B. Read the passage, and then fill in each blank with ONE appropriate word. produce

        I would like to live in one of the (61)                       modern houses in the world. It will produce all the energy it needs from the (62)            energy, the wind energy, but not from gas, or oil. There will be modern electronic (63)      in the kitchen such as a smart refrigerator, a dishwasher, a microwave oven, and so on. The house will also have a hi-tech TV that helps us to watch TV programmes from space. A home robot will be able to do all of (64)                 , so our life will become more comfortable than ever (65)          .

36. A. much                     B. more           C. most                  D. almost

37. A. sun                        B. solar            C. sunny                D. cloudy

38. A. appliances              B. tools            C. machines           D. equip

39. A. housework             B. the housework         C. homework            D. the homework

40. A. until                       B. after            C. before                D. then

I. Read the text and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word. (10points)

     Would you like to know how we see the New Year in Spain? Eating twelve grapes. Tradition has it that you have to eat (1) _____________ one by one, in time with the striking of the clock at midnight (2) ___________31 December. What is more, if you manage to eat all the grapes on (3) ____________, you are in for a year of prosperity and good luck. Whether or not you believe in magic, come and try the experience – it (4) ____________a great fun.

     The eating of grapes is the high point (5) ____________ New Year’s Eve. In fact the striking of the clock is broadcast (6) _____________ on television throughout Spain. On this day, family or friends usually get (7) _____________ for a delicious dinner and then the (8) _____________ grapes. In many villages, towns and cities, people head to squares or other emblematic places with a clock to (9) ______________ them together and share the last minutes of the “old” year. If you would (10) ____________ to take part, head for the local tourist office for full details.

II. Read the following text and decide which answer best fits each numbered blank. (10points)

     The giant stalagmite-like pillars create huge arrays of labyrinths that (1) _________ easy to become lost in. Shillin is divided (2) ____________ many smaller stone forests and features caves, waterfalls, ponds, (3) ____________ lake with an island, and even an underground river. Two (4) ____________ the smaller individual stone forests, Naigu Stone Forest and Suogeyi Village, are a (5) ______________ of South China Karst, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of Shillin’s most famous (6) ____________ is the Ashima Stone, which legend says was formed after the (7) ____________ Sani girl, Ashima, ran into the forest and was turned to stone after beig forbidden to marry the (8) ____________ she loved. Every year on June 24 the local Sani people (9) _____________ the time-honored Torch Festival at Shillin, which features many “traditional performances (10) ___________ as wrestling, bull fighting, pole-climbing, dragon-playing, lion-dancing, and the A-xi Moon Dance.”

1.    A. am                     B. is                        C. are                                D. to be

2.    A. into                    B. onto                   C. in                                  D. on

3.    A.  X                      B. a                         C. an                                 D. the

4.    A. to                       B. at                       C. with                              D. of

5.    A. part                    B. piece                  C. pile                               D. group

6.    A. attracting           B. attracted             C. attraction                      D. attractions

7.    A. beauty                B. beautiful            C. beautifully                     D. beautify

8.    A. man                   B. guy                    C. boy                              D. buddy

9.    A. make                  B. do                      C. bring                             D. hold

10.  A. much                B. like                    C. such                              D. so

III. Choose the best option among A,B, C or D to complete the sentences. (5 points)

     Preparation for Tet, Vietnamese New Year, starts two or three months before the actual celebrations. People try to pay off their debts in advance so that they can be debt-free on Tet. Parents buy new clothes for their children so that the children can wear them when Tet arrives. Because a lot of commercial activities will cease during the celebrations people try to stock up on supplies as much as possible.

     In the days leading up to Tet, the streets and markets are full of people. Everyone is busy buying food, clothes, and decorating their house. Each family prepares some special foods for the holiday. Those who live far away from home will try to come home to celebrate Tet with their family. Vietnamese families usually have a family altar to pay respect to their ancestors. During Tet the altar is thoroughly cleaned and new offerings are placed there.

     On New Year’s Eve, each home is thoroughly cleaned and decorated with flowers and offerings for ancestors by the night before Tet. Many people stay up until midnight to welcome the New Year or go to the pagoda to pray for luck, prosperity, and happiness.

