fill in the gaps with the where necessary

1)....................Barcelona is 2).................second largest city in 3)...................Spain and it is in 4)..............northeast of 5)..................country.About 3 million people live there and millions of tourists visit 6)..................city of Barcelona every year. There are many places to visit including 7).....................famous building Casa Batllo

1)..............Athens is 2)...............capital city of 3)...................Greece. 4)..............city of Athens is in 5)..............south of the country. There are many important ancient sites and temples in Athens. One of them is 6).................Parthenon. Millions of 7).................tourists visit 8).................Aeropolis every year in order to see the Parthenon and 9)...............Ancient Agora

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Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

 Question: The writer was _______.

A. able to escape from an explosion in Ha Long Bay

B. very impressed by the beauty of Ha Long Bay

C. unable to see Ha Long Bay due to the fog

D. really frightened of visiting the Surprising Cave

Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question below: 

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

Question: All of the following statements are true about Ha Long Bay EXCEPT that ______.

A. the writer thought its beauty surpassed many other sites

B. the writer didn’t think the number of tourists had decreased over the years

C. the writer saw some monkeys in the chambers of the Surprising Cave

D. it took three and a half hours to travel from Ha Noi to Ha Long by bus

Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question below: 

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

 Question: The attraction that Ha Long Bay offer to tourists is _______

A. a large number of islands and islets

B. the largest limestone region in the world

C. its caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites

D. its unique value of landscape and biology

Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question below: 

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

Question: The word “karst” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _____.

A. the common landscape found in China suitable for kayaking and boating

B. an irregular limestone region with underground streams, and caves

C. a large number of islands and islets in Viet Nam and China

D. the explosive that can blow tourists away if they are not careful.

Test 1.VI
1. The beauty of Dalat made an impression on the musicianm so he composed a lot of songs there.
-> The musician _____________________________,so a lot __________________
2. The last time we paid a visit to this school was when we left for the United States.
-> We last visited____________________
3. Stop playing ! It's high time you started the revision to the first English test.
-> I wish that you __________________
4. No other city in Malaysia is as busy as Kuala Lumpur, the capital city.
-> Kuala Lumpur, the capital city, ___________________________

Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question below: 

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay is a group of offshore islands that is the best example of marine invaded limestone region in the world.  The Bay holds over 1,600 islands and islets. There are caves and grottoes, with stalactites and stalagmites. Its limestone pillars are a unique natural feature of great scenic beauty and biological interest. The great extent and the richness of its forms set it apart from many other sites.

Ha Long Bay is an extremely popular destination both for foreigners and Vietnamese: already in the early 1990s it saw over 1 million visitors a year. It is unlikely that the number has decreased over the years - so there will always be about 3,000 other people in the Bay at the same time as you!

The natural beauty of the Bay lay hidden today under a very common fog. As I had already seen the similar karst landscape in China a couple of years before, I certainly said that I was blown away by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. We went onto one of the islands to visit the Surprising Cave - an indeed surprisingly big and beautiful cave with three hollow chambers. We saw some monkeys here too, just outside the cave exit.

Part of the tour was half an hour of kayaking - enough to paddle a full circle around the main area. The views from the kayak I found much more impressive than from the larger boat: you're so tiny then and the peaks rise sharply in front of you. I had a better look at the water too, and cannot say that I saw pollution by plastic or other junk floating around.  There is a thin layer of oil on the water in some parts though.

And then it's time to get back in the bus to Ha Noi, another 3.5 hours. The tour was carried out well with good seafood for lunch and I had a satisfying day.

Question: During half an hour of kayaking, the writer found that _______

A. he was more impressed by the view from the kayak than by that from the boat

B. the problem of pollution there was serious with plastic or other junk floating around

C. he could see the peaks rise sharply in front of him

D. he could see a thin layer of oil on the water in a full circle around the main area

choose the best answer among A,B,C or D that best completes each sentence.

1. They haven't seen each other , but they write to each other frequently . They are_______________.

A. pen pals

B. writers

C. pen names

D. co-writers

2. Their friendliness makes a deep____________on tourists.

A. recreation

B. beauty

C. correspondence

D. impression

3. Kuala Lumpur is the capital city . In 2009 , it had a__________of over 2 million.

A. population

B. tradition

C. religion

D. history

4. The foreign tourists were welcomed by friendly____________in Vietnam.

A. matter

B. impression

C. air

D. atmosphere

5. She often goes to the____________to pray because her religion is Islam.

A. church

B. temple

C. pagoda

D. mosque

6. Mathematics and Literature are two of_______________subjects in high school examinations.

A. adding

B. compulsory

C. optional

D. additional

7. Can you tell me how many chapters this book consists_________?

A. of

B. to

C. in

D. with

8. Churches , temples and pagodas are places of____________.

A. gossip

B. warship

C. worship

D. friendship

9. Children in this poor village are allowed to go to school without_________

A. education

B. instruction

C. tuition fee

D. impression

10. My friends were impressed______________the baeuty of Ha Long Bay.

A. in

B. of

C. by

D. for

GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE

choose the best answer among A,B,C or D that best completes each sentence.

