IV. Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Earth, our beautiful home planet, is the only astronomical object to accommodate life (23) . . . . . we know it. Scientists believe Earth was (24) . . . . . approximately 4.5 billion years ago. It is the fifth-largest (25) . . . . . in our solar system. Its equatorial diameter is about 12,074 kilometres. Earth is the third-closest planet to the sun. The distance from Earth to the sun is roughly 149,600,000 kilometres. It (26) . . . . 365,3 days for Earth to obit the sun, and 24 hours to rotate on its axis. The surface temperature ranges from -88 to 580C. Nearly 70 percent of Earth's surface is covered by ocean, (27) . . . . has an average depth of about 4 kilometres. In 2015 it was estimated that 7,3 billion humans are living on Earth.

23. A. as B. so C. because D. that

24. A. find B. formed C. found D. built

25. A. system B. planet C. star D. sun

26. A. has B. takes C. gets D. begins

27. A. what B. that C. which D. where

V. Rewrite the sentences so that it stays the same meaning.

28. "You'd better not lend that man any more money, Mary" - said John.

John advised...............................................................................................................

29. Although he took a taxis, Bill still arrived late for the concert .

Despite ........................................................................................................................

30. It is ages since Alan visited his parents.

Alan ............................................................................................................................

31. They manage to finish the project in time for the presentation.

They succeeded ............................................................................................................

VI. Choose the underlined word/ phrase which is incorrect.

32. (A) Could you mind (B) telling me the way (C) to the (D) nearest restaurant?

33. (A) Many people believe that New York is (B) the (C) most great city (D) inAmerica.

34. (A) The food that Mark (B) is cooking in the kitchen (C) is smelling (D) delicious.

35. Jane is the (A) only one of (B) our students who (C) have received national recognition for (D) her musical ability.

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__________A. I see,Phuong.Is thể any difểnce in the population density between the downtown ang the suburbs?

__________B. Satellite towns? It sounds like being in the space , Phuong.

__________C. Yeah, it`s Shanghai with a population of mỏe than 24 million. It há a housing problem because of the increasing population.

__________D. It`s true that the downtown is much more crowded than the surrounding areas.How about the elderly people in Shanghai,Phuong

__________E. yES , experts caall for the developmet of satellite towns to attract more urban residents.

__________F. I think so. The government should take good care of elderly people , and develop more medical facilities for them.

____0______G.Do you know what the biggest city in china is Phuong?

__________H. Yes, there is The population density in some central districts is more than 24,000 people per square kilometer ,while the density on the outskirts of the city is very low ,just one-sixth of that in cantral districts.

__________I. Do the urban planners suggest any solutions to the problem?

__________J. The number of residents older than 60 is increasing quickly , and it also become a problem to government.

__________K. Oh , no , Nam. The term `` satellite town`` refers to urban areas located near or around larger metropolitan ares.

Extreme Amazon

The Amazon River begins in the Andes Mountain in Peru. It travels about 6,000 kilometers to the Atlantic Ocean. It is the largest river in the world. It is also the second longest. Most of the Amazon's water comes from rain. During the rainy season parts of the river are 190 kilometers wide.

The Amazon River goes through the world largest rain forest. The Amazon rain forest is home to the highest number of plant and animal species on Earth. There are around 2.5 millions kind of insects, such as the world's largest ant. At least, 3,000 kinds of fish live there, and one-fifth of all the bird species in the world.

Some of the Amazon's animals are dangerous, such the anaconda, the largest snake in the world.

The Amazon is very important to Earth. If we lose the Amazon, we will lose a big part of life on Earth

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Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

How far is it from the lake to the Old Quarter?

A. About 54m.

B. About 500m.

C. About 550m.

D. About 600m.

Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What is true about the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology?

A. There are lots of model houses of the ethnic minorities.

B. The museum is in a remote area.

C. Tourists can imagine the ethnic minorities’ lives thanks to the model houses in the museum.

D. Both A and C are correct.

Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What is NOT true about the Sword Lake?

A. It’s one of the must-see destinations in Hanoi.

B. It’s near the Old Quarter.

C. It’s famous for not only the water color but also the size.

D. It’s the cultural symbol of the nation.

Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Geographical features of Hanoi.

B. Some popular destinations in Hanoi.

C. Sword Lake – symbol of both the city and the nation.

D. The development of Hanoi tourism.

Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What can tourists take photos of when walking around the lake?

A. Turtle Bridge.

B. The Huc Tower.

C. Both A and B are correct. 

D. None is correct.

Chọn đáp án đúng để trả lời các câu hỏi dưới đây.

Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, which is located along the banks of the Red River, in the center of Northern Vietnam. With more than one thousand years of history, Hanoi has a lot of must-see destinations.

The first place you should visit immediately after you reach Hanoi is the Sword Lake. It is the cultural symbol of both the city and the nation. The lake is famous for not only the legend about her name but also the water color. While walking around the lake, tourists can take photos of the Turtle Tower and The Huc bridge. In addition, you should visit the Old Quarter. It’s about 500 meters to walk from the lake.

The second destination for tourists visiting Hanoi is The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), the first university in Vietnam. It is the symbol of Vietnam’s traditional love for study. A space of peace and green trees covering the whole temple may help tourists feel relaxed.

The third famous place in Hanoi visitors must see is the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Vietnam has 54 groups. There are a number of houses modeled after the traditional architecture of the ethnic minorities. Therefore, tourists can imagine their lives instead of going to remote areas.

These destinations are only three among a lot of well-known destinations in Vietnam. If you are in Hanoi, you should come and explore them by yourselves right now!

What is The Temple of Literature?

A. It’s the first university.

B. It’s the first high school.

C. It’s the first temple

D. It’s the first citadel.