I. Read the following text then answer the questions that follow by circling its corresponding letter marked A, B, C, or D. Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of the whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally; spelling, however, cannot. Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies (biểu thị) approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction. Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags. Morse code (mã Mooc-xơ), and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings. Question 1: The word “these” in the first paragraph refers to____. A. tourists B. the deaf and the mute C. thoughts and feelings D. sign language motions Question 2: Which form other than oral speech would be most common used among blind people? A. Picture signs B. Braille C. Body language D.Signal language Question 3: How many different forms of communication are mentioned here? A. 5 B. 7 C. 9 D. 11 Question 4: The word “ wink “ in the second paragraph means most nearly the same as A. close one eye briefly B. close two eyes briefly C. nod the head up and down D. shake the head from side to side Question 5 People need to communicate in order to A. create language barriers B. keep from reading with their fingertips C. be picturesque and exact D. express thoughts and feelings

Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.

Ever since human have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, or ideas. Tourists in foreign countries, for example, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols on the whole are very interesting and exact, many can be used internationally; however, some can be confused for different requests or expressions.

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can indicate that person is only joking. A nod signifies approval while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of non - linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots on paper read with finger tips), signal flags, Morse Code and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn or instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, there are other systems and techniques which express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 23: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Alternative means of communication besides verbal communication.

B. The communication method specially used for the deaf and the mute.

C. The ineffectiveness of using other ways of communication.

D. The necessity of learning sign language to communicate with the deaf and the mute.

Question 24: The phrase “resort to” in the first paragraph refers to_____.

A. go to B. make use of C. find D. realize

Question 25: The word “signifies” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_____.

A. transmits B. knows C. expresses D. instructs

Question 26: Which of the following can be used by the mute to communicate_____?

A. Braille B.verbalization C. Morse Code D. body language

Question 27: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT.

A. there are many forms of communication in existence today

B. verbalization is the most common form of communication

C. the deaf and the mute can only use Braille

D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language

Read the following text and choose the best answer for the questions below.

Ever since human have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, or ideas. Tourists in foreign countries, for example, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols on the whole are very interesting and exact, many can be used internationally; however, some can be confused for different requests or expressions.

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can indicate that person is only joking. A nod signifies approval while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of non - linguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots on paper read with finger tips), signal flags, Morse Code and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn or instruct people. While verbalization is the most common form of language, there are other systems and techniques which express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 23: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Alternative means of communication besides verbal communication.

B. The communication method specially used for the deaf and the mute.

C. The ineffectiveness of using other ways of communication.

D. The necessity of learning sign language to communicate with the deaf and the mute.

Question 24: The phrase “resort to” in the first paragraph refers to_____.

A. go to

B. make use of

C. find

D. realize

Question 25: The word “signifies” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to_____.

A. transmits

B. knows

C. expresses

D. instructs

Question 26: Which of the following can be used by the mute to communicate_____?

A. Braille

B.verbalization

C. Morse Code

D. body language

Question 27: According to the passage, all of the following are true EXCEPT. A. there are many forms of communication in existence today

B. verbalization is the most common form of communication

C. the deaf and the mute can only use Braille

D. ideas and thoughts can be transmitted by body language

      Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.

      Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

      Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Question 29. Which form other than oral speech would be the most commonly used among blind people?

A.  Picture signs              B.  Braille                         C.  Signal flags                D.  Body language

Question 30. The word “these” I the first paragraph refers to___________.

A. thoughts and feelings                                                                                    

B. tourists

C. the deaf and the mute                                                                                    

D. sign language motions

Question 31. Sign language is said to be very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally EXCEPT for_______ .

A. spelling                        B. ideas                             C. whole words               D. expressions

Question 32. Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners

B. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest

C. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication.

D. Everybody uses only one form of communication

II. GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE (2.5 points / 0.25 each)
Choose the best option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each of the following sentences.
4. We have written to each other_______ last Christmas.
A. for B. since C. until D. before
5. They are ________ that people have spoiled this area.
A. disappoint B. disappointing C. disappointment D. disappointed
6. We should _______ all the lights before going out.
A. turn on B. turn over C. turn off D. turn up
7. They decided to go _______ it was raining heavily.
A. and B. but C. though D. since
8. Three thousand cars _______ next year.
A. produced B. were produced C. will produce D. will be produced
9. I ______ to a party tonight. Would you like to come, too?
A. was going B. am going C. will go D. go
10. She failed her driving test ______ she didn’t have enough lessons.
A. because B. however C. and D. but
11. Although we live in a fairly ______ society, there’s still a lot of poverty.
A. wealth B. mean C. poor D. rich
12. If I were you, I ______ do that.
A. don’t B. can’t C. won’t D. wouldn’t
13. The guide walked so ______ that most of the party couldn’t keep up with him.
A. quick B. rapid C. lively D. fast

Read the passage below then pick out ONE best option (A, B, C or D . to complete each of the following sentences:

The small family farms often offer bed and breakfast accommodation to tourists ______.

A. to show their friendship

B. because they want to have more tourists to their farms

C. in order to improve their earnings

D. so that the tourists will return in their farm the next time

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 38 to 42.

  Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.

  Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

  Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warm, and instruct people. While verbalization is most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners 

B. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest 

C. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication. 

D. Everybody uses only one form of communication

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.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.

While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest

B. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication

C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners

D. Everybody uses only one form of communication.

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.

Ever since humans have inhabited the earth, they have made use of various forms of communication. Generally, this expression of thoughts and feelings has been in the form of oral speech. When there is a language barrier, communication is accomplished through sign language in which motions stand for letters, words, and ideas. Tourists, the deaf, and the mute have had to resort to this form of expression. Many of these symbols of whole words are very picturesque and exact and can be used internationally, spelling, however, cannot.

Body language transmits ideas or thoughts by certain actions, either intentionally or unintentionally. A wink can be a way of flirting or indicating that the party is only joking. A nod signifies approval, while shaking the head indicates a negative reaction.

Other forms of nonlinguistic language can be found in Braille (a system of raised dots read with the fingertips), signal flags, Morse code, and smoke signals. Road maps and picture signs also guide, warn, and instruct people.

While verbalization is the most common form of language, other systems and techniques also express human thoughts and feelings.

Which of the following best summarizes this passage?

A. Although other forms of communication exist, verbalization is the fastest

B. When language is a barrier, people will find other forms of communication

C. Nonlinguistic language is invaluable to foreigners

D. Everybody uses only one form of communication