34. “ Suoi Mo”, the debut album by Trinh Cong Son, is sweet and gentle.

A.first B. second C.third D.new

35. Last year, my class …… to teach the children in the remote area.

A.volunteer B.voluntary C.volunteered D. volunteers

36. “ Where is Tony?” “ He………. To the travel agent’s, and he hasn’t come back.”

A. has been B. has been going C. has gone D. had gone

37. We think they ………….. all that is necessary.

A.have done B.doing C.had done D.would do

38. I’d like to see that football match because I ……. one this year/

A.don’t see B.can’t see C.hardly see D.haven’t seen

39. I can’t believe that you ……………. all the exercises. You just started five minutes ago.

A.have finished B.have been finishing C.finished D.are fishing

40. Up to now, the discount ……. to children under ten years old.

A.has only applied B.onlu applies C.was only applied D.only applied

41.Tom often watches Tv after his parents ……..to bed.

A.had gone B.have gone C.go D.went

42.Their children ……………. lots of new friends since they ……… to that town.

A.have made/moved B.were making/have moved

C.made/are movingg D.made/ have been moving

9. Her teachers and schoolmates noticed her...........................a deep love of music during her childhood

A. develop B. to develop C. developing D. developed

10. “ Don ca tai tu Nam Bo” is a practice that helps.........................................people together ................................on the land and rivers of the Mekong Delta region.

A. bringing – work B. to bring – to work C. to bringing – working

11. The first ever Junior Eurovision Song Contest ( JESC).......................................in Denmark, in 2003.

A. took part B. took place C. took advantage D. took care.

12. Some contestants manage................................the fame from the TV game shows.

A. gain B. gaining C. to be gained D. to gain

13.My mother .................the responsibility for running the household.

a. Holds b. Takes c. Runs d. Bears

14. Vietnam Idol, a music reality show, is becoming popular among young.............................who love to watch their generation on TV.

A. speactators b. singers c. audiences d. teenage

15. The local authorities will cooperate with the Department of Education and Training ...........................the traditional music in the schools next year.

A. To teach b. teach c. teaching d. taught

16. The Healthy Eating Pyramid reminds us to .........................our intake of salt and added sugar.

A. limit b. stop c. avoid d. remove

17. The tragic end of “ Swan Lake” shows that magic is..........................over the love.

a. power b. powerful c.powerless d. powerfully

18. Van Cao’s Tien Quan Ca was made into the national.....................................of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

a. song b. music c. melody d. anthem

19. Chopin is one of the greatest Romantic piano composers whose works are often technically...........................

a. demand b. demanding c. undemanding d. demanded

20. Fantasia Barrino, the winner of American Idol’s season 3 in 2004, released her....................................Free Yourself, which earned three Grammy Award nominations.

a. debut album b. live performance c. local version d. live programme.

21. My responsibility is to wash the dishes and .............the rubbish.

a. take up b. get out c. get up d. take out

22. The father typically works outside the home while the mother is ..........domestic duties such as homemaking and raising children.

a. suitable for b. capable of c. responsible for d. aware of

23. That teen idol was .......................to win second place in the idol Contest in 2010

a. talent b. being talented c. talented d. talentless

24. A healthy ............between work and play ensures that everyone has a chance to enjoy their lives.

a. balance b. equality c. share d. control

25. One of the ways we .............our teenager’s needs as parents is by giving them attention.

a. watch b. solve c. share d. meet

26. Her teachers and schoolmates noticed her.....................................a deep love of music during her childhood

a. develop b. to develop c. developing d. developed

27. My brother and I ..............to clean the toilets and take out the rubbish.

a. takes turn b. take turn c.takes turns d. take turns

28. A playoff is an extra game in a competition played between two teams or competitors who both have the same scores............................................the winners.

a. decide b. to decide c. deciding d. to deciding

29. Hat Boi involves singing with distinctive vocal production techniques, symbolic gestures, ...................it is extremely difficult to perform...........................requires special training in the art form.

a. and – but b. so – but c. so – and d. but – and

30. Scenes in Cai Luong are elaborate ..............................they are changed frequently throughout the play.

a. and b. or c. but d. so

31. Many “ American Idol” contestants went on to become huge stars, ...................................the popularity of American Idol” began to decrease.

