Read the text below and complete the following advice by writing one or two words taken from extracts A-D in the spaces.

Summary of Reading Advice

- Use (1) _______ to find out if the information in a book is likely to be useful or not. (A)

- To discover the deeper meaning of a text you need to think and (2) _____ as you read. (A)

- Don't try to understand (3) _______ as you read (B)

- You may remember more if you try to read a bit (4) ______ (B)

- It's a good idea to study the first (5) _______ of each paragraph (C)

- Look out for signaling words like "First of all" or (6) _______, which can help you understand the general meaning and (7) _____ of the text. (C)

- The best way to deal with jargon and other vocabulary that you don't understand is to (8) ______ it.

I. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, mark the correct letter A. B, C or D on your answer sheet.

                                                                                    CHOCOLATE

When the Spanish explorer Cortez reached Mexico in the sixteenth century, he found the people there using a drink they (56) ........... chocolate. It tasted quite strong (57) ........... it had pepper in it. To (58) ........... it tastes better, the Spanish added sugar to it. When chocolate first came to Europe in the seventeenth century, people started to drink it with milk, (59) ........... of water. Nowadays, tones of chocolate and cocoa are (60) ........... to factories, where they are turned (61) ........... any popular sweets and cakes.

(62) ........... chocolate and cocoa come from the fruit of the cacao tree. Cacao trees (63) ...........       only be grown in hot countries, as they need a warm climate. Cacao is an American plant, (64) ........... still grows wild in the northern part of South America. Countries in Central and South America were the first to grow it, but today Africa (65) ........... the world with the most chocolate.

Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the letter you choose - A, B, C/ D. ROCK AND ROLL Rock and Roll came from jazz and blues during the 1950s. One of the first rock and roll songs was Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock." One of, the first very famous rock and roll singers was Elvis Presley. Others were Buddy Holly and Chuck Berry. Now, almost every country has many Rock and roll bands and singers. Sometimes performers call their music by different names, like "rap" or "punk". They sing and play mixtures of rock and roll and talking or other sounds. "Rap" and "punk" both came from rock and roll, or "rock music." Some fans who like rock music think classical music is boring. Many fans play rock music very loudly. They forgot about the people who enjoy soft music. Loud music can make these people nervous. Many fans also like to dance to rock and roll. When rock and roll was new, people had only records to play the music at home. After that we used cassette tapes and records. Now, we listen to music on compact discs. Most modern band and singers use companies to make videos of their songs. With videos, fans can see the performers at the same time they listen to the music. Making a recording and the video that goes with it is very expensive. 1. Bill Haley's "Rock Around the Clock" was one of the first ................. A. rock and roll songs B. rap songs C. blues songs D. jazz songs 2. "Rap" is a mixture of ……………….. A. Rock and roll B. jazz and blues. C. talking or other sounds D. rock and roll and talking 3. Which of the following isn't mentioned in the passage? A. Many fans like their rock music loud. B. Anyone who enjoys soft music dislikes rock music. C. Some rock and roll fans think classical music is boring. D. Many rock and roll fans like to dance to the music. 4. The first rock and roll fans listened to "Rock Around the Clock" on a ……….. A. video B. compact disc C. cassette D. record 5. Rock and roll began over ................years ago. A. forty B. twenty-five C. fifty D. one hundred

VI. Read the text below and choose the correct modal verb for each space.

SPACE CAMP

    Have you ever dreamt about becoming an astronaut or wondered what it (0) ...A... feel like being weightless? Does flying through the air like Superman sound like fun? If your answer to these questions is yes, then you (35) ................ join us at Space Camp! Our special aeroplanes will take you on the ride of your life - one where you will be floating around in the air!

    But that's just the beginning of the fun! At Space Camp you (36) ................ try on real spacesuits. Not only that, every night you (37) ................ to gaze at the universe in close-up on our powerful telescope. On clear nights, you (38) ................ be lucky enough to see Pluto!

    Of course, astronauts (39) ................ go into space without proper training and who better to train you than a REAL astronaut? That's right, at Space Camp you will meet professional astronauts, who (40) ................ to answer all your questions about what life in space is really like!

    So what are you waiting for? Places are limited, so book today! You (41) ................ visit our website at www.spacecamp.com if you want further information.

