Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions
Charles is twelve years old. He lives in a modern villa in the suburb of the city. His father is a manager. His mother is a secretary. And he is a student. The villa is next to a large shopping center so it’s very convenient. There is a big backyard where they can sit and have afternoon tea. His mother often buys some flowers because there is a flower shop opposite their house. At Tet, they often go to the historic pagoda near their villa.

What do they do in the back yard?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below
Hello, I’m Erik. If you asked me, I would say my neighborhood is the most beautiful place in my life. I live in __________ (6) apartment in a big city, __________ (7) my neighborhood is not a noisy place. There ____________ (8) lots of trees and flowers in a large park. My sister and I often ____________ (9) there after school. There is also a small supermarket to the right of the park. We shop there every weekend. It’s really convenient. The supermarket has everything we need. In our free time, my sister and I often go to the cinema ___________ (10) the supermarket to see a movie. It’s a lot of fun.

In our free time, my sister and I often go to the cinema ___________ (10) the supermarket to see a movie. 

Choose the best answer: 
According to legend, King Hung wanted to choose one son as a successor to his throne. He (1)________ all of his sons, and told them that whoever could bring him the most precious offering to the altar of the ancestors, would be awarded the throne.

All of the princes traveled throughout the country in search of the tastiest and most exotic foods to offer their father, (2)________ Lang Lieu, the 18th prince. Being the poorest prince, he could not afford such luxurious foods and had no idea where to begin looking. One night, he dreamed of a genie (3)________ told him “There is nothing greater than the sky or the earth. And the rice grain is the most precious thing (4)________ the world. Now, use glutinous rice to make Chung Cake, a green and square cake, (5)________ the earth*. Then use ground glutinous rice to make Day Cake, a white, (6)________ cake, symbolizing the sky.” When he awoke, Lang Lieu was very happy and prepared the two kinds of cakes described by the genie.

When the day of the contest came, Hung King was impressed by the favors and the meaning of Lang Lieu’s cakes. (7)________, he chose him as the successor to the throne. Since then, Chung Cake and Day Cake became the (8)________ food for the Tet holidays.
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Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

There are many causes that lead to water pollution. One main cause of this issue is waste water coming from many factories and then being directly pulled out into water bodies, especially into rivers or seas without any treatment because this is the most convenient way of disposing waste water. Industrial waste consists of some kinds of chemical substances such as sulphur, which is harmful for marine life. Lead is known as the main reason for cancer disease. Cancer has become a popular disease in several communes which are called “cancer villages”. Another cause is the awareness of citizens, people always use water for many purposes and then they dump waste water or garbage directly into rivers, canals and ponds and so on. In 2004, because of a bird flu outbreak in Viet Nam, people threw poultry to water body that made water highly polluted.

What did Vietnamese do in 2004?

Read the following passage and decide which options A, B, C, or D best fits each space

WHAT IS THE BEAUTY IN A PERSON?

   It is said that what one (1)_____ considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another.

(2) _____ beauty is something that (3) _____ not only to the eyes but also to the other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something (4) _____ beyond the appearance.

   When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (5) _____ attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (6) _____. But I find that the most memorable

 “ beautiful people”  are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces.

   (7) _____ kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is what is known as the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They usually care about their fellow man and try to right justice in this world. As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana, and Mother Teresa are well-known for these personalities.

   In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (8) _____ to people in trouble. Many people in our city provide (9) _____ of floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or poor… with clothes, money, and food. Many young go to rural, mountainous, or island areas to help people there… We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks.

   In short, everyone has (10) _____ idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people, and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?

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Read and answer the question.

Let me introduce you to Jack. He is a newcomer. He lives next-door to me in the same apartment building. He wants me to show him around the neighborhood. “There is everything in our area. Over there is a supermarket and a restaurant to the left of the building. There is a post office opposite the restaurant and there is a park between the supermarket and the parking lot. The supermarket sells a lot of things. If you want to look for a place of recreation, let’s go to the pub next to the park. Don’t worry about the price. It’s as comfortable as your home but only as cheap as a convenient store. There is a hospital only 3 kilometers from here.”

What is the left of the building?

Read the passage and answer the questions.

Music serves as the motivation to work out harder. It is also shown that listening to those top workout tracks can increase endurance during a tough exercise session. USA Today explains this works partly through the power of distraction: When we’re focusing on a favorite album, we may not notice that we just ran an extra mile.

If you are feeling down or depressed, music can be a perfect cure. Studies show that music helps put people in a better mood and gets them in touch with their feelings. Study participants rated “arousal and mood regulation” and “self-awareness” as the two most important benefits of listening to music.

