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.

     English is the first language of many people in countries outside the United Kingdom. When you meet speakers of English from around the world, you immediately notice that they do not speak in the same way. There are also some (23) …………… in the words they use, including the names of (24) …………… objects that are part of everyone's daily life. Although pronunciation and (25) …………… are not the same everywhere, it is interesting that English speakers (26) ……………. opposite sides of the world can understand each other quite easily. It does not seem to matter where they learnt the language. And of course, this is one reason why speakers of other languages are keen on learning English too. If you know English, you are more (27) ……………… to be able to study or work in all sorts of exciting places, such as the United States or Australia.

23. A. mistakes                        B. corrections       C. changes              D. differences

24. A. common                        B. popular             C. favourite                        D. general

25. A. reading              B. composition                 C. dictation             D. vocabulary

26. A. of                      B. in                      C. from                   D. at

27. A. likely                 B. probably           C. possibly              D. luckily

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

Are Sports Bad for Kids?

     People think children should play sports. Sports are fun, and children stay healthy while playing with others. However, playing sports can have negative effects on children. It may produce feelings of poor self-esteem or aggressive behavior in some children. According to research on kids and sports, 40 million kids play sports in the US. Of these, 18 million say they have been yelled at or called names while playing sports. This leaves many children with a bad impression of sports. They think sports are just too aggressive.

     Many researchers believe adults, especially parents and coaches, are the main cause of too much aggression in children’s sports. They believe children copy aggressive adult behavior. This behavior is then further reinforced through both positive and negative feedback. Parents and coaches are powerful teachers because children usually look up to them. Often these adults behave aggressively themselves, sending children the message that winning is everything. At children’s sporting events, parents may yell insults at other players or cheer when their child behaves aggressively. As well, children may be taught that hurting other players is acceptable, or they may be pushed to continue playing even when they are injured. In addition, the media makes violence seem exciting. Children watch adult sports games and see violent behavior replayed over and over on television.

     As a society, we really need to face up to this problem and do something about it. Parents and coaches should act as better examples for children. They also need to teach children better values. They should teach children to enjoy themselves whether they win or not. It is not necessary to knock yourself out to enjoy sports. Winning is not everything. In addition, children should not be allowed to continue to play when they are injured. Sending a child with an injury into a game gives the child the message that health is not as important as winning. If we make some basic changes, children might learn to enjoy sports again.

28. What is the main idea of the reading?

     A. Children often become like their parents.

     B. Children need to play sports in school.

     C. Playing sports may have negative results.

     D. Some sports can cause health problems.

29. How many children said they had some negative experience when playing sports?

     A. All of the children                      B. More than half of the children

     C. Less than half of the children     D. About ten percent of the children

30. Which is described as the main cause of more aggressive playing?

     A. Adults                                        B. Children with low grades in school

     C. New rules in sports                     D. Other players

31. What does the writer suggest?

     A. Aggressive sports should not be shown on television.

     B. Children should not play sports until high school.

     C. Coaches should be required to study child psychology.

     D. Parents should teach children to play sports for fun and exercise.

32. What would probably NOT be done when “facing up to a problem”?

     A. Ignoring the problem                              B. Finding the reason

     C. Admitting there is a problem                  D. Looking for a solution

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.

           Over the last century, there have been many significant changes in the way we live. Obviously, it is difficult to (23) _______ the life of ancient people and the life of the people living in the twenty-first century because so many changes have occurred even the changes that have (24) _______ over the last ten years are amazing.

People in the past were not (25) _______ to travel so long distance within such a short period of time. Nowadays, we have become very mobile. We have fast and comfortable cars. In addition, more and more people travel by plane. (26) _______, in the past people had to work harder as they did not have (27) _______ and machine to make their work easier.

23. A. compare                      B. suppose                    C. predict                     D. discuss

24. A. considered                  B. expressed                  C. occurred                 D. arranged

25. A. capable           B. able                         C. might                        D. use

26. A. However                    B. Therefore                 C. But                         D. Moreover

27. A. rules                            B. ideas             C. tools                        D. teams

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

          In order to stay healthy it is important to have a balanced diet. We should eat enough three main groups of food. These groups are protein, carbohydrate and fat.

Proteins are very important for building our body. They help us to build new cells as old ones die. Meat and milk products are major sources of protein. We can also get protein from fish, eggs and beans.

       Carbohydrate and fat are important to enable us to store energy. Carbohydrates are found in sugar and in cereals. Fat can be found in vegetable oil, in butter and in nuts.

         Our body also needs minerals, such as iron and calcium and vitamins. Fish, vegetables and milk contain most of the minerals we need. Vitamins are found in fresh vegetables and fruit.

28. According to the passage, a balanced diet ___________.

A. contains lots of fruit and vegetables.        B. is high in protein.

C. is needed for good health.                         D. is rich in minerals and vitamins

29. Proteins ___________.

A. can be gotten from rice.                            B. produce meat and milk.                         

C. can only be found in meat.                        D. help our body build new cells.

30. We can get fat from ___________.

A. sugar                      B. vegetables              C. butter                    D. cereals                             

31.Carbohydrates ___________.

