II. READING

*Part 1: Read the passage and decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

English is the most important in the world today. A very large number of people understand and use English in many countries of the world. Indeed English is a very useful language. If we speak English we can go to any place or country we like. We shall not find it hard to make people understand what we want to say. English also helps us to learn all kinds of subjects. Hundreds of books are published in English every day in many countries to teach people many useful things. The English language has, therefore, helped to spread ideas and knowledge to all the corners of the world. There is no subject that cannot be taught in English. As English is used so much everywhere in the world, it has helped to make the countries in the world friendlier. The leaders of the world use English to understand one another. The English language has also helped to spread better understanding and friendship among countries of the world. Lastly, a person who knows English is respected by people. It is for all these reasons that I want to learn English.

9. In Con Dao, there are green (lands/ regions/ wilderness/ stretches) of forests and fresh meadows and the houses with red roofs, which forms the picture of nature with bright colours.

10. Try to (judge/ guess/ decide/ expect) the meaning of words rather than going straight for your dictionary.

11. It's an important part of your cultural identity to keep your (vocabulary/ language/ accent/ skill) in speaking English.

12. Despite the differences in cuisine of each region, there are similarities, such as the (staple/ basic/ foundation/ necessity) for main meals – rice, ways of adding fish sauce, herbs and other flavors.

13. Much (talk/ exchange/ speech/ communication) comes through body language and gesture.

14. Keeping a (diary/ personal/ food diary/ report) for a few days will help you discover your bad eating habits.

15. My little brother is three. He eats with (some/ any/ a/ an) plastic spoon.

16. Could you pass me a (loaf/ cup/ clove/ pinch) of bread, please?

17. It won’t be long. I’ll just get a _____ of broccoli, and a _____ of grapes.

A. clove – can             B. clove – handful      C. head – bunch                      D. bunch - head

18. We haven't got _____ more bread. Would you like _____ biscuits with your cheese?

A. any – any                B. any – some             C. some – any                         D. some - some

19. Eight o'clock is _____ good time to phone Nick: he's always at home in _____ evening.

A. Փ– the                    B. a – the                     C. a – Փ                                   D. a – an

20. Parking is very difficult in _____ city centre, so my father always go there by _____ bus.

A. the – x                    B. the – the                             C. a – a                                    D. a – x

21. There isn't _____ airport near where I live. _____ nearest airport is 70 miles away.

A. an – A                    B. an – The                  C. the – A                               D. the – The

22. What do you think of _____ public transport in _____ Ha Noi?

A. x – x                       B. a – a                        C. a – x                                   D. the – x

23. Nature-loving tourists, who love to go green like traveling to Bonita Gardens in Bloemfontein South Africa or similar destinations are called (eco-tours/ tour guides/ eco-tourists/ nature-lovers)

24. (Backpack/ Backpacking/ Backpacker/ Go backpacking) is popular with tourist of young age because they travel with minimum luggage and on a limited budget.

25. Another feature in northern cuisine is in winter all family members gather around a big hotpot (which/ in which/ what/ when) there is a combination of seasoned broth, vegetables and meats.

26. Nam Dinh province, (when/ which/ that/  where) my uncle lives, often has hurricanes.

27. Where’s the glasses (that/ where/ who/ whose) I left on this bookshelf?

10 cats aren’t a expensive to keep as dogs

Dogs are …

1 john offered to carry Jane’s case for her

“would you like ….