Question1:  Read, then choose the correct answers  

            Prague has the population of over one million people. It is not the biggest city in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. People call Prague the ‘Golden City’ and the ‘ Mother of Cities’ because it has many beautiful buildings and statues. Perhaps the most popular building is the Old Town Hall with its amazing 15^th century clock. People also call Prague ‘Europe’s School of Music’. There are many concert halls, and every May there is a famous music festival: ‘ Prague’s Spring’. There are also twenty theatres and many old pubs, wine bars, and restaurants. There is now a modern underground, but traffic is still a problem. It is often better to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets.

    1. Prague has a population of over_____________

A. 1,000,000 people    B. 100,000 people                       C. 10,000,000 people

    2. It is_________________in Europe

A. not the largest city   B. one of the most beautiful    C. Both A & B

    3. There are many____________in Prague

A. buildings and statues           B. concert halls                           C. Both A & B

    4. There is a famous music festival_________________

A. Once a year                         B. Once a month                          C. Twice a year

    5. The streets in Prague are________________

A. large                                    B. small                                      C. modern

Question 2: Complete the letter using the words in the box.

Dear Nick,

I'm sorry I couldn't write to you earlier because I was very busy. Now, we're (1) .............in a small hotel near a shopping area. Near my hotel, there's (2)……….. cinema, and a supermarket. There (3).................. some big shops at the end of the street. It's also very (4)................... here because there's always a lot of traffic, day and night. In my hometown, I live in a quieter street. There are some small (5)……….., a school, a post office but there isn't a cinema. The streets are narrower but they are (6).................... and there isn't so much traffic. The (7) .......................... is much fresher, too. And every house has a backyard and a front yard.

Question1:  Read, then choose the correct answers  

            Prague has the population of over one million people. It is not the biggest city in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. People call Prague the ‘Golden City’ and the ‘ Mother of Cities’ because it has many beautiful buildings and statues. Perhaps the most popular building is the Old Town Hall with its amazing 15^th century clock. People also call Prague ‘Europe’s School of Music’. There are many concert halls, and every May there is a famous music festival: ‘ Prague’s Spring’. There are also twenty theatres and many old pubs, wine bars, and restaurants. There is now a modern underground, but traffic is still a problem. It is often better to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets.

    1. Prague has a population of over_____________

A. 1,000,000 people    B. 100,000 people                       C. 10,000,000 people

    2. It is_________________in Europe

A. not the largest city   B. one of the most beautiful    C. Both A & B

    3. There are many____________in Prague

A. buildings and statues           B. concert halls                           C. Both A & B

    4. There is a famous music festival_________________

A. Once a year                         B. Once a month                          C. Twice a year

    5. The streets in Prague are________________

A. large                                    B. small                                      C. modern

Question 2: Complete the letter using the words in the box.

Dear Nick,

I'm sorry I couldn't write to you earlier because I was very busy. Now, we're (1) .............in a small hotel near a shopping area. Near my hotel, there's (2)……….. cinema, and a supermarket. There (3).................. some big shops at the end of the street. It's also very (4)................... here because there's always a lot of traffic, day and night. In my hometown, I live in a quieter street. There are some small (5)……….., a school, a post office but there isn't a cinema. The streets are narrower but they are (6).................... and there isn't so much traffic. The (7) .......................... is much fresher, too. And every house has a backyard and a front yard.

Read the passage below and choose the best answer (A, B, C, D ) for each question:

Prague has the population of over one million people. It is not the biggest city in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful. People call Prague the “ Golden City” and the “Mother of City” because it has beautiful buildings and statues. Perhaps the most popular building is the Old Town Hall with its amazing 15^th century clock. People also call Prague “Europe’s School of Music” . There are many concert halls and every May there is a famous music festival: ”Prague Spring” ,There are also twenty theaters and many old pubs, wine bar and restaurants. There is now a modern underground, but traffic is still a problem. It is often better to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets.

