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

All of the following are mentioned as features of the Hue Citadel EXCEPT …..

A. the Temple of Literature

B. the royal tombs

C. the period from 1802 to 1945

D. the damage during the war

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

UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue

The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until 1945.

The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.

Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River) is about a hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former grand imperial capital are the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In fact, many of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings were constructed in the early 19th century and were modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City. The wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two and a half kilometres long.

The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small city is also famous for its Imperial-style cuisine.

The Complex of Hue Monuments ………….

A. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long

B. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

C. was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945

D. is located on the left hank of the Perfume River

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

All of the following are advantages of Hue EXCFPT …………..

A.the waterway of the Perfume River

B. the art of cooking

C. the last three months of the year

D. its beauty of natural setting

Read the passage and choose the correct answer a, b, c or d .
The main…………………(1) for the widespread demand for English is its importance as an ……..( 2 )
language. Besides serving the needs of……………………(3) native speakers, English is a language which is
……………………( 4 ) in science, media, communication, international conferences, aviation, sport, and so on.
More than 350 million people…………………( 5 ) English as their mother tongue, or native language,
another 350 speak it as a second language. In addition, it is difficult to get the information of how many people
speak it as……………………( 6 ) language.
English is…………( 7 ) becoming popular. Most of the scientific…………………( 8 ) have so far been
carried out in English – speaking countries. Computer programmes are mostly designed in English. Most of
reference books are also written …………………( 9 ) English. English is taught in most high schools and
universities in the world. All of these make English not only a useful tool in many fields but also a good access to
the world of……………(10). The better your English is, the more opportunities you have to succeed in your life.
1/ a/ cause b/ reason c/ purpose d/ need
2/ a/ nation b/ nationality c/ international d/ mother tongue
3/ a/ them b/ their c/ it d/ its
4/ a/ used b/ using c/ use d/ uses
5/ a/ say b/ speak c/ tell d/ talk
6/ a/ foreign b/ first c/ second d/ native
7/ a/ quick b/ rapid c/ increasingly d/ increasing

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

      In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.

      In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.

      Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.

      This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.

      Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.

1.   In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh                        .

      A. try to produce various types of products

      B. stop producing the traditional sedge mats

      C. produce new Products from rare material

      D. for thousands of local labourers

2.   We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice” that                                           .

      A. both bring similar income

      B. both occur at the same time

      C. both depend on weather conditions

      D. both occur on the same land

3.   Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because                       .

      A. they can make the techniques of weaving different

      B. they can earn more money than growing rice

      C. they can have jobs in the rainy months

      D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America

4.   We can infer from the passage that                                  .

      A. the craft contributes much to the village economy

      B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats

      C. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season

      D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets

5.   All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that                       .

      A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions

      B. the mats have more attractive colours and designs

      C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh

      D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years

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

      In the Mekong Delta, Long Dinh village of Tien Giang province is famous for its traditional craft of weaving flowered mats. The mat’s high quality makes them popular domestically, and they are also exported to markets worldwide including Korea, Japan and America.

      In spite of its well-established reputation for this traditional craft, mat weaving only started here some 50 years ago. It was first introduced by immigrants from Kim Son, a famous mat weaving village in the northern province of Ninh Binh. However, the technique of weaving sedge mats in Long Dinh, as compared with other places in the South, is somewhat different. Long Dinh branded mats are thicker and have more attractive colours and patterns.

      Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice. Long Dinh mat production mainly occurs during the dry season, from January to April. Weavers have to work their hardest in May and June, otherwise, when the rainy season starts in July, they will have to put off finishing their products till the next dry season. No matter how much work it requires, Long Dinh mat producers stick with this occupation, as it brings a higher income than growing rice.

      This trade provides employment for thousands of local labourers. At present, nearly 1,000 households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats. To better meet market demands, Long Dinh mat weavers have created more products in addition to the traditional sedge mats. Particularly, they are producing a new type of mat made from the dried stalks of water hyacinth, a common material in the Mekong Delta.

      Thanks to the planning and further investment, the mat weaving occupation has indeed brought in more income for local residents. Their living standards have improved considerably, resulting in better conditions for the whole village.

1.   In order to meet market demands, artisans in Long Dinh                                   .

      A. try to produce various types of products    B. stop producing the traditional sedge mats

      C. produce new Products from rare material   D. for thousands of local labourers

2.   We can infer from the sentence “Weaving sedge mats is similar to growing rice” that                         

      A. both bring similar income             B. both occur at the same time

      C. both depend on weather conditions    D. both occur on the same land

3.   Despite difficulties, people in Long Dinh try to follow the craft because                       .

      A. they can make the techniques of weaving different B. they can earn more money than growing rice

      C. they can have jobs in the rainy months       D. they can go to Korea, Japan and America

4.   We can infer from the passage that                                  .

      A. the craft contributes much to the village economy

      B. most of the households in Long Dinh village live on weaving mats

      C. the new technique makes labourers work in the dry season

      D. Long Dinh mat production is only well-known in foreign markets

5.   All of the following are true about the craft in Long Dinh EXCEPT that                       .

      A. the techniques are a little bit different from those in other regions

      B. the mats have more attractive colours and designs

      C. it has the origin from Kim Son, Ninh Binh

      D. it has had the reputation for more than 50 years

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

Passage 1:

New Orleans, in Louisiana, is known as the most unique city in the United States with distinctive architecture, cross-cultural heritage and annual music festivals.

