V. Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Since 1877, the Fresh Air Fund has helped poor children from New York City spend summers in the country. Each year, over ten thousand children, ages 6 to 18, participate in the program. Some stay at a camp; others live with a host family. The fund pays for all expenses.

The camps are for 8-to 15-year-olds. At camp, children can learn about the stars, see deer and cows and other animals, and go hiking, fishing, and of course, swimming. The children learn responsibility by helping out with chores like making beds and waiting on tables.

host (n) : chủ                     expense (n) : chi phí

responsibility (n): trách nhiệm

1. The aim of the Fresh Air Fund is to help_____ .

a. poor children b. children from New York City

c. all children   d. poor children from New York City

2 How many children take part in the program every year?

a. all children ages 6 to 18   b. ten thousand

c. over ten thousand d. no information

3. What does the word ‘others’ in line 4 refer to?

a. summer b. camps   c. programs d. children

4. What do the children do at the camp?

a. Learn about the stars. b. See deer, cows, and other animals.

c. Go hiking, fishing and swimming. d. all are correct

5. Which of the following could replace the word ‘chores’ in line 8?

a. homework b. hard work c. housework   d. all are correct

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Levi Strauss, a young immigrant from Germany, arrived in San Francisco in 1850. California was in the middle of the Gold Rush. Thousands of men were coming to California to dig for gold. And Strauss came to sell canvas to these gold miners. Canvas is a heavy fabric. So Strauss thought the miners could use the canvas for tents.

One day Strauss heard a miner complain that he couldn't find clothes strong enough for the work he was doing. Strauss got an idea. He quickly took some of his canvas and made it into pants. These pants were what the miners needed. In one day Strauss sold all the pants he had made.

Strauss wanted to improve his pants. He wanted to make them even better. He bought a fabric that was softer than canvas but just as strong. This fabric came from Nimes, a city in France, and was called serge de Nimes. The miners liked this fabric. They called it "denim" (from de Nimes) and bought even more pants from Strauss.

However, denim had no color. Because of this the denim pants did not look very interesting, and they got dirty easily. To solve these problems, Strauss dyed the denim blue.

Strauss continued to improve his jeans. Today, the company he started is known around the world. And jeans are considered not just practical but very fashionable as well.

26. What could be the best title of the passage?  

      a. A Young Immigrant From Germany                  b. The History of Blue Jeans

      c. Serge de Nimes                                                   d. The Gold Rush

27. According to the writer, why did Levi Strauss come to California?

      a. He came to California to dig for gold.               b. He came to California to sell pants.

      c. He came to California to buy denim.                 d. He came to California to sell canvas.

28. Blue jeans _____.

      a. did not look very interesting                               b. are considered not practical

      c. got dirty easily                                                    d. are considered good for many uses

29. What is the meaning of the word “immigrant” in the first paragraph?

      a. person who is good in business                          b. person who buys and sells things

      c. person who moves to another country               d. person who works in a mine

30. Which of the following is not true?

      a. Levi Strauss was the first person to make blue jeans.

      b. Strauss made his first jeans from a fabric called serge de Nimes.

      c. The first jeans were very strong.

      d. Nimes is a city in France.

I.       Read the following passage and choose the item (a, b, c, or d) that best answers each of the questions about it.

The business of tennis clothes has grown astoundingly in the past few years. Over $250 million is spent annually on the trappings of tennis. Apparently everyone wants to look like a pro, even though 20% of the clientele has never even played the game.

Manufacturers pay the stars lucrative fees for wearing their brands of clothes and wielding their racquets on center court. Chris Evert-Lloyd, for example, is rumored to have signed a five-year contract for $5 million with Ellesse, a producer of fancy, expensive tennis wear. John McEnroe gets a reported $600,000 for playing with a Dunlop racquet, $330,000 for sporting Tacchini clothes, and $100,000 for tying his Nike tennis shoes. Obviously, in a bad year, these stars make more as fashion models than as athletes.

Not only tennis players get free clothing, but also all the people involved in the game - the referees, linespeople, ball boys and girls - are living advertisements for tennis wear producers. Where, traditionally, conservative white clothing was required for the entire tennis coterie, changing times have seen a new vogue in tennis outfits. Flamboyant colors, designers’ nameplates, geometric figures, and bold lines distinguish the new tennis togs from their predecessors.

- clientele (n): khách hàng                                           - lucrative (adj): (tiền thù lao,...) hậu hĩnh

26. What can be understood from this reading?

      a. Tennis clothing appeals to everyone.

b. Tennis stars can get huge sums for wearing a manufacturer’s brands of clothes and wielding his or her racquets.

c. The price of tennis racquets has remained stable.

d. Bright colors tempt people to buy tennis wear.

27. What is the writer trying to do?

      a. Explain why the cost of tennis clothes has risen.

      b. Defend tennis wear manufacturers from complaints about their high prices.

      c. Describe the means of advertising expensive tennis clothes.

      d. Describe the new tennis clothing.