1. The population of Prague is ………………………………….

A. over one million people B. one million people

C. only two million people D. less than one million people

2 Prague is one of the most beautiful city in……………………………………..

A. Asia B. Europe C. Africa D. America

3. Which building in Prague has 15^th century clock?

A. The Golden City B. The Mother of City C. The Old Town Hall D. Europe’s School of Music

4.The famous music festival: “Prague Spring” is held ……………………………

A. every year B. on June C. every May D. every July

GIÚP MK VỚI

V. Read the passage carefully, and choose one right answer for each question below. (2.0 pts)

Sydney is a city on the east coast of Australia. About four million people live in Sydney, so it is the biggest city in Australia. In Sydney, there are a lot of buildings: the Sydney Opera House, the Queen Victoria Building and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. Sydney has a large harbor and lots of beaches. The most famous beach is Bondi Beach. The most famous sports ground in Sydney is ANZ Stadium. In Sydney you can see Taroga and watch the great fireworks display over the harbor on New Year’s Eve.

1. Where is Sydney located?

5 điểm

On the wast coast of Australia

On the east coast of Australia

on the east coast of the USA

2. How many people live in Sydney?

5 điểm

14 million

40 million

4 million

3. Does Sydney have many beaches?

5 điểm

Yes, it is

No, it is't

4. What can you watch in Sydney on New Year’s Eve?

5 điểm

the great fireworks display

the dancing performances

the parades

VI. Choose a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence (2.0 pts)

1. No students in my class are more intelligent than Nam

5 điểm

Nam is as intelligent as other students in my class

Nam is the most intelligent student in my class.

Other students in my class are more intelligent than Nam.

2. We pollute the air and we will have breathing problems

5 điểm

If we pollute the air, we will have breathing problem

We pollute the air because we have breathing problem.

We have breathing problem, so we pollute the air.

3. He last wrote to me 3 moths ago

5 điểm

He didn't write to me 3 months ago.

He has written to me for 3 months.

He hasn't written to me for 3 months.

4. Along The Coast is a famous TV series, but I have never watched it.

5 điểm

Along The Coast is a famous TV series although I have never watched it.

Although Along The Coast is a famous TV series, I have never watched it.

Because Along The Coast is a famous TV series, I have never watched it.

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

This is a picture of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The country is located in Asia continent. Why is Seoul famous? It is the historical center of the country. Seoul has many temples and four major palaces. And Gyeongbokgung is one of the most famous one. Seoul is also a modern city with the population of more than 10 million people. Seoul has big markets for visitors to shop in. Restaurants offer traditional Korean dishes such as kimchi, rice and noodle. It’s a lot of fun to visit Seoul.

Question: Seoul has the population of over 10 million.

A. True

B. False

Read the following passage, then choose the correct answer to each question.

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the largest city in Britain. It has got the population of about 7 million people. It is a very old city which was founded by the Romans.  London is famous for many things. The original area is the City. There are thousands of offices and banks but only a few people live here. The Tower of London was built in the 11th century. It was a prison but now it is a museum. You can see the Crown Jewels here. Tower Bridge is near the Tower of London. It was opened in 1894. Westminster Abbey is a beautiful church where the Coronation Ceremony takes place. Westminster Abbey is in the west of London, near the Houses of Parliament, where you can see and hear the well-known clock Big Ben.  Hyde Park is the most popular park in London. At Speaker’s Corner, anybody can speak about anything except the Queen. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace. London stands on River Thames. There are 27 bridges over the Thames in London and 8 tunnels under the river. A quick and easy way to get to different places in the city is to use an underground train. Londoners call this means of transport the “tube”. There are many famous red buses in London called double-deckers and London taxis are called black cabs.

