Taj Mahal is the most famous of all India's ancient buildings and a price monument of Mughl Art. It was built as the mausoleum of Arjumand Banu Bagam , known as Mumtaz Mahal , wife of Shan Jahan. The Taj Mahal was built on the Yamuna river in 1630. It took 22 years to construct ; 20,000 men was said to have been involved in the project . The tomb is over 73 meters high , and is lavishly decorated with Koranic inscriptions and carved relidefs 

True of False 

1. Taj Mahal is an ancient mausoleum ..........

2. Taj Mahal was built for Mughal ........

3. Taj Mahal was completed in 1652 .....

4. Taj Mahal is decorated with words in the Korean 

5. What does this passage say about ? 

A. Taj Mahal 

B. India 

C. Shan Jahan 

D. Yamuna 

6. What does ''it'' in line 3 refer to ? 

A. mausoleum 

B. river 

C. house 

D. temple  

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II. Read a passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).(1pt)

      The Clock Tower of the Palace of Westminster - officially named Saint Stephen's Tower - is commonly known as the Big Ben. It is one of London's most famous landmarks.

      The clock inside the tower was installed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is the largest clock in the world. The name Big Ben actually refers to the largest of the clock's five bells. The clock faces have a diameter of almost 7.5m. The hour hand is 2.7m long and the minute hand measures 4.25m long.

      The clock, designed by Edmund Beckett Denison, has a remarkable accuracy. It is known for its reliability because it has rarely failed during its long life span. Even after the nearby House of Commons was destroyed by bombing during World War II, the clock kept on chiming.

1.   Saint Stephen's Tower is the largest tower in the world.

2.   Big Ben actually refers to the smallest of the clock's five bells.

3.   The Clock Tower (Big Ben) is one of the most famous places in London.

4.   The Clock is very accurate.

5.   The clock has often failed during its long life span.

V. Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F)

Viet Nam is famous for many delicious kinds of food such as spring rolls, seafood, Pho and Che as well. Of all, I like Pho the most. Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup, usually served with beef or chicken. The soup includes noodles made from rice and is often served with Vietnamese basil, mint leaves, lime, and bean sprouts that are added to the soup by the person who is dining.

Vietnamese people love Pho and so do foreigners. I have a friend from England. Her name is Anna. She has come to Viet Nam for three years. Anna works as an English teacher in Ha Noi. She likes Pho so much that she eats Pho three times a day. Normally we eat Pho in a restaurant, but sometimes my mother cooks at home. I think Pho in a restaurant is more delicious than that at home because it has a special smell.

26. Pho is served with beef or hot dog.

A. True B. False

27. The writer likes Pho the best.

A. True B. False

28. People in other countries also like Pho.

A. True B. False

29. Anna eats Pho twice a day.

A. True B. False

30. The writer thinks that Pho in a restaurant is more delicious.

A. True B. Fals

VI. Read the passage and then decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F).
In Japan, take off your shoes at the entrance to all homes, and most businesses and hotels. Usually, a rack will be provided to store your shoes, and pair of guest slippers will be put nearby; many Japanese bring a pair of indoor slippers just in case, though. Never wear slippers when you need to step onto a tatami mat (used in most Japanese homes and hotels) and be careful to remove the toilet slippers waiting for you in the bathroom. It is extremely bad form, for example, to reenter the main room of a house wearing slippers that have been running across a dirty area. Unlike in western cultures, the Japanese bath is used after you have washed and rinsed and feel like soaking in extra-hot water for 10, 20, 30 minutes. If you happen to be invited into a Japanese household, you will be given the honor of using the bath first, usually before dinner. Be extra careful so as not to dirty the water in any way because of its importance.
Questions:
1. Only take off your shoes when you enter a Japanese house.
2. Be careful with your slippers when you come back to the main room.
3. You mustn’t wear slippers stepping onto a tatami mat.
4. The Japanese bath is also used for washing and rinsing.
5. The bath plays an important part in Japanese life.

VI. Read the passage and decide the statements are T (true) or F (false): (1pt)       

      Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural site in Ha Noi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van Mieu was representative of Confucian ways of thought and behavior. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Viet Nam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1842, Van Mieu became a place to memorialize the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were engraved on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors. After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to flourish. Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.

      1. The construction of Van Mieu took place between 1076 and 1779.

      2. Thousands of talented men were trained in Quoc Tu Giam from the 11th to the 19th century.

      3. Van Mieu has now lost most of its traditional Vietnamese architecture.

      4. Festivals and examinations used to be held in Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam.

VI. Read the passage, and then decide whether the statements that follow are True ^(T) or False ^(F).

In my opinion, using the computer as your hobby can be harmful to both your health and your social life. Firstly, sitting all day in front of the computer can cause health problems such as eye-tiredness and obesity. Secondly you may get irritated easily. Besides, if you use the computer too much, you will not have time for your family and friends. In short, computers should only be used for a limited time.

1. Using the computer too much can make your eyes tired. 1.

2. Using the computer too much is not good for you. 2.

3. We still can spend a lot of time with our family and friends. 3.

4. According to the writer, we can use the computer for a long time. 4.

5. Computers should only be used for a limited time. 5.

I. Read the text about Seoul and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write T or F.

1. Seoul is the capital and lies in the northern part of South Korea. It has a population of nearly 10 million people. Seoul is famous for modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways. There are also many temples, palaces and street markets. Popular tourist attractions in Seoul are Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Gyeongbokgung Palace, The War Memorial of Korea and Namsan Seoul Tower. Gangnam, Itaewon and Hongdae are popular neighbourhoods in Seoul. Here you can find busy downtown districts, exciting social life, crowded shopping centres and great restaurants. You can also try tasty Korean dishes like bibimbap, kimchi and BBQ grilled meat. Exploring this massive city can be an enjoyable experience for travellers.

1. Seoul is in the northern west of South Korea.                       _________

2. Modern tall buildings and subway systems make Seoul famous.     _________

3. Itaewon and Gangnam are two popular areas outside Seoul.          _________

4. There are a lot of things to do in Seoul.       _________

5. You should try bibimbap and kimchi.                   _________

2. Istanbul is the capital of Turkey, which is located between Europe and Asia. The city has a lot of historical landmarks, such as Blue Mosque, Hagla Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum. Visitors cannot miss Grand Bazaar as there are thousands of shops and stalls selling handcrafted Turkish ceramics, carpets, lamps, leather goods and jewellery.

Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. It is the city of sun, beaches and mountains, of man- made and natural wonders of the world. It is large and colourful with world famous carnivals and samba. You can also spend all day sunbathing on Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon beaches.

Venice is famous for its canals. People do not use cars in Venice, so they travel everywhere by canal. The most famous place in Venice is St Mark’s square with St Mark’s Cathedral. There are also a lot of museums, palaces, and beautiful bridges.

St Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia. It is beautiful city of channels and impressive architecture. The city is famous for the Winter Palace, where the Tsars lived, and the Hermitage Museum, which is a fantastic art gallery. There are, of course, a lot of churches and cathedrals here, too. There is so much to see in St Petersburg!