IV: Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1.5pt)

Living in Vietnam today (1) ________ greatly from the life style of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (2) _________ 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 (3)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (4) ________ 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 (5) __________their unique country. (6) __________, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.

1.  A. compares          B. differs              C. becomes           D. offers

2.  A. however             B. therefore           C. whereas             D. when

3.  A. traditionally        B. gradually           C. occasionally      D. presently
4.  A. grasping for        B. holding for         C. making up for    D. accounting for

5.  A. on                      B. at                      C. to                       D. for

6.A .Moreover              B .although               C.because               D.So

V. Reading the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (1.0 point).

     Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting.

     There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

          A. South Pacific.   B. Sydney Harbor. C. Britain.            D. Sydney.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

          A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

          B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

          C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

          D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.

 3. The word “overseas” in die second paragraph mostly mean __________

          A. in the country   B. homeland         C. abroad             D. hometown.

4. The word “It” in the second paragraph refers to ____________

          A. Sydney’s beautiful harbor              B. Sydney

          C. Sydney Harbor Bridge                   D. Sydney Opera House.

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