historical -important - famous - best population - attraction - entertainment - on -at Sydney is an (1) commercial, industrial and tourist center (2) the south east coast Australia. It is Australia's largest city with a (3) of more than three million. It now occupies about 350 square miles. The city has many (4) sights. The harbor is one of the largest and most beautiful places in the world, and Sydney Harbor Bridge - or "The Coat Hanger" as the people of Sydney call it - has been a great tourist (5) for many years. However, the most famous sight here nowadays is the Opera House. Some people think it is one of the most beautiful modern buildings in the world.Sydney is a very modern city, but also has many places of (6) interest. In the areas called the Rock and Paddington, for example. You ca still see some of the first houses that were ever built here.For (7)____, there is a lot to enjoy in Sydney. The c has many restaurants, theaters, cinemas and nightclubs. There is also a zoo and a Keala Bear Park. Some he(8) beaches in Australia are here, too. Surfing is the most popular sport in Sydney.

ii complete the passage by writing one suitable preposition in each gap

      Australia is the only country in the country in the world that covers entire continent. It is one (1) the largest countries on Earth. Although it is rich (2) natural resources and has a lot of fertile land, more than one-third (3_ Australia is desert.     

     Most Australian cities and farms are located (4) southwest and southeast, where the climate is more comfortable. There are dense rain forests (5) the northeast. The famous outback (remote rural areas) contains the country's largest deserts, where there are scorching temperatures, little water, and almost no vegetation.

    Running(6) the eastern and and south-eastern edge (7) Australia is the Great Dividing Range. This 2,300-mile (3,700-kilometre) stretch (8) mountain sends water down (9) Australia's most important rivers and the Great Artesian Basin, the largest groundwater source (10) the world.

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.

Malaysia is one of the countries of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). It is divided into two regions, known as West Malaysia and East Malaysia. They are separated by about 640 km of the sea and together comprise an area of 329,758 sq. km. Malaysia enjoys tropical climate. The Malaysian unit of currency is the ringgit, consisting of 100 sen.

The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and it is also the largest city in the country. The population in 2001 was over 22 million. Islam is the country’s official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Malaysia (also known simply as Malay). English, Chinese, and Tamil are also widely spoken. The language of instruction for primary school children is Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, or Tamil. Bahasa Malaysia is the primary language of instruction in all secondary schools, although some students may continue learning in Chinese or Tamil. And English is a compulsory second language.

29. According to the paragraph one, which of the following is NOT correct?

A. The sea divides Malaysia into two regions. B. A ringgit consists of 100 sen.

 C. Malaysia is a member of ASEAN. D. Malaysia has got about 640 km of the sea.

30. Kuala Lumpur ____________.

 A. had over 22 million people in 2001 B. is the second largest city in Malaysia

 C. is the capital city of Malaysia D. is the biggest city in West Malaysia

31. The national religion of Malaysia is ___________.

 A. Islam B. Buddhism C. Hinduism D. Bahasa

32. The number of languages widely spoken in Malaysia ______________.

 A. one B. two C. three D. four

Mark letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the original sentence in each of the following questions.

33. I’m sorry I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.

A. I wish I can go to your birthday party tomorrow.

B. I wish I can’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.

C. I wish I could go to your birthday party tomorrow.

D. I wish I couldn’t go to your birthday party tomorrow.

 34. “Why don’t you meet to discuss how to organize the fair?”

A. He suggested that we should meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

B. He suggested that we shouldn’t meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

C. He suggested to meet to discuss how to organize the fair.

D. He suggested to meeting to discuss how to organize the fair.

35. Nobody has invited me, so I’m not going to the party.

A. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m going to the party.

B. Because of I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.

C. Because I have been invited, I’m not going to the party.

D. Because I haven’t been invited, I’m not going to the party.

36. “What time did you come home last night, Mark?” said Tom.-        

A. Tom asked Mark what time had he come home the previous night.

B. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home last night. 

C. Tom asked Mark what time he came home last night.

D. Tom asked Mark what time he had come home the previous night.  

37. Although it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.

A. Despite it rained heavily, we all enjoyed the excursion.

B. Despite the rain heavy, we all enjoyed the excursion.

C. Despite the heavy rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.

D. Despite the heavily rain, we all enjoyed the excursion.

38. Did you   always   eat sweets when you were small?       

A. Were you use to eat sweets when you were small ?

B. Did you used to eat sweets when you were small ?

C. Were you used to eat sweets when you were small ?

D. Did you use to eat sweets when you were small ?

39: You have to study for six years. You can become a doctor.

A. You have to study for six years in order that become a doctor.

B. You will become a doctor in order that you have to study for six years.

C. You have to study for six years in order become a doctor.

D. You have to study for six years in order to become a doctor.

40. “Where are you going on your holidays?” I asked them.