  0. A. must    B. shall                C. need

35. A. ought    B. should                C. might

36. A. would    B. can                C. might

37. A. can    B. must                C. will be able

38. A. should    B. must                C. may

39. A. needn't    B. mightn't                C. can't

40. A. will be able    B. can                C. could

41. A. need    B. can                C. shall

I.  Read the text below and select the best option for each blank. Write your answers (A, B, C, or D) in the box provided. (10 marks)

Earthquakes

An earthquake is a trembling of the earth’s surface and is caused by natural (1) ______ within the earth itself. About a million earthquakes are (2)______ each year, but the vast (3)______ are small and cause little or no (4)______. (5)______ the energy of a large earthquake can be 10,000 times more powerful than that of the first atomic bomb. The terrible earthquake that (6)______ the cities of Tokyo and Yokohama in Japan in 1923 caused an estimate of 142,807 deaths. Even (7)______ disastrous was an earthquake in China when about 655,000 people died.

Most earthquakes (8)______ under the ocean bed. Many of these are harmless, but sometimes tidal waves are set up on the (9)______. The waves are not high in the middle of the ocean, but they travel quickly, and may be huge as they rush up a shallow shore. Such devastating walls of water can (10)______ widespread destruction.

1.   A. resources B. strength C. forces D. powers

2.   A. shown B. caught C. studied D. recorded

3.   A. area B. majority C. number D. amount

4.   A. hurt B. injury C. damage D. pain  

5.   A. Although B. Yet C. Therefore D. Similarly

6.   A. destroyed B. covered C. threatened D. affected

7.   A. more B. if C. though D. so

8.   A. stay B. occur C. come D. attack

9.   A. ground B. air C. mountain D. surface

10. A. stop B. cause C. influence D. change

II. Read the passage below and choose the answer that best expresses the meaning of the words in bold type.  Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the box provided. (5 marks)

No one really likes going to the doctor, even though it is the sensible thing to do when feeling ill. Most people tend to postpone making an appointment in the hope that things will get better in a day or two. Yet a common cold or mild case of the flu can sometimes be discussed with a doctor over the telephone. Bed rest and a lot of liquids may be the best treatment. However, the sooner a person reports any abnormal conditions to a doctor, the sooner he or she can intervene and treat the problem. Any illness that lasts longer than a day or includes a fever should be looked at. Early treatment may impede the progress of an illness and curtail its spread to other family members. It is always best to contact a doctor. Doctors should decide whether their patients need appointments.  

1. When people postpone something, they

A. announce it publicly. B. put it off until later.

C. remember to do it. D. refuse to do it later.

2. A lot of liquids means

A. taking a lot of medicine. B. doing a lot of exercise.

C. eating a lot of food. D. drinking a lot of water.

3. An abnormal condition is one that is

A. very common. B. illegal. 

C. not normal. D. expensive to treat.

4. When people impede the progress of something, they

A. blow it up. B. improve it. C. slow it down D. change it.

5. When people curtail something, they

A. spread it quickly. B. give it away.

C. cut it short or reduce it. D. move it about.

II. READING COMPREHENSION 

2.1. Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each space.  

Clothes can tell a lot (1)………a person. Some people like very colorful clothes because they want everyone (2)…………at them and they want to be the center of things. (3)………. people like to wear nice clothes, but their clothes are not (4)…………..or fancy. They do not like people (5)………….. at them.  Clothes today are very different (6)………… the clothes of the 1800s.      

One difference is the way they look. For example, in the 1800s, all women (7)………… dress.  

The dresses all had long skirts. But today, women do not always wear dresses with skirts. Sometimes they wear short skirts. Sometimes they wear pants. Another difference between 1800 and today is the (8)…….. In the 1800s, clothes were made (9)………… natural kinds of cloth. They were from cotton, wool, silk or linen. But today, there are (10)………. kinds of manmade cloth. A lot of clothes are now made from nylon, rayon or polyester.  

1.  A. about    B. at     C. with    D. on  

2.  A. look    B. to look   C. looked   D. looking  

3.  A. each other   B. another   C. others   D. other  

4.  A. color    B. colorfully   C. colorful   D. colored  

5.  A. to look    B. to looking    C. looking   D. looked  

6.  A. at    B. to    C. from    D. in  

7.  A. wear    B. worn    C. wore    D. wearing  

8.  A. cloth    B. clothing   C. clothe   D. clothes 

9.  A. only by      B. only of   C. only in      D. only from  

10. A. many    B. much   C. any    D. a little  

2.2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions. 

SIMPLE WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT ON A BUDGET 

  Plan to Cook at Home :Instead of buying costly prepared meals, which often tend to be high in calories, cook your own at home. Plan out our meals with high-fiber foods like beans and whole grains which will keep you full and are a cheaper, healthier alternative to rich proteins and more processed grains.  

Eat Less:Eating less leads to weight loss, and cost savings, especially if you cut down on the right things. Start by cutting your portions of spicy meat and poultry. Or swap out meat and poultry for cheaper vegetarian proteins like beans, lentils, tofu and eggs for some of your meals.  

