I : Choose the best answer among A,B,C or D.

1: She ................ a letter when the telephone rang.

A. writes B. wrot C. has written D. was writing

2: William suggested . ........................ at home for a change.

A. staying B. to stay C. stay D. stayed

3: This book is different ................ the one i had.

A. with B. to C. from D. at

II : Complete each space with an appropriate word .

were century problem children was people

Population growth is a serious (1) ......................... around the world. At the beginning ò the 20th (2)........................., there were about 1.5 billion people in the world. In 1984 the worlk population (3) ....................... 4.8 billion people. By the year 2000, It will be about6.1 billion. This growth in population is not happening everywhere. For example in Europe the population is not growing at all. Families in these countries are smaller now. Only about 2.1 (4) ..................... are born for every woman .

*Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence.

1. The population of the world is growing at a dangerous ………………….
A. amount B. rate C. figure D. way
2. There’s a rumor that the National Bank is going to …………………the company I work for.
A. take over B. overtake C. take on D. take off
3. We need a (n) …………………and reliable birth control option to decrease population growth.
A. limited B. average C. available D. safe
4. It has been predicted that the world’s population might …………………the figure of about 7 billion.
A. take B. come C. reach D. start
5. Our school has managed to collect a lot of books to …………………to the children in a village school.
A. publish B. distribute C. employ D. depart

* Choose the word or phrase –A, B, C or D– that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Mexico City is growing quickly. In 1970, the city had about 9 million people. Now it has over 17 million.
All these people are causing (1) ……………………for the city. There are not (2) ……………………jobs. Also, there is not enough housing. Large families have to live together in small homes. Many homes do not have water. They also do not have bathrooms or electricity. The Mexican government is (3) ……………………about all these problems. It is working hard to make (4) ……………………better in the city.
Why is Mexico City growing so (5) ……………………? Where are all these people coming from? They are coming to the city from the country. Life is hard  on the farms in Mexico. Most people on farms have to live a very simple life. They have no (6) ……………………money for modern things. People think life
in the city must be (7) ……………………. So they leave their farms and move to Mexico City.
All around the world, large cities have the same problems. One of them is air (8) …………………….Mexico City has bad air. It is dirty and (9) ……………………. Cars are one reason for the dirty air. Many Mexicans now own their own cars and drive in the city. The factories in the area also cause air pollution.
These factories put a lot of (10) ……………………into the air. It is not easy to clean up the air in a large city. The government has to make new laws, and everyone has to help.
1. A. problems          B. matters         C. things           D. news
2. A. much                 B. lack               C. enough         D. many
3. A. worried                    B. interested      C. discussed     D. known
4. A. duration                   B. circle            C. live                D. life
5. A. normal                B. fast               C. slow              D. average
6. A. bonus                 B. extra             C. added           D. given
7. A. bad                   B. good             C. better            D. best
8. A. pollution           B. matter           C. complaint      D. comment
9. A. noisy                 B. tidy               C. clear                          D. unhealthy
10. A. dirt                     B. smoke          C. noise            D. pollution

From the four words or phrases (A, B, C or D), choose the one that best completes the sentence

Making mistakes is all _______of growing up

A. chalk and cheese 

B. from top to bottom 

C. part and parcel

D. odds and ends

III. Choose the best answer

1. The Hung King Temple Festival (takes/ takes part/ takes place/ takes turn) from the 8^th to the 11^th day of the third lunar month in Phu Tho.

2. In Viet Nam, the (cut/ cutting/ cutlery/ cutlet) we mostly use is chopticks.

3. You shouldn’t (break/ cut/ keep/ save) your promise to the children.

4. In some areas, when you meet old people, you (should/ shouldn’t/ don’t have to/ have to) take off your had to greet them and show your respect.

