Choose the correct word form among A, B, C or d for each numbered gap to complete
the passage.
In spite of the fact that foreigners are always grumbling about English cooking, it's (41).....
whether their (42) .... complaints are justifiable. It can be argued that this stream of criticism
tends to be based on rather (43). experience and that the proof of the pudding is in the
eating. Owing to the fact that these people are (44) ....... to be short of money, they seek out
the more (45) ....... restaurants rather than (46) ...... establishments. If your sole experience
of English cooking is (47) ..... to eating fish and chips, the (48) ..... of your leaving the
country with a (49). impression is (50) ...

41. A. debates

B. debate

C. debatable

D. debated

42. A. continuous

B. continual

C. continue

D. continuation

43. A. limited

B. limits

C. limit

D. limiting

44. A. inclining

B. inclines

C. incline

D. inclined

45. A. economic

B. economical

C. economy

D. economize

46. A. renown

B. renowned

C. renowns

D. renowning

47. A. confine

B. confined

C. confines

D. confining

48. A. likelihood

B. likeliness

C. liking

D. likeness

49. A. Favourable

B. favours

C. favoured

D. favourably

50. A. minimized

B. minimum 

C. minimal

D. minimize

C. READING

I. Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.

      More than a billion people all over the world are (1)                the threat of desert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and are also its (2)       . People cut (3)                  trees for fuel and farmland. Their herd eat (4)        the grass covering valley floors and hillsides. The climate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5)         .

      In some places, many people had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and sand buried their houses and crops. Therefore, government in nearby areas have had local people (6)    trees and banned burning firewood for fuel. Many techniques have been (7)                      . For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8)                   for planting trees, but this method may harm the environment. Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9)                 water to desert areas.

      Unless people find more (10)                   methods, their homes and land will be lost. The last against the desert is continuing.

1.   A. of                            B. in                             C. on                           D. under

2.   A. victims                    B. enemies                  C. friends                    D. effects

3.   A. off                           B. back                        C. down                      D. in

4.   A. up                           B. away                       C. into                         D. out

5.   A. blanks                     B. deserts                    C. spaces                     D. bareness

6.   A. planting                  B. plant                       C. to plant                  D. planted

7.   A. using                       B. use                          C. used                        D. uses

8.   A. fertilizer                  B. soil                          C. earth                       D. water

9.   A. to carry                   B. take                         C. fetch                       D. bring

10. A. great                       B. effective                  C. major                      D. useful 

 Choose the correct word A, B, C or D for each gap to complete the following passage.

   More than a billion people all over the world are (1) ………….. the threat of desert expansion, but few of them are aware that they themselves cause it and are also its (2) ……………. People cut (3) ……………. Trees for fuel and farmland. Their herds eat (4) ………… the grass covering valley floors and hillsides. The climate and soil quality, therefore, are affected and forests are turned into (5) ……….

  In some places, many people had to leave their homes when their wells became dry and sand buried their house and crops. Therefore, governments in nearby areas  have and local people (6) ………….. trees and banned burning firewood for fuel. Many other techniques have been (7) ………… For example, in Iran, a thin covering of oil was poured on sandy areas to retain (8) ………….. for planting trees, but this method may harm the environment. Other countries built long canals or pipelines (9) ………….. water to desert areas.

  Unless people find more (10) …………… methods, their homes and land will be lost. The fight against the desert is continuing.

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II. Choose the correct word A, B, C, or D for each gap to complete the following passage.

Energy is one of the problems that many people are (1) …………………….. in. It is not an unfamiliar word. It is heard, said, discussed day after day. It is close (2) ……………......... everyone’s daily life. You (3) ……………………….. on a lamp and it is energy that gives you light. You turn on a TV and it is energy that gives you pictures and sound. You ride a motorcycle and it is energy that gives you movement. You cook your meals and it is (4) ………………….. that gives you heat to boil rice.

The problem is that the demand for energy is rising and that the price of energy is getting higher and higher. The supply of energy on earth is limited. It can not provide us forever. The (5) …………………. of energy in the future is inevitable. Therefore, saving energy is a must if we want to continue to live in a safe and sound world.

III. Read the passage and do the following tasks below

Vietnamese’s New Year is celebrated according to the Lunar calendar. It is officially known as Tet Nguyen Dan, or Tet. It begins between January twenty-first and February nineteen. The exact date changes from year to year. Vietnamese people usually make preparations for the holiday several weeks before hand. They tidy their houses, cook special food, clean and make offerings on the family altars. On the New Year’s Eve, people sit up to midnight to see the New Year in, then put on new clothes and give one another the greetings of the season. Tet lasts ten days. The first three days are the most important. Vietnamese people believe that how people act during those days will influence the whole year. As a result, they make every effort to avoid arguments and smile as much as possible.

