B – Read the passage below and choose the correct word or phrase to complete each of the blanks.

Halloween is a holiday. It is on the night of October 31. It is (1) _______ in many English speaking countries. Children (2) _______ costumes. They go to people’s homes. The people give them candy. Children say “trick or treat!” to ask (3) _______ candy. This comes from a threat. It means, “Give me a treat (4) ­­­­_______ I will play a tricks on you. “Children today usually (5) _______ not do the tricks (6) _______ they do not get treats. But some students still do (7) _______ playful pranks or things to make fun of people like putting toilet paper in trees or writing with soap on windows. In these countries Halloween is about ghosts, witches, goblins, and (8) _______ scary things.

1.    A. presented                    B. proposed                  C. celebrated                     D. played

2.    A.  wear                           B. hold                           C. take                               D. up

3.    A. with                             B. for                             C.  after                             D. movies

4.    A. otherwise                    B. when                         C. but                                 D. fire

5.    A. do                                B. goes                          C. will                                 D. little

6.    A. if                                  B. unless                       C. before                           D. Therefore

7.    A. problem                      B. mischief                    C. incident                         D. little

8.    A. other                            B. another’s                   C. others                            D. Therefore

III. Give the correct form of the words to complete the sentences.

1. It is believed that Christmas (origin) ................................. from Holland.

2. He wanted to be actively (involve) ................................. in school life.

3. As a humanitarian, she always gives (generous) ........................ to the disadvantaged.

4. Today's (announce) ................................. of a peace agreement comes after weeks of (discuss) ..................................

5. Is Thanh Giong a real or (legend) ................................. character?

Complete the sentences by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in italic. The number 0 has been done for you as an example. (20 pts)

Judo is a sport that has achieved great popularity in many parts of the world. It was (1. origin) ___________ developed in Japan in the late 19th century based on ancient methods of self-defence. There are two (2. fight)___________  . Although they use physical (3. violent) ___________  against each other, they are respectful to their (4. oppose)___________  and bow to each other before and after each contest. Judo is an (5. expense)___________  sport to take up because the only equipment you need is the special loose-fitting suit. It is very suitable for (6. young)___________  if they join a club where the (7. instruct)___________  are properly qualified and pay enough attention to safety. Although Judo is a physically (8. demand)___________  sport which requires a lot of (9. strong) ___________ ,practice, and skill, there are many people who find it (10. enjoy)___________  as a means of relaxation in their spare time.

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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?

           _______________________________________________________________________

Fill each blank with a word or phrase in the box to complete the passage.

Fill each blank with a word or phrase in the box to complete the passage.

 Rice is an object for (1)_______in many temples of Vietnam. It is said to originate (2)_______the Mother Goodness Worshipping, the most long-standing (3)_________in Vietnam. The word "Happiness” in ancient Vietnamese is the image of many rice plants and a square symbolizing a paddy field. Rice is not only (4)_______, it really forms Vietnamese. Accordingly, many main dishes and snacks in Vietnam are (5)__________from rice: boiled rice in daily meal, rice porridge, steamed rice, glutinous rice cake, well- known Banh chung and uncountable made-from-rice dishes from every (6________________in Vietnam.

I.       Complete each of the following sentences, using a suitable word or phrase.

1.    Many people say that John is the brightest student....................... the class.

2.    In the past, most people believed that the word's resources could never be………..  up.

3.    In spite of the high prices, my children insist....................... travelling so often.

4.    He goes to the theatre only.................. in a while.

5.     Hardly.............. I closed my eyes when I began to imagine the most fantastic shapes.

6.    Books are used to............... written by hand.

7.     Your guidance helped make my trip ……………………….. more interesting.

8.    My neighbour doesn't allow playing..................... his garden.

9.    These new machines have put................... end to queuing.

The draining of swamps requires much labour    money

Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answers: true (T), or false (F).

Songkran is Thailand's most famous festival. An Important event on the Buddhist calendar, this water festival marks the beginning of the traditional Thai New Year. Water is an important element of Songkran, especially in more recent times when the throwing of water has become a huge part of the annual celebrations. If you're visiting Thailand during this period, don't be surprised if you get splashed. Crowds of people roam around throwing buckets of water, using water pistols and just generally soaking anyone in the vicinity. Appreciation of family is another important aspect of the festival, with many Thai people making their way to their hometowns to spend time with older relatives. Buddhists also visit temples throughout Songkran where water is poured on Buddha images and on the hands of Buddhist monks as a mark of respect. Without a doubt, Songkran is a hugely important festival to the Thai people but it's also very popular with visitors and many tourists specifically arrange their holidays around rhis unique event. Anyone and everyone can and will get involved in the celebrations. If you're out and about during Songkran, you're almost guaranteed to end up soaked but you'll have lost of fun in the process!

38. Songkran is considered the festival of the traditional Thai New Year.

39. Water has been used during the festival recently but not in the past.

40. People have many ways to makes each other wet with water.

41. Songkran is also an occasion for people to go to back to the hometown to spend time with their relatives.

42. It is certainly not a religious festival.

43. Everyone visits temples to pour water on Buddha images to show their respect.

44. The Thai do not let foreigners participate in the festival.

45. Songkran is actually a very important festival in Thailand.

46. Nearly everyone gets wet after talking part in the festival.

47. The festival only has the religious meaning but it is not enjoyable.

I. Read the following passage and put a word in each of the numbered blanks.

Mid- Autumn Festival is very (1)________in many Asian countries, including Viet Nam. It is held in (2) ________. It is a seasonal festival. Traditionally, it was held to celebrate the summer harvest’s end. Nowadays, it is the time for families to light the lanterns and (3) ________a special type of food. The food is called Moon Cake, because it is round, like the moon. In Viet Nam, most (4) ________buy Moon Cake from shops, while some other families make the cakes by themselves. People often eat Moon Cakes with fruits or tea. During the festival, people can also watch the Lion Dances by the performers (5) ________the streets. Childern like the Mid-Autumn Festival very much because their parents usually buy them beautiful lanterns.