Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Situated on the central coast of Viet Nam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Viet Nam, especially for those who love beach so much.

With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien- Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.

Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 250C in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Viet Nam. It is the third bay of Viet Nam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the globe.

It can be said that nobody can resist a nature beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will have good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Kang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.

 

Lying on the "Central Heritage Road", Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.

Lang Co beach is located ………

A. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula

B. on the most beautiful curve of Viet Nam

C. 10 kilometres away from Hue

D. under Hai Van Pass

I. Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Situated on the central coast of Viet Nam, which is famous for many beautiful beaches. Lang Co Beach, since June 2009, has become an official member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club. Today, it is a popular destination for tourists in Viet Nam, especially for those who love beach so much.

With the length of approximately 10 kilometres, Lang Co Beach located in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien- Hue province is next to the National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.

Lying on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co has almost everything that the nature can offer: green mountains and tropical forests, smooth white sand, full of sunshine and cool, blue and clear sea as crystal, and the average temperature of 25⁰C in summer. It is an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists in Viet Nam. It is the third bay of Viet Nam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the globe.

It can be said that nobody can resist a nature beauty like Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town will give you the most relaxing time and many games at the beach. In addition, you will have good time to enjoy the seafood with various kinds of shrimps, lobster, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish, oysters, etc. and not far from the beach are some attractions such as Kang Co fishing village, Chan May scenery.

Lying on the "Central Heritage Road", Lang Co is very close to other famous attractions such as the Imperial City of Hue, Hoi An Ancient Town, Son Tra Peninsula where the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve and beautiful beaches located, and so many more.

1. Lang Co beach is located ...... .

A. between Hoi An Ancient Town and Son Tra Peninsula

B. on the most beautiful curve of Viet Nam

C. 10 kilometres away from Hue

D. under Hai Van Pass

2. The most important reason why so many tourists come to Lang Co beach is that ..... .

A. it is the third most beautiful beach in Viet Nam

B. they can enjoy various kinds of seafood

C. they can come to the famous Son Tra Natural Reserve

D. it is considered an ideal place for beach lovers

3. All of the following are attractions of Lang Co Beach EXCEPT .......

A. the National Highway 1A next to it

B. smooth white sand, and full of sunshine

C. cool, blue and clear sea as crystal

D. its location on the "Central Heritage Road"

4. We can infer from the passage that Lang Co Beach ........ .

A. is very hot during summer

B.isthe most beautiful bay in the world

C. enjoy the harmony of nature and humans

D. is the first member of the “World’s most beautiful bays” club in Viet Nam

5. Coming to Lang Co Beach, you can do all of the following activities EXCEPT ........

A. relaxing and joining in beach games

B. sunbathing on many beautiful beaches

C. visiting the nearby fishing village

D. enjoying seafood

I. Circle the correct answer (A,B,C or D) to complete each sentence.

1. I wish you ………stop making that noise. It’s bothering me.

A. would B. are going to C. will D. can

2. This residential area used ………a huge landfill.

A. being B. been C. was D. to be

3. She ……… to wear dresses, but now she does most of the time.

A. used B. didn’t use C. was used D. wasn’t used

4. They are running a ………program to help these kids read and write better.

A. social skills B. cognitive skills C. literacy D. stress-coping

5. I ………dinner when my parents came home.

A. eat B. had eaten C. am eating D. ate

6. It was ……….of him to show up at the meeting in jeans.

A. certain B. annoyed C. useful D. unprofessional

7. She is astonished ……… the puppet has grown so much in 2 months.

A. when B. if C. that D. for

8. It ………that five people had been injured in the car crash.

A. reported B. has reported C. was reported D. reports

9. Eating from ………. is a popular habit of people in big cities in Vietnam.

A. street vendors B. libraries C. canteens D. shops

10. It is considered good behaviours to give away to ………people in a bus or train.

A. senior B. young C. depressed D. impolite

11. Like a local, you should take an afternoon …….. ride through the bustling streets of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter.