28. What is the best title for the passage?

      a. The Tennis Stars                                                 b. Big Business in Tennis Wear

      c. The High Cost of Playing Tennis                       d. Tennis Stars’ Flamboyant Clothes

29. It is stated that John McEnroe _____.

      a. wears flamboyant clothing on the court

      b. may be earning over $1 million for using tennis products

      c. make more as fashion models than as athletes

      d. has had a bad year in tennis competitions

30. Which of the following is true?

      a. Tennis clothing is only bought by the well-to-do.

      b. Those who wear expensive tennis clothes play tennis.

      c. Tennis clothing appeals to fashion models.

      d. The coloration of tennis wear has changed.

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.

              Over the last 5 years, more and more students from the school have taken part in environmental projects, such as tree planting and improving the school grounds. But, no matter how much we do, there’s always more that can be (25) _______ to improve the place where we live.

            This year students from the Conservation Club plan to work with local people to make a community garden near the school. As Tim, a student, says: “No one (26) _________ to live in an unattractive area. If we work together, we can turn these areas into spaces that we can enjoy (27) _______ time in.” This kind of local action is not just about (28) ________ environment. It also helps people get to know (29) _______ neighbors and it can help build strong communities.

           If you care (30) ________ the state of your town and you are interested in taking part in the project, please contact the school for further information.

25. A. did                       B. done                                C. does                        D. do

26. A. stays                    B. stay                                  C. wants                      D. want

27. A. giving                  B. doing                               C. spending                 D. paying

28. A. the                       B. X C. a                              D. an

29. A. her                       B. his                                    C. its                            D. their

30.  A. at                        B. in                               C. about                    D. on

II. Read the following passage and then choose the best answer by writing the letter A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.

Alfred Bernhard Nobel, a Swedish inventor and philanthropist, bequeathed most of his vast fortune in trust as a fund from which annual prizes could be awarded to individuals and organizations who had achieved the greatest benefit to humanity in a particular year. Originally, there were six classifications for outstanding contributions designated in Nobel’s will, including chemistry, physics, physiology or medicine, literature and international peace.

The prizes are administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm. In 1969, a prize for economics endowed by the Central Bank of Sweden was added. Candidates for the prizes must be nominated in writing a qualified authority in the filed of competition. Recipients in physics, chemistry, and economics are selected by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences; and physiology or medicine by the Caroline Institute; in literature by the Swedish Academy; and in peace by the Norwegian Nobel Committee appointed by Norway’s parliament. The prizes are usually in Stockholm on December 10, with the King of Sweden officiating, an appropriate tribute Alfred Nobel on the anniversary of his death. Each one includes a gold medal, a diploma, and a cash award of about one million dollars.

1: What does this passage mainly discuss?  

A. The Nobel prizes  B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel

C. Swedish philanthropy  D. Great contributions to mankind  

2: Why were the prizes named for Alfred Bernhard Nobel?  

A. He won the first Nobel prize for his work in philanthropy 

B. He is now living in Sweden

C. He left money in his will to establish a fund for the prizes

D. He serves as chairman of the committee to choose the recipients

3: How often are the Nobel prizes awarded?

A. Five times a year B. Once every two years 

        C. Once a year                                    D. Twice a year

4:  The word “outstanding” in line 3 most closely means _______.  

A. recent B. exceptional C. unusual D. established  

5: The word “will” in line 4 could best be replaced by _____.

A. Nobel’s wishes B. a legal document

        C. a future intention D. a free choice  

6: A Nobel prize would NOT be given to _______.  

A. an author who wrote a novel                     B. a doctor who discovered a vaccine

C. a diplomat who negotiated a peace            D. a composer who wrote a symphony

7:  The word “one” in paragraph 2 refers to _____. 

A. tribute B. anniversary   C. candidate D. prize  

8:  The word “appropriate” in the passage most closely means _______.  

        A. prestigious B. suitable                   C. customary D. transitory 

9:  Which individual or organization serves as administrator for the trust?  

A. The King of Sweden  

B. The Nobel Foundation  

C. The Central Bank of Sweden

        D. Swedish and Norwegian academies and institutes  

10:  Why are the awards presented on December 10?  

            A. It is a tribute to the King of Sweden.                    

       B. Alfred Bernhard Nobel died on that day.  

       C. That date was established in  Alfred Nobel’s will.

       D. The Central Bank of Sweden administers the trust

Read the following passage then choose the best answer from the four options (marked A, B, C and D) to complete the numbered blanks in the passage. Identify your answers by writing the corresponding letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

           Although some groups of people have always lived outdoor in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (1) _________ about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvement in camping equipment have (2) __________ more people to travel longer (3) __________ into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort.

           Many campers like to be (4) __________ themselves in quiet areas, so they (5)__________ their tent and food, and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privately-owned campsite (6) __________ has up-to-date facilities, (7)__________ hot showers and swimming pools.

