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

In the 1980s feminism became less popular in the US and there was less (1) ____ in solving the remaining problems, such as the fact that most women still earn (2) ____ less than men. But American women have more opportunities than anyone thought possible 40 years (3) ____. One of the biggest discrimination is in (4) ____ people think. Although there is still discrimination, the principle that should not exist is (5) ____ accepted.

Feminism has brought (6) ____ many changes in the English language. Many words for job (7) ____ that included 'man' have been replaced, for example 'police officer' is used (8) ____ of policeman' and 'chair' or 'chairperson' for 'chairman'. 'He' is now rarely used to (9) ____ to a person when the person could be either a man or woman. Instead, he/she, or sometimes (s)he, is preferred. The title Ms is used for women instead of 'Miss' or 'Mrs', since, like 'Mr, it does not show (10) ____ a person is married or not.

1. A. concern               B. interest                    C. worry                      D. care

2. A. much                  B. so                            C. too                          D. as

3. A. earlier                 B. before                     C. ago                          D. then

4. A. what                   B. which                      C. that                         D. how

5. A. wide                   B. widen                     C. wider                      D. widely

6. A. about                  B. in                            C. up                           D. to

7. A. names                 B. titles                        C. places                      D. posts

8. A. in terms              B. instead                    C. on behalf                D. in position

9. A. refer                    B. point                       C. show                       D. indicate

10. A. either                B. neither                    C. whether                  D. rather

Exercise 1. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.  

     New Year is one of the most important (1) ________ in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they (2) ________ their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long time. Many people don’t go home (3) ________ morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday children (4) ________ as witches, ghosts or other characters. Most children go (5) ________ house to house and say “Trick or Treat”, asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this (6) ________ ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruit.                                                                        

1.   A. competitions          B. festivals               C. decorations          D. traditions

2.   A. wish                      B. exchange             C. bring                   D. play

3.   A. in                          B. on                       C. for                       D. until

4.   A. put                        B. make                   C. dress                   D. set

5.   A. from                      B. in                        C. to                        D. for

6.   A. mostly                   B. hardly                  C. usually                D. always

Exercise 2. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank

        Oak City is a great city. There’s so (1) _______________ to do! There are cinemas, parks and discos. It’s got some great clothes and music shops (2) ______________. Oak City is very modern and beautiful. There aren’t any (3) ______________ buildings and there’s some beautiful (4) ______________ around the city. Is there any pollution in Oak City? There isn’t much pollution (5) ______________ there isn’t much traffic. Everyone travels (6) ______________ bike and walks, so there aren’t many accidents.

1.   A. much                     B. many                   C. some                   D. any

2.   A. neither                   B. either                   C. too                      D. so

3.   A. beautiful                B. ugly                     C. pretty                   D. unpleasant

4.   A. scenery                 B. scene                   C. view                    D. sight

5.   A. so                         B. because               C. although              D. if

6.   A. on                         B. in                        C. with                     D. by

Exercise 3. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank

        Hi, Iam Long. I live in Hue. It is (1) …………..city in the Central Vietnam. It is not very far from Da Nang. It has the (2) ……. River in the Central Vietnam- Hương River. If you visit Hue, you should take a trip on Huong river (3)…….. the evening. It is the most interesting thing because you can hear some famous singers …..(4)…. Hue songs during your trip on Hương River. You can find a lot of temples, museums and galleries. It’s Hue’s …..( 5) attraction.

 Another attraction of Hue is its food. It’s really famous. You should try some like Bun Bò or Com Hen.

When you want to visit Hue, you must remember to take your umbrella with you. It rains most of the day during rainy season.

1. A. oldest               B. the oldest      C. older                           D. old

2.AMore famous    B. famous         C. most famous              D. the famous

3.A. in                      B. on                  C. at                                  D. of

4.A. sings              B. sing                C. singer                          D. sang

5.A greatest       B. greater          C. great                           D. more great

Exercise 4. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

      Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful, and we had a great time.