32. My Tam made her fans....................................surprised when she was given the title of “Asia’s Music Legend” in 2004.

a. feel b. felt c. feeling d. to feel

33. The clown in a Cheo play seems to be a supporting role,.....................................actually he or she is very important to the performance.

a. and b. but c. so d. or

34. The main sponsors of “ American Idol” including Coca – cola and AT & T have left, ......................................finance becomes a big problem.

a. and b. but c. or d. so

35. Yoga increases endurance, ................and flexibility.

a. strong b. strength c.powerful d. blood

36. Some foods and spices may ..................your breath for days after a meal.

a. spoil b. harm c. damage d. reduce

37. There are foods that can help you fall asleep or keep you ................

a. wake b. waking c. waking up d. awake

38. Foods and drinks which strongly...........................the body can cause stress.

a. boost b. develop c. Encourage d. stimulate

39. Fish, poutry, beans, or nuts...........................half of the dinner plate

a. make b. make out c. Make up d. make of

40. Ailments are caused by a(n) ......................................of yin and yang.

a. imbalance b. unequal c. Abnormal d. ineffectiveness.

41. That’s a very nice dress you’re wearing. - _____.

A. I’m glad you like it B. That’s all right

C. That’s nice D. You’re quite right

42. ______ is the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs.

A. Husband B. Breadwinner C. Women D. Homemaker

43.“Suoi Mo”, the debut album by Trinh Cong Son, is sweet and gentle.

A. first B. second C. third D. new

44. A lot of fans gathered at their idol’s home to see her after the contest.

A. contestant B. competitors C. judges D. devotees

45.Her exceptional ability is known widely as she has won a lot of prizes in many different contests.

A. talent B. passion C. admiration D. appearance

46.Last year, my class _______ to teach the children in a remote area.

A. volunteer B. voluntary C. volunteered D. volunteers

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Wonder why some pop singers appear to enjoy so much fame in their time. Usually, there are some valid reasons for their popularity.

Let's take a look at Madonna. Madonna is an international icon today, recognized and admired by millions of fans all over the world (1).............. her strong and independent image as a pop star. Many of her fans have followed her (2)............ to stardom and consider her their (3)................ Her pop music career (4)................. almost two decades, quite an achievement for the fickle world of pop culture (5)............... artistes fall into and out of fashion (6).............. One reason for her staying power is her chameleon-like (7)............... to reinvent herself. She shot to (8)................. with hits such as Holiday, Material Girl, True Blue and Live to Tell. Although her (9).............. into movies has not been as successful as her music, her position as queen of pop music was undeniable in the 1980s up till the 1990s. She has been a (10)............... figure, sparkling off much debate for mixing religion and sexuality in her songs and music videos. She has (11)............... pop music, fashion and style, shocking and impressing many people at the same time. Her (12)........... identity in a era when so many pop singers look and sound alike puts her in a class of her own.

Another icon with even more mass appeal in his day is Elvis Presley. Nicknamed the King of Rock and Roll, or simply, the King, he ruled the pop music (13)................ during the 1950s. By (14).............. black rhythm-and-blues music with white country blues, he created new styles of music and in the process re-invented wock-and-roll. It was considered remarkable and even revolutionary at a time when black and white Americans (15).................. separate lives and lived in great (16)................. of one another. Through music, he (17).................. a visiable gap between the two groups of Americans. To the youth of his generation, Elvis also (18)................... rebelliousness and vitality. His influence (19)................... in the 1950s but declined after the 1960s with the rise of other pop groups. He died in 1977 but he is remembered until today and thousands still flock to Graceland, his home, every anniversary of his death. Elvis Presley has definitely become a music (20).................