However, due to its location along the Mississippi River with lakes on the other side, and nearly half of the city below sea level, the city faces the danger of flooding. So, a levee system and drainage canals were built to protect the city.

Early in the morning of August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina, the most destructive natural disaster in the history of New Orleans, struck the city. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rains for several days. As a result, water from the river and lakes rose, breaking the levees and poured directly into the city. Soon 80 percent of the city was under the water. People scrambled to rooftops for safety, desperate for food and drinking water. The winds were so strong that even beds in Hyatt Hotel were seen flying out of the hotel windows. The loss was tremendous. Most of the major roads and bridges were destroyed, and houses collapsed. Nearly 2,000 people were killed. After the storm, several natural grounds for the breeding and migrating of different species of animals and birds were permanently lost.

Question 1: New Orleans is famous for ___________.

A.  its modern architecture                     C. its Mississippi River

B. its cross-cultural heritage                    D. its location

Question 2: Which statement is NOT correct about New Orleans?

A. It lies between the Mississippi River and lakes.

B. One of its attractions is its annual music festivals

C. The city is surrounded by water.

D. Most of the city is below sea level.

Question 3: Which one is NOT mentioned as being damaged by Hurricane Katrina?

A. Distinctive architecture         B. The levee system      C. Major roads        D. Houses

Question 4: The word ‘tremendous' means ___________.

A.puzzling                       B. huge                 C. unique                   D. legendary

Question 5: The word ‘permanently' is similar to ___________.

A.  temporarily            B.  partially                  C.  forever         D.  rarely

Passage 2:

        How can scientists predict earthquakes? Earthquakes are not scattered anywhere but happen in certain areas. They happen in places where pieces of the earth’s surface meet. For example, earthquakes often occur on the west-coast of North and South America, around the Mediterranean Sea, and along the Pacific coast of Asia.

Another way to predict earthquakes is to look for changes in the earth’s surface, like a sudden drop of water level in the ground. Some people say animals can predict earthquakes. Before earthquakes people have seen chickens sitting in trees, fish jumping out of the water, snake leaving their holes and other animals acting strangely.

After an earthquake happens, people can die from lack of food, water and medical supplies. The amount of destruction caused by an earthquake depend on types of building, soil conditions and population. Of the 6000 earthquakes on the earth each year, only about fifteen cause great damage and many deaths.

Question 1:  Earthquakes happen in certain areas where _______________.

A. the population is large             B. pieces of the earth’s surface meet

C. the soil conditions are stable      D. many buildings are built

Question 2: Earthquakes often happen along ________________.

A. the east-coast of North America          B. the east-coast of South America

C. the Pacific coast of Asia             D. the coast of Australia

Question 3: Looking for ____________ can help predict earthquakes.

A. changes in the earth’s surface        B. water beneath the earth’s surface

C. drops of water                     D. water currents

Question 4: After an earthquake, as a result of _________ people may die.

A. lack of food                              B. lack of friendship

C. lack of information              D. lack of knowledge

Question 5: The passage mainly discusses ______________.

A. the damage caused by earthquakes B. how strong earthquakes are

C. strange animal behaviors                         D. how to predict earthquakes

Read the passage and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the following questions. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

Each locality in Việt Nam has its own specialty. Hải Dương has its Bánh Đậu Xanh (green bean cake) and Cao Bằng has its Bánh Khảo (sweet short cake made of roast glutinous rice flour). In Hà Tĩnh, the specialty is Kẹo Cu Đơ , a candy made of roasted peanuts and molasses and covered with rice pancakes. “The name Cu Đơ appeared long ago in Hà Tĩnh’s Hương Sơn region”, said 90-year-old Hồ Vinh. Kẹo Cu Đơ is known far and wide for its quality – not too soft and not too hard. Although Cu Đơ first came from Hương Sơn, Đại Nài Village (locally known as Cu Đơ village) is more famous for the candy because most households there make it. Hà Tĩnh people, consider our Cu Đơ candy our native land’s soul for its simplicity, austerity and sweetness,” Mr.Khánh-the president of Hà Tĩnh province said. “It inspires us with emotions to remember to our barren land and our long live customs”.

1. Which of the following is Cao Bằng’s speciality?

    A. Bánh Khảo                  B. Bánh Đậu Xanh               C. Kẹo Cu Đơ            D. All of them

2. Which one is NOT the ingredient to make Cu Đơ?

   A. molasses                        B. peanuts                           C. green bean               D. rice pancakes         

3. Where did Cu Đơ first appear?

    A. Hương Sơn   B. Hải Dương                                C. Đại Nài                    D. Cao Bằng

4. Why is Đại Nài known as Cu Đơ village?

   A. Most people there eat Cu Đơ a lot.                   C. Most people there buy Cu Đơ a lot.

   B. Most households there make Cu Đơ                 D. Cu Đơ was first made there

5. Which of the following sentences is TRUE?

A. Hồ Vinh is the man who first made Cu Đơ.          

B. Mr Khánh is a president of a Cu Đơ making village.      

C. Cu Đơ candy is too soft and expensive.

D. Hà Tĩnh people consider Cu Đơ as their native land’s soul.