Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate correct word for each of the blanks

   SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scien haven't found the (28)......of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally (29)......a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is (30)......38°C.

   Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (31)..... to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (32) ......lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.

28. A. reason                B. cause                                   

C. source                                  D. ground

29. A. make                  B. take                                     

C. have                                     D. receive

30. A. above                 B. below                                  

C. more                                    D. on

31. A. treatment            B. cure                                    

C. tablet                                    D. vaccine

32. A. healthy                B. rich                                       

C. wealthy                                 D. strong

IV. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1pt)

     There are many ways of spending free time in Australia. Some people are fond of skiing in Snowy Mountain or riding a surfboard in Queensland. (1) _________ love watching kangaroos and koalas in wild forests. My sister says she only enjoys watching Sydney (2) _________ the skywalk. But I myself like going to the Sydney Opera House (3) _________ the great opera singers of the world can be heard. If you are bored with listening to the opera singing, there will always be at least two or three other shows to (4) _________ your taste.

1.                A. Many          B. Others         C. Another       D. Other

2.                A. near             B. out              C. from            D. to

3.                A. which          B. that             C. at where      D. where

4.                A. suit              B. make           C. provide       D. give

V.Read the following passage and answer the following questions. (1,5pt)

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.

1. What does the passage primarily discuss?

A. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.B. Solar energy’s advantages over other sources of energy.

C. The cost of solar energy.                                    D. Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.

2. What does the word they in line 4 refer to?

A. solar energy users.        B. other renewable resources.     C. advantages.   D. solar cells.

3. What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?

A. They require little maintenance.         B. They are non-polluting.

C. They cost little to produce.                 D. They operate quietly.

4. Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy?

A. solar energy        B. oil                       C. coal                    D. gas

5. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage?

A. It is expensive.                                  B. Solar cells require large areas to operate.

C. It is unfriendly to the environment.     D. It depends on sunlight.

6.What does the word  advantages  in line 12 mean ?

A. very bad.                B. resources                     C. benefits                  D. friendly

Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1pt)

     David Evans is a farmer. He does farming on his own land in Wales. The farm has belonged to his family for generations. David (1)………..sheep on his land. He does not employ (2) ………fulltime workers. His sons helps him when they are not (3) …………school. The guests from the city enjoy their quiet holidays in the clean country (4) ……….and they come to visit their farm. However, it’s a lonely life for the Evans family when the guests have gone. The questions is that if his children want to (5)………….the farm when Mr. Evans give up working.

1.    A. feeds                            B. grows                 C. raises             D. leads

2.    A. some                             B. more                   C. much     D. any

3.    A. in                                  B. for                      C. at     D. on

4.    wind                                  B. sight                   C. life     D. air

5.    take off                             B. take over            C. take after     D. take care

V. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. (1pt)

Computer plays the significant role in our society. Computer (1) ___________ our lives completely different. Our current significant development is due to computer (2) __________ many areas. Examples of these areas are business, medicine, (3) ___________, technology, education and also our daily lives. It can be said that our modern lives cannot exist without computer even though participates actively and plays more and more important roles in our world, it is still one of the useful tools for human being so far. (4) ___________, computer is developing right now and in the future, to be sure, it will be difficult to imagine the performance of computer in the future.

1. A. creates         B. makes             C. forms       D. leads

2. A. on          B. for         C. of           D. in

3. A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalist 

4. A. Despite        B. Because       C. However      D. Even though

IV: Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1.5pt)

Living in Vietnam today (1) ________ greatly from the life style of 100 years ago. People in the past mainly worked in agriculture (2) _________ today there are significantly less people working in this sector of the economy. These days, by comparison, people are more likely to be employed in manufacturing and tourism than in the rice fields. Moreover, Vietnam, which was (3)________ agrarian, is transforming into an entirely different country. While agriculture is still an important component of the Vietnamese economy, other enterprises are (4) ________ an increasing amount of economic activity. However, along with the differences, similarities also exist. The people of Vietnam have retained many of the characteristics of their forefathers. The Vietnamese people are as friendly today as they were in the past. This is best exemplified in the way they welcome foreigners (5) __________their unique country. (6) __________, the resilience and determination of the people of Vietnam has not changed. The Vietnamese work collectively and happily towards the development of their country.

