1. Read the postcard. Can you identify the country?

(Đọc bưu thiếp. Bạn có thể xác định đất nước không?)

Dear Jenny,

We’ve been in Hue for three days. What an amazing city! The weather has been wonderful, and we’ve been to a lot of tourist attractions. I’ve visited the Tomb of Khai Dinh and I’ve even gone boating on the Perfume River. I’ve bought a souvenir. Have you missed me?

Love,

Ella

P.S. I had a text from Dylan. He’s passed his driving test!

Part 2: Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE word (1,0 point)

WATER THROWING FESTIVAL

The weather in Thailand is very hot in spring, but if you are visiting that country in April, it might be a good (17)…………..to take an umbrella and a raincoat with you. Every year on 13 April, which is New Year in Thailand, there is a water throwing festival. Young people run or drive through the streets with buckets of (18) …………… or enormous water-guns and throw water at anybody they see. So, if you don’t want to get wet, don’t (19)…………… in the street. Participants must follow three important rules. Firstly, they mustn’t throw water at old people. Secondly, they mustn’t touch people. Thirdly, they mustn’t throw water at ca drivers. Every year people get (20) ………….. or injured in road accidents during the festival. Some people are concerned about the number of casualties and want to ban the festival. However, the festival is a big tourist attraction, and will probably continue for many years.

Thailand is an independent country that lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country has an area of 513,120 sqkm. Thailand enjoys tropical climate. The Thai unit of currency is the baht. The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, the capital, which is also the country’s center of political, commercial, industrial and cultural activities. The population of Thailand is now 66.5 million, about 15 million of whom live in the capital city of Bangkok.According to the last census, 94.5% of the total population are Buddhists. Muslims are the second largest religious group in Thailand at 4.3%. The official language of Thailand is Thai. It is the principal language of education and spoken throughout the country. The country is well-known for the tourist destinations such as Pattaya, Bangkok, and Phuket.

25. Thailand is a Southeast Asian nation. _______

26. 66.5 million people live in the capital city of Bangkok. _______

27. Buddhistsare the largest religious group in Thailand. _______

28. Thai is the primary language of instruction. _______

B. Read the passage again and choose the correct answers. (0.5pt)

29. What is the best title for the passage?

A. Ethnic groups in Thailand B. Tourism in Thailand

C.The symbol of Thailand D. The geography and people of Thailand

30. What can be inferred from the passage?

A.Thailand is the largest country in Southeast Asia.

B. Bangkok is in the center of Thailand.

C. There are more than two religions in Thailand.

D.English is widely spoken in Thailand.

V. Read the postcard and put a word in the box in each of the numbered blanks. There is an EXTRA word

July 20^th

Hi Nick,

Hue is a great city. The (26) _________is fine. It’s sunny all the time. The food is cheap and (27) _________. The people here are (28) _________ and hospitable. The hotel where we are staying is small (29) _________ comfortable. Yesterday we visited the historic monuments. Tomorrow we will go on a trip along the Huong river. You must (30) _________ this city someday. You’ll love it. Bye for now.

Cheers,

4. USE IT! Follow the steps in the writing guide.

(Thực hành! Làm theo các bước trong hướng dẫn viết.)

Câu VII. Đọc đoạn văn và trả lời các câu hỏi. (0,8 điểm)

Indonesia is an island nation in Southeast Asia. Its official name is the Republic of Indonesia. It is a member country of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country's total area is 1,904,443 sq km. The capital of Indonesia is Jakarta and it is also the largest city in the country. Indonesia is the world's fourth most populous country after China, India, and the United States. Islam, which is over eighty per cent of the population practice, is the country's official religion. In addition, there are other religions such as Protestantism, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism. The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is a modified form of Malay. Besides, about 300 other languages and dialects are spoken. English is increasingly used as the language of business.

1. Where is Indonesia?

________________________________________________________________

2. What is its total square area?

________________________________________________________________

3. Is Bahasa Indonesia the national language in Indonesia?

________________________________________________________________

4. How many official religions are there in Indonesia?

________________________________________________________________

Read the passage then answer the questions.

Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in Viet Nam. It is on the lower section of the Thu Bon river. It is a very beautiful town with a lot of colorful lanterns which are hung around the town. Hoi An is famous for one- week tailoring. Customers order clothes in the morning and get them in the evening. The price is not really expensive. If you want to find the place of the old time, Hoi An is a good choice.

7.                  Which town is the oldest towns in Viet Nam?

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8.                  Where are colorful lanterns hung?

@ ……………………………………………………………..…………..………………….

   9. What is Hoi An famous for?

         @ …………………………………………………………………..……..………………….

   10. Do you want to visit Hoi An?

         @ ………………………………………………………………..………..………………….