XIII.Rearrange the words to make meaningful sentences
1.12 portions/contaims/of/boneless and skinless fish/This box
2.has/Viet Nam/from the North/more than/to the South/100 kinds of che
3.collecting/are/His hobbies/and taking/postcars/photographs
4.several/The new museum/big sculptures of/people and animals/has
5.healthy lifestyle/includes/A/a nutritious diet/and good personal hygiene/having
6.is/teachers and pupils/good relatiship/between/the school/there/at/a
7.wasn't/Music history/as/as/it has become/over the years/interesting
8.fruits and vegetables./If/lots of/you eat/you/drink/need to/ much water/may not

Winter in Vietnam is from late October to February. While the central and south of Vietnam get the most sunlight, which offers tourists the perfect Vietnam beach vacation with (20) temperatures ranging from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius, the north region endures humid coldness. (21)   the coldness of Northern Vietnam in winter, tourism remains in full operation as many foreign travelers come to visit this area during the time.

Sapa is beautiful all year round, but winter provides a special charm that visitors will not want to miss. The fog creates an aura of mystery that also (22)   credence to Sapa’s reputation as Heaven’s Resort. Many people, especially photography lovers, visit the town in winter (23) the temperature can dip below the freezing point, (24)  an amazing look with snow. If you love peace and tranquility, Sapa is a must-see place on your tour of Vietnam.

Mai Chau in winter can be quite cold since it has high humidity at that time of year. The region is

(25)  different ethnic minorities and provides a culturally rich experience to any tourist. You can spend your time biking and trekking or taking in the sights of farmers tending to their paddy fields. Make your way to Chieu Cave as well, which boasts stunning stalactites that are breathtaking in their beauty.

Tam Dao is also a splendid sight to visit. Majestic mountains loom through clouds and invite visitors to marvel (26)  their beauty. One of the highlights of this area is Tam Dao National Park. It has a unique climate as the tall mountain range divides the region into two parts, which (27)

rich biodiversity. The park has eight types of forests and more than 800 species of animals.

* Read the text and choose the best answer.
After only 50 minutes flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island.
The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east width of 25km. A great part of the terrain is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu
Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time in the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away.
Phu Quoc is most famous for its cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most famous food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world. Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper. However, the factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the world.

1. According to the passage, what is Phu Quoc Island regarded as?
A. Lanterns Paradise

B. Tropical Paradise
C. Pearl of the Orient                                                 

D. City of Eternal Spring                                           
2. According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island ………………………….
A. has both beaches and mountains                       

B. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam                      
C. doesn’t have rains all the year round

D. doesn’t have many tourist attractions
3. Tourists can visit Phu Quoc anytime in the year thanks to ………………………….
A. its dry season

B. its location by the sea                                 
C. its friendly local people

D. its temperate weather all year round             
4. What are Phu Quoc’s specialities?
A. Red pepper and fish sauce.                         

B. Black pepper and dried fish.
C. Red pepper and soya sauce.                       

D. Spicy black pepper and fish sauce.
5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. The island is roughly triangular in shape.
B. Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand.
C. Phu Quoc’s dry season is from November to March.
D. The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials.

Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light flavors and balance. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each region.

The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical for Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, Banh Khoai, Banh Beo, etc.

In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are in favor of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include Banh Khot and Bun Mam.

31. It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

A. varies by regions

B. became more and more popular

C. always combines tastes and colours

D. can be found only in Northern Vietnam

32. What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

A. It’s delicious and healthy.

B. It’s sweet and sour.

C. It’s light and balanced.

D. It’s a bit fatty and salty.

33. Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.

A. colorful food

B. spicy taste

C. bitter taste

D. light flavor

34. In Southern Vietnam, __________.

A. the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

B. fresh herbs are always used in cooking

C. people love sweet food

D. sugar is often added to dishes

35. Which of the followings is NOT true?

A. Food in Vietnam changes from region to region.

B. Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

C. In Hue, chili peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.

D. Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine.

Vietnamese food culture varies by regions from the north to the south. In Northern Vietnam, food is characterized by light and balanced. Northern Vietnam is seen to be the cradle of Vietnamese cuisine with many notable dishes like Pho, Bun Rieu, Bun Thang, Bun Cha, BanhCuon, etc. Then, food culture in Northern Vietnam became popular in Central and Southern Vietnam with suitable flavors in each regions.

The regional cuisine of Central Vietnam is famous for its spicy food. Hue cuisine is typical Central Vietnam’s food culture. Food in the region is often used with chili peppers and shrimp sauces, namely, Bun Bo Hue, BanhKhoai, BanhBeo, etc.

