PART B: READING
I. 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. (1m)
In order to (1)........ healthy, it is important to have a balanced diet. We should
eat enough three main groups of food. These groups are protein, carbohydrate and fat.
Proteins help us to build new cells as old ones die. Meat and milk products (2).......
major sources of protein. We also get protein (3)........ fish, eggs and beans.
Carbohydrate and fat are important to enable us to store energy.
Carbohydrates (4)......... in sugar and cereals. Fat can be found in vegetable oil,
butter and nuts.

1. It is very necessary to have a balanced diet.
A. True B. False
2. We should not eat enough three main groups of food.
A. True B. False

3. We should eat fish, eggs and beans to get protein.
A. True B. False
4. We must not eat fat.
A. True B. False

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

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN (1770-1827)

Beethoven is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. He gave his first public (31) ____ as a pianist when he was only 8 years old. He studied in Vienna (32) ____ the guidance of Mozart. By his mid-twenties he (33) ____ a name for himself as a great pianist known for unpredictable and brilliant improvisations. In 1796, Beethoven began losing his hearing. (34) ____ his illness, he involved himself in his work and created some of the greatest works of music. Beethoven's finest works are also the finest works of their kind in music history: the 9th Symphony, the 5th Piano Concerto, the Violin Concerto, the Late Quartets, and his Missa Solemnis. And be achieved all these despite being completely (35) ____ for the last 25 he years or so of his life.

31. A. perform B. performance C. performing D. performer

32. A. on B. for C. behind D. under

33. A. had earned B. earned C. has earned D. was earning

34. A. In case of B. Instead of C. In order to D. In spite of

35. A. deaf B. mute C. blind D. sick

Exercise 1. 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.
Trang An in Ninh Binh is a charming and (1) ______________ site in Viet Nam. The
whole picture of Trang An has limestone mountains, forests and golden rice fields. The
valleys here are amazingly beautiful like colorful carpets. There are (2) ______________
running along these valleys, reflecting the blue sky above. Making boat trips is a perfect
way to fully enjoy the (3) ______________ here. There are also tens of wonderful natural
caves that you should (4) ______________ on foot. Many world (5) ______________ call
Trang An “Ha Long Bay on the land”.
1. A. fantastic B. active C. smart D. intelligent
2. A. lakes B. seas C. rivers D. oceans
3. A. scenery B. surrounding C. neighborhood D. pictures
4. A. enjoy B. explore C. look D. watch
5. A. goers B. tours C. travelers D. people

 

III. READING

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

San Francisco, a very hilly city, is in the San Francisco Bay. Although there are many modern skyscrapers in the city centre, houses in the suburbs are in the styles of the 19^th century.

     The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is one thing that you should not miss.

   You can find the best food from around the world: Brazilian, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Russian, Thai, Chinese and much more. Don't forget to visit a jazz club or an outdoor coffee shop to enjoy good coffee and fresh air. You should visit Mission Dolores, an old church built by the Spanish in the 18^th century.

Question 23: Which of the following sentences is true about San Francisco?

             A. San Francisco is not a very hilly city.                                    

             B. San Francisco is not in the San Francisco Bay.                      

             C. San Francisco has only old houses.

             D. San Francisco is a city with modern skyscrapers in the city centre.

Question 24: What is second paragraph about?

A. nightlife                 B. festivals.        C. scenery                             D. architecture

Question 25: Where can we have coffee and enjoy fresh air?

A. Chinatown            B. Old houses          C. Churches        D. Outdoor coffee shops

Question 26: Which of the following sentences is NOT true about San Francisco?

A. San Francisco is in the San Francisco Bay.

B. The celebration of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown is very interesting.

C. You can only enjoy American and Chinese food in San Francisco.

D. You should enjoy jazz at a jazz club in San Francisco.

Question 27: By whom was Mission Dolores built in the 18^th century?

A. By people from Germany.

B. By people from Spain. 

C. By people from Brazil.

D. By people from Europe.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to complete the passage below

Television first came some sixty years ago in the 1950s. Nowadays, it is one of the most (28)______sources of entertainment for both the old and the young. Television brings (29)                       for children, world news, music and many other (30)                 . If someone likes sports, he can just choose the right sports,  (31)                            . It is not difficult for us to see why (32)                   is a TV set in almost every home today.