A. architectural B. geological C. complex D. rickshaw

12. Hai Van ………..is 2.8 km long.

A. elevated walkway B. flyover C underpass D. tunnel

13. The children in my home village used to go ………, even in winter. Now they all have shoes.

A. on foot B. bare-footed C. playing around D. by bike

14. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a ……… that consists of royal palaces and monuments.

A. setting B. complex C. structure D. measure

15. She suggests ……… to protect the environment.

A. recycling B. recycle C. recycled D. to recycle

16. I would suggest that you ……… your doctor about this.

A. said B. says C. should say D. to say

17. Hue’s most outstanding attractions are the emperors’ ………. .

A. tombs B. graves C. caverns D. cathedrals

18. Our environment has been ……….polluted.

A. gradual B. gradually C. gradualism D. gradualness

19. She lived in a(n) ……… family, so she didn’t have much privacy.

A. rich B. poor C. nuclear D. extended

20. The hotel is beautifully ……… in a quiet spot near the river.

A. landed B. lied C. stood D. situated

II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I didn’t use (like)………..western music, but now I do.

2. I wish we (move)………to a bigger house. I don’t have my own room.

3. I suggest (go) ………in my car.

4. We (have) ……… lunch when she arrived.

5. It (report) ………that the most- visited place in Hue is the Royal Citadel.

6. It’s not easy (trace) ………. Back the origin of that ballad.

7. Many scientists suggest that the government (apply) ……… strict laws to control deforestation.

8. I am used to (get) ………. up early in the morning. I

II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that the original meaning stays the same.

1. The treasure is thought to date from the 13th century. (THAT)

It……………………………………………………………………………

2. They say the star’s wife is unreliable. (SAID)

It …………………………………………………………………………….

3. She isn’t here. (WISH)

I …………………………………………………………………………….

4. He was in the habit of smoking. He no longer smokes. (USED)

He …………………………………………………………………………….

5. My father used to play football when she was young. (MORE)

My father doesn’t ……………………………………………………………..

6. Let’s go swimming. (SUGGESTS)

She ……………………………………………………………………………..

7. I was glad that I received a gift from an old friend. (TO)

I was ………………………………………………………………………

8. I wish I could speak French. (ONLY)

If ……………………………………………………………………

9. She sold her house and moved to Brighton. (HAD)

Before she ………………………………………………………………….

10. He was very kind to me. He shared his lunch with me. (OF)

It was very kind …………………………………………………………………..

Reading comprehension

IV. Read the passage and choose (A,B,C or D) to complete each of the blanks.

Phu Quoc Emerging like a pearl in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s (1) ……….island. Spanning on an area of 590 sq km, Phu Quoc is as large as Singapore in 1960. Crystal clear water, unspoiled beaches, peaceful rivers, picturesque waterfalls, and tropical forests are the most precious treasures of the island. These natural attractions, combines (2) ………. the fact that Phu Quoc is a deeply rural island, has made the largest island in Vietnam an ideal destination (3) ……….tourism. Having fun on the beach with some sport or just relaxing in this paradise’s wind and sun is by (4) ………. means a cliché since Phu Quoc’s beaches are exceptional. Otherwise, if you are the adventurous type, Phu Quoc is blessed with dense tropical forest and mighty waterfalls, (5) ……… suitable for your trekking excursion.

1. A. largest B. larger C. the largest D. larger than

2. A. for B. with C. off D. to

3. A. for B. with C. to D. on

4. A. many B. no C. such D. most

5. A. perfect B. terribly C. perfectly D. terrible

V. Read the passage and fill in the blank with ONE word.

My aunt went back to Ho Chi Minh city after more than 30 years. She was amazed to have (1) ………………… dramatical changes in every aspect of life in Ho Chi Minh city, (2) ………. she left to join her family in the US in 1980. There are many high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, businesses, companies, corporations and hotels. People dress nicer and (3) …………… more professional. Supermarkets and convenience shops are almost everywhere. Access (4) …………….foreign products is just easy. Among modernity, what her eyes most was street (5) …………….on many streets of the city. She (6) …………..at one of them, eating “che”, and looking at people who passed by. “What a vibrating growing city!” she thought.