In Southern Vietnam, the warm weather and fertile soil create an ideal condition for planting a variety of fruit, vegetables and livestock. Thus, food in the region is often added with garlic, shallots and fresh herbs. Particularly, Southerners are favored of sugar; they add sugar in almost dishes. Some signature dishes from Southern Vietnam include BanhKhot and Bun Mam.

1.   It is considered that Vietnamese cuisine __________.

      a.originated from the North

      b.became more and more popular

      c.always combines taste and colour

      d.can be found only in Northern Vietnam

2.   What are the features of Northern Vietnamese food?

      a. It’s delicious and healthy.                          b. It’s sweet and sour.

      c.It’s light and balanced.                                d. It’s a bit fatty and salty.

3.   Hue cuisine is notable for its __________.

      a. colorful food           b. spicy taste               c. bitter taste               d. light flavor

4.   In Southern Vietnam, __________.

      a.the warm weather makes it hard to plant fruit and vegetables

      b.fresh herbs are always used in cooking

      c.people love sweet food

      d.sugar is often added to dishes

5.   Which of the followings is NOT true?

a.Food in Vietnam changes region to region.

b.Southerners do not like northern food due to its light flavor.

c.Chill peppers and shrimp sauces are among the frequently used ingredients.

d.Bun Bo Hue is a typical dish of the Central Vietnam cuisine

III. Read the text and decide whether the sentences are true (T) or false (F)

USAID IN Vietnam

Assisting persons with disabilities has long been one of the top priorities for the U.S. Government in Vietnam. Since 1989, with the establishment of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Leahy War Victims Fund (LWVF), USAID is working to increase the availability of and access to a wide variety of programs benefiting people with disabilities in conflict-affected countries.

In Vietnam, U. S. assistance has helped address medical needs and support the inclusion of Vietnamese with disabilities into all aspects of society. The U.S. Government has contributed more than $80 million in assistance to persons with disabilities, has improved the lives of more than 30,000 persons with disabilities, and has strengthened the Government of Vietnam’s capacity to provide high quality services to those in need. USAID has provided rehabilitation services for tens of thousands of persons with disabilities, education and vocational training including information technology, job placement, supporting parent associations to expand the advocacy for disability issues, and support for the development of legal codes to improve physical accessibility for persons with disabilities in public buildings.

USAID'S work supporting persons with disabilities is also viewed by many as contributing to successful US-Vietnam cooperation to overcome the painful past shared by the two countries. Program activities work in three areas: policy advocacy and coordination, direct assistance including occupational and physical therapy and providing assistive devices, and health systems strengthening, to provide quality disabilities-related care and treatment. Persons with disabilities have been more readily integrated into society by improving their access to health, education and social services. USAID programs support local governments in implementing the national disability law and the U.N. Convention on the rights of Persons with disabilities, and influencing public policies that affect the lives of persons with disabilities.

1. USAID was established in 1989 _____

2. USAID aims to make various programs benefiting all people in conflict-affected countries ___________

3. Addressing medical needs of Vietnamese people is the priority of U.S assistance in Vietnam ___________

4. American government has made an $80 million contribution to help disabled people in Vietnam __________

5. Thanks to USAID, more high quality services are provided to disabled people in Vietnam __________

6. USAID has helped to rehabilitate only a limited number of persons with disabilities in Vietnam __________

7. USAID work makes a great contribution to the success of US-Vietnam cooperation ___________

8. The main focus of USAID activities is providing direct assistance with occupation replacement and health treatment for the disabled. ___________

9. Having better access to health, education and social services, the disabled in Vietnam have become more integrated into society ___________

10. Thanks to USAID programs, the Vietnam's national disability law and the U.N. Convention on the Rights of persons with disabilities have been enforced ___________

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 23 to 27.

     Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west - (23) _________ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is (24) _________ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You’ll be impressed by its (25) _________ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office is on hand to give you information and help you (26) _________reservations. You’ll have (27) _________language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

Điền vào ô số 23

A. so

B. despite    

C. in spite of

D. although

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 23 to 27.

        Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west - (23) _________ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is (24) _________ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You’ll be impressed by its (25) _________ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office is on hand to give you information and help you (26) _________ reservations. You’ll have (27) _________ language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

Điền vào số (23)

A. so

B. despite    

C. in spite of         

D. although

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 23 to 27.

                   Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to south, and 264 km east to west - (23) _________ the land area increases slightly each year as a result of continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, ‘Holland,’ as it is (24) _________ known to most of us abroad - a name stemming from its once most prominent provinces - has more going on per kilometer than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You’ll be impressed by its (25) _________ cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the exciting variety on offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world - Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless and the nationwide tourist office is on hand to give you information and help you (26) _________reservations. You’ll have (27) _________language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken here almost universally.

Điền vào ô 23.

A. so

B. despite 

C. in spite of

 D. although