1.   We decided to go to the beach because______________.           

      A. it was cheaper than going to the mountains

      B. the travel agent said that it was the cheapest

      C. of the hot weather in the mountains

      D. we wanted to spend time at the beach

2.   The bus was the______________ way to travel.

      A. best                       B. easiest                 C. cheapest              D. slowest

3.   Traveling by plane was______________ than by bus.

      A. more fun               B. cheaper                C. expensive            D. faster

4.   We ______________ our vacation.

      A. hated                     B. didn’t like            C. enjoyed               D. regretted

5.   We had very ______________ weather during our vacation.

      A. good                     B. hot                      C. warm                   D. cold

Exercise 6. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

Nha Trang is one of the most important tourist hubs of Vietnam, thanks to its beautiful beaches with fine and clean sand and the clear ocean water with mild temperature all year round. There are several resort such as Vinpearl, Diamond Bay and Ana Mandara and amusement and water parks, in the city and on islands off the coast. The possibly most beautiful street of Nha Trang is Tran Phu Street along the seaside, sometimes referred to as the Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam.

Lying off Nha Trang is the Hon Tre Island (Bamboo Island), with a major resort operated by the Vinpearl Group. The Vinpearl Cable Car, a gondola lift system, links the mainland to the five-star resort and theme park on Hon Tre Island.

1. Why is Nha trang one of the most important tourist hubs of Viet Nam?

A. Because it has beautiful beaches and fine clean sand

B. Because it has clear ocean water and mild temperature

C. Because it has beautiful beaches and clear water.

D. Because it has fine clean sand and mild temperature.

2. According to the text, Diamond Bay is the name of a/an...

      A. resort                    B. amusement park   C. water park           D. island

3. Where are the resorts and parks?

      A. In the city              B. In the city and on islands

      C. On islands only      D. On islands and off the coast.

4. The Pacific Coast Highway of Vietnam refers to__________in Nha Trang.

      A. Hon Tre Island                                      B. Vinpearl Group

      C. Ana Mandara Resort                             D.Tran Phu Street

5. The Vinpearl Cable Car is a ______________ .

      A. Five - star resort                                    B. gondola lift system

      C. theme park                                            D. main land link

EX 7 : Reading the following passage and choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best answers each of the questions below.

I am going to tell you about my best friend, Katie. She has long, dark brown hair and grey green eyes. She is always happy and cheerful. We often sit together in class, and help one another with our schoolwork. We always go home together and play badminton for an hour. Katie is very good at sports, and she usually wins. Katie is learning to play piano. I am learning to play the flute. We practice together every day. We play simple songs for piano and flute. They are fun. At weekends sometimes Katie stays the night at my flat, or I stay the night at her house. We always have a lovely time.

1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. My best class          C. My best friend

B. My best teacher      D. My best school

2. What is TRUE about Katie?

A. She is good at studying.     B. She plays sports very well.

C. She has long black hair.     D. She never come to school late.

3. What do they often help each other?

A. study                          B. play badminton

C. ride to school             D. sing

4. The word “simple” in line 6 is best replaced by ______.

A. hard                   B. complex                  C. easy                D. interesting

5. All of the following statements are true EXPECT ________.

 A. They play piano together.                            B. They have a good time together.

C. After school, they play badminton together. D. They often stay the night at the other’s house

 Giúp nha mọi người!

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank. 

New Year is one of the most important (23) ………… in the United States. On New Year’s Eve, most people go to the parties. At twelve o’clock at night, everyone says “Happy New Year” and they (24) ………. their friends and relatives good luck. New Year’s parties usually last a long time. Many people don’t go home (25) ………… morning. Another holiday, Halloween, is mainly for children. On this holiday children (26) ………….. as witches, ghosts or other characters. Most children go (27) …………. house to house and say “Trick or Treat”, asking for candy or fruit. If the people at the house do not give them candy, the children will play a trick on them. But this hardly ever happens. Most people give them candy or fruit.

Question (23).......

