II. Choose the best answer

1. Osaka has become one of the........................... “livable” cities in Asia. A. more B. better C. much D. most

2. London is one of the largest cities in the world but its populations is a lot...........................than Tokyo. A. small B. few C. smaller D. fewer

3. London is probably most famous for its museums, galleries, palaces, and other sights, but it also includes a ..........range of peoples, cultures and religions than many other places. A. greater B. big C. wide D. wider

4. Ha Noi city now is ......................... than it was 10 years ago. A. as large B. more large C. much larger D. the largest

5. This river now is much less ......................... than before. People are aware of the environment and they try to keep the river clean. A. polluted B. pollutes C. polluting D. pollution

6. When we were in Da Nang, we spent a lot of time ......................around and looking at the ancient temples, bridges and houses. A. wander B. wandering C. wandered D. wanders

7. On children festival, the zoo is always............................with people, mainly children. A. packed B. had C. contained D. scored

8. You should take your shoes...........................when you go into the temples. A. up B. in C. off D. on

9. When the doctor came in, he went............................ all my test results and gave me a prescription. A. out B. over C. in D. of

10. A close friendship has gradually grown ..............................between them. They help each other in their daily life. A. in B. out C. of D. up 11. It is considered that life in a city is wonderful and ……………… A. funny B. boring C. enjoyable D. helpful

12. You’ll have...............................opportunities to widen your global horizons while living in this cultural capital city. A. unlimited B. comfortable C. cheerful D. populous

13. Dubai’s Palm Islands in the blue ocean is the ........................of a good and sunny life. A. indicator B. view C. signal D. sign

14. This place is so ………………. with the non-stop flow of customers to come and enjoy Pho. A. delicious B. convenient C. popular D. exciting

15. Visitors can take a free boat from Manhattan to Staten Island for a great.............................of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. A. view B. sight C. scene D. landscape

16. Ha Noi also offers a nightlife as exciting as............................ in Ho Chi Minh City. A. itt B. which C. what D. that

17. When you want to relax, you’ll have one of the world’s......................... cities at your feet, with more than 40% green space and open water to enjoy. A. greener B. greenest C. mostly green D. green mostly

18. Let me know when you come to Ha Noi and I’ll ……………….. A. take you out B. bring you around C. cheer you up D. show you round

19. We expected her at nine but she finally.......................... at eleven. A. turned up B. turned out C. came over D. grew up

20. Ann is taking extra lessons to ...........................what she missed while she was sick. A. take back B. get on well with C. keep up with D. look forward to 21. The architects got inspired to use the lotus flower in the design for the …………. A. city B. skyline C. skyscraper D. downtown

22. Villagers are more kind, friendly, and warm-hearted than city ……………. A. dwellers B. foreigners C. beginners D. movers

23. You can see the.......................... of the suburbs in Ho Chi Minh City with many apartment buildings, supermarkets, shopping centres, and schools. A. urban area B. convenience C. urban sprawl D. living condition

24. Dong Khoi street is the main shopping street in the............................of downtown in Ho Chi Minh City. A. mind B. heart C. head D. spot

25. Opened in 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco still ranks among the top 10 …………… bridge spans in the world. A. long B. longer C. mostly long D. longest

26. No city in America has.......................... monuments and museums into one area as Washington D.C. A. as much B. such many C. as many D. a few 27. The new student was very shy at the beginning, but then he....................... Well with everyone. A. got on B. went on C. got over D. cheered up

28. The police never.......................all hope of finding the lost child. A. stops B. think over C. grow up D. give up

29. He’ll be very upset if his employer....................... his offer. A. pulls down B. finds out C. turns off D. turns down

30. It’s time to say goodbye, but I’m.......................meeting you all again soon. A. looking forward to B. getting on with C. keep up with D. put up with

I.   Read the passage and choose the best answer (A, B or C) to each statement.

Da Nang is one of the most peaceful cities in Viet Nam with a lot of beautiful beaches. This is a wonderful place for those who love seas and enjoy fresh air. Life here is not so busy as that in Ho Chi Minh City. It is not only a beautiful city but also a safe place to live in. Every evening, after work, you can easily catch the sight of families riding to the beach, leaving their motorbikes. They believe that their vehicles will still be there when they come back. There is no beggar here and the air is fresh. Another good thing is the food. If you love sea food, Da Nang will be the right choice. The food here is very fresh and the price is cheaper than that in Ho Chi Minh City.