           Whether campers are (8) ________ in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (9)________ the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (10) _________ animals.

1. A. fame                    B. popular                                C. favorite                 D. current

2. A. asked                    B. let                                         C. made                     D. allowed

3. A. parts                     B. directions                             C. voyages                D. distances

4. A. on                        B. by                                        C. at                          D. of

5. A. take                      B. make                                    C. pick                      D. do

6. A. where                   B. who                                     C. which                   D. when

7. A. such                     B. like                                       C. as                          D. just

8. A. lonely                   B. single                                   C. separate                D. alone

9. A. remain                  B. stay                                      C. keep                      D. let

10. A. wild                   B. natural                                 C. loose                     D. free

C. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

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.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

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

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

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

C. Sydneys beaches and harbors D. An introduction of Sydney

2. 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.

3. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches

C. nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches

4. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

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

Exercise 8. Read the following passage and choose the best option A, B, C or D.

     The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem lake. It (1)…… constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and  high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and (2)……. Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam. There are 82 Doctor's stone tablets in total, with names and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses (3)……. 1442 to 1779. If you visit the Temple at the beginning of the year or in May, you will catch sights of numerous students who (4)…… and rub the tortoise head. such an act is believed to bring them luck to pass the test.

1. A. were                       B. was                            C. is                                D. are

2. A. build                      B.building                      C. to build                       D. built

3. A. from                       B. to                               C. in                               D. between

4. A. will come               B. come                          C. is coming                    D. came

Exercise 9.  Read the text about an artist. Choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D.

   You can’t buy a drawing by Julian Beever and you can’t see his work in a gallery or museum. Julian makes his  amazing 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 many 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 with a chalk, the drawing 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.  Julian’s fame  hasn’t come from experts in the art world, but from the Internet. “The reason why my work has become well known is because people like it and they’ve sent it to each other on the Internet,” he says. “So I know that what  I do is popular.”Julian Beever is from Leicestershire in England, but he now lives in Belgium.

1. Julian Beever makes drawing……………………………………………..

A. outside                                                              B. on his computer         

C. for exhibitions in a gallery                                 D. inside

2. He has worked…………………………………………………………......

A. in a few cities                                                    B. in lots of countries               

C. with hundreds of people                                    D. in his country

3. His pictures....................................................................................................

A. are easy to draw                                                B. look good when it rains       

C. don’t stay for a long time                                  D. stay for a long time

4. Lots of people know Julian’s art because…………………………………

A. they know a lot about art                                   B. he has sent photos to them   

C. they have seen it on the net                                 D. they know him

5. Julian Beever.................................................................................................

A. hasn’t lived in Britain                                        B. hasn’t tried to be a star in the art world

C. isn’t very interested in photos                           D. has tried to be a star in the art world

Exercise 7: Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions about it.

Lunar New Year, or Tet, is the biggest and most important festival in Vietnam. Tet often falls between late January and early February.

A great deal of excitement still builds up well before Tet. Streets are decorated with coloured lights and red banners. Shops are full of goods. People are busy buying gifts, cleaning and decorating their houses and cooking traditional foods.

Homes are often decorated with plants and flowers at this time. Peach blossom is traditional at Tet in the North while apricot blossom is traditional in the South. One of Tet’s most special foods is banh chung, which is made of sticky rice, green beans and fatty pork.

On the days of Tet, people visit other family members or friends and they exchange New Year’s wishes. Children receive their “lucky money” inside red envelopes. Many people go to pagodas to pray for a happy new year for themselves and their families. Both children and adults take part in games and various forms of entertainment. Tet is really a time of fun and festivals throughout the country.

79.When does Tet occur?

A. early January and late February     B. early January and early February

C. late January and early February     D. late January and late February

80.What do people NOT do to prepare for Tet?

A. buying gifts                  B. cooking traditional food

C. decorating their houses     D. visiting other families.

81.Where is apricot blossom the symbol of Tet?

A. in the North of Viet Nam.      B. in the Central of Viet Nam.

C. in the South of Viet Nam.           D. in all over Viet Nam.

82.What is made of sticky rice, green beans and fatty pork?

A. Banh Chung            B. red banner

C. peach blossom          D. lucky money

83.What do children receive during Tet?

A. wishes               B. lucky money

C. flowers                     D. games

84.On the days of Tet, what do Vietnamese people go to pagodas for?

A. to pray for a happy new year               B. to exchange New Year’s wishes

C. to take part in forms of entertainment      D. to give their children lucky money

Ex 2: Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

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.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

A. South Pacific B. Sydney Harbor

C. Britain D. Sydney

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

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

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

3. 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.

4. How many beaches are there close to Sydney?

A. 11 beaches B. over 20 beaches

C.  nearly 20 beaches D. 770 beaches

5. When was the Sydney Harbor Bridge built?

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