Choose the word or phrase among A, B, Cor D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Space leisure

For most of their time in orbit, astronauts are fully (1) ……….with repairs and scientific experiments. But time for relaxation and recreation is essential. To reduce boredom, homesickness and isolation, astronauts are (2)………to receive a weekly video telephone call from home, as well as daily email messages.

If boredom (3)…….., there are plenty of windows from which to admire the ever-changing (4)……….as the International Space Station orbits the planet every 90 minutes. The crew enjoy searching for familiar landmarks, watching lightning flashes, and waiting for one of the (5)……….. sunrises and sunsets.

There is a wide choice of leisure activities (6)………. crew members are (7)…….. to take along their personal choice of entertainment. These range from chequers or chess sets to books and CDs or their own instruments.

Time (8)…….. and bond together is essential for any crew. Meal times are generally set aside for periods of friendly get-togethers, and evenings often (9)……… the crew settling down to watch the (10)……….DVD movies.

Question 1

A. related

B. filled

C. bored

D.occupied

Part 1: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (0.25/each) Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (25)……………..with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (26)……………. people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (27)…………. a large dinner with roast turkey. (28)………… Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national holidays.

25. A. celebrating B. celebration C. celebrated D. celebrate

26. A. where B. which C. when D. in which

27. A. have B. buy C. help D. take

28. A. Besides B. Both C. Either D. Nor

III/ Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Two of the most important holidays in the United States are Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day. The fourth of July marks the American declaration of independence from Britain. Most towns, big or small, celebrate the fourth of July with parades and fireworks. Families (81) __________ with barbecues or picnics. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in fall, on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a day (82)__________people give thanks to the harvest. Most families (83)__________ a large dinner with roast turkey. (84)__________ Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day are national (85)__________.

81. A. celebrating           B. celebration       C. celebrate          D. celebrated        81…

82. A. where                  B. when                C. which               D. in which           82…

83. A. have                    B. buy                  C. help                 D. take                 83…

84. A. Besides                B. Both                C. Either               D. Nor                  84…

85. A. chances               B. months            C. holidays           D. times                85…

V. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

London’s Tower Bridge

      London’s Tower Bridge is one of the most famous (1)___  in the world. The bridge, designed (2)____(by) the architect Horace Jones together with John Wolfe Barry, was finally completed in 1894. It (3)____  11,000 tons of steel to build the framework of the 265-meter-long bridge. Over time, the bridge has become one of London’s most famous (4)_______.

      (5)______ photographs of the Tower Bridge is a favorite London tourist activity, but you can also go inside the bridge, (6)_____ you’ll have a magnificent view over London from the walkway (7)_____the two bridge towers.

      In 2014, glass floors were installed in the walkways, giving visitors another, unusual view from the bridge. The long glass floors, more than 40 meters above the river, allow you to (8)_____the traffic over the Tower Bridge from above. It is particularly (9)_____to see the bridge (10)___and close below your feet.

1.   A. bridges             B. bridge           C. tower               D. towers

2.   A. or                  B. and               C. as                            D. but

3.   A. took               B. built               C. brought               D. gave

4.   A. landscapes              B. views           C. symbols              D. scenes

5.   A. To take                   B. Take              C. To taking            D. Taking

6.   A. when             B. where                C. what               D. whose

7.   A. at                    B. on                 C. between                  D. in         

8.   A. consider                  B. follow         C. record              D. watch

9.   A. fascinate             B. fascinating   C. fascinated         D. fascination

10. A. opened            B. to open          C. open           D. be opened

IV. Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

     English is the most important in the world today. A very large (21)______ 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 (22) _______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, (23)_______, 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 (24) _____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 (25) ____that I want to learn English.

21. A. few                   B. deal                         C. amount                   D. number

22. A. get                    B. let                           C. persuade                 D. make

23. A. however           B. therefore                 C. athough                  D. otherwise

24. A. understand       B. understanding        C. to understand         D. understood

25. A. reasons             B. causes                     C. effects                    D. results

I.        Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

There are two main kinds of sports : (1)   _______  sports and individual sports. Team sports (2) _______such sports as baseball, basketball and volleyball. Team sports require two separate teams . The teams play (3) _______each other. They compete against each other in order to get the best score. (4) _______ example, in a football game, if team A gets 4 points and team B (5) _______2 points, team A win the game. Team sports are sometimes called competitive sports.

Exercise 1: Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C, or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

In spring time annually, local people are excited to attend the Giong Festival. The festival is mainly held in Phu Dong Temple, Soc Son, to commemorate Saint Giong, one of the 4 Vietnamese immortals. It is so meaningful and notable that it was recognized as an (1)________ cultural heritage of mankind by UNESCO. During the festival, visitors can witness the (2)_________  including processions, cleaning the statue of Saint Giong, and incense (3)__________. The stories will let you know information about Saint Giong and the reason why he became one of the 4 immortals in Vietnam. (4)__________, you also have a chance to immerse yourself in interesting folk games and enjoy traditional singing. For local people, it is an occasion not only to commemorate the Saint but also to pray (5)_________ abundant harvest and happy lives. Giong Festival could be held in different places but Soc Temple and Phu Dong Temple are the 2 most well-known ones. Don’t forget to attend this interesting festival in Vietnam.

1. A. spirital        B. untouchable    C. intangible    D. immaterial 

2. A. ceremony         B. festival        C. ritual         D. anniversary

3. A. giving        B. holding        C. offering     D. having

4. A. Though         B. Therefore     C. Besides     D. Nevertheless

5. A. for             B. to            C. about        D. of