A. I asked them where they are going on their holidays.

B. I asked them where are they going on their holidays.

C. I asked them where they were going on their holidays.

D. I asked them where were they going on their holidays.

The Indian Ocean is the world's third largest ocean, after the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. It (1) ______ to the south of Asia, to the west of Australia and Indonesia, and to the east of Africa. Unlike the Atlantic and Pacific, it has no (2) ___ opening to the north. Therefore, the Suez Canal, (3) _____ opened in 1869, is a very important shipping route (4) _____ the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The waters of the Indian Ocean are (5) _____ calmer than those of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and are, therefore, easier to travel across. There are about 5,000 islands in the Indian Ocean. (6) _____, such as the Seychelles and Maldives, have beautiful beaches and a warm climate, and now (7) _____ increasing numbers of tourists. During the winter, cool, dry winds blow over the ocean from the northeast. In summer, the (8) ____ of the wind changes and south-easterly winds blow north from the ocean, bringing (9) ___ rains called monsoons' to coastal areas. (10) ____ farmers depend on these rains, they can be a problem, often causing serious flooding

.1. A. lies B. finds C. puts D. gets

2. A. right B. natural C. realistic D. correct

3. A. when B. what C. where D. which

4. A. among B. on C. between D. by

5. A. too B. much C. very D. so

6. A. Many B. Each C. All D. Any

7. A. catch B. lead C. call D. attract

8. A. direction B. development C. progress D. balance

9. A. thick B. large C. heavy D. high

10. A. Because B. Although C. However D. Whether

THE INDIAN OCEAN

The Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean, after the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. It (49) ……….. to the south of Asia, to the west of Australia and Indonesia, and to the east of Africa. Unlike the Atlantic and Pacific, it has no (50) ……….. opening to the north.

Therefore, the Suez Canal, (51) ………….. opened in 1869, is a very important shipping route (52) ……….. the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.

The waters of the Indian Ocean are (53) ………….. calmer than those of the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, and are, therefore, easier to travel across. There are about 5,000 islands in the Indian Ocean. (54) …………… such as the Seychelles and Maldives, have beautiful beaches and a warm climate, and now (55) …………… increasing numbers of tourists.

During the winter, cool, dry winds blow over the ocean from the northeast. In summer, the (56) …………… of the wind changes and south-easterly winds blow north from the ocean, bringing (57) …………… rains called “monsoons” to coastal areas. (58) …………… farmers depend on these rains, they can be a problem, often causing serious flooding.

Sydney is the...... of the state New South Wales in Australia. It is the largest, oldest, and perhaps the...... beautiful city in Australia. Sydney has a population of 4.5 million. Its Harbour is one of the largest in the world, and famous.......the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. The streets in the city centre are narrow with many art galleries, restaurant, pubs , ...... the streets in Paddington are wide and house are big
but ; village ; because ; most ; for ; capital

IV. Fill in each gap with ONE suitable word.

 Viet Nam is in the South- East Asia. It has (1)________       of beautiful mountains, rivers and beaches. (2)________              are two long (3)________    in Viet Nam: the Red River in the north and the Mekong River in the (4)    ________. The Mekong River is the (5)________           river in the South- East Asia and of course it is longer (6)________the Red River. The Mekong River starts in Tibet and flows (7)________ the sea. Phanxipang is the (8)________mountain in Viet Nam. It’s 3,143 meters (9)________. Viet Nam also (10)________a lot of nice beaches such as Sam Son, Do Son, Nha Trang, Vung Tau.

Fill each gap in the passage with a suitable word

Viet Nam is in the South- East Asia. It has [1]............. of beautiful mountains, rives and beaches. [2].............. are two long [3]................. in Viet Nam: the Red River in the north  and the Mekong River in the [4]................ The Mekong river is the [5].............. river in the South- East Asiaand of course it is longer [6]............. the Red River the Mekong River starts in Tibet and [7]...................... to the East Sea. Fasi is [8]............... highest mountain in Viet  Nam. It's 3,143 meters [9]................. Viet Nam also has many nice [10]..................... such as tra Co, Sam Son, Nha Trang, Vung Tau

VI. Choose the correct answer A, B, C, or D for each of the gaps to complete the following text.

Sydney is the (41)______of the state New South Wales in Australia. It is the largest,

oldest, and perhaps the (42)______ beautiful city in Australia. Sydney has a population of 4.5 million. Its harbour is one of the largest in the world, and famous (43)_____ the Harbour Bridge and the Opera.. House. The streets in the city centre are narrow (44)______ many art galleries, restaurants, pubs, but the streets in Paddington are (45)____ and the houses are big.

41. A. home B. site C. capital D. village

42. A. more B. most C. less D. fewer

43. A. with B. for C. in D. at

44. A. on B. at C. to D. with

45. A. narrow B. short C. long D. wide