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

Living in Vietnam today (23)___________ greatly from the lifestyle of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (24)___________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (25)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (26)________ an increasing amount of economic activity.

  However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (27)__________ their unique country. Moreover, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.

Question 23.    A. compare            B. differs     C. becomes D. offers

Question 24.    A. however            B. therefore     C. whereas D. when

Question 25.   A. traditionally       B. gradually     C. occasionally D. presently

Question 26.   A. grasping for       B. holding for  C. making up for D. accounting for

Question 27.   A. on             B. at     C. to D. for

IV. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1pt)

     There are many ways of spending free time in Australia. Some people are fond of skiing in Snowy Mountain or riding a surfboard in Queensland. (1) _________ love watching kangaroos and koalas in wild forests. My sister says she only enjoys watching Sydney (2) _________ the skywalk. But I myself like going to the Sydney Opera House (3) _________ the great opera singers of the world can be heard. If you are bored with listening to the opera singing, there will always be at least two or three other shows to (4) _________ your taste.

1.                A. Many          B. Others         C. Another       D. Other

2.                A. near             B. out              C. from            D. to

3.                A. which          B. that             C. at where      D. where

4.                A. suit              B. make           C. provide       D. give

V.Read the following passage and answer the following questions. (1,5pt)

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.

1. What does the passage primarily discuss?

A. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.B. Solar energy’s advantages over other sources of energy.

C. The cost of solar energy.                                    D. Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.

2. What does the word they in line 4 refer to?

A. solar energy users.        B. other renewable resources.     C. advantages.   D. solar cells.

3. What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?

A. They require little maintenance.         B. They are non-polluting.

C. They cost little to produce.                 D. They operate quietly.

4. Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy?

A. solar energy        B. oil                       C. coal                    D. gas

5. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage?

A. It is expensive.                                  B. Solar cells require large areas to operate.

C. It is unfriendly to the environment.     D. It depends on sunlight.

6.What does the word  advantages  in line 12 mean ?

A. very bad.                B. resources                     C. benefits                  D. friendly

I.Read the passage and select the best option to complete each of the blanks.

 Is life today easier than in the past?

Honestly, yes it is.

The life of young generation is(1)……..than in the past. Frankly, I come from Vietnam, country suffered       two prolonged and sorrow wars. Soldiers, who had to live in really bad conditions, sacrificed their youth and(2)……..the death to protect the country. They not only gave up all their dreams, said goodbye to family to go to battlefield but(3)………their love to fight for the peace of our country. Thanks for their dedication, we young people can live in peace and(4)……..get a better life and higher education.

1.       A. more easy   B. much easier   C. much more easy   D. much easy

2.       B. with              B. to                     C. through                  D. from

3.       A. confronted  B. dealt in           C. met                         D. face with

4.       A.stopped         B. posted            C. postponed            D.waited

Read the passage below and circle the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D

The loss of the jobs and persistent unemployment in the industrial countries is due mainly to changes in technology. It is thought to be misleading to blame job losses on the shift of corporations from the industrial countries to the Third World.

The present technological developments have been compared to a Third Industrial Revolution. The first coming in the 19th century, was characterized by the steam engine and the use of coal. In the 1920s the second emerged with the use of oil and the electrodynamo. The third, the present one, is driven by computers, biotechnology and information technology.

However, there can be seen weaknesses in the newest of industrial revolutions. The technology is advancing so fast and productivity is rising so fast that we are left with a big problem. Because of the loss in jobs, caused largely by this new, technology, there will not be enough people with money to buy all these products.

Technology as definitely enhanced our standard of living, even our quality of life. But as the capacity to produce expands and the lack of purchasing power and consequent demand diminish, there can be overproduction and recession, and what happens to our standard of living?

1. What is the main point the author is making? *

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A. That the industrial countries have more unemployment than the Third World.

B. That technology is the main cause of unemployment.

C. That corporations have shifted to the Third World.

D. That the present situation is like in the Industrial Revolution.

2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of one of the industrial revolutions? *

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A. The use of oil

B. The use of computer

C. The use of electricity

D. The use of coal

3. What is stated as being the main weakness of the Third Industrial Revolution? *

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A. There will be too few people who can afford to buy things.

B. There won't be enough products for everyone to buy.

C. There will not be enough money around.

D. There will be too many machines in the factories.

4. Why does the author think that there won't be enough people to' buy the products? *

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A. People will not be able to keep up with technology.

B. Productivity will not be high enough.

C. There will be too many products.

D. Many people will be unemployed

5. What do we infer is the author's attitude to the technology? *

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A. It has improved our purchasing power

B. It has improved our quality of life

C. It has created more jobs

D. It is not responsible for the recession

IV. Read the passage, and choose the best answer.

Good manners are a treasure to the people who possess them, as well as to the community they live in. Manners are taught, learnt, and passed from generation to generation.

