Choose the word or phrase that best fits each space in the following passage.

    Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space given on the right. (10 pts)

Most people feel that when they dream, they are ---(1)--- off to another world. On the ---(2)---, dreams are often connected to our daily lives. When our whole ---(3)--- is filled with something, when we are either very upset ---(4)--- when we are in good spirit, a dream will represent this reality in symbols. It is often ---(5)--- that we benefit from dreams because they help the spirit to heal itself, when things ---(6)--- wrong. Dreams are therefore a kind of escape, almost a holiday from ---(7)--- life, with its fears and responsibilities. It is, however, a strange kind of holiday because whether we have a wonderful time or whether it turns ---(8)--- to be a nightmare, we quickly forget it. Most dreams disappear forever, ---(9)--- you are one of those people who are disciplined enough to write them down as soon as you ---(10)---.

1.       A. carried                   B. brought                     C. taken                          D. guided                                                                       

2.       A. opposite                 B. contrast                    C. contrary                     D. other side                                                                       

3.       A. mind                       B. spirit                          C. brain                          D. soul                                                                       

4.       A. or else                    B. or                              C. but also                      D. unless                                                                       

5.       A. spoken                   B. declared                   C. said                            D. stated                                                                       

6.       A. go                          B. turn                           C. become                      D. get                                                                        

7.       A. genuine                  B. real                           C. actual                         D. factual                                                                       

8.       A. off                          B. up                             C. down                          D. out                                                                        

9.       A. unless                    B. except that                C. therefore                    D. thus                                                                       

A. arise  B. awake              C. rise up             D. wake up

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.

       I believe that it is important (1) _____ uniforms when students are at school. Firstly, uniforms encourage the children to take pride in being students of the school that they are going to (2) _____ they are wearing uniforms with labels bearing their school’s name. Secondly, wearing uniforms (3) _____ students feel equal in many ways. They all start from the same place no matter they are rich or poor. They are really friends to one another under one school roof. Finally, it is practical to wear uniforms. It doesn’t (4) _____ you time to think of what to wear every day. In conclusion, all students, from primary to high schools should wear uniforms.

 1. A. to wear            B.  wearing                 C. wear                        D. to wearing

 2. A. so                     B. because                   C. therefore                 D. though

 3. A. helping            B. helped                     C. help                        D.helps

 4. A. take                 B. keep                        C. force                       D. make

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

Last week I went to visit Atlantic College, an excellent private college in Wales. Unusually, it gives people much needed experience of life outside the classroom, as well as the opportunity to study for their exams. The students, who are aged between 16 and 18 and come from all over the word, spend the morning studying. In the afternoon they go out and do a really useful activity, such as helping on the farm, looking after people with learning difficulties, or checking for pollution in rivers.

One of the great things about Atlantic College students is that they come from many different social backgrounds and countries. As few can afford the fees of £20,000 over two years, grants are available.

A quarter of students are British, and many of those can only attend because they receive government help.

“I really admire the college for trying to encourage international understanding among young people", as Barbara Molenkamp, a student from the Netherlands, said. ''You learn to live with people and respect them, even the ones you don't like. During the summer holidays my mother couldn't believe how much less I argued with my sister."

To sum up, Atlantic College gives its students an excellent education, using methods which really seem to work.

Question 5:.What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A.   give an opinion about a particular student

B.   give an opinion about a special type of education

C.   describe the activities the students do in their free time

D.   describe his own experience of education

Question 6: What is the writer's opinion of Atlantic College?

A. It doesn't allow students enough study time.

B. Its students are taught to like each other.

C. It doesn’t give good value for money.

D. Its way of teaching is successful.

Question 7: The word "argued" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to        _____.

A.    quarreled               B. respected                C. admired                  D. regarded

VII.     Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      It’s important to (1)                      well, especially when you are studying. If you are at primary (2)                 , you may not go home for lunch and have a cooked meal of meat or (3)                               and vegetables. A chicken and lettuce sandwich, with some (4)              fruit would be a light but (5)             lunch. Many people around the world eat plain, boiled (6)                   two or three times a day. Pupils and students often don’t eat (7)                 when they’re revising for an exam – they eat chocolate and (8)                    lots of black coffee! And by the way, doctors say everybody should start the day with healthy (9)             . It’s also good for you to drink a lot of (10)  through the day.

      1.   A. launching                B. emitting                  C. eat                           D. peaking

      2.   A. school                     B. weapons                 C. spaceships               D. rockets

      3.   A. to                            B. towards                  C. with                        D. fish

      4.   A. as soon as               B. fresh                       C. as well as                D. such as

      5.   A. burnt                       B. explored                 C. went off                 D. healthy

      6.   A. rice                         B. audience                 C. observatories          D. watcher

      7.   A. sent back                B. returned to              C. well                         D. except for

      8.   A. weightlessness        B. drink                       C. wavelengths           D. length

      9.   A. space                      B. atmosphere             C. vacant                     D. breakfast

      10. A. scientists                 B. drivers                    C. water                      D. astronauts

I.    Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

      It’s important to (1)                      well, especially when you are studying. If you are at primary (2)                 , you may not go home for lunch and have a cooked meal of meat or (3)                               and vegetables. A chicken and lettuce sandwich, with some (4)              fruit would be a light but (5)             lunch. Many people around the world eat plain, boiled (6)                   two or three times a day. Pupils and students often don’t eat (7)                 when they’re revising for an exam – they eat chocolate and (8)                    lots of black coffee! And by the way, doctors say everybody should start the day with healthy (9)             . It’s also good for you to drink a lot of (10)  through the day.