1.Da Nang is a good place for sea lovers.

A.   Right                      B. Wrong                    C. Doesn‟t mention

2.The life in Da Nang is busier than that in Ho Chi Minh City.

A.   Right                      B. Wrong                    C. Doesn‟t mention

3. There are beautiful mountains in Da Nang.

A.   Right                      B. Wrong                    C. Doesn‟t mention

4.It is not expensive to buy seafood in Da Nang City.

A.   Right                      B. Wrong                    C. Doesn‟t mention

5.Da Nang is not only peaceful but also beautiful.

A.   Right                      B. Wrong                    C. Doesn‟t mention

II.   Read the passage and choose the best word (A, B or C) to put in each space.

Hoi An is one of the (1) ................. towns in Viet Nam. It (2) ................. on the lower section of the Thu Bon river. It is a very beautiful town with a s lot of colour (3) .................  which  are hung (4) ................. the town. Hoi An is famous for one-(5) ................. tailoring. Customers order

clothes (6) ................. the morning and get them in the (7) ................. . The price is not really  (8)

................. . If you want to find the place of the (9) ................. time, Hoi An is a (10) ................. choice.

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.

THE SAVANNAH

The tourist looking at the African savannah on a summer afternoon might be excused for thinking that the wide yellow grass plain was completely deserted of life, almost a desert. With only a few small thorn trees sticking out through the veldt, there seems to be almost no place for a living creature to hide.

However, under those trees you might find small steenbok, sleeping in the shade, and waiting for the night to fall. There may even be a small group of lions somewhere, their bodies exactly the same shade as the tall grass around them. In the holes in the ground a host of tiny creatures, from rabbits and badgers to rats and' snakes are waiting for the heat to finish.

The tall grass also hides the fact that there may be a small stream running across the middle of the plain. One clue that there may be water here is the sight of a majestic Marshall eagle circling slowly over the grassland. When he drops, he may come up with a small fish, or maybe a grass snake that has been waiting at the edge of a pool in the hope of catching a frog.

The best time to see the animals then, is in the evening, just as the sun is setting. The best time of the year to come is in late September, or early August, just before the rains. Then the animals must come to the waterholes, as there is no other place for them to drink. And they like to come while it is still light; so they can see if any dangers are creeping up on them.

So it is at sunset, and after the night falls, that the creatures of the African veld rise and go about their business.

The savannah appears to be empty because:

A. The animals are sleeping

B. The animals have gone about their business 

C. They have been frightened by an eagle

D. The temperature prevents much activity 

IV. Read the following report. Choose from the list A- E the best heading for each paragraph: ( 5 points)

A. conclusion

B. most important features

C. travel and accommodation

D. food and drink

E. location and type of city

1. ………………………

Dortmund is one of the most important cities in the north- western part of Germany. It is close toEssen, Dusseldorf, Cologne and other major cities in the Ruhr and Rhineland area. It used to be a center of the coal mining and steel industries.

2. ………………………

Dortmund is famous for its beer. There are five breweries. It also has a theater, a small opera house, a very large sport stadium and a well- known football team. The surrounding countryside is very attractive. In addition, a national garden exhibition takes place there each year.

3. ……………………….

Dortmund has a wide range of hotels and other accommodation for tourists. Rail connections are particularly good. It also has a small airport with flights to most major German cities.

4. ………………………

Although Dortmund is not famous for its cuisine, there are many restaurants there that offer excellent value for money. Local pubs also serve excellent beer and light meals.

5. ………………………

I would recommend a stay of one or two days in Dortmund to tourists who are interested in visiting a typical, middle- sized German city.

IV. Read the passage
London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 milion people live the for work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts : The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The "Odeon" is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are : The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford street is London's main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker's Corrner. Sit on the green grass and try England's favourite food - fish and chips

A. With True or False
1 There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London ___
2 Working people live and work in the West End of London ___
3 The "Odeon" is a famous museum in London ___
4 People go to Oxford street to buy clothes and souvenirs ___
B. Fill in the blank with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the passage
1 The Port of London is in____of London
2____ is more than a mile long
3 Fish and chips are ___

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.

