Read the passage, and do the tasks that follow.

Bat Trang Pottery Village

Bat Trang, a traditional porcelain and pottery village with history of seven centuries, is an interesting attraction in Ha Noi that tourists should not ignore.

Located in an area rich in clay, the village has advantage of ingredients to create fine ceramics. Moreover, lying beside the Red River, between Thang Long and Pho Hien, two ancient trade centers in the north of Viet Nam during the 15th -17th centuries. Bat Trang's ceramics were favourite products not only in the domesticmarket, but also foreign ones thanks to Japanese, Chinese and Western trading boats that passed by.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, due to restricting foreign trade policy of Trinh, Nguyen dynasties, it was difficult for pottery products in Viet Nam to be exported to foreign countries, and some famous pottery-making villages like Bat Trang, or Chu Dau (Hai Duong province) went through a hard time. Since 1986, thanks to economic reforms and development, more attention has been paid to the village and the world gets a chance to know more about Vietnamese porcelain through many high quality exported Bat Trang's ceramic products.

Bat Trang ceramics are produced for daily household use (bows,cups, plates, pots, bottles…), worshipping, or decoration purposes. Nowadays, the pottery artists bring into ceramics many innovations in production techniques, and creativity in products' features, so many new products have been made, and even daily household items may have the beauty like decoration ones.

Visiting Bat Trang, tourists can visit Bat Trang Porcelain and Pottery Market where they can directly make pottery products by themselves. Many youngsters and foreign tourists are interested in this pottery-making experience, and spend a whole day in the market making a souvenir for their families or friends.

Task 1: Match a word in column A with its definition in column B, writing the answer in each blank.

Question 1: Rich

A. of or inside a particular country

B. limiting a certain activity

C. new ideas or methods

D. containing a lot of something

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

49. At weekends the city is always packed with people .

A. polluted B. busy C. crowded D. noisy

50. Could you pleased turn off the TV ?

A. plug in B. shut down C. shut up D. turn on

51. There is not a lot of world news in this newspaper

A. local B. urban C. international D. crowded

52. Once you've finished cleaning , you can go on with your work.

A. examine B. consider C. continue D. make a note

53. We will join in Christmas event in our class.

A. work in B. interested in C. take part in D. take in

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

Question 1: A. opened           B.  closed                     C.  contained                    D. finished

Question 2: A. culture          B.  drumhead               C. sculpture                     D.  structure

Question 3: A. watched        B. laughed       C. wanted              D. stopped

Question 4: A. plumber        B. sculpture     C. structure          D. measure

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 5: A. historical        B. reliable             C. fashionable                    D. affordable

Question 6:  A. international  B. multicultural    C. cosmopolitan         D. administrative

Question 7: A. illiterate       B. entertainment        C. ability           D. especially

Question 8:  A. monument             B. museum      C. cathedral       D. contestant

MULTIPLE CHOICE: (8.0 points)

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part different from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.                    

Question 1: A. laughed                      B. helped                     C. looked                     D. reviewed

Question 2: A. supervise                    B. responsive               C. sole                         D. decision

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

Question 3: A. delicious                     B. especially                C. avocado                  D. successfully

Question 4: A. arrangement               B. vegetable                C. horseradish             D. vinegar

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the underlined part  that needs correction in each of the following questions.

Question 5: You should have been careful if you use the red knife – it’s sharp.

                                                A                     B         C                                   D

Question 6: A tour guide was showing the tourists around when a something fell down from the sky.                        A       =>tour                                                 B              C                      D

Question 7: Tom said he was fully book for the weekend with his music club.=>Booked

                                A                          B    C                          D

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.       

Question 8: Is there any butter ______________ in the fridge?

A.    leave                                  B. to leave                   C. leaving                    D. left

Question 9: If I had more time, I______________a Business English course.

A. will take                              B. would take              C. would have taken   D. took

Question 10: They can have _____________ bread if they are hungry.

A. an                                       B. a                             C. any                          D. some

Question 11: You need _____________visa to visit ____________foreign countries, but not all of them.

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

Question 12: Only my grandmother knows the ­_______________ to  make this traditional food.

A. recipe                                  B. fomular                   C. technique                D. procedure

Question 13: She likes travelling, so she decides to become a tour ____________in the future.

A.    guidance                            B. guide                       C. guiding                   D. guidable

Question 14: You should eat more ______________food instead of fast food.

A.    nutritional                          B. nutrition                  C. nutritive                  D. nutritious

Question 15: I usually ______________my younger sisters when my parents are away on business.

A. pick up                               B. take care of             C. look for                   D. take charge of

Question 16: I’m responsible for cooking dinner as my mother usually works ______________

A. lately                                  B. early                       C. later                        D. late

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 17: Tom: “What have you been doing recently?”      - Mary: “______________”

A. Very tired after the exam.                                                  B. Mostly studying.

C. Really exciting.                                                                  D. Keen on soccer and tennis.

Question 18: Lan: "I have taken part in the science club for 3 months."

                      Mai:  "________________”

A. So have I.                        B. So have me                             C. I have so                 D. So I have

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 19: A: Would you like some more to eat?   B: No, thank you. I’ve had more than enough already

A.    amount                              B. race                                     C. pour                        D. plenty

Question 20: Parent are recommended to collaborate with teachers in educating children.