 A.

 decorations

 B.

traditions

 C.

competitions

 D.

festivals

Question (24).......

 A.

play

 B.

wish

 C.

exchange

 D.

bring

Question (25) ……..

 A.

for  

 B.

on

 C.

 in

 D.

until

Question (26) ......

 A.

set

 B.

dress

 C.

put

 D.

make

Question (27) ……..

 A.

from

 B.

for

 C.

in

 D.

to

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

The Chinese consider the first day of the new year to be a very_____(23) day. They celebrate the day irrespective of whether they are rich or poor. The Chinese call every year by a new name. The Chinese new year celebration is the most important_____(24) of the Chinese. Usually preparation of the celebration of the New Year is made weeks ahead. Cakes of various kinds are made, the houses are cleaned and____(25). A kind of red cloth bearing the words “Prosperity” and “Happiness” is ____(26) on the walls. The children wear new dresses as part of the custom.

Question 23: A. important B. normal C. unimportant D. long Question

24: A. year B. day C. festival D. occasion Question

25: A. blocked B. decorated C. decorating D. paint Question

26: A. hung B. write C. paint D. Wrote

Exercise 8. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Football is perhaps             (76) popular game in the world. A football match often           (77) about ninety minutes. There are two teams play against each other. Each team has eleven members. The players kick the ballallowed to touch the ball        (78)goals. There is a goalkeeper to keep the goal safe. The goal-keeper is   (79)hand, while others are not. The team, which scores more goals,is declared the winner. The referee is there to make sure that the game is fair. It’s (80) to watch a football match.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each numbered blank.

Nam is eleven years old and he starts a new secondary school this year. Nam’s old school is near his house but very small. Although he  ……(1)…  the school, there is no football field there. At his new school, there is a big field where students can play football, badminton and basketball. Sometimes, other schools  …(2)…….Nam’s school and compete with his school on the field. There is also a football team and basketball team at Nam’s new school. …(3)……..an avid football fan, Nam is training hard to join the team. It’s hard to get in  …(4).. there are a lot of students who want to be part of the team. Nam will try his best …(5)…  the try-out next week.

1. A.  loves                              B.  dislikes                  C.  leaves                                 D.  needs

2. A.  visits                             B. visit                        C. visiting                                D. to visit

3. A. To be                             B.  Be                           C. To have been                      D. Being

4. A. because of                     B.  although                  C. because                             D.  but

5. A. at                                              B. on                             C.  behind                               D. for

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

THE FOUR-YEAR SPREAD OF BUBBLE TEA ACROSS THE UK

     Four years ago bubble tea was relatively unknown in the UK, but the drinks are now ubiquitous on High Streets, from cities to small towns, writes Lucy Townsend.

     It is often brightly coloured, sometimes served with milk, with a layer of jelly-like globules - tapioca balls - that settle (23) …………. the bottom of the cup. Drunk through an extra thick straw with a spoon-shaped tip, it is a mouthful of tea and chewiness - both a drink and a snack.

     Chorley in Lancashire got its first bubble tea bar in July. Huddersfield has ‘Bubble n Shake’, there is a mobile bubble tea van in Bristol, and it can be (24) ……………. in cities from Glasgow to Portsmouth.

     Bubble tea hails from 1980s in Taiwan. It was an evolution from the country's street tea vendors (25) …………….. began experimenting with fruity flavours and colour to entice customers. The “bubble” actually (26) ………….. the froth on top of the drink which comes after it is violently shaken - some cafes use a machine especially for shaking. How the tapioca balls arrived in the drink is a matter of debate - though the most common story is that product development manager Lin Hsiu Hui (27) ………….. sitting in a staff meeting and poured the tapioca from her pudding into her Assam iced tea. The result was considered delicious.

     While growing in the UK, bubble tea is even more popular in Germany, according to the market research firm Mintel. Even McDonald's has started serving it.

