Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

94. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Family is a vital part of your life.

            B. Not everyone has a family.

            C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

95. In the writer's opinion, ____.

            A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

            B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

            C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

            D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

96. To children, family plays a role in ____.

            A. teaching them academic subjects

            B. developing their personal traits

            C. helping them to find a good job

            D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

97. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                  B. teachers                  C. good habits             D. parents

98. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed               B. saved                      C. built                        D. constructed

99. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

            A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.

            B. A family member will be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

            D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

100. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

            A. Educational role ot family             B. The importance of family

            C. Family and society                         D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

101. The food price will change at the end of this month.

            A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.

B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.

C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.

            D. There will be two different food prices next month.

102. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.

            A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.

            B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.

C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.

            D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

103. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

            A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

            B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?

            C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?

            D. Does  anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?

104. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.

A. She warned me not to treat her that way.

            B. She urged me not to treat her that way.

            C. She begged me not to treat her that way.

            D. She advised me not to treat her that way.

105. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.

            A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.

            B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.

            C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.

            D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

94. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Family is a vital part of your life.

            B. Not everyone has a family.

            C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

95. In the writer's opinion, ____.

            A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

            B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

            C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

            D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

96. To children, family plays a role in ____.

            A. teaching them academic subjects

            B. developing their personal traits

            C. helping them to find a good job

            D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

97. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                  B. teachers                  C. good habits             D. parents

98. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed               B. saved                      C. built                        D. constructed

99. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

            A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.

            B. A family member will be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

            D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

100. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

            A. Educational role ot family             B. The importance of family

            C. Family and society                         D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

101. The food price will change at the end of this month.

            A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.

B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.

C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.

            D. There will be two different food prices next month.

102. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.

            A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.

            B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.

C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.

            D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

103. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

            A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

            B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?

            C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?

            D. Does  anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?

104. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.

A. She warned me not to treat her that way.

            B. She urged me not to treat her that way.

            C. She begged me not to treat her that way.

            D. She advised me not to treat her that way.

105. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.

            A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.

            B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.

            C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.

            D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.

Exercise 9. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Except for a few unfortunate individuals, no law in this world can go against the fact that for most of us our family is an essential part of our lives. The moment you enter this cruel world, where each man is for himself, there are some near and dear ones out there who will do anything to ensure your happiness.

We are nothing more than a vulnerable and fragile object, without someone taking care of us on our arrival in this world.  Despite all the odds, your family will take care of your well-being, and try their best to provide you the greatest comforts in the world. No one out there, except your family must forgive the endless number of mistakes you may make in your life. Apart from teaching you forgive and forget lessons, they are always there for you, when you need them the most.

Family is the only place where children study a lot after school. In school, teachers teach children about the subjects which will help them to find a good job in future. But at home, parents teach children about good habits. They are not only the elements which help the children to shape their personalities but they also prepare them a sustainable and bright future.

A good family makes a greater society. Father, mother, children have to work in order to build a strong family. If any one of them fail, the whole family may collapse. The good name of the whole family can be ruined by a single member of the family. In order to avoid that unhappy scenario, every family member has to work hard and try their best. As a result, they will set good examples for the whole society. Families impacts very much on society and societies create countries.

94. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?

            A. Family is a vital part of your life.

            B. Not everyone has a family.

            C. We will effortlessly be damaged without our family.

            D. Some laws in the world may oppose the functions ot family.

95. In the writer's opinion, ____.

            A. it is not the function of the family to make sure we are happy

            B. your family will be with you regardless of difficulties

            C. family creates some easily-spoilt creatures

            D. people can be easily forgiven by people around

96. To children, family plays a role in ____.

            A. teaching them academic subjects

            B. developing their personal traits

            C. helping them to find a good job

            D. encouraging them to study a lot at school

97. The word "They" in the passage refers to ____.

A. children                  B. teachers                  C. good habits             D. parents

98. The word "ruined” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.

A. destroyed               B. saved                      C. built                        D. constructed

99. According to the passage, which of the following is true about the relation between family and society?

            A. When a family fails, the whole society falls down.

            B. A family member will be unhappy to fry his best.

C. Family members have responsibilities to set good examples.

            D. Strong families build a wealthy society.

100. Which of the following is the best title for the passage?

            A. Educational role ot family             B. The importance of family

            C. Family and society                         D. The birth of fragile object

Part VI. WRITING

Exercise 11. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.

101. The food price will change at the end of this month.

            A. The food price will be the same until the end of this month.

B. The food price of this month will be equal to the one of next month.

C. There will be no same food price from now till next month.

            D. There will be two different food prices next month.

102. All the other schools in the city are more expensive than my school.

            A. My school is one of the most expensive schools in the city.

            B. There are some more expensive schools than mine in the city.

C. My school is the least expensive school in the city.

            D. There are some cheaper schools than my school in the city.

103. Does anyone know what this sculpture is worth today?

            A. Does anyone know if it is deserving to have this sculpture?

            B. Does anyone know whether someone should own this sculpture today?

            C. Does anyone know if today this sculpture is valuable or not?

            D. Does  anyone know how much this sculpture costs today?

104. “Stop treating me that way!” she cried out.