1.  A. compares          B. differs              C. becomes           D. offers

2.  A. however             B. therefore           C. whereas             D. when

3.  A. traditionally        B. gradually           C. occasionally      D. presently
4.  A. grasping for        B. holding for         C. making up for    D. accounting for

5.  A. on                      B. at                      C. to                       D. for

6.A .Moreover              B .although               C.because               D.So

V. Reading the passage carefully, then choose the correct answers (1.0 point).

     Sydney is Australia’s most exciting city. The history of Australia begins here. In 1788 Captain Arthur Philips arrived in Sydney with 11 ships and 1624 passengers from Britain (including 770 prisoners). Today there are about 3.6 million people in Sydney. It is the biggest city in Australia, the busiest port in the South Pacific and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. In Sydney, the buildings are higher, the colors are brighter and the nightlife is more exciting.

     There are over 20 excellent beaches close to Sydney and its warm climate and cool winter have made it a favorite city for immigrants from overseas. There are two things that make Sydney famous; its beautiful harbor, Sydney Harbor Bridge, which was built in 1932 and Sydney Opera House. It was opened in 1973.

1. Where did Captain Arthur Philips arrive in 1788?

          A. South Pacific.   B. Sydney Harbor. C. Britain.            D. Sydney.

2. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Sydney?

          A. Sydney is not a favorite city for immigrants from overseas.

          B. Sydney is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

          C. Sydney is the most exciting city in Australia.

          D. Sydney is the busiest port in the South Pacific.

 3. The word “overseas” in die second paragraph mostly mean __________

          A. in the country   B. homeland         C. abroad             D. hometown.

4. The word “It” in the second paragraph refers to ____________

          A. Sydney’s beautiful harbor              B. Sydney

          C. Sydney Harbor Bridge                   D. Sydney Opera House.

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.

Natural disasters include all types of severe (25)__________  ,which have the potential to pose a significant (26)__________   to human health and safety, property, critical infrastructure, and homeland security. Natural disasters occur both seasonally and without warning, subjecting the nations to frequent periods of insecurity, disruption, and economic (27)__________  . 

Winter storms occur when a significant amount of snow or (28)__________   accumulates over a short period of time, (29)__________ roads, disrupting communications systems, causing power outages, and threatening life safety.

Ninety percent of natural disasters within the United States involve flooding. Consequently, (30)__________  lead to more economic damage and loss of life and property than any other natural hazard.

More than one thousand tornadoes (31)__________  the United States every year, causing significant disruption to transportation, power, gas, water, and communication services.

Each year, the United States experiences dozens of severe earthquakes, any of which can bring (32)__________ the collapse of hundreds of buildings.

25. A. pollution                       B. weather                   C. diseases               D. floods  

26. A. threat                           B. impact                     C. effect                    D. influence  

27. A. development                B. improvement          C. fail                  D. loss  

28. A. ice                                 B. soil                         C. rains                  D. gas  

29. A. crossing                        B. preventing             C. blocking                D. building  

30. A. volcanoes                     B. droughts                C. floods             D. mudslide  

31. A. hit                                 B. strikes                    C. buried                            D. raged  

32. A. about                           B. in                            C. with                               D. on  

IX. 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 numbered blank.        

            Headache is a very common disease. The symptoms (1)________ a headache are various. People may (2)_______ pains only one side of the head. Sometimes when the pain goes away, the head is sore. People have a headache (3) ________they work too hard or they are too nervous about something.  (4)________ can help cure the disease but people usually have to do more than taking tablets. They can prevent headaches by changing their diets or their (5)_______ or simply by going to bed.

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

2.         A. be                           B. have                       C. happen                  D. take

3.         A. when                      B. but                          C. so                           D. and

4.         A. Medicine              B. Doctor                   C. Sport                      D. Fruit

5.         A. life                         B. lifestyles               C. hobbies                 D. working

V. Read the passage about Disney Channel and choose the best option (A, B or C) to each space to complete the passage. (1pt)

Disney Channel is one of the most (1)…………….channels for children. There are millions of viewers watching this channel every year all over the world. Disney’s  (3)………………..are both entertaining and (4) ……………For example, the series “Hannah Montana”, they are not only (5)………………but they also teach children lessons about family and friendship.

1. A. boring B. expensive C. popular D. funny

2. A. channel B. character C. programmes D. programme

3. A. educational B. funny C. boring D. delicious

4. A. historic B. long C. funny D. beautiful