41. The Tower of London used to be ______.

 A. a library           B. a museum                   C. a prison                               D. a church

42. The word “It” in line 4 paragraph 2 refers to _____.

A. The Tower of London    B. Big Ben       C. The Crown Jewels       D. Tower Bridge

43. The word “well-known” can be best replaced by _____.

 A. quick                B. renowned           C. beautiful                             D. charming

44. You can’t talk about ____ when you are at Speakers’ Corner.

 A. the Parliament        B. politics           C. the Queen                           D. London

45. A convenient way to get around the city is by ____.

A. tube               B. bus                     C. train                   D. car 

VII. Read the passage and do the tasks below.

Manchester has a population of about five million, but it’s not the capital city of Britain. London is the capital and it’s the biggest city in Britain. But Manchester is the wettest! In Manchester, it rains in spring, summer, fall and winter. The city is very noisy. There are a lot of cars and there is a lot of pollution. People drive their cars to work, and children take the bus to school. There aren’t many bikes or motorbikes because the weather is very cold. Near the city, there are lots of lakes and mountains. People go walking there on the weekend. Manchester also has a lot of cinemas and theaters so there is always something to do on the weekend.

1. Is Manchester bigger than London?

__________________________________________________________________________.

2. How is the Manchester?

__________________________________________________________________________.

3. How do people go to work?

__________________________________________________________________________.

4. Why aren’t there many bikes or motorbikes?

__________________________________________________________________________.

5. Does Manchester have a lot of cinemas and theaters?

 Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the Eas t End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food — fish and chips. 

1. There are lots of theatres, parks and historical places in the City of London.

2. The Port of London is in the East End of London.

3. Working people live and work in the West End of London.

4. The “Odeon” is a famous museum in London.

5. People go to Oxford Street to buy clothes and souvenirs. 6. People from all over the world don’t buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs in London

III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.

      London is the biggest city in Britain. More than 7 million people live and work there. It is one of the most important cities in the world. It is a centre for business and for tourism. London consists of three parts: The City of London, the East End and the West End. In the City of London there are many banks, offices and Stocks Exchange. In the West End we can see many historical places, parks, shops and theatres. It is the world of rich people and money. The East End is the district where working people live and work. The Port of London is also there. You can have a very good time in this city. You can visit different cinemas, theatres and museums. The “Odeon” is one of the most famous cinemas of the country. The most famous museums are: The British Museum and the Tate Gallery. There are many shops in London. Oxford Street is London’s main shopping centre. People from all over the world buy clothes, shoes, toys and souvenirs there. The street is more than a mile long. The best known departments are Selfridges and John Lewis. The largest park in London is Hyde Park with its Speaker’s Comer. Sit on the green grass and try England’s favourite food – fish and chips.

G. WRITING

I. Write questions for the underlined parts.

1.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The capital of Korea is Seoul.

2.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul is located in the northwest corner of South Korea.

3.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: Seoul was founded as the capital of Korea in 1394.

4.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The population of Seoul is about 9.8 million.

5.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: The weather in Seoul is warm and humid in the summer but cold and snowy in the winter.

6.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: There are 27 bridges across Han River throughout the city.

7.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: N Seoul Tower is the best attraction in Seoul.

8.   A:_________________________________________________________________________

      B: K-pop appeals to youngsters because of its unique, quirky costumes, dance moves and catchy songs.

II.  Write sentences, using the clues given.

1.   there/ be/ steady/ increase/ demand/ hotel accommodation/ since 1998

      ___________________________________________________________________________

2.   these days/ more/ more/ people/ be/ suffer/ air pollution

      ___________________________________________________________________________

3.   I/ never/ read/ such/ romantic story/ this/ before

      ___________________________________________________________________________

4.   she/ spend/ most/ time/ surf/ net/ information/ the next trip

      ___________________________________________________________________________

5.   Van Gogh/ have/ major Influence/ development/ modern painting

      ___________________________________________________________________________

6.   despite/ Brexit,/ London/ remain/ one/ most/ open/ cosmopolitan/ city/ the world

      ___________________________________________________________________________

7.   the house/ that/ we/ rent/ London/ last year / be/ fully/ furnish

      ___________________________________________________________________________

8.   people/ face/ large/ amount/ environmental problems/ every day