Part 1: Read the following passage, then decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). 1.1 Disadvantages of festivals Although people love festivals very much, there are also some disadvantages. First, festivals are very costly. Because the general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages, a nation is willing to spend a lot of money on this. Moreover, during festivals, most people do not work but spend money on expensive gifts for their friends and relatives. Second, festivals can be dangerous. People may drink a lot during a festival and cause road accidents. In many festivals, there are races like cow – racing, and elephant racing which may be dangerous, especially for children. Moreover, in some festivals, when people rush to see the events they may also cause other people to get burn. Third, festivals may affect the environment. After a festival, the roads are full of colourful paper, flowers, waste cans or bottles that people throw away. Trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the crowds. Furthermore, the noise from music and other performances also cause noise pollution.

1. Festivals are very expensive.

2. The general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages.

3. No road accidents happen during a festivals.

4. Cow – racing, and elephant racing are safe for children.

5. The environment may be heavily affected after a festival.

Part 1: Read the following passage, then decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

1.1 Disadvantages of festivals Although people love festivals very much, there are also some disadvantages. First, festivals are very costly. Because the general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages, a nation is willing to spend a lot of money on this. Moreover, during festivals, most people do not work but spend money on expensive gifts for their friends and relatives. Second, festivals can be dangerous. People may drink a lot during a festival and cause road accidents. In many festivals, there are races like cow – racing, and elephant racing which may be dangerous, especially for children. Moreover, in some festivals, when people rush to see the events they may also cause other people to get burn. Third, festivals may affect the environment. After a festival, the roads are full of colourful paper, flowers, waste cans or bottles that people throw away. Trees along the roadsides may be damaged by the crowds. Furthermore, the noise from music and other performances also cause noise pollution.

1. Festivals are very expensive.

2. The general purpose of festivals is to preserve cultural heritages.

3. No road accidents happen during a festivals.

4. Cow – racing, and elephant racing are safe for children.

5. The environment may be heavily affected after a festival.

II. READING

*Part 1: Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

English is the most important in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

Listen to a man talking about available means of transport to travel around Britain. Decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

      1.  Travelling in Britain is not very difficult.                                                 .................

      2.   If you are visiting most big cities in your trip, you shouldn’t take a train.............

      3.   You can easily get the best deals in hiring a car without booking                    

            in advance.                                                                                                    .................

      4.   You can travel by horse in some places in Britain.                                 .................

      5.   You can’t take taxis at all main stations.                                                  .................

IX Read the passage. Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Men Attire

Anyone who has seen the exquisite costumes worn by Vietnamese women will recognize similarities in the traditional dress of the male. There are many variations on the basic theme. At the top of the list is the elaborate dress of the emperor and the mandarins. Their rank was shown in the display of color in the brocade and embroideries. Gold brocade with embroidered dragons was for the emperor only. Gold is the national color and the dragon heads the fabulous mythical animal world. Purple is the color reserved for high-ranking court mandarins, while blue is for those of lower rank. Costumes worn for religious ceremonies also have their special colors. Dresses for ceremonial occasions usually have very wide and ample sleeves. Wedding dresses are similar to the popular fashions, and the color is usually purple or blue brocade. Dresses for mourning have frayed fringes or a line up the back and may be either black or white in color.

1. The Vietnamese traditional dress of men and women are somehow similar.

2. The dress of mandarins is at the top of the list.

3. The rank of person could be revealed via the color of the dress

4. Gold brocade and embroidered dragons was for the emperor and mandarins.

5. The normal dress and the ceremonial dress have no difference.

Read and decide if the statements are True ( T) or False (F)

 

 I. Listen and decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).         Question 1. The country is located in South America. __________                      Question 2. The land mass of the country is nearly 10 million km2. __________  Question 3. More people in the country speak English than French. __________  Question 4. Canada is well known for its four distinct seasons. __________  Question 5. The coldest days in the winter months of the country are about 20 degrees. __________                                                                                                        II. Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.                                                                                                    Question 6. A. recycle B. medical C. chemical D. athletic                                    Question 7. A. pollute B. botanic C. contaminate D. economy                                  Question 8. A. into B. history C. tiny D. disease III. Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest.                                                                          Question 9. A. national B. grammatical C. medical D. chemical                              Question 10. A. athletic B. historic C. dramatic D. classic                                    Question 11. A. scientifically B. economic C. artistic D. scientific                                       IV. Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

Question 12. Water pollution can put negative __________ on our health.