     In the morning, actual Tet celebrations begin. The first day of Tet is reserved for the nuclear family. In big cities, the streets are usually empty as most people stay at home or leave the city to visit their close relatives in the countryside. Usually, children dress their new clothes and give their elders the traditional Tet greetings before receiving the lucky money.

1.  This passage is about ________.

     A. New Year’s Eve                                              C. the first day of the New Year

     C. preparation for Tet and Tet holiday                  D. paying debt before Tet

2.  Vietnamese children ________.

     A. have to pay off debt before Tet

     B. should not receive any money during Tet

     C. are not allowed to wear new clothes at Tet

     D. receive lucky money from adults during Tet

3.  Which is NOT mentioned as a preparation for Tet?7

     A. visiting friends and relatives                  B. cooking special foods

     C. decorating houses                                  D. paying off debts

4.  Which is NOT referred during Tet celebration?

     A. going to the pagoda                               B. the increasing of commercial activities

     C. visiting relatives                                    D. wearing new clothes

5.  Vietnamese families ________.

     A. do not celebrate Tet if they are poor

     B. only celebrate Tet when they are wealthy

     C. have an altar to worship their ancestors

     D. gather in the streets on the first day of Tet

Reading 5. Fill in each blank of the passage with the suitable word from the box.

Have you ever seen a (1) ...................show? It is so special and fantastic. It's a unique Vietnamese tradition. Children love the performance, and tourists who come to Viet Nam greatly enjoy this kind of art.

Water puppetry is a traditional art form. It began in the 11th century. It originated in the villages of the Red River Delta of North Viet Nam. The show is performed in a (2)................ . The puppets are supported by strings under the water and controlled by the puppeteers behind a screen, so they appear to be moving on the water. The puppets are made of (3)............. and then painted.

The themes of the puppet shows are rural: the performances show everyday life in the (4)................. and folk tales. There are stories about rice farming, fishing and Vietnamese village festivals.

Ex 2. Choose the right word in brackets to fill in the blank.

1. Last night I watched the movie Romeo and Juliet. At last they killed (together/ each other/ themselves/ them).

2. (What/ Do/ Would/ Will) you like to come? – I’d love to.

3. We must be there (at/ before/ between/ after) 7.30 and 8.15.

4. When my grandmother was young, she used (sing/ to sing/ sang/sung) very well.

5. Don’t go (outside/ inside/ into/ away). It’s too cold.

6. Our team played well (too/ that/ so/ enough) to win thegold medal.

7. Don’t let your child (play/ to play/ playing/ plays) with matches.

8. How long will he (must/ should/ have to/ has to) stay there?

9. Our team won the game because we played very (good/ well).

10. I tried on the shoes and they fitted me (perfect/ perfectly).

11. He had an accident because he was driving too (fast/ fastly).

12. Tom is a driver (careful/ carefully). He is driving along the narrow road. (careful/ carefully)

13. Do you usually feel (nervous/ nervously) before examination?

14. She speaks English (fluent/fluently).

15. He hurt himself (bad/badly).

16. He looked me when I interrupted him. (angry/ angrily)

17. I always feel when the sun is shining. (happy/ happily)

18. Lan worked very for the exam. (hard/ hardly)

19. I am not at Math. (good/ well)

20. My aunt speaks English very (good/ well/ goodly/ best).

21. We have math on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; it means we have math (once/ twice/ three times/ four times) a week.

22. Lan promises to (try/ make/ work/ learn) her best inlearning English.

1.Readthe passage and fill in each gap with ONE suitable word from the list. (1m)            the              places            more              was                   were                    less

Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel (a)_________relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming one of the most popular (b)________for a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s (c)________largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage I felt ten times better. But the best thing for me (d) ________the food. It was all very healthy of course, but it was expensive too!

XIII.    Fill In each blank with a word from the box.

      Many people (1) ___________ in their communities. Some people work with children or the elderly (2) ___________ others clean city parks. Some student clubs require their members to participate in a certain number of hours of community (3) ___________ every month. One way that communities work (4) ___________ is by raising funds for those in need. A community might raise (5) ___________ for a school to buy new equipment or uniforms by selling baked goods or holding a yard sale. Many communities provide places for people in need to receive food, (6)___________, or shelter. Volunteering can help people feel like they are giving something (7) ___________ to their communities. Sometimes a person may need help at one time (8) ___________ be able to help others later.

