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   from   22  to  26

A.   Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer.

The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the mast impressive Seven Wonders of the World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake TonIe Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia, Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the fifteenth century. The ruins of Angkor are documented as same .of the mast impressive ones in the world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, may be linked with the availability of fresh water.

One possible explanation far the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants' irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled, they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year. Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.

Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces required an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire, Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more efficiently. After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to decrease in the food supply. With less food available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructure.

22. What is the passage mainly about?

A. Modern day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.

B. A possible explanation for the, decline of a civilization.

C. The essential role water plays in farming.

D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.

23. The passage preceding the passage most likely discusses ______.

A. architecture of ancient Asian civilization

B. religious practices of the people of Angkor

C. the form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire

D. the other six wonders of the world

24. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ______.

A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia

B. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor

C. became polluted due to a population explosion

D. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World

25. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?

A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.

B. They became non-functional due to overuse.

C. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.

D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.

26. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ______.

A. were intentionally starved by the farmers

B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall

C. supplemented their diets with 'meat hunted in the nearby jungles

D. depended upon rice as their main source of food

27. All the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT.

A. erosion of soil                                       B. contamination of soil

C. reduction of nutrients                            D. loss of water supply

VIII. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.

It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstanding between them. They have always complained, more or less justly, that their parents are out of touch with modern ways; that they are possessive and dominant; that they do not trust their children to deal with crises; that they talk too much about certain problems - and that they have no sense of humor, at least in parent-child relationships.

I think it is true that parents often, underestimate their teenage children and also forget how they themselves felt when young.

Young people often irritate their parents with their choices in clothes and hairstyles, in entertainers and music. This is not their motive. They feel cut off from the adult world into which they have not yet been accepted. So they create a culture and society of their own. Then, if it turns out that their music or entertainers or vocabulary or clothes or hairstyles irritate their parents, this gives them additional enjoyment. They feel they are superior, at least in a small way, and that they are leaders in style and taste.

Sometimes you are resistant and proud, because you do not want your parents to approve of what you do. If they did approve, it looks as if you are betraying your own age group. But in that case, you are assuming that you are the underdog: you can't win but at least you can keep your honor. This is a passive way of looking at things. It is natural enough after long years of childhood, when you were completely under your parent's control. But it ignores the fact that you are now beginning to be responsible for yourself.

If you plan to control your life, co-operation can be part of that plan. You cancharm others, especially your parents, into doing things the! ways you want. You can impress others with your sense of responsibility and initiative, so that they will give you the authority to do what you want to do.

81. In the passage, the author is primarily addressing _______.

A. parents of teenagers B. newspaper readers

C. those who give advice to teenagers D. teenagers

82. The first paragraph is mainly about ______.

A. the teenagers' criticism of their parents

B. misunderstanding between teenagers and their parents

C. the dominance of the parents over their children

D. teenagers the teenagers' ability to deal with crises

83. Teenagers tend to have strange clothes and hairstyles because they ___ .

A. want to show their existence by creating a culture of their own

B. have a strong desire to be leaders in style and taste

C. have no other way to enjoy themselves better

D. want to irritate their parents

84. Teenagers do not want their parents to approve of whatever they do because they ______ .

A. have already been accepted into the adult world

B. feel that they are superior in a small way to the adults

C. are not likely to win over the adults

D. have a desire to be independent

85. To improve the parent-child relationships, teenagers are advised to be __.A. obedient B. responsible C. co-operative D. independent

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

      With a (1)                          of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest City in Western Canada. Vancouver is in the Southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the American (2)                        .

      Vancouver is popular because it (3)                     so many things. It is a huge, modern City. On the other hand, it is also one of North America’s most beautiful areas. The natural beauty (4)                                   Vancouver is famous all around the world.

      Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is a wonderful place for skiing and snowboarding. Those aren’t the only winter sports you can do there. If you can (5)             a winter sport, then you probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympics were there. Vancouver is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the (6)                        in the world, but they arc clean and pretty.

      (7)              place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a stone’s throw from (8)             . However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an (9)                      .

      Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no (10)                   that people think it is one of the world’s best cities.

1.   A. number                   B. exist                        C. control                    D. population

2.   A. area                         B. border                     C. region                     D. place

3.   A. includes                  B. insists                      C. combines                D. consists

4.   A. around                    B. over                        C. on                           D. upon

5.   A. repeat                     B. tell                          C. name                       D. separate

6.   A. good                       B. best                         C. better                      D. well

7.   A. Another                  B. Others                     C. Other                      D. Anothers

8.   A. mountain                B. hill                          C. village                     D. downtown

9.   A. quarter                    B. effort                      C. aquarium                 D. notice

10. A. wonder                   B. cause                       C. true                         D. fact

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.(Đọc kỹ đoạn văn và chọn câu trả lời đúng.)

Communication in general is process of sending and receiving messages that enables humans to share knowledge, attitudes, and skills. Although we usually identify communication with speech, communication is composed of two dimensions - verbal and nonverbal.