A. part                                     B. cooperate                            C. separate                   D. disagree

Mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE  in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Question 21:  We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy rain.

A. earlier than a particular moment                                        B. later than expected            

C. early enough to do something                                            D. as long as expected

Question 22: It is important to create a daily routine so as to improve your work-life balance today.

A. a situation in which two or more things are not treated the same

B. a state that things are of equal weight or force

C. a state that things are of importance

D. a situation that things change frequently in amount

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word and phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

   Having a healthy breakfast every day is very important, especially (23) ______________teenagers. It can give you an energy boost in the morning and improve your focus. If you (24) ______________a lot of time in the morning, this breakfast recipe should be perfect for you. Banana muffin is a very simple recipe. All you need is a (25) ______________common ingredients and a microwave. First, prepare three tablespoons of whole wheat flour, a little bit of baking powder and cinnamon.  Put them in a cup then add two tablespoons of milk and honey. Smash half a banana then (26) ______________ it with the mixture. Pop the cup in the microwave for one minute and the quick (27) ______________breakfast is ready for you. You can also prepare the banana muffin cup beforehand, but remember to keep it in the refrigerator.

Question 23: A. at                              B. with                        C. to                            D. for

Question 24: A. haven’t had              B. didn’t have             C. don’t have               D. won’t have

Question 25: A. few                           B. lot                           C. little                         D. lots

Question 26: A. blend                        B. grind                       C. slice                                    D. chop

Question 27: A. health                       B. healthy                    C. healthiness              D. healthily

Read the following passage and mark the letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to the following questions.

   Fish is an important part in Japanese eating habit. Despite a small population, Japanese people consume more than 10 % of the world 's fish. Fish features in Japanese signature dishes. Being an island nation, a country surrounded by water, Japan has a booming fishing industry. Eating fish is not only affordable but also good for the economy in general. Furthermore, Japanese people eat fish for health related reasons as fish is one of the healthiest foods in the world. According to many studies, eating fish is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases. This is why Japan is among the countries that have the highest life expectancy. It is also one of the few developed countries with low rate of cancer.

Question 28: How much fish of the world do Japanese people consume?

A. More than 10 %                                                                 B. less than 10%                    

C. Exactly 10 %                                                                      D. Nearly 10 %

Question 29: What does an island nation mean?

A. A country has a booming fish industry.    

B. A country where people consume a lot of fish.

C. A country surrounded by water.                

D. A country where people live on the water’s surface.

Question 30: What are the advantages of eating fish?

A.    It is affordable and good for the economy in general.                 

B.     It can treat cancer.            

C.     It is good for people's health.                   

D.    Both A and C.

Question 31: How is eating fish good for your health?

A.    It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of heart diseases.       

B.     It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of heart diseases.

C.     It is good for your skin, your blood and reducing the risk of lung diseases.       

D.    It is good for your brain, your eyes and reducing the risk of lung diseases.       

Question 32: Why is Japan among the countries that have the highest life expectancy?

A.    Because Japan is an island nation

B.     Because Japanese people eat much fish

C.     Because Japanese fish is better than other countries

D.    Because Japanese people rarely get sick

WRITING: (2.0 points)

Finish the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, beginning with the given words.

Question 33: We started writing to each other eight years ago.

You have_________________________________________________________________

Question 34: They use cars and trucks to carry food to market.

Cars and trucks_____________________________________________________________

Question 35: “Who wrote this letter?” said the teacher.

The teacher asked___________________________________________________________

Question 36: My mother no longer cooked for me since I married my wife.

My mother used____________________________________________________________

Combine two sentences into a new one using the given words in brackets. Do  not change the given words in any ways.

Question 37: He is intelligent. He doesn't do well at school. (Although)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 38: I prefer to go out for a meal. I really don’t want to eat at home. (would rather)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 39: Mariah sings well. She writes good songs, too. (both….and)

_______________________________________________________________________

Question 40:  You learn harder or you will fail the exam. (If)

_______________________________________________________________________

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

City planners have claimed trees (1)…… an important role in an urban environment. Children (2)…….. close to nature have better health, while walking in parks helps reduce blood pressure, stress and obesity. The problem is to select the right trees and (3)…… them.

Ha Noi is considered one of the greenest cities in Viet Nam thanks to its beautiful and precious trees. Ancient trees in Ha Noi are frequently (4)……. in poems. Each street can be (5)……… by a tree. To local residents, the hundred-year old trees that line the streets are more than just beautiful, they are part of the city's identity.

Due to the treasured place the trees have in the (6)………… of the local residents, Hanoians seem to have a lot of concern when construction workers chop them (7)………. Workers get away with digging around the trees without much care, and even (8)………. the trees without enough earth to grow - making them vulnerable to storms.

To (9)……… with the problem, Ha Noi's authorities have started a project of replanting trees: each of the capital's streets will be planted with two or three sorts of trees. Moreover, more people should be made (10)…… of the importance of protecting trees in communities.

A. act

B. play

C. enjoy

D. perform