Double Up on Vegetables: Vegetables are great for weight loss, as well as all-around health. They are low in calories and high in water and fiber - two things that keep you feeling full. Save cash by shopping for those that are in season. Frozen vegetables can be a great bargain, with just as much nutrition as fresh, since they are picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.  

Get Creative with Your Exercise Options: You don‘t need to shell out a monthly gym fee to get moving. Instead, find fun activities you enjoy for free. If you‘re just getting started with a regular exercise routine, try your beginning with daily walks: start slowly and build up time and speed.  

Make Friends with Someone: One of the most powerful resources you have for helping you lose weight is your social network. Find a friend who is also trying to lose weight and agree to help each other stay motivated. One study found that when friends participated in a group weight-loss programme together, they lost more weight than people who did the same programme on their own.  

1. The advantage of cooking at home is __________.  

A. to have food that is high in calories  B. to enjoy a variety of rich proteins and more processed grains  

C. to plan out your costly prepared meals  D. to choose foods that keep you full and is cheaper  

2. In order to cut down on your daily calories, you should do all the  following things EXCEPT __________.  

A. follow vegetarian diets for your meals  B. eat less meat and poultry  

C. eat more beans, lentils, tofu and eggs  D. cut down on animal proteins for some of your meals  

3. All of the following are true about vegetables EXCEPT that_____.  

A. vegetables can keep you feeling full B. they help you lose weight effectively  

C. frozen vegetables are not good for your health  D. you feel healthier and save money with fresh vegetables in season  

4. We can infer from the article that __________.  

A. you should join in a social network instead of going to a gym  

B. a partner can make you feel more motivated in losing weight  

C. you should find fun activities at the gym and follow them  

5. The phrase “shell out” is closest in meaning to __________.  

A. become more interesting in something  B. pay money for something  

C. peel something out  D. take someone out of a shell

Exercise 3 giải thích giúp mình luôn được không ạ

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

A WELSH FESTIVAL

Wales has a (0) population  of about three million. English is the main language and only 20 %speak both Welsh and English. Every year (1) ________ August there is a Welsh speaking festival. It (2)________ place in a different town each year so everyone has the chance for it to be near them. Local people (3) ________year making plans for when the festival will be in (4)__________ town. Each festival is (5) __________ by about 160,000 people. They travel not only from nearby towns and villages (6) ________ also from the rest of British Isles and (7) ___________ from abroad. There are concerts, plays and (8) ________ to find the best singers, poets, writers, and so on. Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as (9) ________food and drink. The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people to be together for a whole week, with (10) _________Welsh language around them.

Use the phrases in the box to complete the instructions below.

1. First, beat……………………………………………

2. Then, heat……………………………………………

3. Next, pour……………………………………………

4. After that, fold………………………………………

5. Finally, put…………………………………………

I. Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C, D.

                    FLASH MOBS – A DIFFERENT KIND OF EVENT

In 2003, an unusually large number of customers arrived without warning in the carpet department of Macy’s Department Store in New York. His assistants couldn’t understand why all of them were so interested in buying exactly the same carpet. In 2006, 4,000 people arrived with MP3 players and
headsets at a London railway station and started dancing at a set time. As no music could be heard, this looked very strange. Police were even called to make sure that trains continued to run on time, but when they arrived the dancers had gone.
These are two examples of ‘flash mob' events, when a crowd of people suddenly come together in a public place, perform an unusual action and disappear as quickly as they appeared. They are organised using electronic media such as mobile phones or the internet.
To their fans, flash mobs are simply a chance to have some light-hearted, if rather silly, fun. However, when just under 2,000 people got together in San Francisco for an enormous pillow fight, it ended up costing thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, a heavy rainstorm meant that the city was left covered with wet feathers, which caused streets, shops and a restaurant to be flooded, and ruined the local fountain.
It took several days to put the damage right. Norman Dito, head of the city’s Recreation and Park Department said, ‘In future, organisers of such events should apply for permission beforehand and pay the standard fee to cover security, insurance and cleaning up afterwards. Unfortunately, I’m afraid this
is unlikely to happen, since nobody knows who the organisers are, or when or where a flash mob will take place next’.
1.What is the writer’s aim in this text?
A. to complain about a recent flash mob
B. to warn people against going to flash mobs
C. to give advice on how to arrange flash mobs
D. to explain what flash mobs involve