A. She warned me not to treat her that way.

            B. She urged me not to treat her that way.

            C. She begged me not to treat her that way.

            D. She advised me not to treat her that way.

105. She can do it because she knows the system inside out.

            A. She can do it because she is from inside the system.

            B. She can do it because the system is sometimes in and sometimes out.

            C. She can do it because she understands the system thoroughly.

            D. The confidential system enables her to do because she knows it.

IX. 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.

The volumn of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This  caused many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, known as “road pricing”, has already been introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car
Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares kept at an acceptable level.

1.   The word expand in paragraph 1 is closet meaning to_____

A.    decrease                                 B. increase                 C. reduce                   D.develop

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by more traffic?

A.a serious air pollution                B. greater risks of accidents

 C. people’s habits                           D. very long delays

3. The most important thing to encourage people to use public transport is______

A.high parking fees              B. good public transport

C. road using fees                 D. high charges for public transport

4. The verb “give up” is closet meaning to __________

A. continue using                             B. encourage

C. get bored with                              D. stop using

5. We can learn from the text that___________

A. it is easy for people change their habits.

B. many people will not drive expensive cares

C. more people will use public transport if it is cheap, reliable and comfortable

D. air pollution and lengthy delays cause people to leave their cars at home

GIÚP MK NHA !!!

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.

The volumn of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This  caused many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly something must be done, but it is often difficult to persuade people to change their habits and leave their cars at home.

One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at different times of the day. This system, known as “road pricing”, has already been introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car
Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares kept at an acceptable level.

1.   The word expand in paragraph 1 is closet meaning to_____

A.    decrease                                 B. increase                 C. reduce                   D.develop

2. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by more traffic?

A.a serious air pollution                B. greater risks of accidents

 C. people’s habits                           D. very long delays

3. The most important thing to encourage people to use public transport is______

A.high parking fees              B. good public transport

C. road using fees                 D. high charges for public transport

4. The verb “give up” is closet meaning to __________

A. continue using                             B. encourage

C. get bored with                              D. stop using

5. We can learn from the text that___________

A. it is easy for people change their habits.

B. many people will not drive expensive cares

C. more people will use public transport if it is cheap, reliable and comfortable

D. air pollution and lengthy delays cause people to leave their cars at home

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.

Coca Cola is a popular drink for people all over the world. At first, very few people drank Coca Cola, but now it is sold in more than 160 countries. More than 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year.

Coca Cola was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta on 8 May, 1886. However, the name Coca Cola was given by Frank Robinson, one of Dr. Pemberton’s partners. Later, in 1888, the business was sold to another man, Asa Candler. He opened his first factory to produce this drink in 1895 in Dallas, Texas. Since then, a great quantity of Coca Cola has been produced there.

Since 1982, a special kind of Coca Cola has been made for overweight people - diet Coke. They have used many clever advertisements to increase the amount of Coca Cola sold every year.

Besides Coca Cola, there are many other drinks of the same kind sold all over the world such as Pepsi Cola, Sp - Cola and Dr. Pepper. However, Coca Cola is the most popular. People drink Coca Cola with their meals, when they are thirsty or when they socialize with friends.

It is certain that more and more people will drink Coca Cola all over the world in this century.

28.       The first Coca Cola factory was opened in Dallas by______.

A. Dr. Pemberton                                  B. Asa Candler

C. Frank Robinson                                D. Dr. Pepper

29.       The word “there” refers to______.

A. where Coca Cola was first made B. the city with the first Coca Cola factory

C. Atlanta, a U.S. City                          D. the place that Coca Cola is sold

30.       Diet Coke is used for ______people.

A. fat                     B. sick                     C. thin                    D. small

31.       Which of the following is closest in meaning to the word “popular”?

A. well - known     B. friendly              C. nutritious           D. well - scattered

32.       Coca Cola is believed to be______.

A.       more popular than other drinks of the same kind

B.        less popular than other drinks of the same kind

C. as popular as the last century

D. as popular as other drinks of the same kind

. 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.

The volume of traffic in many cities in the world today continues to expand. This caused many problems, including serious air pollution, lengthy delays, and the greater risk of accidents. Clearly, something must be done, but it is difficult to persuade people to change habits and leaves their cars at home.

One possible approach is to make it more expensive for people to use their cars by increasing charges for parking and bringing in tougher fines for anyone who breaks the law. In addition, drivers could be required to pay for using particular routes at differ times of the day. This system, known as road pricing has already been introduced in a number of cities, using a special electronic card fixed to the windscreen of the car. Of course, the most important thing is to provide good public transport. However, to get people to give up the comfort of their cars, public transport must be felt to be reliable, convenient and comfortable, with fares kept at an acceptable level.

