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.

            Artists who (33)………pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight in London, but there are only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the (34)……...........favorite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to(35)…….... it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement (36)…………the artist is so good that he gets a large collection around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Question 33. A. draw                      B. paint                      C. take                        D. print

Question 34. A. artist                      B. artist’s                   C. artists                    D. artists’

Question 35. A. pick                       B. hold                       C. bring                      D. get

Question 36. A. if                            B. although                C. unless                    D. because

V. Read the following passage and  choose the correct answer for each gap:

        Artists who (1)............pictures on the pavement which chalk used to be very common sight in London, but there (2)..........only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the (3)...........favourite tricks is to draw a five pound note and see a lot of people trying to (4)..........it up. The police usually trick pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement(5)...............the artist is so good that he gets a large (6)..............around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

      1. A. draw                        B. paint                                  C. take                                    D. print

      2. A. is                              B. are                                      C. was                                     D. were

      3. A. artist                        B. artist’s                               C. artists                                 D. artists’

      4. A. pick                         B. hold                                   C. bring                                  D. get

      5. A. if                              B. although                            C. unless                                D. because

      6. A. meeting                   B. collection                          C. gathering                           D. crowd

VII. Choose the best answer to complete the passage:

        Artists who (90)............pictures on the pavement which chalk used to be very common sight in London, but there (91)..........only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the (92)...........favourite tricks is to draw a five pound note and see a lot of people trying to (93)..........it up. The police usually trick pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement (94)...............the artist is so good that he gets a large (95)..............around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

1.      A.draw                       B.paint                              C. take                      D.print

2.      A.is                            B.are                                C. was                       D.were

3.      A.artist                       B.artist’s                           C. artists                   D. artists’

4.      A.pick                        B.hold                              C. bring                    D.get

5.      A.if                            B.although                        C. unless                   D.because

6.      A.meeting                   B.collection                      C. gathering              D.crowd

VII. Read the following story and write true (T) or false (F).

        Artists who(1)............pictures on the pavement which chalk used to be very common sight in London, but there (2)..........only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the(3)...........favourite tricks is to draw a five pound note and see a lot of people trying to(4)..........it up. The police usually trick pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement(5)...............the artist is so good that he gets a large(6)..............around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

      1. A.draw                   B.do                       C. take                D.print

      2. A.is                        B.are                  C. was                 D.were

      3. A.artist                   B.artist’s            C. artists             D. artists’

      4. A.pick                    B.hold                C. bring              D.get

      5. A.if                        B.although         C. unless             D.because

      6. A.meeting              B.collection       C. gathering        D.crowd

VIII. Read then anser the questions below.

Students nowadays have more chances to take part in after - school activities. Some students stay at school and play such sports as football, badminton and table tennis. These sports help them not only relax themselves but also improve their health. Other students attend music and drama clubs. They practice playing musical instruments or rehearse for a play. Students who enjoys social activities join the Red Cross. Members of this society learn how to do first aids. They are willing to go to remote areas to help poor  people and disabled people on their days-off.

1. Do students nowadays have fewer chances to take part in in after - school activities? ………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. What do they often do after school? …………………………………………………………………………..…

3. Which sports do they play? …………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. What are the advantages of playing sports?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

VII. Read the following story and write true (T) or false (F).

        Artists who(1)............pictures on the pavement which chalk used to be very common sight in London, but there (2)..........only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the(3)...........favourite tricks is to draw a five pound note and see a lot of people trying to(4)..........it up. The police usually trick pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement(5)...............the artist is so good that he gets a large(6)..............around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

      1. A.draw                   B.do                       C. take                D.print

      2. A.is                        B.are                  C. was                 D.were

      3. A.artist                   B.artist’s            C. artists             D. artists’

      4. A.pick                    B.hold                C. bring              D.get

      5. A.if                        B.although         C. unless             D.because

      6. A.meeting              B.collection       C. gathering        D.crowd

VIII. Read then anser the questions below.

Students nowadays have more chances to take part in after - school activities. Some students stay at school and play such sports as football, badminton and table tennis. These sports help them not only relax themselves but also improve their health. Other students attend music and drama clubs. They practice playing musical instruments or rehearse for a play. Students who enjoys social activities join the Red Cross. Members of this society learn how to do first aids. They are willing to go to remote areas to help poor  people and disabled people on their days-off.

1. Do students nowadays have fewer chances to take part in in after - school activities? ………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. What do they often do after school? …………………………………………………………………………..…

3. Which sports do they play? …………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. What are the advantages of playing sports?

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.

Artists who (33)___________pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight in London, but there are only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the (34)___________favorite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to(35)___________it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement 36)___________the artist is so good that he gets a large collection around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Question 33: A. draw                      B. paint                      C. take                        D. print

Question 34: A. artist                     B. artist’s                   C. artists                    D. artists’

Question 35: A. pick                       B. hold                       C. bring                      D. get

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

IV.Read the following paragraph and  choose the corret answer for each gap(1.5ms)

        Artists who(1)............pictures on the pavement which chalk used to be very common sight in London, but there (2)..........only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the(3)...........favourite tricks is to draw a five pound note and see a lot of people trying to(4)..........it up. The police usually trick pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement(5)...............the artist is so good that he gets a large(6)..............around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

      1. A.draw                   B.paint               C. take                D.print

      2. A.is                        B.are                  C. was                 D.were

      3. A.artist                   B.artist’s            C. artists             D. artists’

      4. A.pick                    B.hold                C. bring              D.get

      5. A.if                        B.although         C. unless             D.because

      6. A.meeting              B.collection       C. gathering        D.crowd

Exercise 6A. 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.

Artists who…………(1) pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight of London, but there………(2) only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the ………….(3) favourite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to ………………..(4) it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement……………….(5) the artist is so good that he gets a large……………..(6) around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Exercise 6B - 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.

        The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ doctor names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (4) ___________ as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins.

Exercise 6A. 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.

Artists who…………(1) pictures on the pavement with chalk used to be a common sight of London, but there………(2) only a few left now. Sometimes the pictures are very good. This is proved by the fact that one of the ………….(3) favourite tricks is to draw a five-pound note and see a lot of people trying to ………………..(4) it up. The police usually treat pavement artists kindly and there is nothing in the law against drawing on the pavement……………….(5) the artist is so good that he gets a large……………..(6) around him and this prevents other people from passing freely along the street.

Exercise 6B - 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.

        The Temple of Literature was (1) ___________ in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s dynasty. The temple is divided into five courtyards. The first courtyard stretches (2) ___________ the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue Van Cac Pavilion. The third courtyard is (3)___________ doctor names were listed on stone tablets above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names and places of birth of 1307 doctors. The fourth courtyard is dedicated to Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as (4) ___________ as Chu Van An – a famous teacher known for his devotion to teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be the Imperial Academy (QuocTuGiam) – the first (5) ___________ of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small (6) ___________ of old time costumes for students and mandarins.