.
C. In a modern house. D. In a small house.
3. What is the meaning of the word “accessible” underlined in the passage?
A. Able to be learned. B. Able to be reached.
C. Able to be stayed away. D. Able to be gathered.
4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of the City?
A. Limited outside space and cinema at the ground floor.
B. Noisy outside space and crowded Street.
C. Cinema at the ground floor and busy Street.
D. Busy Street and limited outside space.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Quan now lives with his grandma and parents.
B. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the City, he had to bike 30 minutes to the cinema.
C.The Street in the City is nosier and more crowded than one on the outskirts
D. Little fresh air is found In the outside space of the City
UNIT 5 NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD
I. Choose the word or phrase among A,...
Part 6: READING
UNIT 1:MY NEW SCHOOL
I.Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A,B,C or D) to fill in the blanks.
Nam is eleven years old and he starts a new secondary school this year.Nam’s old school is near his house but very small.Although he 1. ________ the school,there is no football fleld there.At his new school,there is a bis fleld where students can play football, badminton and basketball.Sometime,other schools 2. _______ Nam’s school and compete with his school on the fleld.There is also a football team and basketball team at Nam’s new school. 3. ________ an avid football fan,Nam is training hard to join the team.It’s hard to get in 4. ________ there are a lot of students who want to be part of the team.Nam will try his best 5. _________ the try-out next week.
1.A. dislikes B. leaves C. loves D. needs
2.A. visit B. visits C. visiting D. to visit
3.A. Be B. To have been C. To be D. Being
4.A. although B. because C. because of D. but
5.A. at B. on C. behind D. for
II.Read the passage ad choose the correct answers.
Located in a small village outside Central City,ASIA Care is a secondary school with no more than 200 students.There are totally 11 classes ranging from grade 6 to 9. Despite being small,ASIA Care has a spacious campus.It’s large enough for students to play sport and hold many events .On the last Saturday of every month,a quiz contest takes place on campus.It’s a friendly competition between students from different classes.The participating students answer many questions to tes their common knowledge as well as their skillsin many subjects like maths and English.
1. What is the location of ASIA Care?
A. Near a small village. B. Near the Central City.
C. Near the middle of the city. D. Near a campus
2. Which grade are students of ASIA Care in?
A. Grade 2. B. Grade 11.
C. From grade 6 to grade 9. D. From grade 6 to grade 11.
3. What is the meaning of the word “spacious” underlined in the passage?
A. Large and with plenty of space. B. Too small.
C. Clean and tidy. D. Safe and secure.
4. What happens on campus by the end of each month?
A. A sports competition is held. B. An event of quiz club is hosted.
C. A quiz contest is organised. D. A maths contest is organised.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. The quiz contest is held for students of ASIA Care.
B. The participants of quiz contest must use common knowledge and skills of many subjects.
C. English is one of the topics in the quiz contest.
D. Sports is one of the topics in the quiz contest.
UNIT 2:MY HOME
I.Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A,B,C or D) to fill in the blanks.
ROOMMATE WANTED
My name is Michael and I study at East Bay College.I’m currently looking for a fellow student to 1.____ a samll apartment.There are too bedrooms and one bathroom.There 2._____ one twin bed and one dresser in each room.The living room 3. ______ the kitchen are fully furnished.The apartment is within walking distance of East Bay College’s campus and next to a coffee shop. There is also a food store nearby.Roommate is expected 4. ______ half of the rent and utilities.If you’re interested please contact me 5._________ the information below.
1.A. buy B. sell C. rent D. share
2.A. are B. is C. were D. was
3.A. but B. and C. or D. without
4.A. covered B. cover C. to cover D. covering
5.A. by B. via C. in D. with
II.Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
Dear Peter,
I’m sorry that it took me weeks to reply to you.I told you in my last letter, my family and I had to move to another city because of my mother’s new job I was busy helping my parents packing and then unpacking.I couldn’t find the time to write to you.Fortunately,we finished moving yesterday.I attached a picture of my new house below.It’s a beautiful town house on the busy street.There is a swing set in the little yard behind my new house.My room is on the second floor.The wall is green and there is a bed,a dresser,a desk and a chair.I haven’t dacorated my room yet so it looks empty.When I finish decorating it,I’ll send you a phoyo.
Please write and tell how you’re going in the last few weeks.I look forward to hearing from you.
Your pal,
Hoa
1. What is the main idea of the letter?
A. Hoa is sharing about her new house.
B. Hoa is sharing about her mother’s new job.
C. Hoa is explaining how busy she was.
D. Hoa is decorating her new house.
2. How did the new job of Hoa’s mother affect her family?
A. They had to redecorate their new house.
B. They had to live in town.
C. They had to move a new house.
D. They had to buy a bed,a dresser,a desk and a chair.
3. How does Hoa describe her new house?
A. An empty house on a busy street. B. A town house with empty rooms.
C. A town house with a small yard. D. A little beautiful house.
4. Which of the following is FALSE about Hoa’s room?
A. It is a green room on the second floor.
B. It is an empty room on the second floor.
C. There is furniture in the room.
D. The room has not been decorated yet.
5. What will Hoa probably do after her room is decorated?
A. She will move to another room. B. She will empty her room.
C. She will help her parents with their room. D. She will take a photo of her room.
UNIT 3:MY FRIENDS
I.Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A,B,C or D ) to fill in the blanks.