2.The police were called to the London railway station to
A. stop the trains being delayed
B. arrest the dancers
C. make sure no-one was injured
D. prevent people watching the event
3.What does the reader learn about the pillow fight in San Francisco?
A. Videos of what happened appeared on the internet.
B. Local businesses closed before it happened.
C. The city had to spend a lot of money as a result.
D. The crowd cleaned up afterwards.
4.Norman Dito thinks controlling future flash mob events would be impossible because
A. the identity of the organisers is unknown.
B. the preparations would take too long.
C. so many people take part.
D. it would be too expensive.
5.What would a fan of flash mob say?
A. There’s an advertisement in the newspaper about an event in the Central Square on Friday. We can go together if you’re interested.
B. The organisers have made all the safety arrangements for the next event. It’s expensive, but it’ll be worth it.
C. A big crowd is expected at the event. Afterwards, it’ll be great to have a chat with everyone there.
D. It’ll be fantastic fun – nobody is expecting to see us and we’ll disappear before anyone realizes.

II. Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C, D.

                            Carter’s Bottles - a young man’s business

At home, Carter Kostler’s parents prepared jugs of water flavoured with fresh healthy fruit. The family enjoyed it, but Carter noticed his mum found the not-so-healthy soft drinks from the shops were more convenient to take whenever she went out.
He knew his mum would rather choose a healthier option, and in school he and his friends were studying health problems connected with many soft drinks. This encouraged Carter to create a new kind of bottle himself to let everyone carry flavoured water with them.
He proudly showed his parents drawings of his clever design. It was an unusual, beautiful bottle, with two separate parts. Fruit is placed in the bottle part, then the ‘strainer’ - a piece of plastic with tiny holes - is attached between the two parts. The water flows through the strainer, leaving the fruit behind.
Although Carter felt the design was ready to be used for business, when he had some bottles produced by one factory, he was shocked at their quality, so he found another to do it. Now they’re perfect and selling well. Carter likes being in charge, busy with customers, but there’s a balance between running a business and seeing friends. Carter’s lucky: ‘I have lots of family here. When I’m out with friends, they do what needs doing.’
As for his plans, Carter’s got lots of ideas for new styles ready, but he enjoys seeing if a new idea succeeds with customers, rather than running the business. So, what advice would he give other people? ‘Be prepared, and have family support. Success doesn’t come immediately. Also, expect the unexpected!’
6. The writer’s purpose in the article is to
A. describe the process of designing a bottle.
B. explain why a young person created a new product.
C. advertise a new way to make drinking water more enjoyable.
D. warn about the hard work involved in running a business.
7.Carter’s main reason for designing his bottle was to
A. help his mother make drinks at home.
B. encourage his school friends to have a healthier diet.
C. teach people about the problems caused by drinking soft drinks.
D. allow anyone to create their own individual, healthy drink.
8.For Carter, it was important that his bottle would
A. be easy to take to pieces.
B. keep a soft drink cold.
C. be well-made as well as useful.
D. make his parents proud of him.
9.Carter found some parts of the business process
A. disappointing, due to a problem with a company making the bottles.
B. annoying because he missed spending time with his school friends.
C. challenging, as he couldn’t create the design he wanted.
D. tiring, as he worked by himself when things got busy.
10.What might a magazine article about Carter say?
A. His teachers are pleased that Carter’s brought the knowledge he gained from working in the health industry back to school to share with his friends
B. His friends are happy to help Carter by packing bottles – he is so busy these days, it’s the only chance they get to see him!
C. Carter’s customers use the special bottle for carrying their usual soft drinks, and add fruit to make them more healthy!
D. His parents are happy to help with the business side of the company, whilst Carter concentrates on inventing more products.

Read the text below and choose the correct word or phrase (A, B, C or D) for each space. Write your answer on the answer sheet. (2.5 points)

SHARKS

Sharks are some of the most frightening creatures in our oceans. They are well prepared for feeding under water because they can (1) _____ very well, and they can also (2) _____ movement through special lines on the sides of their bodies. These make sharks very (3) _____ for smaller sea creatures that become their food.

Although sharks are similar (4) _____ other fish in a number of ways, their bodies are different. For example, unlike other fish, most sharks (5) _____ to swim all the time in order to breathe and stay alive, (6) _____ they hardly sleep at all. Also, if sharks are turned over on their backs, the can stop moving (7) _____ . This is a very useful technique for reasearchers (8) _____ are often required to (9) _____ sharks. It allows them to (10) _____ out more about these fascinating creatures.

1. A. watch B. look C. notice D. see

2. A. touch B. feel C. know D. catch

3. A. dangerous B. difficult C. serious D. important

4. A. with B. from C. to D. of

5. A. ought B. need C. must D. should

6. A. so B. as C. but D. or

7. A. perfectly B. finally C. fully D. completely

8. A. which B. who C. what D. whose

9. A. sort B. care C. deal D. handle

10. A. discover B. search C. find D. study