Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks  

Singapore is a small city-state in Southeast Asia. It is a fabulous place to visit. The tourist  ……… …………  are quite close to each other,  …………………    travelling between them is convenient. The food here is varied – all kinds of Asian food. The outdoor food markets are fun and affordable. You order your food, and it is cooked right in front of you. Then you can take away  ………III…………   food and enjoy it. Moreover, what I like most about Singapore is that it is a multicultural country where the Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, European, and even Vietnamese live and work together. Undoubtedly, it’s a great place to meet new people. For me, that’s the best thing about Singapore that I  ………………… . 

Answer for number III: 

 A.

an

 B.

many 

 C.

a

 D.

the

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Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks  

Singapore is a small city-state in Southeast Asia. It is a fabulous place to visit. The tourist  ……… …………  are quite close to each other,  …………………    travelling between them is convenient. The food here is varied – all kinds of Asian food. The outdoor food markets are fun and affordable. You order your food, and it is cooked right in front of you. Then you can take away  ………………   food and enjoy it. Moreover, what I like most about Singapore is that it is a multicultural country where the Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, European, and even Vietnamese live and work together. Undoubtedly, it’s a great place to meet new people. For me, that’s the best thing about Singapore that I  ………IV………… . 

Answer for number IV: 

 A.

have been experienced

 B.

experiencing

 C.

have experienced

 D.

experiences

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Singapore is a small city-state in Southeast Asia. It is a fabulous place to visit. The tourist ……… ………… are quite close to each other, ………………… travelling between them is convenient. The food here is varied – all kinds of Asian food. The outdoor food markets are fun and affordable. You order your food, and it is cooked right in front of you. Then you can take away ………III………… food and enjoy it. Moreover, what I like most about Singapore is that it is a multicultural country where the Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, European, and even Vietnamese live and work together. Undoubtedly, it’s a great place to meet new people. For me, that’s the best thing about Singapore that I ………………… . Answer for number III: A. an B. many C. a D. the 26 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks Singapore is a small city-state in Southeast Asia. It is a fabulous place to visit. The tourist ……… ………… are quite close to each other, ………………… travelling between them is convenient. The food here is varied – all kinds of Asian food. The outdoor food markets are fun and affordable. You order your food, and it is cooked right in front of you. Then you can take away ……………… food and enjoy it. Moreover, what I like most about Singapore is that it is a multicultural country where the Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, European, and even Vietnamese live and work together. Undoubtedly, it’s a great place to meet new people. For me, that’s the best thing about Singapore that I ………IV………… . Answer for number IV: A. have been experienced B. experiencing C. have experienced D. experiences

VI/ Read the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C, D) to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks. (1.0pt)

A/ We are slowly destroying the earth. The seas and rivers (21)……………….. too dirty to swim in. here ia so much smoke in the air that it is (22) ……………………….. to live in many of the world’scities. In one well – known city, for example, poisonous gases (23) …………………….. cars pollute the air so much that traffic policemen have to wear oxygen masks. We must act now before it is too late (24) ………………….. anything about it.

Question 21. A. were                B. is               C. are                D. was

Question 22. A. healthy                  B. unhealthy                  C. healthful                D. healthily

Question 23. A. on                      B. at                    C. from                       D. in

Question 24. A. to do                   B. do                    C. doing                   D. did

1. Choose the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

          You can’t (25)____ a drawing by Julian Beever and you can’t see his work in a gallery or museum. Julianmakes his (26)____ pictures on the pavements of city streets. People have called him “the Pavement Picasso” and perhaps you have seen his pictures on the Internet.Julian has made hundreds of pieces of “pavement art” in different countries - in (27)____ parts of Europe and also in the USA, Australia, Japan, Argentina, and Brazil.His drawings can take three or four days to finish. But because he draws (28)___ chalk, the drawings only stay for a short time. When people walk on them or when it rains, they quickly disappear. For Julian, this isn’t a problem. The drawings survive in the photos he has taken, and this is the most important thing for him.

Question 25. A. to buy      B. buys                        C. buy                         D. buying       

Question 26. A. amazed     B. amazing                 C. amazedness                        D. amaze    

Question 27. A. many        B. much                      C. more                       D. most          

Question 28. A. to              B. by                          C.  in                           D. with

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

                  Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting. There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous: its beautiful harbor, the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and the Sydney Opera House, which was opened in 1973.

28. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

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

29. Which of the following should be the title of the reading passage?

A. Sydney’s Opera House                                            B. The history of Sydney

C. Sydney’s beaches and harbors                                 D. An introduction of Sydney

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

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

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

C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

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

31. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches             B. over 20 beaches        C. nearly 20 beaches                D. 770 beaches

32. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

A. 1788                       B. 1973                         C. 1932                                     D. 1625

I. READING Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks

The country and the city have advantages and disadvantages. People in the country live in more beautiful surroundings. They enjoy (19) …………….. and quietness, and can do their work at their own pace because no one is in a (20) …………………... They live in larger, more comfortable houses, and their neighbors are more friendly, and ready to help them (21) ……………….. they need it. Their life, however, can be boring and they may be isolated, which is serious problem (22) ……………… they are ill or want to take children to school. The city has all the services that the country lacks, but it also has a lot of disadvantages. Cities are often polluted. They not only have polluted air but also have noisy streets. Everyone is always in hurry and this means that people have no time to get to know each other and make friends.

Question 19. A. quietly B. peaceful C. peace D. quiet

Question 20. A. hurried B. hurrying C. hurriedly D. hurry

Question 21. A. what B. when C. which D. that

Question 22. A. unless B. although C. because D. if

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 country is more beautiful than a town and more pleasant to live in. Many people think so, and go to the country for the summer holidays though they cannot live there all the year round. Some have a cottage built in a village so that they can go there whenever they can find the time. English villages are not all alike, but in some ways they are not very different from one another. Almost every village has a church, the round or square tower of which can be seen from many miles around. Surrounding the church is the church yard, where people are buried. The village green is a wide stretch of grass, and houses or cottages are built round it. Country life is now fairly comfortable and many villages have running water brought through pipes into each house. Most villages are so close to some small towns that people can go there to buy what they can’t find in the village shops.

Question 23. When do city people often go to the country?

A. At the weekends.

B. All the year round.

C. At Christmas.

D. . The summer holidays.

Question 24. What is the advantage of city people when they have a cottage built in the

village?

A. They can have their houses rented.

B. They can go to the country at weekends.

C. They can go to the country when they are busy.

D. They can go to the country whenever they can find the time.

Question 25. What is NOT mentioned in the life of English villages?

A. The village green

B. Running water

C. The church

D. The Internet

Question 26. What can villagers do when their villages are close to small towns?

A. They can go there to buy cheaper things.

B. They can go there to buy whatever they want.

C. They can go there to buy luxury goods.

D. They can go there to buy what is not found in the village shops.

Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

          Da Nang is one of the most peaceful cities in (1) __________ with a lot of beautiful beaches. This is a wonderful place for those who love sea  and enjoy fresh air. Life here is not so (2) ________ as that in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only a beautiful city but also a safe place to live in. Every evening, after work, you can easily catch the sight of families riding to the beach, (3) ________ their motorbikes. They believe that their vehicles will still be there when they come back. There is no beggar here and the air is fresh. Another good thing is the food. If you love sea food, Da Nang will be the right choice. The food here is very fresh and (4) ________   is cheaper than that in Ho Chi Minh City.

1. A. Viet Nam     B. New York                           C. Japan               D. Laos

2. A. busier           B. busiest                       C. busy                 D. more busy

3. A. leave            B. leaves                                  C. left                   D. leaving

4. A. the price       B. the taste                      C. the service                  D. the quality

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

   Water is one of our most (1) ______ natural resources. We need (2) ______ it daily to stay alive. We also use water for cooking, cleaning and, of course, splashing and swimming- and for making skating rings in winter! Water is vital to our economy, too- from (3) ______ food to run factories. We also turn the energy of moving water- like Niagara Fall- into (4) ______ power. Like electricity, we expect to have good, clean water at the turn of the tap. It has to travel to us and after we use it, water (5) ______ and return to its source-usually nearby rivers or lakes. All of this activity takes energy. Saving water means saving energy. The less water you use, the less energy is used to pump, treat, distribute and recover it.

1. A. importance       B. important     `        C. unimportance       D. un important

2. A.drink                  B. drinks                    C. drinking               D. to drink

3. A. grow                  B. grows                     C. growing                 D. to grow

4. A. geothermal       B. electric                  C.hydroelectric      D. solar

5. A. is treating         B. is treated               C.treating                   D. treated