1. When a volcano erupts, hot gases and melted rock from deep within Earth find their way up to the surface. This material may flow slowly out of a crack in the ground, or it may explode suddenly into the air. Volcanic eruptions may be very destructive. But they can also create new landforms.

Of the nearly 1900 volcanoes active today, or known to have been active in historical times, about ninety per cent can be found in the areas of South America, North America, Asia, and Oceania that are close to the Pacific Ocean. When marked on a map of the world, this line of volcanoes looks a bit like a vast, open circle. For this reason it is known as the ring of fire.

1. What is the passage about?

       A. An important day    B. A natural disaster         C. One type of pollution   D. A new language

2. How many volcanoes are active today?

       A. More than 1900.      B. 1900.                            C. Nearly 1900                  D. Only 1900     

3. The word “close to” in line 6 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______.

       A. far from                    B. behind                           C. near                               D. opposite

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. The line of volcanoes is known as the ring of wind.      B. The line of volcanoes is known as the ring of water.

C. The line of volcanoes is known as the ring of fire. D. The line of volcanoes is known as the ring of land.

      3. English is my mother (1) ______. Besides, I can speak French and Spanish. I studied these two languages when I was at high school. Now I am still learning Spanish at University. As tor me, mastering a foreign language is not easy. After studying a language, I find that practice is very necessary and useful. Travelling to the country where the target language is spoken is very helpful, (2) ______ if you cannot speak the language well enough, you will certainly have troubles. I also frequently go to the movie, watch television, listen to the radio in the language (3)______ . I am trying to learn. Reading is another good way to learn. Books are good, but I personally think newspapers and magazines are better. However, getting (4) ______ knowledge of the language is one of the most (5) ______ things. That’s the reason why grammar and vocabulary should be mastered first.

Question 1: A. mouth            B. nose                               C. ear                                 D. tongue

Question 2: A. or                    B. although                        C. but                                 D. that

Question 3: A. which             B. who                               C. whom                            D. whose

Question 4: A. any                 B. little                               C. less                                D. some

Question 5: A. importance     B. important                      C. unimportant                  D. importantly

    2. When a volcano ____(1)____, hot gases and melted rock from deep within Earth find ____(2)____ way up to the surface. This material may flow slowly out of a crack in the ground, or it may explore suddenly into the air. Volcanic eruptions may be very destructive. But they can ____(3)____ create new landforms. Of the nearly 1,900 volcanoes active today, or known to have been active in historical times, about ninety per cent can be found in the areas of South America, North America, Asia, and Oceania that are close ____(4)____ the Pacific Ocean. When marked on a map of the world, this line of volcanoes looks a bit like a vast, open circle. For this ____(5)____ it is known as the ring of fire.

1. A. blows                  B. throws                  C. comes               D. erupts

2. A. they                     B. their                      C. them                 D. theirs

3. A. also                     B. too                         C. so                     D. but

4. A. at                        B. with                        C. to                      D. on

5. A. aim                      B. condition              C. way                     D. reason

  1. Earth Day is a birthday! Just like a birthday is a (1)________ day to celebrate a person, Earth Day is a day that celebrates the Earth. It is a day to remember to take care of our planet. Earth Day was born on April 22, 1970, in San Francisco, California. It is now the largest, most celebrated (2)________ event worldwide. Every year, many countries around the world join together in the celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd. (3) ________ Earth Day, people celebrate by doing things that help to protect the environment. Some things people do to help the Earth are: turn off the lights to conserve energy, plant trees, recycle, (4) ________ pick up garbage in their communities.

1. A. special                         B. historic                          C. normal                        D. busy

2. A. environment               B. environmental               C. environmentally         D. environments

3. A. In                                B. At                                 C. On                              D. Of

4. A. so                                B. and                               C. but                              D. or

VII. Write a conditional sentence type 2 for each situation, as in the example.

1.There are so many billboards in our city so people can not enjoy the view.

If ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. We have to pay three million dong for electricity a month because we turn on the heater all the time.

If …………………………………………………………………………………………………

3.The karaoke bar makes so much noise almost every night. The residents complain to its owner.

If …………………………………………………………………………………………………

4.She has a headache after work every day because she works in a noisy office.

If ………………………………………………………………………………………………….