A. are not found in rice and cornmeal                          B. allow the body to store energy                            

C.  are the most important of three groups of food         D. supply a lot of protein                             

32. Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Vitamins are not necessary for our body.  

B. Iron and calcium are also essential for good health.

C. Fish contain both protein and mineral.       

D. It’s important to eat a balanced died.               

Read 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 from 29 to 33.

We can (29) _______ other people in many different ways. We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces. There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail. Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas.

Animals have ways of exchanging information, too. Bees dance and tell other bees where (30) _______ food. Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear. Whales sing songs. Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love. But this is nothing (31) _______ to what people can do. We have language - about 6,000 languages, in fact. We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies. And we have a sense of past and future, not just present.

Radio, film, and television (32) _______ a huge influence on society in the last hundred years. And now we have the Internet, which is infinite. But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly. But there is (33) _______ information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t. Modem media is changing our world every minute of every day.

Điền ô số 29

A. talk to

B. talk with 

C. communicate to

D. communicate with

Read 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 from 29 to 33.

We can (29) _______ other people in many different ways. We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces. There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail. Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas.

Animals have ways of exchanging information, too. Bees dance and tell other bees where (30) _______ food. Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear. Whales sing songs. Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love. But this is nothing (31) _______ to what people can do. We have language - about 6,000 languages, in fact. We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies. And we have a sense of past and future, not just present.

Radio, film, and television (32) _______ a huge influence on society in the last hundred years. And now we have the Internet, which is infinite. But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly. But there is (33) _______ information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t. Modem media is changing our world every minute of every day.

Điền ô số 33

A. so much

B. such much

C. so many

D. too much

THE RECIPE FOR GOOD COMMUNICATION
How many people do you communicate with in a day? Probably a lot more than you did ten years ago. With a few pieces of
equipment we can „talk‟ to people in more and more ways, not (15) ……..face-to-face and on the phone, but also through the
Internet. It is very important, therefore, for everyone to try and improve their communication skills. Despite all the
technological advances of (16) ……… years, the art of good conversation is still at the heart of successful communication. So
it is a good idea to remember the four golden rules of good communication. (17) ……., be as clear as you can.
Misunderstandings happen if we don‟t say correctly (18)……….we mean. Secondly, we have to
work hard at listening. Pay attention to what the other person is saying. Thirdly, ask other people what they think, don‟t only
tell them what you think. Fourthly, give them time to say what they want, and show interest in what they say. If you (19)……..
these rules, you will be a good communicator.

Read 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 from 29 to 33.

We can (29) _______ other people in many different ways. We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces. There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail. Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas.

Animals have ways of exchanging information, too. Bees dance and tell other bees where (30) _______ food. Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear. Whales sing songs. Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love. But this is nothing (31) _______ to what people can do. We have language - about 6,000 languages, in fact. We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies. And we have a sense of past and future, not just present.

Radio, film, and television (32) _______ a huge influence on society in the last hundred years. And now we have the Internet, which is infinite. But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly. But there is (33) _______ information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t. Modem media is changing our world every minute of every day.

Điền ô số 30

A. finding

B. found

C. to find

D. they find

Read 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 from 29 to 33.

We can (29) _______ other people in many different ways. We can talk and write, and we can send messages with our hands and faces. There is also the phone (including the mobile!), the fax, and e-mail. Television, film, painting, and photography can also communicate ideas.

Animals have ways of exchanging information, too. Bees dance and tell other bees where (30) _______ food. Elephants make sounds that humans can’t hear. Whales sing songs. Monkeys use their faces to show anger and love. But this is nothing (31) _______ to what people can do. We have language - about 6,000 languages, in fact. We can write poetry, tell jokes, make promises, explain, persuade, tell the truth, or tell lies. And we have a sense of past and future, not just present.

Radio, film, and television (32) _______ a huge influence on society in the last hundred years. And now we have the Internet, which is infinite. But what is this doing to this? We can give and get a lot of information very quickly. But there is (33) _______ information that it is difficult to know what is important and what isn’t. Modem media is changing our world every minute of every day.

Điền ô số 31

A. compare

B. comparing

C. is compared

D. compared

Read the following passage and circle 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. (1.0 point)

Tom and Jenny are talking about different ways to protect the environment for Earth Day. Jenny says students shouldn't (31) __________ food. They should eat everything on their plates. She also thinks everyone should (32) __________trash and put it in the trash can to keep the school clean. Tom (33) __________ his water bottle and fills it with water every morning. He also takes his family's (34) __________ to the recycling bin because you can recycle metal. He thinks everyone should reuse and (35) __________ everything they can. Tom and Jenny are trying their best to protect the environment.

31. A. throw away B. reuse C. recycle D. clean up

32. A. reuse B. save C. protect D. pick up 

33. A. throws away B. recycles C. reuses D. clear

34. A. wildlife B. cans C. newspapers D. bottles

35. A. recycle B. recycling C. recycled D. recycles