Writing skills.

VI. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.

1. When I/ a child, I/ used/ go/ the local park every Saturday afternoon. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It/ not/ necessary/ bring skis as they/ included/ the package. ……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The students/ believed/ be educated/ England. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I wish that I / have time/ read lots/ books. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. By the time James/ get up this morning, there / be/ no sandwiches left. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. My Dad/ suggest/ I/ learn/ Spanish. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. We/ relieved/the rain/ finally/ stop. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. He/ suggest/ travel/ together/ safety, since the area/ so dangerous. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. The farmers/ my home village/ not/ use/ transport rice home/ trucks. They/ use/ buffalo- driven carts. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. He/ wish/ he/ will have one more billion dollars. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

VII. Write five sentences about a wonder of Viet Nam that you know. 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4.…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5.………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Minh dang can gap moi nguoi giup minh voi

I. Circle the correct answer (A,B,C or D) to complete each sentence.

1. I wish you ………stop making that noise. It’s bothering me.

A. would B. are going to C. will D. can

2. This residential area used ………a huge landfill.

A. being B. been C. was D. to be

3. She ……… to wear dresses, but now she does most of the time.

A. used B. didn’t use C. was used D. wasn’t used

4. They are running a ………program to help these kids read and write better.

A. social skills B. cognitive skills C. literacy D. stress-coping

5. I ………dinner when my parents came home.

A. eat B. had eaten C. am eating D. ate

6. It was ……….of him to show up at the meeting in jeans.

A. certain B. annoyed C. useful D. unprofessional

7. She is astonished ……… the puppet has grown so much in 2 months.

A. when B. if C. that D. for

8. It ………that five people had been injured in the car crash.

A. reported B. has reported C. was reported D. reports

9. Eating from ………. is a popular habit of people in big cities in Vietnam.

A. street vendors B. libraries C. canteens D. shops

10. It is considered good behaviours to give away to ………people in a bus or train.

A. senior B. young C. depressed D. impolite

11. Like a local, you should take an afternoon …….. ride through the bustling streets of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter.

A. architectural B. geological C. complex D. rickshaw

12. Hai Van ………..is 2.8 km long.

A. elevated walkway B. flyover C underpass D. tunnel

13. The children in my home village used to go ………, even in winter. Now they all have shoes.

A. on foot B. bare-footed C. playing around D. by bike

14. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a ……… that consists of royal palaces and monuments.

A. setting B. complex C. structure D. measure

15. She suggests ……… to protect the environment.

A. recycling B. recycle C. recycled D. to recycle

16. I would suggest that you ……… your doctor about this.

A. said B. says C. should say D. to say

17. Hue’s most outstanding attractions are the emperors’ ………. .

A. tombs B. graves C. caverns D. cathedrals

18. Our environment has been ……….polluted.

A. gradual B. gradually C. gradualism D. gradualness

19. She lived in a(n) ……… family, so she didn’t have much privacy.

A. rich B. poor C. nuclear D. extended

20. The hotel is beautifully ……… in a quiet spot near the river.

A. landed B. lied C. stood D. situated

II. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. I didn’t use (like)………..western music, but now I do.

2. I wish we (move)………to a bigger house. I don’t have my own room.

3. I suggest (go) ………in my car.

4. We (have) ……… lunch when she arrived.

5. It (report) ………that the most- visited place in Hue is the Royal Citadel.

6. It’s not easy (trace) ………. Back the origin of that ballad.

7. Many scientists suggest that the government (apply) ……… strict laws to control deforestation.

8. I am used to (get) ………. up early in the morning. I

II. Rewrite each of the following sentences so that the original meaning stays the same.

1. The treasure is thought to date from the 13th century. (THAT)

It……………………………………………………………………………

2. They say the star’s wife is unreliable. (SAID)

It …………………………………………………………………………….