                 A. contamination B. affects C. effects D. problems                                        Question 13. A: How can light pollution __________ animals? B: It can make animals change their behavior patterns.

                A. cause B. make C. affect D. lead                                                    Question 14. The dove is a universal __________ of peace.

                   A. symbolizing B. symbolize C. symbolic D. symbol

Question 15. The city has an atmosphere which is quite __________. You will never feel like that in other places.

                    A. important B. normal C. unique D. common                                    Question 16. __________ about the storm that stroke Hanoi last night?

A. Did you hear B. Do you heard C. Have you hear D. Did you heard                          Question 17. Many people __________ because of the earthquake last week.

A. did injure B. injured C. have injured D. were injured                                            Question 18. When I looked at the river, I knew it __________ for a long time.

A. had contaminated B. had been contaminated C. was contaminated D. contaminated

Question 19. All flights to Ha Noi had to be cancelled __________ the storm.

A. as a result B. due to C. because D. so                                                          Question 20. When we were young, we __________ in the river near our home.

          A. used to swim B. have swum C. had swum D. were swimming                               V. Find a mistake in each sentence.                                                            Question 21. My father worked (A) in a noisy factory for (B) a long time, since (C) he suffered from hearing loss (D).                                                                        Question 22. The River Thames flows (A) through southern (B) England and connect (C) London with (D) the sea.                                                             Question 23. Much (A) of the town was reconstruct (B) after (C) the tornado (D). Question 24. Look at (A) those (B) grey clouds! It will (C) rain soon (D).       Question 25. Students might (A) only use the (B) laboratory once (C) a (D) week. VI. Read the passge. And decide if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Living in Scotland

Scotland is the UK’s most northern country and has around 790 islands off its coasts – 130 of which have people living on them. Scotland is well known for its stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches and lochs, which are fress water lakes. There are over 600 square miles of lochs in Scotland including the most famous one, Loch Ness.

It has a population of just over five million people which is about 8.5 per cent of the whole UK population. Over 2 milion of these live in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and almost half of Scotland’s population live in the Central Belt, where both the largest city (Glasgow), and the capital city Edinburgh) are located.

Scotland also hostsone of the biggest arts festivals in the world. This is commonly known as the Edinburgh Festival but is actually made up of a number of different festivals which happen at different times of the year, though many do take place in August and September. Many people have heard of the Fringe Festival, but there are also the International Festival, the Film Festival, the Children’s Festival and the Edinburgh Mela which is an intercultural festival.

Question 26. Scottish people inhabit on over 1/6 of its all islands. __________ Question 27. Scotland’s population is over 1/10 of the whole UK population. __________                                                                                                      Question 28. People in Scotland prefer living in other areas to big cities. __________                                                                                                     Question 29. There are 2 common months for Edinburgh Festival. __________ Question 30. There won’t be any special events exclusively for kids in this Festival. __________                                                                                                                               VII. Read the passage and answer the questions.

Technology has advanced to the point where instant communication anywhere in the world is an everyday fact of life. Technology has improved, and has a positive impact on communication as a whole in many (31) __________ . It has increased the reliability of sending messages to others, made it easier to meet new people and keep (32) __________ touch with friends.

Modern communication is handled by wireless signals, undersea cables, satellites and other (33) __________ technology, ensuring the fast delivery of messages and data to any locations. The accessibility of technology also means that you don’t need to be in any

special locations like a post office or mail room to send a message; all you need is a cell phone.

Online communication has (34) __________ the door to new ways of communicating with strangers and taking part in communities. Chat rooms, (35) __________ forums and dating sites let people meet each other and get to know more people without having to be there in person.

Question 31. A. methods B. means C. forms D. ways                                        Question 32. A. on B. out C. for D. in                                                              Question 33. A. advanced B. high C. simple D. basic                                    Question 34. A. opened B. closed C. been opened D. been closed              Question 35. A. channel B. discussion C. cyber D. media

    VIII. Choose the best sentence that can be made from the cues given.      Question 36. We/ use/ art/ communicate/ 200 years.

 A. We will be using art to communicate in 200 years.                                                 B. We will use art for communicating for 200 years.                                                   C. We will have used art to communicating in 200 years.                                           D. We will be using art for communicating by 200 years.

Question 37. I/ look forward to/ hear/ you/ soon.

A. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

B. I am looking forward to hear from you soon.                                                          C. So am I looking forward to hear from you soon.

D. I look forward to hear from you soon.

Question 38. The number/ English speakers/ increase/ recent years.

A. The number of English speakers increase in recent years.                                    B. The number of English speakers have increased in recent years.                         C. The number of English speakers increased in recent years.                                 D. The number of English speakers has increased in recent years.

Question 39. According/ latest report/ the number/ people/ injured/ typhoon/ nearly/ 150.

A. According to the latest report, the number of people injured in the typhoon was nearly 150.                                                                                                                   B. According to the latest report, the number of people were injured in the typhoon were nearly 150.                                                                                                          C. According to lastest, the number of people injured in the typhoon were nearly 150. D. According to the lastest report, the number of people have injured in the typhoon was nearly 150.

Question 40. Tsunamis/ also/ refer/ the public/ tidal waves.

A. Tsunamis also referred to the public as tidal waves.                                               B. Tsunamis also refer to the public as tidal waves.                                                       C. Tsunamis is also referred as the public as tidal waves.                                             D. Tsunamis are also referred to the public as tidal waves.

Read the passage and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers (T or F) on the answer sheet. Trang 4 / 6 Rebecca Jane started The Lady Detective Agency in 2006. She started it because she thought her husband was lying to her. She told the police but they were not interested in helping her. She wanted to know the truth. She followed her husband and discovered that he was lying to her about many things. A friend asked her to help investigate her husband, and the Agency was born. “I never wanted to be a private eye”, says Rebecca, “but the opportunity was there. Of course, I’m not the first female detective in the world – there are many excellent female police detectives – but I think we are the first detective agency to only employ women.”

 1. Rebecca Jane is the first female detective in the world.

2. She started her business with her husband in 2006.

3. The police didn’t want to help her.

4. Her first job as a detective was to spy on a friend’s husband. 

Part 1. Read the passage and Decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).. (1.0pt)

      The dragon dance and the lion dance was originated from China, and it has been introduced to many parts of the world. The dragon dance and lion dance are also popular in some traditional festivals in Vietnam. Dragons symbolize wisdom, power and wealth, and they are believed to bring good luck to people. The origin of the dragon dance can be dated back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD). It was then used in a ceremony for worshiping ancestors and praying for rain, and it gradually developed into an entertainment activity. By the Tang Dynasty (618–907) and the Song Dynasty (960–1279), it had become a common ceremonial activity in festivals like Chinese New Year.

1. The dragon dance came from China.

2. People think that the dragon dance is associated with luck.

3. The dragon dance was firstly performed for entertainment.

4. People performed the dragon dance to pray for less rain.

Part 2. Read the text and then choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. (1.5p)

Among the very old days of the country, (1) …………… the government of King An Duong Vuong

 (Thuc Phan), Vietnam was called Au Lac. The King decided to build Co Loa as the country’s royal

 (2) ……………… To (3) ………...… the event when An Duong Vuong started moving into the citadel, residents of 12 hamlets belonging to Co Loa as well as 7 other communes around the region held Co Loa Citadel Festival within a 10 day period - from the 6th to 16th day of the first Lunar month.

On the 5th day, in the afternoon, all of the eight communes (4) ……………… a ceremony with incense offering at the (5) …………… house. Meanwhile, at An Duong Vuong Temple, the same ritual is held by the most (6) …………… elder among 8 communes, with revision of An Duong Vuong’s accomplishments and merits.

1. A. in B. over C. under D. on

2. A. castle B. kingdom C. palace D. house

3. A. memorize B. miss C. remind D. commemorate

4. A. hold B. is held C. take place D. takes place

5. A. commune B. communal C. common D. commonly

6. A. respected B. disrespected C. respectful D. disrespectful

   VI. DO AS DIRECTED (3p)

1. We/ together/ on/ have/ dinner/ a/ family/ of/ eating/ New Year’s Eve/ tradition.

(Reorder this sentence)

è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. . It’s good for us to keep our traditional customs.        (Rewrite sentence with SHOULD)

è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Sebastien is a French, but he plays Vietnamese folk games well.

 (Rewrite sentence with ALTHOUGH)

è ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. while/ elephants/ race/ people/ cheer/ encourage/ them                

(Make sentences, using the words or phrases provided. You can add some words or make changes)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………