Nonverbal communication has been defined as communication without words. It includes apparent behaviors such as facial expressions, eyes, touching, tone of voice, as well as less obvious messages such as dress, posture and spatial distance between two or more people.

Activity or inactivity, words or silence all have message value: they influence others and these others, in turn, respond to these communications and thus they are communicating.

Commonly, nonverbal communication is learned shortly after birth and practiced and refined throughout a person's lifetime. Children first learn nonverbal expressions by watching and imitating, much as they learn verbal skills.

Young children know far more than they can verbalize and are generally more adept at reading nonverbal cues than adults are because of their limited verbal skills and their recent reliance on the nonverbal to communicate. As children develop verbal skills, nonverbal channels of communication do' not cease to exist although become entwined in the total communication process.

36. According to the writer, ________.

a. Nonverbal language is only used by the deaf and the mute.

b. One cannot communicate in both verbal and .nonverbal language.

c. Those who can listen and talk should not use nonverbal language.

d. People communicate with both verbal and nonverbal language.

37. Which is not included in nonverbal communication?

a. words  b. spatial distance  c. facial expressions  d. tone of voice

38. We can learn from the text that ________.

a. nonverbal can never get any responses

b. most people do not like nonverbal communication

c. even silence has message value

d. touching is not accepted in communicating

39. Human beings ________.

a. have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language through books

b. can communicate in nonverbal language only when they are mature

c. have learnt how to communicate in nonverbal language since a child

d. communicate in nonverbal language much less than they do in verbal language

40. The word reading has a close meaning to ________.

a. looking at the words that are written 

b. understanding

c. saying something aloud

d. expressing

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.

VI. Read the following passage and choose the word that best fits each of the blanks.

Poland bridges western and eastern Europe and in many ways, this is reflected in its culture. It is a modern, vibrant and progressive country (1) _____, it still retains its traditional values and charm. Each year, more than sixty million tourists visit Poland. They come to see Poland's picturesque landscape, beautiful cities, and (2) _____ historic sights. Poland's most popular city for tourists is Krakow. Krakow's magnificent architecture makes it one of the top tourist (3) _____ in Europe. The capital of Poland is Warsaw. It is the principal business centre of the country and has many cultural attractions such as the National Opera and National Theatre. Many nature tourists are attracted (4) _____ Poland because the Polish landscape is spectacular and varied. There are mountains, lagoons, lakes, beaches, forests and even more. You can see wolves and bears (5) _____ in the wild. Poland is even home to the last remaining bison in Europe.

                                                                                                (adapted from FCE use of English)

II. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer: (1p)

                        In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be

very useful in teaching and learning. Many schools have brought television sets, intending to

use them effectively to improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used

properly in classrooms. Meanwhile, children spending the majority of their out-of-school

hours watching TV and their typical school days proceed as if television did not exist.

                        There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of

the teachers. Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money

for equipment repairs and maintenance so these television sets are sooner and later out of

work. Secondly these schools have not found an effective way to train teachers to

integrate television into their ongoing instructional programs. Lastly, most teachers do not

 regard the quality of television and its usefulness in the classroom.

                        Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students

 to become good readers. However, according a recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their

 free time reading books and newspapers but watching television instead.

1) The text is about:

A. the use of television at schools.                                    B. teaching and learning television

C. educational specialists.                                      D. watching TV outside school.

2) When TV first appeared, educational specialists . . . . . . . .

A. did not appreciate it.                                           B. did not appreciate it.

C. believed it would be useful for schooling.      D. banned children from watching TV.

3) According to the text, TV . . . . . . . . .

A. has not been used properly in classrooms.      B. has been used effectively in classrooms.

C. has not existed in classrooms.                         D. has not attracted students’ interest.

4) There are . . . . . . . . . explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.

A. two                                                                      B. three                        

C. four                                                                     D. five

5) Children spend their free time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A. reading books                                                      B. reading newspapers.

C. learning foreign languages                                D. watching TV.

Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer.

REMEMBER?

Your mind's ability to bring back experiences you have had is your memory. There are two kinds of remembering, recall and recognition. For instance, you may not be able to recall the poem you read yesterday in class, but if you see it again, you will know it instantly because you recognize it.

Some few people have 'total recall,' often spoken of as photographic memory. A person with total recall can recite a whole page of a book he has read only once, or playa musical composition after hearing it once. This is very unusual, however, and most people have difficulty in remembering even names they heard the day before. This is not because most people lack the ability to remember, but because they had not paid much attention to what they heard. They felt no personal reasons to remember. Having a personal reason for remembering is one of the most important factors in a good memory.

When you have a strong reason for remembering, concentrate as you read or listen, and try to connect the new information to things you I already know. A detail is easy to remember when it fits into a whole that makes sense. If you understand the entire history lesson before you try to remember any particular dates, your memory may surprise you.