XIV.    Read the text carefully then answer the questions.

      Community service is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your own community gets the benefits of your work. You do not get paid to perform community service, but get to learn a lot. Community service can help many different groups of people, even animals and the environment. Community service is often organized through a local group, such as a place of worship, school, or non-profit organization, or you can start your own community service projects. Community service can even involve raising funds by donating used goods or selling used goods like clothing.

      Many people participate in community service because they enjoy helping others and improving their community.

1.   What is community service?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

2.   Where is community service often done?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

3.   Is community service a paying job?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

4.   What groups of people can community service help?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

5.   Is donation of used goods a community service example?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

6.   Why do many people take part in community service?

      ___________________________________________________________________________

XV.      Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the word in brackets.

1.   I’m leaving now because I don’t want to miss the train. (so)

→  I’m________________________________________________________________________

2.   The last time I saw my uncle was two years ago. (for)

→  I haven’t____________________________________________________________________

3.   Let me reach my office and then I will talk to him. (when)

→  I__________________________________________________________________________

4.   Why don’t we donate our old books, toys and clothes to charity? (suggests)

→  Mom______________________________________________________________________

5.   Jane stayed behind after the class in order to talk to the teacher. (because)

→  Jane_______________________________________________________________________

6.   This is the first time they’ve been to Korea. (before)

→  They’ve____________________________________________________________________

7.   How long have you been a member of Volunteers In Asia? (join)

→  When______________________________________________________________________

8.   We suggested people recycle glass, cans and paper. (encouraged)

→  We________________________________________________________________________

Write 1 word in each gap

Written communication

Not long ago, written communication was slow. In the past,you....... communicate..... with someone ...... letter. They would receive the letter have ..... very annoying! For example, you could not send a letter inviting someone..... your party unless you sent it at least a week before.

Today, though, with email and text messages, we can send a written message ... someone instantly - and we do not ..... to go to the post office or pay for a stamp! It is easier than ever to stay in touch ...... friends and relations wherever they are in the world. Now , you ..... decide to have a party in the morning, your friends will be there in the evening. That is great, is not it?

Part 2: Fill in each blank with a suitable word deriving from the word in the brackets. Number ONE has been done for you. (15 marks)

The stories (1. CALL) …….. The Thousand and One Nights are also known as the Arabian Nights, although many come from Iran and India. The Arab world has, however, made them (2. FAME) …….. and some of the (3. HEROICALLY) …….., such as Ali Baba and the Sultan Haroun Al Rashid, are (4. PURITY) …….. Arab figures. In the story of Ali Baba, forty thieves plan a surprise (5. ATTACKING) ……..    on Ali, by hiding in large jars inside a cave. They are (6. DISCOVERY) …….. by a slave, however, who saves Ali Baba by pouring (7. BOIL) …….. oil on the thieves in the jars. The tales (8. SPECIAL ) …….. describe clever or (9. UNLUCK)………… heroes like Ali Baba or Sinbad the Sailor managing to escape all the (10. ENDANGER) …….. which they have to (11. FACIAL) …….. while acquiring both the beautiful heroine and immense wealth.

Part 2: Fill in each blank with a suitable word deriving from the word in the brackets. Number ONE has been done for you. (15 marks)

The stories (1. CALL) …….. The Thousand and One Nights are also known as the Arabian Nights, although many come from Iran and India. The Arab world has, however, made them (2. FAME) …….. and some of the (3. HEROICALLY) …….., such as Ali Baba and the Sultan Haroun Al Rashid, are (4. PURITY) …….. Arab figures. In the story of Ali Baba, forty thieves plan a surprise (5. ATTACKING) ……..    on Ali, by hiding in large jars inside a cave. They are (6. DISCOVERY) …….. by a slave, however, who saves Ali Baba by pouring (7. BOIL) …….. oil on the thieves in the jars. The tales (8. SPECIAL ) …….. describe clever or (9. UNLUCK)………… heroes like Ali Baba or Sinbad the Sailor managing to escape all the (10. ENDANGER) …….. which they have to (11. FACIAL) …….. while acquiring both the beautiful heroine and immense wealth.