Part 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each space. (15 points)
A POP STAR
John Lennon was (0)born in Liverpool in 1940. He was always (1).................................on music and played in a pop group (2) ........................................ school and Art college .
John (3).................................. married to Cynthia in 1962 and they had a son (4)............................... name was Julian. At that time, John was a member of a group (5)................................“ The Beatles” . Many beautiful songs (6) .................................. written by John and wherever the group went, crowds of fans gathered to see them . They (7).................................... scream and faint when “ The Beatles” played and lots of people have their hair cut in a Beatles style. Soon, everyone had heard (8)..................................... “The Beatles” and John was (9).............................. richer than he had ever thought.
Having achieved world-wide success, John started to make records (10)................................. his own after 1968 , and it was in the same year when (11).................................... marriage to Cynthia came to an end. He had met Yoko Ono (12).......................... he married the following year. John lost weight and grew his hair long , as can (13) ................................ seen on the covers of the records that he made with Yoko. He set up home in the United States and had a son called Sean.
Many people considered John Lennon to be (14) ............................... most talented of all “The Beatles”. He sang about peace and love and so when he was murdered by one of his fans, outside his New York apartment , the whole world (15).................................... shocked . More than 50,000 fans turned up to a ceremony in his memory. He was only forty when he died.

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 28 to 35.

It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not be allowed to do so.

A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention.

Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role.

Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time.

        As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.

According to the passage, what job is NOT suitable for women after getting married?

A. nurses    

B. clerks

C. typists        

D. public relations officers

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 28 to 35.

It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not be allowed to do so.

A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention.

Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role.

Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time.

         As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.

What is the best title of the passage?

A. Should women be allowed to work after marriage.

B. The role of women in society.

C. What jobs are suitable for women after marriage?

D. The necessary characteristics for women to work after marriage.

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 28 to 35.

It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not be allowed to do so.

A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention.

Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role.

Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time.

        As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.

Which of the following about women is NOT true in paragraph 1?

A. The main role of women in bygone days was childbearing and homemaking.

B. Women will have equality of job opportunities if they are as qualified as men.

C. Women's going out to work didn't change anything in the life of their families.

D. Women play an important role in their homes.

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 28 to 35.

It is an undeniable fact that a woman's place was once in the home. In the past, women were merely required to fulfill the role of mother and housewife. Today, this situation has changed tremendously. If a woman possesses the attributes and qualities of her male counterpart, she will definitely be given equal opportunities in the career world without much bias. Therefore, women began to make the scene and, eventually, there was a steady flow of women leaving their homes. A certain vacuum or emptiness was thus created in the households. No more could the husbands turn to their wives after a hard day's work. Society marveled at the ability of women, but it also suffered at the realization of the important role that women play in their homes. Should women be allowed to work after marriage then? The answer is undoubtedly positive although this issue is highly debatable in terms of the nature of the professions involved. If a woman pursues her career but is at the same time able to care for her home and children, one simply cannot find any reason why she should not be allowed to do so.

A woman's influence is greatly needed in the home, on the children. What a child needs most is his mother's care because how the child is molded depends greatly on her. It is a real pity that women who leave their homes solely in search of a career seldom give a thought to this. The children, being helpless and dependent creatures, may have nobody to turn to at home, except servants or relatives. With the mother's back only after a hard day's toil, the children surely do not get much attention.

Whether a woman should continue to work after marriage would depend on the nature of her profession. It is a waste of resources if women, after seeking higher education, immediately abandon their careers after matrimony. A woman's effort can also contribute to the well-being and development of society. In the Malaysian context, a teacher is only required to work a five-day week with term holidays every now and then. Moreover, she is in school for only half of the day. The other half of the day can be devoted to her home. A teacher, besides educating the society, can fulfill the role of both mother and housewife. There are many other careers like those of nurses, clerks and typists where women can fulfill the double role.

Nevertheless, there are many professions which would not be advisable for women to indulge in after marriage. A public relations officer spends almost three-quarters of her time in her career. She has heavy tasks to shoulder which might require her to entertain others till odd hours at night. Women who venture into the business world should think twice before plunging into it. It would be beyond their means to fulfill two demanding roles at the same time.

        As it is, a woman's most important responsibility still lies in her home. Without her around in the house, one just cannot bear to think of the consequences. Unless and until she can fulfill the basic role of a housewife and mother, she should not make a career her sole responsibility.

Why should a businesswoman have the second thought before starting her career?

A. Because she has heavy tasks to shoulder till very late at night.

B. As it would be hard for her to fulfill the double role at the same time.

C. Since she has to spend three quarters of her time on business.

D. Because she has to plunge into this job.