A. Write (T) for True or (F) for false statement:

B. Answer the following questions:

1.     When does the Lunar New Year begin?

__________________________________________________________________________

2.     What do Vietnamese people do to prepare for Tet?

__________________________________________________________________________

3.     Are the first three days the most important?

           _______________________________________________________________________

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 41 to 50.

John  wanted  so  much to become a  successful  businessman.  In  fact, he was  (41)      to  succeed. His (42)          from university were excellent and he worked long hours. His (43)           was to make a (44)   selling new  products.  (45)        ,  he  stopped  looking (46)        himself,  ate  junk  food  and  soon  he  put (47)         weight.  After  a  while,  he  started  feeling  unwell.  (48)          his  doctor’s  advice,  he  carried  (49)      working for 12 hours a  day,  seven days a  week. (50)      he ended up in hospital, where  he      realised that health is as important as success.

Read the following passage and choose the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks:

Brazil’s most popular and festive holiday is Carnival. In fact, many people (25) _______ Carnival one of the world’s biggest celebrations. Each spring, on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the streets of Brazil’s (26) ________ city, Rio de Janeiro, come alive with parties, festivals and glamorous dances.

The Samba School Parade is the highlight of the (27) ________ event. About 3000 performers, in colourful costumes embellished with feathers, beads and thousands of sequin dance down the parade route into the Sambadrome - a dance stadium (28) ________ for the event. Judges award a prize to the most spectacular group of dancers.

Câu 25: _TH_

A. believe B. regard C. consider D. hope

Câu 26: _TH_

A. the largest B. largest C. larger D. most large

Câu 27: _TH_

A. four days B. four-day C. fouth day D. four-days

Câu 28: _TH_

A. built B. build C. to build D. building

VI. Choose the correct word of phrase to complete each gap in the passage. Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (1 pt)

            Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody know exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out aternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institute of Tecnology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late and nuclear powr is only alternative.

            However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.

            The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.

1. How much fuel is left?

A. We do not know exactly.                                                   B. It will never be used up.

C. It is unlimited.                                                                    D. Let’s use it as much as we would like.

2. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, ______________________.

A. nuclear power is the only alternative                                 B. we have to conserve coal, oil and gas

C. neither A nor B is correct                                                   D. Both A and B are correct

3. According to the passage, using nuclear power is ___________________.

A. safe                                     B. unsafe                                 C. good for the environment              D. cheap

4. Radioactivity from nuclear power ______________________.

A. is necessary to cure diseases                      B. can have good effects on the future generations

C. alters a new kind of energy            D. causes cancer and have bad effects on the future generations

VI. Choose the correct word of phrase to complete each gap in the passage. Circle the letter A, B, C or D. (1 pt)

            Many people still believe that natural resources will never be used up. Actually, the world’s energy resources are limited. Nobody know exactly how much fuel is left. However, we also should use them economically and try to find out aternative sources of power. According to Professor Marvin Burnharm of the New England Institute of Tecnology, we have to start conserving coal, oil and gas before it is too late and nuclear powr is only alternative.

            However, many people do not approve of using nuclear power because it is very dangerous. What would happen if there were a serious nuclear accident? Radioactivity causes cancer and may badly affect the future generations.

            The most effective thing is that we should use natural resources as economically as possible.

1. How much fuel is left?

A. We do not know exactly.                                                   B. It will never be used up.

C. It is unlimited.                                                                    D. Let’s use it as much as we would like.

2. According to Professor Marvin Burnham, ______________________.

A. nuclear power is the only alternative                                 B. we have to conserve coal, oil and gas

C. neither A nor B is correct                                                   D. Both A and B are correct

3. According to the passage, using nuclear power is ___________________.

A. safe                                     B. unsafe                                 C. good for the environment              D. cheap

4. Radioactivity from nuclear power ______________________.

A. is necessary to cure diseases                      B. can have good effects on the future generations

C. alters a new kind of energy            D. causes cancer and have bad effects on the future generations

VI. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks:

Spring is a time when there are many festivals in our country. Among them, Hoa Ban Festival is the most beautiful and interesting and it takes place in Lai Chau. It is typical of the (24)_______ life of the Thai people. In the second lunar month of the year, when it (25) ________warmer and hoa ban - a kind of beautiful flower in the northwest mountainous area - blossoms, Hoa Ban Festival is (26)_______ This is a great time for everyone (27),…………… for boys and girls. The boy picks the most beautiful flower and gives it to his girlfriend. This is not only a time for love but also for the Thai people to pray for good crops, for happiness, and express their special thanks to the Gods and ancestors. The festival is always full of …………. and prayers.

Question 24. A. minor B. cultural C. custom D. festival *

A

B

C

D

25. A. gets B. goes C. comes D. runs *

A

B

C

D

26. A. seen B. arranged C. observed D. celebrated *

A

B

C

D

27. A. especially B especial C. especialling D. unespecially *

A

B

C

D

28. A. songs B song C. sing D. singing *