5. It’s a rule, so everyone (should/ shouldn’t/ doesn’t have to/ has to) strictly follow it.

6. Lang Lieu couldn’t buy any special food (although/ when/ while/ because) he was very poor.

7. He was wearing shorts, (and/ but/ or/ so) he was not allowed to go into the temple.

8. Her mother told her to go straight to her granny’s house, (nad/ but/ or/ so) she forgot.

9. Tam is a beautiful girl; (therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise), she’s kind-hearted.

10. Lac Long Quan missed his life in the sea; (therefore/ however/ moreover/ otherwise), he took 50 sons back there.

11. You should (study/ studies/ to study/ studied) hard for the final exam.

12. Do we (have take/ having take/ have to take/ having to take) our shoes off when entering the church?

13. I think someone (have to/ should/ don’t have to/ shouldn’t) talk to the boss. We can’t work extra hours on Saturday.

14. She is famous (in/for/ with/ into) her intelligence. She designs many special styles for Ao dai.

15. We (have to/ haven’t to/ could/ must) wear uniform at school from Monday to Saturday. That’s a good way and equal to everyone.

16. Anna (could/ has to/ have to/ doesn’t have to) change her hair style because the old one doesn’t suit her any more.

17. At school, the teachers and students (has to/ have to/ need to/ haven’t to) follow the rules.

18. He (shouldn’t/ should/ couldn’t / was able to) try to be a bit more punctual. It’s rude to be late here.

19. The buses were very (crowd/ crowded/ full/ busy) this morning. We can’t go to the church with you in time.

20. We reached the house after (cycled/ to cycle/ cycling/ cycle) for almost an hour.

21. The Chritian Festival of Easter celebrates the return of Christ from the dead, if/but/however/moreover) the festival is actually named after the goddess of the sun.

22. I couldn’t hear what he said (because/ although/ in spite of/ if) he was muttering under his breath.

23. We do not have many carnivals in Vietnam, (moreover/ while/ nevertheless/ although) we have many special traditional festivals.

24. I was promised a luxury weekend by my husband. (Despite/ Because/ Although/ However), I am not satisfied.

25. (Unless/ Because / If/ Without) you study harder, you won’t be able to pass the examination

26. My sister has been living in Da Lat for 2 years, (however/ although/ if/ because ), she has never been to Than Tho Lake.

27. (When/ Despite/ Although/ If) Vietnamese USO delegation was attending 11^th Oympiad in Argentina, we had chance to meet many friends all over the world and visit different beauty spots there.

28. In 2010, Ha Noi (celebrated/ commemorated/ worshipped/ remembered) its 1000^th anniversary.

29. Tet is an occasion for family (visitings/ meetings/ reunions/ seeings) in Viet Nam.

30. Saint Giong was unable to talk, smile or walk (if/ because/ while/ even though) he was three years old.

31. (While/ When/ Nevertherless/ However) spring comes, many Vietnamese villagers prepare for a new  festival season.

32. (Because/ If/ Although/ However) the Mongols were very powerful, Tran Quoc Tuan defeated them three times during the 13^th century.

33 He has been living 15 km away from Nha Trang; (if/ moreover/ however/ while), he has never been to the  Nha Trang Carnival

34. When the (procession/ crowd/ parade/ dancer) arrives at the Cham Tower, the dancers perform a welcome dance in front of the tower.

35. People burn insense to show respect to their (relatives/ ancestors/ friends/ neighbours) during Tet.

36. The Le Mat Festival (worships/ commemorates/ performs/ preserves) the founding of the village.

37. The (preservation/ procession/ performance/ song) of quan ho singing has been recognised as a world heritage

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 31 to 35.  

The Indonesian capital, with a population of over 10 million, has been named the most packed city on the planet. Its greater metropolitan area, (31)___________ as Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world.

From 21 to 25 November, the Guardian Cities team will be in Jakarta for a live week of (32)___________ reporting and special events all about the issues shaping the city. As a key part of this week, we’d love to hear from local residents about local life and how it’s changing – for better (33)___________ worse – as well as aspiration for Jakarta’s future

From huge street protests earlier this  month against Jakarta’s Christian governor Ahok’s alleged blashpheny in his comments about the Qur’an, to the president’s spokenperson saying there is “no room” for LBGT people in Indonesia and plans to ban gay networking apps like Grindr, have you witnessed social division in the city, or experienced discrimination yourself? 

