Decide whether the following statements are True (T) or False (F).

Thailand, located in the Southeast of Asia, has a total area of 513,115 sq km. It is bordered by the countries Laos in the Northeast, Cambodia in the Southeast and Malaysia in the South. The total population is about 65.5 million in 2010. Bangkok, the most populous city, is the capital of Thailand. The country’s unit of currency is the Baht, which consists of 100 Satang.

The country enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, and there are differences between the weather in the North and the South. The Northern Thai have three seasons in a year, hot from March to May, rainy from June to October, and cool from November to February. The Southern Thai have only two seasons, rainy from April to November and hot from December to March.

The national language is Thai. English is also spoken and understood by many citizens, especially in Bangkok and other tourism areas. Although Thailand has no official religion, up to 96.4% people (2002) believe in Buddhism. Additionally, there are followers of some other religions such as Muslims, Hinduism and Christianity.

Thailand is contiguous to Laos, Cambodia and Malaysia.

A. True

B. False

23 It isn’t necessary for us to get a visa for Singapore.

a. We needn’t get a visa for Singapore.

b. We mustn’t get a visa for Singapore.

c. We mayn’t get a visa for Singapore.

d. We shouldn’t get a visa for Singapore.

24 The girl just said hello. She is Tom’s youngest sister.

a. The girl who just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister.

b. The girl saying hello is Tom’s youngest sister.

c. The girl just said hello is Tom’s youngest sister.

d. The girl, who just said hello, is Tom’s youngest sister.

25 I’m waiting for the bus. It is late.

a. The bus which I’m waiting is late.

b. The bus whom I’m waiting for is late.

c. The bus for that I’m waiting is late.

d. The bus I’m waiting for is late.

26 This house was built years ago. It is still in very good shape.

a. This house, which built years ago, is still in very good shape.

b. This house, built years ago, is still in very good shape.

c. This house, building years ago, is still in very good shape.

d. This house, which was built years ago is still in very good shape.

27 Despite his inexperience in the field, John applied for the job.

a. John was unable to do the job because he was inexperienced.

b. John applied for the job because he has experience in the field.

c. John did not apply for the job because of his inexperience in the field.

d. John applied for the job even though he has no experience in the field.

28 In spite of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

a. In spite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

b. Although it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

c. Despite it rained heavily, my brother went to work.

d. Although of heavy rain, my brother went to work.

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. It borders Thailand and is surrounded by the sea. Malaysia

became an independent nation in 1963 after (1)_______ by Great Britain for many years. It has a very

strong economy that (2)________ tourism and trade. (3)________ its location in the South Pacific

ocean, the (4)_________ of Malaysia is tropical. This means that is very hot and humid. Also, the

temperature does not change much throughout the year. Malaysia’s general weather conditions make

(5)_______ a wonderful place for many plants and animals to live. In fact, Malaysia is one of the

world's most diverse ecosystems.

In 2001, Malaysia was ranked as one of the top 12 diverse countries in the world in terms of biology

(plants and animals). It is believed that over 170,000 different kinds of plants and animals live in

Malaysia. In fact, scientists think that nearly 20% of the world's animals (6)________ in Malaysia

now. Malaysia is home to tigers, elephants, rhinos, turtles, and many different kinds of monkeys

including Orangutans.

1. A. having ruled B. ruled C. being ruled D. ruling

2. A. composes of B. comprise C. consists D. includes

3. A. As B. In spite of C. Therefore D. Because of

4. A. weather B. climate C. temperature D. condition

5. A. it B. they C. that D. them

6. A. lives B. live C. lived D. living

My name is Alice. I’m going to visit the Great Wall of China this summer. It is known across the world for its uniqueness, great length, and historical value. It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall of China consists of a series of walls built by Chinese in many years. In 1987, UNESCO listed the site as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Every year, a lot of tourists visit the Great Wall of China. I can’t wait to see the wall. I’ll take a lot of pictures and buy some souvenirs for my friends and relatives.

Every year, a few tourists visit the Great Wall of China.

A. True

B. False

My name is Alice. I’m going to visit the Great Wall of China this summer. It is known across the world for its uniqueness, great length, and historical value. It is also considered to be one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall of China consists of a series of walls built by Chinese in many years. In 1987, UNESCO listed the site as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Every year, a lot of tourists visit the Great Wall of China. I can’t wait to see the wall. I’ll take a lot of pictures and buy some souvenirs for my friends and relatives.

The Great Wall of China is one of the Seven wonders of the world.

A. T

B. F

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Southern Thailand was hit Thursday by the most severe haze from forest fires in Indonesia, forcing all schools in a province to close and disrupting flights in a popular tourist area, officially said.

The haze that has shrouded parts of Malaysia and Singapore for nearly two months reached hazardous levels in the southern Thai city of Songkhla, with the pollution index hitting a record-high reading of 365. A reading of 101-200 is unhealthy, 201-300 is very unhealthy and above 300 is hazardous.

“This is a crisis,” said Halem Jemarican, head of the Southern Environment Office. He said the pollution index in southern Thailand has never exceeded 300 before.
Halem said his office has worked with other authorities to have all schools in Songkhla province send students home and all outdoor sports stadiums to close temporarily. Warnings have been issued to vulnerable people such as children, the elderly and people with illnesses not to go out of their homes.

“The wind speed is very low this year in the south, causing haze to stay in our skies longer,” Halem said by telephone.

An airport official in Hat Yai, a popular tourist area, said three flights bound for Bangkok were delayed Thursday morning because of the haze. A flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai was diverted to Surat Thani on Wednesday evening. The official declined to be identified because of working rules.

Local media reported that cloud seeding has been discussed as a way to dispel the haze in southern Thailand, which is hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the forest fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island.

Southern Thailand boasts tropical beaches popular among tourists in Surat Thani and Phuket, two of the seven provinces suffering from the haze

The haze stayed longer in the southern Thailand because of ______.

A. the fine particles of dust in the air

B. the tropical weather in the area

C. the high pollution index

D. the low speed of the wind

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 28 to 34.

  Southern Thailand was hit Thursday by the most severe haze from forest fires in Indonesia, forcing all schools in a province to close and disrupting flights in a popular tourist area, officially said.

  The haze that has shrouded parts of Malaysia and Singapore for nearly two months reached hazardous levels in the southern Thai city of Songkhla, with the pollution index hitting a record-high reading of 365. A reading of 101-200 is unhealthy, 201-300 is very unhealthy and above 300 is hazardous.

  “This is a crisis,” said Halem Jemarican, head of the Southern Environment Office. He said the pollution index in southern Thailand has never exceeded 300 before. Halem said his office has worked with other authorities to have all schools in Songkhla province send students home and all outdoor sports stadiums to close temporarily. Warnings have been issued to vulnerable people such as children, the elderly and people with illnesses not to go out of their homes.

  “The wind speed is very low this year in the south, causing haze to stay in our skies longer,” Halem said by telephone.

  An airport official in Hat Yai, a popular tourist area, said three flights bound for Bangkok were delayed Thursday morning because of the haze. A flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai was diverted to Surat Thani on Wednesday evening. The official declined to be identified because of working rules.

  Local media reported that cloud seeding has been discussed as a way to dispel the haze in southern Thailand, which is hundreds of kilometers (miles) from the forest fires in Indonesia’s Sumatra island.

  Southern Thailand boasts tropical beaches popular among tourists in Surat Thani and Phuket, two of the seven provinces suffering from the haze.

The haze stayed longer in the southern Thailand because of ____________.

A. the fíne particles of dust in the air 

B. the tropical weather in the area 

C. the high pollution index 

D. the low speed of the wind