III. Read the passage about ancestor worship, and do the tasks that follow.

Ancestor Worship

            Ancestor worship is a religious practice based on the belief that one's ancestors possess supernatural powers, such as gods, angels, saints, or demons.

            Ancestor worship in some cultures honors the deeds, memories, and sacrifice of the deal. Much of the worship includes visiting the ancestors at their graves, making offerings to them to provide for their welfare in the afterlife.

            Spirit money (also called Hell Notes) is sometimes burned as an offering to ancestors as well for the afterlife. The living may regard the ancestors as“guardian angels” to them, perhaps in protecting them from serious accidents, or guiding their path in life.

            Families burned incense every day on the domestic ancestral altar. In China, the family altar house the family spirit tablets. On the outer surface of the spirit tablet is engraved the year of the death, his full name, and the name of the son who erects the tablet.

            Anniversary rites take place the death date of each major deceased member of the family every year.Sacrificial food is offered, and living members of the family participate in the ceremony in ritual order based on age and generation.

1. Why does ancestor worship become a religious practice?

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2. What are the activities of the worship?

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3. Why do people burn spirit money for their dead ancestors?

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4. What can we see on the spirit tablet?

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5. When do anniversary rites for the major deceased member of the family take place?

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VII. Read the article about hobbies and do the tasks that follow.

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II. Read the passage carefully, and do the tasks that follow. Task 2: Read the passage again, and answer the questions below. The Voice The Voice is a two-time Emmy Award winning, the number one series on NBC, featuring the countrys best unknown artists and four of the biggest names in music as coaches.

The shows innovative format features five stages of competition: the first begins with the blind auditions, followed by the battle rounds, the knockouts, the live playoffs and finally, the live performance shows.

During the blind auditions, the decisions from the musician coaches are based solely on voice and not on looks. The coaches hear the artists perform, but they dont get to see them - thanks to rotating chairs. If more than one coach pushes his/her button, the power then shifts to the artists to choose which coach they want to work with. If no coach pushes his/her button, the artist is eliminated from the competition.

Once teams are set, the battle is on. Coaches dedicate themselves to developing their teams of artists, giving them advice and sharing the secrets of their success, along with help from their celebrity advisers. During the battle rounds, the coaches pit two of their own team members against each other to sing the same song together in front of a studio audience. After the vocal battle, the coach must choose which of his/her singers will advance to the next round of competition, while the losing artist is available to be stolen by another coach. Each coach has two steals available during the battle rounds.
At the end of the battles, only the strongest members of each coachs roster remain and proceed to the knockout rounds. Here, the artists are paired against a teammate once more, but this time, they select their own songs to perform individually, while their direct competitor watches and waits. They are competing for their coach's confidence and decision to take them to the live shows. In the live playoff rounds, the Top 20 artists compete to secure a spot in the live shows. Artists perform live, and Americans vote to save their two favorite artists from each team. The coaches then save one remaining artist to complete their roster. The remaining contestants move on to the final phase of the competition, the live shows.
In the final live-performance phase of the competition, the Top 12 artists compete each week against each other during a live broadcast. The television audience votes to save their favorite artists.
In the end, one is named The Voice and receives the grand prize of a recording contract.

6. What is the format of The Voice? => It has five stages of competition: ________.

7. When is the artist able to choose the coach during the blind auditions? => When more than one coach pushes his/her button, _____.

8. What do the coaches do to prepare for the battle rounds? => They dedicate themselves to developing their teams of artists,___ .

9. What should the contestants do to succeed in the battle rounds? => They should compete for their coach's confidence and_____ .

10. What is the role of the audiences in the playoff rounds and the final live-performance phase of the competition? => They vote to save their two favorite artists,____

VII. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. (1pt) 

Australia is one of the largest countries on Earth. It is located between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide are the largest cities in Australia. Much of the land is covered by a desert area known as the ‘outback’. It contains the country’s largest deserts, where the temperatures are really hot. There is little water and hardly and vegetation. Today, few people live in the outback, though the Aborigines, the original inhabitants of Australia, learned to survive the hot, harsh conditions. Some Aborigines still live in the outback but many have now moved to the cities. Ayers Rock is one of the most impressive natural sights in Australia. The large mass of sandstone stands in the middle of a flat desert and reaches a height of 335 m. It is the largest rock in the world.

*Write True (T) or False (F). (0.5pt)

1. Australia is the largest country on Earth. _______

2. Some Aborigines still live in the outback while many have now moved to the cities. _______

*Answer the questions. (0.5pt) 

3. Is there a lot of water and vegetation in Australia’s deserts?

 ___________________________

4. What is one of the most impressive natural sights in Australia?

 _____________________________

VII. Read the passage and do the tasks that follow. 

Vietnam usually has a dozen storms every year from June through the end of November, and most of which occur in the Central and northern provinces. On November 2nd, 1997, however, unexpectedly severe tropical storm Linda raged in the South. Linda was the worst typhoon in Southern Vietnam over 100 years, killing thousands of people and leaving extensive damage. Formed in the sea of the Philippines, Linda strengthened as it moved westwards. Later, it struck extreme Southern Vietnam with winds of 100 kilometres an hour. Ca Mau province, suffered a direct hit by the storm, had the most damage. Strong winds and heavy rain caused flooding, destroyed crops, damaged about 200,000 houses and left about 383,000 people homeless. Linda later struck Thailand, causing flash flooding and at least 164 deaths. The storm also affected Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Cambodia to a lesser degree.