41. While not directly stated, it may be inferred from the article that ________.

a. details are more easily remembered by fitting them into a whole

b. recall and recognition are the same thing

c. wanting to do a thing is very important to being able to do it

d. if he will try hard enough, one man can remember as well as Mother

42. This article as a whole tells us about ________.

a. people who can remember whole pages

b. people who can't remember names

c. our memory and how to improve it

d. recognition and recall

43. A person with photographic memory is ________.

a. can only remember things if he looks at a photograph

b. can remember every detail of what he sees or hears

c. can be found in mental hospitals

d. brings his camera everywhere he goes

44. One way to improve our memory is ________

a. to ask other people to repeat something you want to remember.

b. to have a camera with you all the time

c. to concentrate on what you hear or read

d. to learn everything by heart

45. Which sentence is not true?

a. If you can't remember things, you have no memory.

b. Recognition and recall are the two kinds of memory.

c. Total recall is remembering something in its entirely.

d. A person can remember anything better if he has a strong reason for doing it.

III. READING COMPREHENSION

A. Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions:

            If you invite an American friend to join you to have dinner in a restaurant, phone the restaurant first to find out if you need a reservation to avoid a long wait for a table. To make a reservation, just give your name, the number of people in your group, and the time you plan to arrive. When you invite someone to dinner, you should be prepared to pay the bill and reach for it when it arrives. However, if your companion insists on paying his or her share, do not get into argument about it. Some people prefer to pay their own way so that they do not feel indebted, and those feelings should be respected. In most American restaurants, the waiter or waitress’s tip is not added to the bill. If the service was adequate, it is customary to leave a tip equal to about 15% of the bill. In expensive restaurants, leave a bit more.

Question 31: When you invite an American friend to have dinner in a restaurant ___________.

A. a reservation is not necessary                    

B. you should make a reservation

C. there are always many tables available for you

D. you always have to wait for a long time

Question 32: To make a reservation, you ______________.

A. just give your name, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group

B. have to give your address, the time you arrive and how many persons there are in your group

C. just give your name, the time you arrive and your address

D. just give your name, the time you arrive and your telephone number

Question 33: When you invite someone to dinner, you ______________.

A. let him to pay himself                                   B. should prepare to pay the bill

C. give the bill to him                            D. share the bill with him

Question 34: If your companion insists in paying his share, _______________.

A. do not agree                                      

B. it will be impolite

C. you should let him pay as he expects       

D. you should get into argument with him

Question 35: In most American restaurants, _______________.

A. the tip is added to the bill               

B. the tip is about 15% of the bill

C. you should not give the tip to waiters or waitresses

      D. waiters and waitresses never get the tip

B. Read the passage carefully and choose the option A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the following blanks:

Throughout the world there are different …..(36)…….. for people to greet each other. In much of the world, a handshake is the common form of welcoming and greeting someone. In many countries around the Mediterranean Sea a light kiss on the cheek is the appropriate way to welcome friends and family. It can be a very …….(37)………surprise if you expect to shake hands and get a kiss or a hug instead.

            At times, it is difficult to tell what sort of greeting …….(38)…… is followed. People may bow, wave another’s arm or even slap the other person on the back. In some places people just smile, look at the other’s face and say nothing.

            Most people in the world are …….(39)…… of, visitors and don’t mind what travelers do that seems wrong as long as the visitors are sincere. A big part of the …….(40)………of world travel is experiencing different customs.

Question 36:  A. means                  B. ways                      C. methods                D. techniques

Question 37:  A. huge                     B. large                       C. big                          D. great

Question 38:  A. habit                     B. routine                   C. tradition                D. custom

Question 39:  A. kind                      B. generous               C. tolerant                  D. independent

Question 40:  A. pleasure              B. interest                   C. comfort                 D. delightfulness

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 from

             ‘The best age to start learning the violin is between three and six,' says Margaret Porter, a violinist and music teacher. 'It's the time when you are learning about the world.' Margaret, who lives in London, prefers to take pupils at three and four, although she has made lots of exceptions for keen five-year olds. When she started teaching the violin in 1972, her first class consisted of her children's five-year-old school friends.

            Magaret's pupils have group lessons. Each group has about a dozen pupils and each lesson lasts an hour, once a fornight. In addition, each pupil has one individual lesson a week with her. Parents also have to attend the classes. It is important that the parents take an active interest in the lessons.

            From the earliest lessons pupils learn to play by ear. They do not even try to read music until they have been playing for several years, and for a long time there is a big difference between their playing and reading of music. Margaret says that her method is not supposed to produce great violinists, and always suggests that pupils who perform particularly well should leave and study the violin using more traditional methods.

1.When did Margaret Porter start teaching the violin?

2: What is the writer trying to do in the text?

3: What opinion does Margaret have about her best pupils?

4: Magaret's first pupils were.....................

5: The word "They" in the line 8 refers to................

6. Why should someone read the text ?