1. I have a pen pal in Malaysia . We________ each other at leat once a month.

A. comprise

B. consits of

C. divide

D. correspond with

2. The children were___________into four groups for the game.

A. separated

B. separating

C. separate

D. to separate

3. She was raelly impressed_____________the friendliness of the local people.

A. with

B. by

C. in

D. on

4. I wish I___________more time to finish the work.

A. have

B. am having

C. was having

D. had

5. He seems______________the Vietnamese food.

A. enjoying

B. to enjoy

C. be enjoyed

D. enjoyed

6. This small dictionary__________80,000 words.

A. makes

B. uses

C. comprises

D. consists

7. The book__________ of ten units.

A. comprises

B. consists

C. makes

D. has

8. My aunt____________cats , but she doesn't like them any more.

A. love

B. loves

C. is loving

D. used to love

9. Tis is difficult problem . I wish I______________ the answer.

A. know

B. knew

C. had known

D. would know

10. It's raining heavily now . If only I_________________an umbrella.

A. have

B. having

C. had

D. had had

Choose the correct sentence among A,B,C or D which has the same meaning as the given one.

1. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia.

A. No other city in Maylaysia is as large than Kuala Lumpur.

B. No other city in Malaysia is as large as kuala Lumpur.

C. Any other city in Malaysia is large than Kuala Lumpur.

D. All are correct.

2. He started going to school in 2000.

A. He has been a student since 2000

B. He has been a student in 2000

C. He has been a student for 2000

D. He is a stdent since 2000

3. West Malaysia and east Malaysia are separated by about 640 kilometres of the sea.

A. About 640 kilometres of the sea separating West Malaysia and East Malaysia.

B. About 640 kilometres of the sea separates West Malaysia and East Malaysia.

C. About 640 kilometres of the sea separate West Malaysia and East Malaysia.

D. About 640 kilometres of the sea separated West Malaysia and East Malaysia.

4. I spent half an hour witing the letter.

A. I wrote the letter half an hour ago.

B. Half an hour ago was a short time for me to write the letter.

C. It took me half an hour to write the letter.

D. I should write the letter in half an hour.

5. Mai wishes she spent her summer holiday in Singapore.

A. Mai is spending her summer holiday in Singapore.

B. Mai doesn't want to spend her summer holiday in Singapore.

C. Mai spent her summer holiday in Singapore.

D. Mai has little chance to spend her summer holiday in Singapore.

I. Use the correct form of the words in brackets:

1.Maryam was _________ impressed by the beauty of the city. ( real )

2. Uncle Ho's Mausoleum in an ___________ building. (impress)

3. We are really___________ by the beauty of Ha Long Bay. (impress)

4. We went to see many ___________ places in Ha Noi. (fame)

5. He's a famous____________ (correspond)

6. What is the main language of _____________ at the school? (instruct)

7. Islam in the Malaysia's ____________ religion. (office)

8. English is a ___________ second language. (compel)

9. Why don't we first _________ the art museum in the morning? (visitor)

10. My first____________ of her is very good. (impress)

11. Listen carefully to my ___________, please. (instruct)

12. The house is__________ into five rooms. (division)

13. Is English compulsory or __________? (option)

15. She spent her__________ is England. (child)

16. Ho Chi Minh City is not ____________ from Kuala Lumpur. (difference)

17. I've been_____________ invited to the wedding. (official)

18. They knelt down in front of the statue of Buddha and __________for peace. (prayer)

19. The house is large but it's ___________ uncomfortable to live in. (terrible)

20. Many Hong Kong people lead a busy___________. (live)

21. She was really___________ by the beauty of the city. (impress)

22. Hanoi people are very ________. (friend)

23.Their__________ made me happy. (friend)

24. We enjoyed the __________ atmosphere in Hue. (peace)

26. The___________language in Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia. (nation)

28. English is the _________ language in Singapore. (office)

29. Like Vietnam, Malaysia has___________climate. (tropic)

30. They go to church every Sunday. They are very _____________. (religion)