23. A. down                 B. in                             C. at                         D. out

24. A. discovered        B. found                      C. searched              D. sought

25. A. which                B. where                      C. who                                 D. whom

26. A. stands for          B. regards to                C. describes             D. refers to

27. A. have been         B. is                             C. has been              D. was

Question 35 Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 36 to 40. 

The world is currently experiencing a pandemic of an infectious disease called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). COVID-19 is a disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (36) ___ are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience cold or flu-like symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people and those with underlying medical problems like heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes, and cancer are more likely to (37) ___ serious illness. COVID-19 impacts the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions most severely. 

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is well informed about the COVID-19 virus, what  the disease causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and (38) ___ people from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face, 

The COVID-19 virus spreads (39) ___ through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it's important that you minimize the potential that you infect someone else. At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (40) ___ there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon a clinical finding become available. 

(Source: https://www.who.int/emergencles/disease/novel-coronavirus 2019)  

Question 36.  A. who                      B. which                      C. whose                     D. whom 

Question 37.  A. treat                      B. develop                   C. prevent                   D. detect

Question 38.  A. the other               B. others                      C. another                   D. other  

Question 39.  A. partly                    B. slowly                     C. primarily                 D. especially 

Question 40.  A. Therefore                         B. Furthermore           C. Otherwise               D. However 

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

            HEALTH DETECTOR

           Scientist Hayat Sindi’s device is the sire of a postage stamp, and it costs just a penny. But it could (23) _________ millions of lives. In many parts of the world, doctors and nurses work with no (24) ________ or clean water. They have to send health tests to labs and wait weeks for results. But this little piece of paper could change that. It contains tiny holes that are filled with chemicals. These chemicals are able (25) _______ health problems. A person places a single drop of blood on the paper. The chemicals in the paper change (26) ________ the blood and indicate (27) _______ or not the person has an illness.

23. A. build                             B. keep                        C. start                        D. save

24. A. electric                          B. electrical                 C. electrician               D. electricity

25. A. detect                           B. detecting                C. to detect                 D. to detecting

26. A. although                       B. because                   C. due to                     D. in spite of

27. A. as if                              B. either                      C. neither                    D. whether

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

           Mercury is the smallest member of the sun's family. It is only 3.100 miles across. It is also the sun's swiftest planet. Its yearly journey round the sun is only 85 days.

           Mercury always keeps one side towards the sun. On this side it is always day, on the other side always night. We only see the lighted side.

           Mercury appears to us like a yellowish orange star. The nearest planet to the sun, it is always seen near the sun, either just before sunrise or soon after sunset. People sometimes call mercury the morning star or evening star. Mercury is half the size of the earth. Because it is much lighter, it has much less gravity. If you can visit Mercury in a spaceship, you will find it a strange world. Its low gravity makes you feel very light. If your weight on earth is 100 pounds, your weight on Mercury is only 27 pounds. Looking at the sun from Mercury, you can see that it's much more brilliant than it is seen from the earth. And the yellow centre of the sun appears three times bigger from Mercury. On its lighted side, Mercury's temperature is about 300 degrees centigrade. But the dark side is extremely cold, but 150 degrees below zero so mercury is probably the coldest as well as the hottest of the planets.

28. The word “swiftest” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.

A. fastest                    B. coldest                  C. hottest                  D. biggest

29. We cannot see the dark side of Mercury because_______.

A. it moves very fast

B. it always appears just before sunrise or soon after sunset

C. it always keeps one side towards the sun

D. it is too far for us to see

30. When can we see Mercury? - We can see it_______.

A. just before the sunset                              B. just before sunrise

C. after the sunset                                        D. both A and C are correct

31. Why do we weigh much on the earth than on Mercury? - Because_______.

A. Mercury is nearer to the sun                B. Mercury has got less gravity than the earth

C. Mercury is much hotter                       D. none are correct.

32. Why does the sun look bigger when it is seen from Mercury? - Because_______.

A. Mercury is the smallest planet of the sun

B. Mercury is nearer to the sun

C. Mercury is a light planet

D. It only takes Mercury 88 days to move round the sun.