Câu VI. Chọn một phương án đúng (A, B, C hoặc D) để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn sau. (0,8 điểm) Drought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas (1)_______ are not irritated, the lack of rain causes farm crops to wither and die. Higher than normal temperatures usually accompany periods of drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start (2) ______ during droughts. The soil of a drought area becomes dry and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil is (3)________ away by the hot, dry winds. Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a drought, and animals suffer and may even die (4)______ the lack of water.

1. A. who B. what C. that D. whose

2. A. ease B. easy C. easily D. easiness

3. A. flown B. taken C. done D. blown

4. A. because B. because of C. although D. despite

Câu VI. Chọn một phương án đúng A, B, C hoặc D để điền vào chỗ trống trong đoạn văn
sau: (0.8 điểm)
Drought is a condition that results when the average rainfall for a fertile area drops far
below the normal amount for a long period of time. In areas (1)_______ are not irritated,
the lack of rain causes farm crops to wither and die. Higher than normal temperatures usually
accompany (2)________ of drought. They add to the crop damage. Forest fires start easily
during droughts. The soil of a drought area becomes dry and crumbles. Often the rich topsoil
is (3)________ away by the hot, dry winds. Streams, ponds, and wells often dry up during a
drought, and animals suffer and may even die (4)______ the lack of water.
1. A. who B. what C. that D. whose
2. A. duration B. durations C. period D. periods
3. A. to blow B. blew C. blowing D. blown
4. A. because B. because of C. for D. despite

3.Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete the passage

A drought is a period or condition of unusually dry weather within a geographic area where rainfall is normally present. During a drought there is a (1) ______ of precipitation. Droughts occur in all climatic zones. However, its characteristics vary significantly (2) ______ one region to another.

Its (3) ________ depends on the degree of the water shortage, size of area affected, and the duration and warmth of the dry period. In many underdeveloped countries, such as India, people place a great  demand on water supply. During a drought period (4) ________ is a lack of water, and thus many of the poor die.

(5) ________ drought cannot be reliably predicted, certain precautions can be taken in drought-risk areas. These include construction of reservoirs to hold emergency water supplies, education to (6)_______ over cropping and overgrazing, and programs to limit settlement in drought-prone areas.

1. A. addition            B. abundance              C. lack                        D. success

2. A. from                 B. at                            C. with                        D. during

3. A. serious              B. seriousness             C. seriously                 D. series

4. A. have                  B. there                       C. where                     D. these

5. A. Although          B. However                 C. Besides                   D. Because

6. A. avoid                B. avoiding                   C. avoids                    D. avoided

IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer to complete the passage.
A drought is a period or condition of unusually dry weather within a geographic area where rainfall is normally present. During a drought there is a (1) ______ of precipitation. Droughts occur in all climatic zones. However, its characteristics vary significantly (2) ______ one region to another.
Its (3) ________ depends on the degree of the water shortage, size of area affected, and the duration and warmth of the dry period. In many underdeveloped countries, such as India, people place a great  demand on water supply. During a drought period (4) ________ is a lack of water, and thus many of the poor die.
(5) ________ drought cannot be reliably predicted, certain precautions can be taken in drought-risk areas. These include construction of reservoirs to hold emergency water supplies, education to avoid over cropping and overgrazing, and programs to limit settlement in drought-prone areas.
1. A. addition           B. abundance             C. lack                 D. success
2. A. from                B. at                           C. with                  D. during
3. A. serious             B. seriousness             C. seriously         D. series
4. A. have                 B. there                      C. where               D. these
5. A. Although         B. However                C. Besides            D. Because
 Read the passage and answer the following questions.
New Zealand is a small country in the southern Pacific Ocean. There are two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as (1) _______ as many smaller islands. New Zealand is 268,000 square kilometres, about the same size as the United Kingdom.
There are four main cities. Auckland, in the north, is the largest city with a population (2) _______ over one million people. Auckland's population includes many different nationalities. For example, there are large groups of European, Maori, Pacific Island, Chinese and Indian people. Together with other smaller groups, they make Auckland an interesting and (3) _______ place to live.
Although Wellington is the capital, the centre of government, it is smaller and (4) _______ than Auckland with a population of 350,000. The main cities in the South Island are Christchurch, known as the Garden City, and Dunedin, which is often (5) _______ to a small Scottish city.
1. A. good                   B. well                      C. better                     D. same
2. A. of                        B. with                      C. to                           D. from
3. A. excitement         B. excited                   C. exciting                 D. excite
4. A. more quiet          B. quietly                    C. most quiet             D. quieter
5. A. compared           B. to compare             C. been compared      D. comparing

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

According to the passage, all of the following arc true EXCEPT that ……….

