I.         Choose the word or phrase among a, b, c or d that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

Miri, Mai’s Japanese pen pal, has been in Vietnam for two weeks. Mai took her to many (26) ____ last week. First, they (27) ____ to Da Lat. Like Tokyo, Da Lat is a city of beautiful flowers. Then they (28) ____ to Nha Trang. Miri (29) ____ swimming in the sea and eating seafood while Mai (30) ____ sand castles on the beach. "I (31) ____ by the nice sunshine and good food here," Miri (32) ____ to Mai. Miri also said (33) ____ in Japan is like Nha Trang, but Da Lat is very much like many (34) ____ and quiet towns in her country. She (35) ____ Mai could visit Japan some day and try Japanese special food.

26. a. markets                     b. places                           c. areas                             d. provinces

27. a. went                          b. was going                    c. visited                          d. were visiting

28. a. moved                       b. changed                       c. flew                              d. visited

29. a. enjoy                         b. enjoys                          c. enjoyed                        d. is enjoying

30. a. is making                  b. makes                           c. made                            d. was making

31. a. am impressed            b. am impressing              c. was impressed              d. was impressing

32. a. says                           b. said                              c. tells                              d. told

33. a. no place                     b. nowhere                       c. everywhere                  d. many places

34. a. crowded                    b. active                           c. busy                             d. peaceful

35. a. asked                         b. wished                         c. promised                      d. wanted

C. Reading

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

Central Highlands

Central Highland, also known as Tay Nguyen, has been considered as a highly (1)           region in Vietnam. Although the land does not have the strength in developing economics, it is famous for its unique and traditional (2)                          . Each year the place has attracted a great number of (3)                   . Most visitors are impressed by the (4)               beauty of stilt houses, Gong culture and many traditional festivals. The Central Highland festivals are (5)                from a strong belief of local people in a God named Yang. The festivals often include cultural activities to (6)              the cooperation and attachment in the community. It also creates many chances to residents to perform traditionally musical instruments. Some typical festivals in the land (7)                        Buffalo Sacrifice Festival, Harvest Festival, Gong Festival and Elephant Race Festival. The Government and local people are trying their (8)                    to protect and preserve the unique cultural values of Central Highlands.

1. A. mountainous       B. urban                   C. rural                      D. developing

2. A. mountain            B. culture                  C. heritage                 D. ethnic

3. A. teachers              B. journalists            C. tourists                  D. chef

4. A. stylish                 B. modern                C. fashionable            D. ancient

5. A. originated           B. arrived                 C. start                       D. begins

6. A. strong                 B. strength               C. strongly                D. strengthen

7. A. is                        B. such as                 C. are                        D. like

8. A. good                   B. best                      C. better                     D. well

Choose the item among A, B, C or D that best answers the question about the passage.

Since thousands of years ago, Vietnamese people have the custom of worshiping ancestors to commemorate their origin. The custom came into being based on the belief of the soul’s immortality after the death. Worshiping ancestors becomes one of traditional Vietnamese customs, ethical norms, and principles. It plays an important role in the religious spiritual life of Vietnamese, especially in the countryside. In each family, there is an ancestor altar situated at the most respectful position. In special occasions, here is the place where family members worship to pray for best wishes. Traditionally, ancestor altar is located in the biggest room of a house with the display of specialized offerings. Nowadays, owing to the influence of modern life, few houses have ancient ancestor altars. These altars might be placed on a panel attached to the wall, even on top of cabinet. Over the time, there is a change in ways of worshiping, but the Vietnamese custom remains its meaning.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. A well- known custom in Vietnam          B. Vietnamese traditional clothes      

C. A famous god in Vietnam                        D. A festival Vietnamese people love

2. How important is worshipping ancestors in Vietnam?

A. It shows that Vietnamese people don’t value soul’s immortality.

B. It has an essential part in Vietnamese people’s spiritual life.

C. It makes sure that Vietnamese people forget their origin.

D. It becomes a new custom in Vietnamese people’s life.

3. According to the passage, which of the following is not TRUE about Vietnamese people’s altar?

A. It can be on the top of cabinet or on the wall.

B. There is no offering on the altar.

C. It is placed in special position.

D. It is a place where people pray for best wishes.

4. What does modern life affect the altar?

A. It has lot of strange offerings                   B. It is much smaller than before

C. People use it for other purposes               D. People may put it in different places

5. What is special about worshipping ancestors?

A. Young people don’t like this custom.

B. Vietnamese people had this custom not long ago.

C. People have to prepare too many kinds of offerings.

D. Its meaning can be remained through time.