Susan and Minh are best friends even though they havenever seen each other in person.They first encountered 1. ______ a pen pal programme.Minh is from Viet Nam while Susan 2. _____ in the United States.At the beginning they only 3. ______ letters.Over time,they began talking using emails and phone calls.Two months after their first letter,Susan call Minh up via a video call application.It’s the first time they saw each other’s face.Susan is a tall girl with a blonde hair and Minh is a tanned chubby boy with curly dark hair.They became best friends 4. _______ their different personalities.Minh is shy,reserved while Susan is talkative and outgoing.However,they share many interests including their love for science fiction TV shows.This summer,Minh will visit Susan and they are going to 5. ______ each other in person for the first time.
1. A. on B. by C. through D. with
2. A. appears B. works C. goes D. lives
3. A. exchange B. exchanged C. are exchanging D. are exchanged
4. A. although B. but C. despite D. however
5. A. see B. seeing C. have seen D. be seen
II.Read the passage and choose the correct answers.
Boyz4Now is a four-member international boy band.The band,which is incredibly popular among teenage girls,became a sensation after the release of their first album.Four members of the group incliding Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack are best friends and they used to go to the same high school.Being members of the school choir,all members shared the same passion for singing They decided to form a boy band after graduating high school.They are very attractive and charming,especially Zack who is the leader and the most popular member of the band.His dark hair and tall frame always make him stand out from the rest of the banb.The talented and hard-working. Boyz4Now has sold millions of albums.Their latest album will be dropped this Friday and they are going on tour around the country shortly after that.
1. What is the best title of the passage?
A. The First Album of Boyz4Now. B. Boyz4Now,A popular Boy Band.
C. Zack,Leader of Boyz4Now. D. Tour of Boyz4Now.
2. What is the meaning of the word “sensation” underlined in the passage?
A. Interest among a lot of people. B. Passion for singing.
C. International popularity. D. Attraction and charm.
3. Which of the following is TRUE about the members of Boyz4Now?
A. Zack is more popular because of his voice.
B. Mike,Justin and Henry are not as attractive as Zack.
C. Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack formed Boyz4Now when they began high school.
D. Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack joined the school choir together.
4. When does the tour around the country of Boyz4Now take place?
A. Right after their latest album is released.
B. Shortly after their first album is released.
C. By this Friday.
D. Before this Friday.
5. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the passage?
A. The four members of Boyz4Now went to the same school.
B. The band debuted after the four boys graduated.
C. Mike,Justin,Henry and Zack come from the same country.
D. Boyz4Now has earnedfrom millions of albums.
Unit 4 |
MY NEIGHBOURHOOD
I. Read the passage and choose the correct answers (A, B, c or D) to fill in the blanks.
DearTom,
I’m 1.____ you this email to let you know that I can't pick you up at the airport next week. I have to take a really important exam on Friday. 2. ______ don’t worry, you can catch a taxicab or a bus from the airport. Riding a cab is going to be more expensive. However, it’s faster and the cab will drop you off right at my house. If you decide to catch a bus, remember to take bus number 13. Come off at Main Road.
Turn left into Oak Street then walk straight. Take a right when you 3. ______ a large bronze statue. My house is down the Street. 4. ______ a coffee shop.
I'm so sorry that I can't pick you up myself. Please 5. ______ me as soon as possible.
Your friend,
Kate
1. A. buying B. writing C. showing D. giving
2. A. But B. Or C. So D. Because
3. A. see B. are seeing C. have seen D. saw
4. A. below B. inside C. at D. next to
5. A. to call B. calling C. call D. called
II. Read the passage and choose the correct answers
Quan used to live in a small house on the outskirts of the City with his grandma. Now, he lives with his parents in an apartment ncar the City Central. Living in an apartment is a very different experience. It is more convenient because the apartment is more modern and transportation is more accessible. Many places that Quan regularly visits are within walking distance. There is even a cinema at the ground floor of his apartment building. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the city,
the closest cinema is 30 minutes away on bike. On the downside, the street is always busy. It’s noise and more crowded than the street Quan used to live on. Outside space is also limited making it hard to find fresh air.
1. Where did Quan live with his grandma?
A. Near the City Central.
B. In the middle of the City.
C. At the outer parts of the City.
D. In a town.
2. Where are Quan’s parents living?
A. In a modern apartment. B. In a small apartment.
C. In a modern house. D. In a small house.
3. What is the meaning of the word “accessible” underlined in the passage?
A. Able to be learned. B. Able to be reached.
C. Able to be stayed away. D. Able to be gathered.
4. According to the writer, what are the disadvantages of the City?
A. Limited outside space and cinema at the ground floor.
B. Noisy outside space and crowded Street.
C. Cinema at the ground floor and busy Street.
D. Busy Street and limited outside space.
5. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Quan now lives with his grandma and parents.
B. When Quan lived on the outskirts of the City, he had to bike 30 minutes to the cinema.
C.The Street in the City is nosier and more crowded than one on the outskirts
D. Little fresh air is found In the outside space of the City