      1.   A. launching                B. emitting                  C. eat                           D. peaking

      2.   A. school                     B. weapons                 C. spaceships               D. rockets

      3.   A. to                            B. towards                  C. with                        D. fish

      4.   A. as soon as               B. fresh                       C. as well as                D. such as

      5.   A. burnt                       B. explored                 C. went off                 D. healthy

      6.   A. rice                         B. audience                 C. observatories          D. watcher

      7.   A. sent back                B. returned to              C. well                         D. except for

      8.   A. weightlessness        B. drink                       C. wavelengths           D. length

      9.   A. space                      B. atmosphere             C. vacant                     D. breakfast

      10. A. scientists                 B. drivers                    C. water                      D. astronauts

Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

In spring time annually, local people are excited to attend the Giong Festival. The festival is mainly held in Phu Dong Temple, Soc Son, to commemorate Saint Giong, one of the 4 Vietnamese immortals. It is so meaningful and notable that it was recognized as an (1)________ cultural heritage of mankind by UNESCO. During the festival, visitors can witness the (2)_________  including processions, cleaning the statue of Saint Giong, and incense (3)__________. The stories will let you know information about Saint Giong and the reason why he became one of the 4 immortals in Vietnam. (4)__________, you also have a chance to immerse yourself in interesting folk games and enjoy traditional singing. For local people, it is an occasion not only to commemorate the Saint but also to pray (5)_________ abundant harvest and happy lives. Giong Festival could be held in different places but Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple are the 2 most well-known ones. Don’t forget to attend this interesting festival in Vietnam.

1. A. spirital        B. untouchable    C. intangible    D. immaterial 

2. A. ceremony         B. festival        C. ritual         D. anniversary

3. A. giving        B. holding        C. offering     D. having

4. A. Though         B. Therefore     C. Besides     D. Nevertheless

5. A. for             B. to            C. about        D. of

I. Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.

1 When the sky is blue and the sun is shining, you may say to your friends - "_______________"

a. It's a beautiful day, isn't it?

b. What a beautiful day, is it?

c. It's not a beautiful day.

d. A beautiful day, is not it?

2 Choose the best option to complete the following sentence: Having missed too many lessons _________________.

a. he was not allowed to take the final test

b. he was not allowed taking the final test

c. they didnot let him take the final test

d. he was not able to allow taking the final test.

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

It is important to __ (1) ___well, especially when you are studying. If you are at primary school, you may not go home for lunch and have a cooked meal of meat or fish and vegetables. A chicken and lettuce sandwich, with some __ (2) ___fruit would be light __ (3) ___ healthy lunch. Many people around the world eat plain, boiled two or three times a day. Pupils and students often don’t eat __ (4) ___ when they are revising for an exam – they eat chocolate and drink a lot of black coffee! And by the way, doctors say everybody should start the day with healthy breakfast.

Question 33: A. have                      B. has             C. eat                         D.eats

Question 34: A. fresh                     B. fried          C. boiled                   D.steam

Question 35: A. because                B. but             C. therefore               D. so

Question 36: A. good                      B. bad            C. quick                     D. well

UNIT 5      I. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the word following letter.

            Dear Mary, 

            I'm very glad to know that you are going to visit Ha Noi this summer. Would you like me to tell you something (1)          Ha Noi before you go? 

            Well, Ha Noi is a cultural and political center of Viet Nam. In Ha Noi, you can find ancient houses and modern buildings. Ha Noi is a large city now, and there are many places worth (2)                . You can visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Kiem Lake and West Lake. Besides, you can enjoy the Vietnamese food, (3)           , grilled fish, spring rolls, steamed rolls and "pho" - a special dish of Viet Nam. However, I would like to recommend that you (4)  visit Ha Long Bay and Sa Pa because these places attract a lot of visitors due to their magnificent caves, beautiful limestone islands and natural landscapes in Ha Long Bay and their tribal villages, nice mountain slopes and jungles streams in Sa Pa.     I am looking forward to seeing you in Ha Noi and I hope you (5)  have a nice holiday in Viet Nam.

            Love,     Lan

1.                  A. about                  B. of                   C. at            D. in

2.                  A. seeing                 B. see             C. seen   D. saw

3.                  A. as                     B. of                      C. such as      D. such

A. can                     B. should            C. would       D. may 5.       A. have to               B. may             C. will     D. must                                                                                                                                                                    

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

Mr. Brown and some (1)________. are on a very dirty beach now. Today they are ready to (2)_______ the beach a clean and beautiful place again. After listening to Mr. Browns instructions, they are divided into three groups. Group 1 needs to walk along the beach. Group 2 should check the sand, (3) ______group 3 has to check among the rocks. Garbage must be put into plastic bags, and the bags will be collected by Mr. Jones. He will take the bags to the garbage dump. Each member will be given a (4)_______ to find the right place. They won’t eat the picnic lunch provided by Mrs. Smith until the whole area is clean. They all are (5)_____ to work hard so as to refresh this area.

1. A. voluntary                 B. volunteers                  C. volunteering     D. volunteer

2. A. make                      B. get                      C. do                    D. change

3. A. so                           B. and                     C. but                            D. although

4. A. book                      B. camera               C. map                           D. tour guide

5. A. exciting                            B. eager                  C. interesting                  D. bored