A. the density of bicycles is still high

B. Viet Nam has one of the highest vehicle densities is the world

C. motorbikes are very popular among young people

D. bicycle was used as a means of transportation during the war

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions.

Passage 1:

            SAINT DAVID’S DAY

Saint David is the patron saint of Wales. St. David was a Christian holy man and teacher. Saint David’s Day is celebrated on the first day of March every year, in remembrance of the anniversary of his death in the year 589. In 2014, Saint David’s Day falls on a Saturday.

Wales is part of the United Kingdom. It is a country with a long and interesting history. Welsh people have their own language (Cymraeg), customs and traditions. Saint David’s Day is an important festival for Welsh people. Saint David’s Day has been an important national day in Wales for many centuries. Leeks and daffodils are Welsh national symbols. On Saint David’s Day, it is traditional for Welsh people to pin a leek or a daffodil to their coasts or jackets. Many girls in Wales dress up in traditional Welsh national costumes on the day. Concerts and parades to celebrate Saint David’s Day are held in Cardiff (the Welsh capital city) and also lots of other towns and cities. The flag of St. David is flown throughout Wales. Many people in Wales go to poetry readings or attend special church services.

1. On which day is Saint David’s Day celebrated?

A. May 1^st                  B. March 1^st               C. March 3^rd              D. the date changes yearly

2. How long has Saint David’s Day been celebrated as an important national day in Wales?

A. for tens of years                                       C. for a hundred year

B. for hundreds of years                              D. for some of years

3. Which city is the capital of Wales?

A. London                 B. Belfast                   C. Cardiff                   D. Edinburgh

4. What are the Welsh national symbols?

A. the leek and the potato                           C. the daffodil and the thistle

B. the leek and the thistle                           D. the daffodil and the leek

5. How do people celebrate Saint David’s Day in towns and cities?

A. with concerts and parades                     C. with fireworks displays and parties

B. with carnivals and fiestas                      D. with readings and services

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

All of the following can be inferred about the artisan - Mr. Sam – EXCEPT that ………..

A. he is popular in the village

B. he could paint when he was three

C. he keeps a collection of Dong Ho paintings in his house

D. the local authorities tried to revive the traditional genre

2. Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

The Artist in You

The Artist in You is a new show for kids and teenagers. Each week, Tony Moldino, an artist himself, shows you how to make an amazing work of art. Last week, it was painting a portrait. This week it’s drawing with pencil on paper, and next week it’s how to use your digital camera to take great pictures. It’s on every Tuesday at 5.00 pm.

Dance School

Dance School is a new teen drama about a group of students who all want to become dancers. It follows their lives in a school for dancers in New York. The story is told through the eyes of Tina Giles, a farm girl who dreams of becoming a ballerina. On her first day at the school she meets Joe, Heather and John. Together they try hard to achieve their dream. Dance School is on every Monday night at 7.00.

(Adapted from Key English for School, Cambridge University Press)

1. Every week on the show “The Artist in You”, you can _____.

A. learn to draw                                              B. learn to paint

C. learn something new                                   D. learn nothing

2. Tony Moldina is on the show _____.

A. every week                                                 B. this week only

C. next week only                                           D. next month

3. “Dance School” is a show about _____.

A. a girl called Tina Giles                               B. a new school

C. two boys                                                     D. a group of young dancers

4. Tina Giles grew up _____.

A. in a villa                                                      B. in a city

C. in a village                                                  D. on a farm

5. Tina met her school friends for the first time _____.

A. on a farm                                                    B. at her new school

C. years ago                                                    D. last Monday

3. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.

We need calories or (1)……………..to do the things everyday. For example, when we walk to school or (2)……….a bike to school we spend a certain amount of calories and even when we sleep, we also use them. But how many calories should we have a day to stay in shape? It’s difficult for us to calculate. If people want to keep (3)…………….., they should remember that everyone should have between 1600 and 2500 calories a day. We get calories from the food we eat. If we get too many food and don’t take part (4)……….any activities, we can get fat quickly. So besides studying, we should do some exercise , play sports or do the housework, such as cleaning the floor, cooking etc., if we don’t eat enough, we feel (5)………..and weak.

1. A. food B. energy C. drink D. wine

2. A. ride B. come C. drive D. Go

3. A. health B. fit C. active D. action

4. A. with B. in C. on D. at

5. A. good B. tired C. thirsty D. sad