Glossary:          persuade (v.) (~ sb to do sth): thuyết phục (ai làm gì)

tough (adj.) = difficult; strict: khó; nghiêm khăc

 a tough fine: phạt tiền thật nặng reliable (adj.): đáng tin cậy

38. The word expand in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ____________________.

A. decrease                    B. increase                              C. reduce                    D. develop

39. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a problem caused by more traffic?

A. serious air pollution                                          B. greater risks of accidents

C. people’s habits                                                  D. very long delays

40. The most important thing to encourage people to use public transport is _________________

A. high parking fees                                                                   B. good public transport

C. road using fees                                                                       D. high charges for public transport

41. The verb give up is closest in meaning to ______________________.

A. continue using               B. encourage                                   C. get bored with               D. stop using

42. We can learn from the text that  _______________.

A. it is easy for people to change their habits

B. many people will not drive expensive cars                           

C. more people will use public transport if it is cheap, reliable and comfortable

D. pollution and lengthy delays cause people to leave their cars at home

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.

Saving the Environment: One Home at a Time

Pollution can be seen not only throughout the world, but also in our own homes. It comes from household chemicals, the amount of water people use and the waste people produce and throw away. What can be done to stop this pollution? Surprisingly, a person can help save the environment by doing simple things.

First, we need to recycle, which allows products to be used over and over again. Recycling can also reduce the number of trees cut down to produce paper products. It takes very little effort. It is not hard to place plastic and glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper in a bin. Anyone can do it.

Second, we need to watch the amount of water used at home. It can be conserved by taking short showers instead of baths, repairing leaky faucets, using the dishwasher or washing machine only when fully loaded, or simply turning the faucet off while brushing your teeth.

Third, we need to reduce waste. We need to recycle whenever possible, but should also try to use this waste effectively. For example, grass clippings and food scraps can be made into compost for plants. The average person produces 4.3 pounds of waste every day, but we can reduce that amount by recycling and reusing.

If we do our part in our own homes, we can help keep the planet from becoming more polluted.

Question 19. In order to save water, we can do all of the following things except _____.

A:fully use the washing machine

B:repair leaky faucets

C:take short showers instead of baths

D:turn the faucet off while brushing your teeth

Question 17. Pollution is caused from the following sources except

A:wastes     B:water in rivers   C:house chemicals          D:water from households

Question 18. Recycling can help us

A:use products again and again          B:never cut down trees

C:place garbage bins easily                D:produce more paper products

Question 21. The word “It” in paragraph 2 refers to

 A:recycling          B:cutting down               C:effort       D:the number

Question 20. Recycling helps to reduce waste because_______

A:plants need to develop                    B:waste can be recycled and reused

C:a person can do it in his home         D:an average man produces compost for plants

2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

“Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world”. That is because the television program can be seen in so many parts of the world.

That program became one of America‘s exports soon after it was shown in New York in 1969.

In the United States more than six million children watch the program regularly. Although some people do not agree to some parts of the program, parents praise it highly.

Tests have shown that children have learned much from watching “Sesame Street”. The children who watch it five times a week learn more than those who watch it less. In the United States the program is shown at different hours during the week in order to increase the number of children who can watch it regularly.

The program uses songs, stories, jokes and pictures to give children a basic understanding of numbers, letters and human relationships.

Why has “Sesame Street” been so much more successful than other children’s shows? Many reasons have been suggested, such as the educational theories of its producers, the support from both the government and businessmen, and the full use of various kinds of television skills. Perhaps another important reason is that mothers watch “Sesame Street” together with their children. This is partly because famous film stars often appear on “Sesame Street”. But the best reason for the success of the program may be that it makes every child watching it feel able to learn. The child finds himself learning, and he wants to learn more.

1. The “Sesame Street” has been called “the longest street in the world” because it is_________.

A. the longest street in the United States.                 B. shown in many countries

C. the longest television program in the world.        D. watched regularly by six million children

2. The under lined word “praise” in the passage probably means________.

A. use to teach children          B. watch and study     C. produce and sell     D. approve and admire

3. In the United States many children can watch the program regularly because_________.

A. they needn’t go to school                                      B. it is shown many hours a day

C. it is shown in the evening                                      D. it is shown many times during the week

4. Which of the following are used in the program “Sesame Street”?

A. songs, stories, jokes and numbers                                     B. pictures, letters and relationships

C. songs, stories, jokes and pictures                          D. numbers and human relationships

5. One of the important reasons for the success of the program is that________.

A. not only children but also their mothers like to watch it B. many famous film stars enjoy watching it

C. it teaches educational theories                                          D. it is produced by the government