3. She isn’t here. (WISH)

I …………………………………………………………………………….

4. He was in the habit of smoking. He no longer smokes. (USED)

He …………………………………………………………………………….

5. My father used to play football when she was young. (MORE)

My father doesn’t ……………………………………………………………..

6. Let’s go swimming. (SUGGESTS)

She ……………………………………………………………………………..

7. I was glad that I received a gift from an old friend. (TO)

I was ………………………………………………………………………

8. I wish I could speak French. (ONLY)

If ……………………………………………………………………

9. She sold her house and moved to Brighton. (HAD)

Before she ………………………………………………………………….

10. He was very kind to me. He shared his lunch with me. (OF)

It was very kind …………………………………………………………………..

Reading comprehension

IV. Read the passage and choose (A,B,C or D) to complete each of the blanks.

Phu Quoc Emerging like a pearl in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s (1) ……….island. Spanning on an area of 590 sq km, Phu Quoc is as large as Singapore in 1960. Crystal clear water, unspoiled beaches, peaceful rivers, picturesque waterfalls, and tropical forests are the most precious treasures of the island. These natural attractions, combines (2) ………. the fact that Phu Quoc is a deeply rural island, has made the largest island in Vietnam an ideal destination (3) ……….tourism. Having fun on the beach with some sport or just relaxing in this paradise’s wind and sun is by (4) ………. means a cliché since Phu Quoc’s beaches are exceptional. Otherwise, if you are the adventurous type, Phu Quoc is blessed with dense tropical forest and mighty waterfalls, (5) ……… suitable for your trekking excursion.

1. A. largest B. larger C. the largest D. larger than

2. A. for B. with C. off D. to

3. A. for B. with C. to D. on

4. A. many B. no C. such D. most

5. A. perfect B. terribly C. perfectly D. terrible

V. Read the passage and fill in the blank with ONE word.

My aunt went back to Ho Chi Minh city after more than 30 years. She was amazed to have (1) ………………… dramatical changes in every aspect of life in Ho Chi Minh city, (2) ………. she left to join her family in the US in 1980. There are many high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, businesses, companies, corporations and hotels. People dress nicer and (3) …………… more professional. Supermarkets and convenience shops are almost everywhere. Access (4) …………….foreign products is just easy. Among modernity, what her eyes most was street (5) …………….on many streets of the city. She (6) …………..at one of them, eating “che”, and looking at people who passed by. “What a vibrating growing city!” she thought.

Writing skills.

VI. Write complete sentences, using the words/ phrases given in their correct forms. You can add some more necessary words, but you have to use all the words given.

1. When I/ a child, I/ used/ go/ the local park every Saturday afternoon. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. It/ not/ necessary/ bring skis as they/ included/ the package. ……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The students/ believed/ be educated/ England. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. I wish that I / have time/ read lots/ books. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. By the time James/ get up this morning, there / be/ no sandwiches left. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. My Dad/ suggest/ I/ learn/ Spanish. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. We/ relieved/the rain/ finally/ stop. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. He/ suggest/ travel/ together/ safety, since the area/ so dangerous. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. The farmers/ my home village/ not/ use/ transport rice home/ trucks. They/ use/ buffalo- driven carts. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. He/ wish/ he/ will have one more billion dollars. ………………………………………………………………………………………………

VII. Write five sentences about a wonder of Viet Nam that you know. 1…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4.…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5.………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

An interview is never as (1)……… as your fears. For some (2)………, people imagine the interviewer is going to focus on every tiny mistake they make. In truth, the interviewer is as keen for the meeting to go well as you are. It is what makes his or her job (3)………

The secret of a good interview is preparing for it. What you wear is very important because it (4)……. the first impression. So (5)……. neatly, but comfortably. Make sure that you can deal with anything you are asked. Remember to prepare for questions that are certain to (6) ……….