THE SAVANNAH

The tourist looking at the African savannah on a summer afternoon might be excused for thinking that the wide yellow grass plain was completely deserted of life, almost a desert. With only a few small thorn trees sticking out through the veldt, there seems to be almost no place for a living creature to hide.

However, under those trees you might find small steenbok, sleeping in the shade, and waiting for the night to fall. There may even be a small group of lions somewhere, their bodies exactly the same shade as the tall grass around them. In the holes in the ground a host of tiny creatures, from rabbits and badgers to rats and' snakes are waiting for the heat to finish.

The tall grass also hides the fact that there may be a small stream running across the middle of the plain. One clue that there may be water here is the sight of a majestic Marshall eagle circling slowly over the grassland. When he drops, he may come up with a small fish, or maybe a grass snake that has been waiting at the edge of a pool in the hope of catching a frog.

The best time to see the animals then, is in the evening, just as the sun is setting. The best time of the year to come is in late September, or early August, just before the rains. Then the animals must come to the waterholes, as there is no other place for them to drink. And they like to come while it is still light; so they can see if any dangers are creeping up on them.

So it is at sunset, and after the night falls, that the creatures of the African veld rise and go about their business.

The phrase "be excused for" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to

A. easily make a mistake of

B. feel sorry for

C. be regretting for

D. be actually forgiven for

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.

THE SAVANNAH

The tourist looking at the African savannah on a summer afternoon might be excused for thinking that the wide yellow grass plain was completely deserted of life, almost a desert. With only a few small thorn trees sticking out through the veldt, there seems to be almost no place for a living creature to hide.

However, under those trees you might find small steenbok, sleeping in the shade, and waiting for the night to fall. There may even be a small group of lions somewhere, their bodies exactly the same shade as the tall grass around them. In the holes in the ground a host of tiny creatures, from rabbits and badgers to rats and' snakes are waiting for the heat to finish.

The tall grass also hides the fact that there may be a small stream running across the middle of the plain. One clue that there may be water here is the sight of a majestic Marshall eagle circling slowly over the grassland. When he drops, he may come up with a small fish, or maybe a grass snake that has been waiting at the edge of a pool in the hope of catching a frog.

The best time to see the animals then, is in the evening, just as the sun is setting. The best time of the year to come is in late September, or early August, just before the rains. Then the animals must come to the waterholes, as there is no other place for them to drink. And they like to come while it is still light; so they can see if any dangers are creeping up on them.

So it is at sunset, and after the night falls, that the creatures of the African veld rise and go about their business.

The phrase "a host of" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to

A. a large number of

B. only a few

C. a group of 

D. a gang of

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.

THE SAVANNAH

The tourist looking at the African savannah on a summer afternoon might be excused for thinking that the wide yellow grass plain was completely deserted of life, almost a desert. With only a few small thorn trees sticking out through the veldt, there seems to be almost no place for a living creature to hide.

However, under those trees you might find small steenbok, sleeping in the shade, and waiting for the night to fall. There may even be a small group of lions somewhere, their bodies exactly the same shade as the tall grass around them. In the holes in the ground a host of tiny creatures, from rabbits and badgers to rats and' snakes are waiting for the heat to finish.

The tall grass also hides the fact that there may be a small stream running across the middle of the plain. One clue that there may be water here is the sight of a majestic Marshall eagle circling slowly over the grassland. When he drops, he may come up with a small fish, or maybe a grass snake that has been waiting at the edge of a pool in the hope of catching a frog.

The best time to see the animals then, is in the evening, just as the sun is setting. The best time of the year to come is in late September, or early August, just before the rains. Then the animals must come to the waterholes, as there is no other place for them to drink. And they like to come while it is still light; so they can see if any dangers are creeping up on them.

So it is at sunset, and after the night falls, that the creatures of the African veld rise and go about their business.

Why do animals come to the waterholes while it is still light?

A. To see their ways .better

B. To be alert to the possibility of danger

C. To drink enough water before hunting

D. To avoid people watching them