Is the city rapid development – including the proliferation of shopping malls and a huge land reclamation project to help (34)___________ a growing population  a positive or negative thing in your view?

If you live or work in Jakarta, we’d love to hear from you. From traffic and urban development to community and culture, what are the best and worst things about life in the city? What would make Jakarta better, and what changes are most (35)___________ needed?

Điền vào ô số 31

A. admiited

B. known

C. revealed

D. published

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 31 to 35.  

The Indonesian capital, with a population of over 10 million, has been named the most packed city on the planet. Its greater metropolitan area, (31)___________ as Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world.

From 21 to 25 November, the Guardian Cities team will be in Jakarta for a live week of (32)___________ reporting and special events all about the issues shaping the city. As a key part of this week, we’d love to hear from local residents about local life and how it’s changing – for better (33)___________ worse – as well as aspiration for Jakarta’s future

From huge street protests earlier this  month against Jakarta’s Christian governor Ahok’s alleged blashpheny in his comments about the Qur’an, to the president’s spokenperson saying there is “no room” for LBGT people in Indonesia and plans to ban gay networking apps like Grindr, have you witnessed social division in the city, or experienced discrimination yourself? 

Is the city rapid development – including the proliferation of shopping malls and a huge land reclamation project to help (34)___________ a growing population  a positive or negative thing in your view?

If you live or work in Jakarta, we’d love to hear from you. From traffic and urban development to community and culture, what are the best and worst things about life in the city? What would make Jakarta better, and what changes are most (35)___________ needed?

Điền vào ô số 34

A. house

B. protect

C. store

D. contain

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 31 to 35.  

The Indonesian capital, with a population of over 10 million, has been named the most packed city on the planet. Its greater metropolitan area, (31)___________ as Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world.

From 21 to 25 November, the Guardian Cities team will be in Jakarta for a live week of (32)___________ reporting and special events all about the issues shaping the city. As a key part of this week, we’d love to hear from local residents about local life and how it’s changing – for better (33)___________ worse – as well as aspiration for Jakarta’s future

From huge street protests earlier this  month against Jakarta’s Christian governor Ahok’s alleged blashpheny in his comments about the Qur’an, to the president’s spokenperson saying there is “no room” for LBGT people in Indonesia and plans to ban gay networking apps like Grindr, have you witnessed social division in the city, or experienced discrimination yourself? 

Is the city rapid development – including the proliferation of shopping malls and a huge land reclamation project to help (34)___________ a growing population  a positive or negative thing in your view?

If you live or work in Jakarta, we’d love to hear from you. From traffic and urban development to community and culture, what are the best and worst things about life in the city? What would make Jakarta better, and what changes are most (35)___________ needed?

Điền vào ô số 35

A. urgent

B. urgency

C. urgently

D. in urgent

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 31 to 35.  

The Indonesian capital, with a population of over 10 million, has been named the most packed city on the planet. Its greater metropolitan area, (31)___________ as Jabodetabek, is the second largest in the world.

From 21 to 25 November, the Guardian Cities team will be in Jakarta for a live week of (32)___________ reporting and special events all about the issues shaping the city. As a key part of this week, we’d love to hear from local residents about local life and how it’s changing – for better (33)___________ worse – as well as aspiration for Jakarta’s future

From huge street protests earlier this  month against Jakarta’s Christian governor Ahok’s alleged blashpheny in his comments about the Qur’an, to the president’s spokenperson saying there is “no room” for LBGT people in Indonesia and plans to ban gay networking apps like Grindr, have you witnessed social division in the city, or experienced discrimination yourself? 

Is the city rapid development – including the proliferation of shopping malls and a huge land reclamation project to help (34)___________ a growing population  a positive or negative thing in your view?

If you live or work in Jakarta, we’d love to hear from you. From traffic and urban development to community and culture, what are the best and worst things about life in the city? What would make Jakarta better, and what changes are most (35)___________ needed?

Điền vào ô số 33

A. and

B. to

C. then

D. or