Question 28: A. cheap                                    B. expensive                            C. popular       D. exciting

Question 29: A. news                                     B. cartoons                              C. sports          D. plays

Question 30: A. sets                                        B. reports                                C. channels     D. programmes

Question 31: A. athletes                                 B. channel                               C. time            D. studio

Question 32: A. it                                           B. this                                      C. that             D. there          

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the
correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 39 to 43.

The world is currently experiencing a pandemic of an infectious disease called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (39)__________ infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience cold or flu-like symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer are more likely to (40) __________ serious illness. COVID-19 impacts the elderly and those with pre existing health conditions most severely.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is well informed about the COVID-19 virus, what the disease causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and (41)__________ from infection by washing you hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and ¾ your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads (42) __________ through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when a infected person coughs or sneezes, so it's important that you minimize the potential that you infect someone else.

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (43) __________ there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon clinical findings become available.

(Source: https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease/novel-coronavirus 2019)

Question 39: A. which                       B. whose                     C. whom                     D. who

Question 40: A. treat                         B. develop                   C. detect                     D. prevent

Question 41: A. other                        B. others                      C. the other                 D. Another

Question 42: A. primarily                  B. partly                      C. especially                D. Slowly

Question 43: A. Therefore                 B. Otherwise               C. Furthermore           D. However 

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.

People in my city love good food and they often eat three meals (33)          day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. At about 7.00 in the morning, they usually have a light breakfast with a bowl of pho or eel soup with some slices of toast. Sometimes they have a bowl of instant noodles or a plate of xoi (sticky rice) before going to work. Lunch often (34)            at about 11.30, and most of them have lunch at home. They often have fish, meat, and vegetables for lunch. Dinner often starts (35)            about 8.00 in the -evening. It is the main meal of the day. People in my city often have rice with a lot fresh vegetables and a lot of seafood or various kinds of meat. Then, they often (36)            fruit and a glass of green tea. I think food in my city is wonderful. It is light and full of fresh vegetables. It’s healthy and very tasty, too.

Question 33: A. a                             B. an                           C. some                      D. any

Question 34: A. start                       B. starts                      C. started                   D. is starting

Question 35: A. with                       B. on                           C. at                            D. in

Question 36: A. if                            B. although                C. unless                    D. some

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.

People in my city love good food and they often eat three meals (33)          day – breakfast, lunch and dinner. At about 7.00 in the morning, they usually have a light breakfast with a bowl of pho or eel soup with some slices of toast. Sometimes they have a bowl of instant noodles or a plate of xoi (sticky rice) before going to work. Lunch often (34)            at about 11.30, and most of them have lunch at home. They often have fish, meat, and vegetables for lunch. Dinner often starts (35)            about 8.00 in the -evening. It is the main meal of the day. People in my city often have rice with a lot fresh vegetables and a lot of seafood or various kinds of meat. Then, they often (36)            fruit and a glass of green tea. I think food in my city is wonderful. It is light and full of fresh vegetables. It’s healthy and very tasty, too.

Question 33: A. a                             B. an                           C. some                      D. any

Question 34: A. start                       B. starts                      C. started                   D. is starting

Question 35: A. with                       B. on                           C. at                            D. in

Question 36: A. if                            B. although                C. unless                    D. some

PART C: READING (2 marks)

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from ($) to (#).

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was one of the [21]   ________    musicians in the world. He created some of the most beautiful music ever heard, which made him become people's favorite composer of all time. Mozart was [22]   ________     in 1756 in Austria. Mozart's father, Leopold, was a musician. He played the violin and he worked as a music teacher. His son Mozart [23]   ________   plays the piano when he was 3. At the age of 4 he started to write music. He simply took a violin and started to play before anyone showed him how to play the instrument. Mozart's sister, Maria Anna, was good at music, too. Mozart and his sister invented their own secret language. They told stories about a magic kingdom where they were a king and a queen. Leopold took his two children to Vienna. There they played for the Emperor of Austria at his palace. Everyone [24] ______ their talent and the Emperor called Mozart a “little magician”.

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