Even hundreds of years ago, children were taught to behave responsibly. They learnt to respect seniority. When they passed an object to another person, they had to use both hands. When they entered a room, they had to bow and greet the oldest person first. Boys learnt to work hard to support their families. Girls learnt to do housework, and to take care of others. Loyalty and honesty were highly appreciated. When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it. That would be cowardly and mean. They were taught that families were strong, and everybody should stick together in adversity.(tai họa, nghịch cảnh)

Fortunately, many of these values have been well preserved. They have contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture, and strengthening our society.

23. Good manners are _______________________.

A. of great value

B. of the community

C. traditional

D. only for the old

24. What was a boy’s main duty?

A. to respect seniority

B. to support his family

C. to do housework

D. to share good things

25. The sentence: “When they made a mistake, they would not let another person be punished for it,” means they would _______________________.

A. deny their mistake

B. admit their mistake

C. keep it a secret

D. be punished

26. What contributed to making the unique Vietnamese culture?

A. tradition

B. generations

C. good manners

D. seniority

27. This passage is about_______________________.

A. people who possess good manners

B. what bad manners children in the past had

C. the preservation of bad values

D. good manners and their value

Read the passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D

It is always thought that women are the second class in citizen, and men are the first. There is not real equality of opportunity for men and women. Years ago, people were living in a man-dominated society. Women had to obey their husbands and fathers absolutely.  Women’s place was in the kitchen and women’s work was housework. In many places, women were not even allowed to go to school. Women had no rights, even the right to choose a husband for themselves. Men usually occupied high positions in society so they thought they were intelligent and important than women. Men considered women their property. Sometimes, women were mistreated by their husbands and suffered this as a fate. Many parents did not even want to have female children.

Thanks to the women’s liberation movement, women have nowadays proved that they are equal to men on every aspect. An average woman has weaker muscles than an average man but she may be as intelligent as him. Women can do everything that men can, and women can do one thing that no man can; they produce children.

31. In a man-dominated society, _____________.

A. women were the first class           B. women had no rights

C. women were respected by men                D. women got a good education

32. The word “mistreated” in line 8 is closest meaning to ___________.

A. behaved badly  B. satisfied            C. took good care  D. treated well

33. The pronoun “they” in the last line refers to_______________

          A. men                           B. children            C. women             D. parents

34. In a man-dominated society, ____________.

A. all parents expected to have daughters               B. most parents liked girl babies

C. most parents did not want to have daughters      D. most parents did not like sons.

35. Nowadays, women have proved that they are _________ men.

A. more intelligent than    B. more important than    C. stronger than   D. equal to

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IV. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the passage. (1pt)              SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists  haven't found the

(25) ___________ of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally

(26) ___________ a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is above 38°C. Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (27) ___________to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (28) ___________ lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.

25. A. reason                           B. cause                       C. source                                 D. ground

26. A. make                             B. take                         C. have                                    D. receive

27. A. treatment                      B. cure                         C. tablet                                   D. vaccine

28. A. healthy                         B. rich                         C. wealthy                               D. strong

V. Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D) (1pt)

The elephant is the largest animal to walk on Earth. An elephant can carry a load of 1,200 pounds. They eat 300 pounds of food a day. An elephant baby can weigh 200 pounds at birth. Elephants can live up to 70 years. Elephants can be trained to carry logs with their trunks. They also use their trunks for drinking water, bathing, eating and communicating. There are two kinds of elephants: the African elephant and the Indian elephant. African elephant can be characterized as larger ears. The African elephant grows up to 10 feet and weighs as much as 12,000 pounds. The Indian elephant grows up to 9 feet tall, and weighs up to 800 pounds. This elephant is characterized as smaller ears. Another name for the Indian elephant is the Asian elephant.

29. How much does an elephant baby weigh at birth?

A. 70 pounds                B. 200 pounds              C. 300 pounds                D. 1,200 pounds

30. According to the passage, elephants can use their trunks for the following activities EXCEPT?

A. Sleeping                   B. communicating         C. Bathing                      D. Drinking

31. Which kind of elephant is the largest?

A. The Indian elephant                                       B. the African elephant

C. the Asian elephant                                         D. the Indian and Asian elephant

32. An Indian elephant has __________________ than an African elephant.

A. a longer tail              B. a shorter tail             C. bigger ears                  D. smaller ears

Question 17-20: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer to each of the following questions.

It is five o‘clock in the evening when Rene Wagner comes home from work. She walks into the living room and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are everywhere. Rene is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can‘t work all day and then do housework all evenings. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn‘t do housework. She doesn‘t clean or wash dishes. She doesn‘t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.

After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children‘s clothes are dirty.

Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.

Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The children clean the kitchen ! The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the

children “OK, I‘ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”  

Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and watch TV !

17. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .

A. clean and dirty       B. dirty and tidy          C. dirty and untidy             D. clean but untidy

18. Rene told her children ………………….. .

A. to do the housework                       B. she couldn‘t do housework

C. not to do housework                       D. she wouldn‘t do housework

19. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .

A. very clean               B. a mess                     C. tidy                         D. rather dirty

20. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .

A. her children help her.                                 B. they can watch TV together.

C. her children wash their clothes.                 D. her children don‘t do it.