*Answer the questions. (0.5pt) 

3. When did tropical storm Linda rage in the South of Viet Nam?

 _____________________________________________

4. What were the countries the storm also affected?

 _____________________________

III. READING: Read the following passage and do the tasks that follow. (2.5 points) The Internet has rapidly developed and become part of our daily life. It is a very fast and convenient way to get information. People use the Internet for many purposes: education, communication, entertainment and commerce. The Internet helps people communicate with friends and relatives by means of e-mail or chatting. However, the Internet has limitations. It is time-consuming and costly. It is also dangerous because of viruses and bad programs. On the other hand, the Internet users sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking. So while enjoying surfing, be alert! Part 1: True/False. (0.25/each) 1. The main idea of the passage is about advantages of the Internet. ………………… 2. We can use the internet as a fast and convenient way to get information. ………………… 3. Two of the disadvantages of the Internet are costly and time-consuming. ………………… 4. The Internet helps people get in touch with one another by means of e-mail or chatting. ………………… Part 2: Answer questions. (0.5/each) 5. What do people use the internet for?  6. Does Internet have disadvantages?  7. What risks do the internet users have to suffer?  Mọi người giúp em với

PART 3: READING ( 8 points )   * Read the passage and do the tasks that follow.    a. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C for the questions.

Alaska is perhaps the most amazing state in the USA. It has coaslines facing both the Arctic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. This state has an incredible three million lakes. That’s four lakes per person living there.Many cities in Alaska cannot be reached by road, sea, or river. The only way to get it and out is by air, on foot, or by dogsled. That’s why Alaske has the busiest sea airport in the world, Lake Hood Seaplane Base. Nearly two hundred floatplanes take off and land on the water of this airport every day. It’s really a fun scene to watch. Alaska is called the Land of Midnight Sun because in summer, the sun does not set for nearly three months. But in winter the sun stays almost unseen.    All Alaskans take place special pride in their beautiful and unique state.

1, Alaska ........    A, is another name for the USA.   B,  is an island in the Pacific Ocean.

C, Has coastlines facing both the Pacific and the Arctic Oceans

2, Which statement below is Not correct?

A, In Alaska, the number of lakes is bigger than that of people. B, There is one lake for each person living there.     C, Alaska has an incredibly high number of lakes

3, Which method below can always be used to reach a place in Alaska?

A.    by air           B,  by road                C,  buy river

4, In Alaska we can always see the sun..........     A, in winter  B, in summmer    C, every month of the year.

b. Write short answers to the questions.

1. What is Alaska? ...........................................................................................................................

2. Where do floatplanes take off and land?.......................................................................................

3. Why do people call Alaska “ Land of the Midnight Sun”?

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4. How do the Alaskans feel about their state?.................................................................................

PART 4- WRITING: (9 points)Question 1: Make up sentences using the words and phrases given

1. If / we / do / nothing / to stop / global warming / we / see / big changes / the future

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2.If / I / be / you / I / wear / earplugs / when / going / the concert

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3.  Food / and / medical supplies / will / deliver / later / this afternoon.

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III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

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The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.

III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

Œ__________________________________

The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.III. Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Cham Brocade Weaving Village

Œ__________________________________

The brocade weaving craft of Cham ethnic people in My Nghiep not only carries the traditional beauty of brocade but also fills with the typical Cham cultural value with original designs and variable products such as: sarong, shawl, hat, overcoat...

__________________________________            

Located at about 10km south of Phan Rang City, My Nghiep Village belongs to Ninh Phuoc and it is the only traditional brocade weaving of Cham people in Ninh Thuan. According to local people, Polnuga King was a famous artisan who created this craft and taught villagers about the spinning and weaving since the 11^th century.

Ž__________________________________            

Long time ago, My Nghiep villagers planted cotton for materials, used spate and Chum Bau trees and thin mud for dyeing materials, and used simple looms to make quality products and artistic flower designs on fabric. Their products have been sold to Cham people as well as other neighbouring inhabitants.

__________________________________            

Through many ups and downs, the brocade weaving of the Cham people has been well developed. Visiting My Nghiep village, you will have chance to see the skillful hands of weavers and artisans to make sophisticated brocade products such as skirts, coats, scarves, table cloths, bed covers, belts... with different designs.

__________________________________            

You will be attracted by the original and natural designs and colours. Each brocade is almost unique because of the creation and sudden inspiration of My Nghiep villagers. It is very easy to notice the ideas and sentiments of Cham people in each brocade to create a typical Cham cultural message to pass down from generation to generation.

‘__________________________________            

The harmony combination of tradition and modern helps brocade get a strong foothold in local and international markets. In recent years, there are more and more tourists coming to My Nghiep village. Especially, foreigners are very keen on the sarong which is a formal dress of ancient King and Queen with sophisticated designs and made by soft fabric material.