 

Answer the questions fully and precisely. For instance, if one of your interests is reading, be prepared to (7)………..about the sort of books you like. However, do not learn all your answers off by (8)………. The interviewer wants to meet a (9)………, not a robot. (10)………. the fact that a job interview is so important, you should feel relaxed in order to succeed.

Question 1

A. good

B.bad

C.well

D.worse

Choose the correct option A, B, c, or D for each gap in the passage.

Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (1)__________ place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (2)__________. However, there are (3)__________ things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4)__________ homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to help at a (5)__________ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind helping food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter.

Question 1

A. common

B. regular

C. unusual

D. fixed

Choose the correct option A, B, c, or D for each gap in the passage. Homelessness is a problem in many big cities in the world. It occurs when a part of the population does not have any (1)__________ place to call home. Hundreds of millions of people in the world spend at least some time of the year homeless. This is an issue that the authorities are trying to (2)__________. However, there are (3)__________ things that each person can do to help those people. One of the things that you can do to help the homeless is to volunteer your time. If you have a lot of free time, you might go on an extended trip to help (4)__________ homes or improve an impoverished area. Even with just a few hours a week, it is possible to make an impact in your own city. You can also sign up to help at a (5)__________ soup kitchen: most cities have a mission of some kind (6) __________ food to the homeless and offering temporary shelter. 1. A. common B. regular C. unusual D. fixed 2. A deal with B, get over C look through D. find out 3. A. little B. less C. more D. fewer 4. A. care for B, show around C. set up D. pull down 5. A. urban B. central C. capital D. local 6. A. cooking B. supporting C. helping D. serving

Read the passage, and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each question.

Insects on the Menu

Humans have a long history of eating insects, and it turns out that they can be a very nutritious part of a person’s regular diet. Insects have a lot of protein, and they are often easier to catch than prey animals. Therefore, it is no wonder that when our ancient ancestors saw some tasty worms or grubs wiggling on the ground, they made a quick snack of them.

 

In Thailand, insects are a regular part of the street food that can be found. The different insects that people snack on are crickets, grasshoppers, giant water bugs, and assorted worms. They are often deep-fried and salted, so they have a crunchy texture that makes them a perfect snack food. If you can get past the fact that you are eating a cricket, it will crunch in your mouth just like a corn chip!

For a lot of people, however, it is difficult to get over the fear of eating insects. People tend to see insects as invaders, especially when they are crawling on the food that we are about to eat. Therefore, being able to eat insects without feeling disgusted is cultural. Some people cannot eat French cheese or stinky tofu because they weren’t brought up doing so. To many of us, insects fall right into that category, making it difficult to even try them.

If given the chance, though, be courageous. Insects can be nutritious and tasty, so long as you can get over the “yuck” factor.

Which is the reason given for gathering and eating insects?

A. They are very easy to find close to the home.

B. They are more nutritious than most vegetables.

C. They come in all shapes and sizes.

D. They are easier to catch than other prey animals.

Choose the word or phrase among A, B, C or D that best fits the blank space in the following passage.

(1)……on the vast delta of the river mouths of Dong Nai, Sai Gon and Vam Co, Can Gio Mangrove Forest in Ho Chi Minh City is an ecosystem (2)…….aquatic ecosystem and land ecosystem, freshwater ecosystem and marine ecosystem. (3)…….150 flora species,744 fauna species, 130 species of birds and 130 species offish. In the core zone of Can Gio Mangrove Forest, Ho Chi Minh City invested to build Vam Sat Ecological Tourist Site with many tourist (4)……. such as: a crocodile farm, a hat lagoon, a bird yard. Tang Bong lower, a (5)………..garden and many games of fishing crocodile, sailing boats, rowing boats...

 

Can Gio is the green (6)…….. of Ho Chi Minh City and is assessed as the best restored, care and (7)……… place in Viet Nam and worldwide. This is also the ideal place for eco-tourism and (8)……….. research. On 21 January 2000, UNESCO (9)………….Can Gio (10)…………… a world biosphere reserve.

Question 1

A.Forming

B.Formed

C.Having formed

D.Being forming