Whether you realized it or not, listening to your favorite songs while walking to class, coming from work, or right before bed provides your mind and body with much more than the enjoyment of the songs; it also has several health benefits to go along with it. So keep on listening! Music is a vital part of human life.

Which of the following is NOT true?

Read the passage, then do the task below

If you want to take the whole family on holiday and keep everybody happy, then I have found just the place for you. I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the Greenwood Holiday Village, which is open from May until October.

Built in the center of a forest, Greenwood is a great place to stay whatever the weather. Its main attraction for the families is the indoor World of Water, where young and old can have fun in the different pools. Some of these, however, are for serious swimmers only.

For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash, and badminton. If your children are too young to join in these sports, there are activity clubs. Greenwood is a good place for families as it is traffic-free – you explore on foot or by bike. Some people complained that this was inconvenient, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air. For evening entertainment, there are shows and cinemas.

Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes. These have up to four bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as a dining area. Before going, I thought the apartments might not be big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised it was not too crowded at all.

I’ll definitely go back to Greenwood next year. Why don’t you give it a try? Visit their website for further information now!

What does the writer say about the apartments?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

Water pollution happens __________ (6) toxic substances enter water bodies such as lakes, rivers, oceans and so on, getting dissolved in them, lying suspended in the water or depositing on the bed. This degrades the quality of water. Not __________ (7) does this spell disaster for aquatic ecosystems, the pollutants also seep through and reach the groundwater, which might end up in our households as contaminated water we use in our daily activities, including drinking.

Water pollution can be __________ (8) in a number of ways, one of the most polluting being city sewage and industrial waste discharge. Indirect sources __________ (9) water pollution include contaminants that enter the water supply from soils or groundwater systems and from the atmosphere via rain. Soils and groundwater contain __________ (10) residue of human agricultural practices and also improperly disposed of industrial wastes.

Pollutants can be of varying kinds: organic, inorganic, radioactive and so on. In fact, the list of possible water contaminants is just too vast to be listed here.

Soils and groundwater contain __________ (10) residue of human agricultural practices and also improperly disposed of industrial wastes.

Japan’s cities also have a mix of traditional and modern characteristics. There are tall office and apartment buildings as well as traditional wooden houses. Many people prefer to live near the center of cities, but because houses there are expensive, they often commute from suburbs. Traffic, pollution, and crowds are problems.

However, there is little crime, and even very crowded cities have many parks and gardens.

Most people________.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Hi, my name is David and my favorite activity is watching television. I often watch cartoon on Disney channel. My grandmother and mother enjoy watching craft programs. My daddy and brother love watching football matches on the sport channel. I usually spend about 2 hours a day watching TV. In the evening, all the family gather and watch the news and weather forecast. Today, the weatherman announces that it will rain tomorrow. I think you should bring along a raincoat before going out.

Will it rain tomorrow?

Read ans answer following questions

My name is David and my favorite activity is watching television. I often watch cartoon on Disney channel. My grandmother and mother enjoy watching craft programs. My daddy and brother love watching football matches on the sport channel. I usually spend about 2 hours a day watching TV. In the evening, all the family gather and watch the news and weather forecast. Today, the weatherman announces that it will rain tomorrow. I think you should bring along a raincoat before going out.

What is David’s hobby?

Choose the best answer: 
According to legend, King Hung wanted to choose one son as a successor to his throne. He (1)________ all of his sons, and told them that whoever could bring him the most precious offering to the altar of the ancestors, would be awarded the throne.

All of the princes traveled throughout the country in search of the tastiest and most exotic foods to offer their father, (2)________ Lang Lieu, the 18th prince. Being the poorest prince, he could not afford such luxurious foods and had no idea where to begin looking. One night, he dreamed of a genie (3)________ told him “There is nothing greater than the sky or the earth. And the rice grain is the most precious thing (4)________ the world. Now, use glutinous rice to make Chung Cake, a green and square cake, (5)________ the earth*. Then use ground glutinous rice to make Day Cake, a white, (6)________ cake, symbolizing the sky.” When he awoke, Lang Lieu was very happy and prepared the two kinds of cakes described by the genie.

When the day of the contest came, Hung King was impressed by the favors and the meaning of Lang Lieu’s cakes. (7)________, he chose him as the successor to the throne. Since then, Chung Cake and Day Cake became the (8)________ food for the Tet holidays.
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Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions about it. 

An entertainment is any (1)_________which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their (2)_________time. 

Entertainment is typically passive- as in watching opera or a (3)_________. Activities that involve participating in (4)_________or sports are more often considered to be recreation. Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical (5)___________are considered hobbies.

The industry that provides entertainment is (6)_________the entertainment industry. There are many (7)________of entertainment, which cater to particular tastes. For example, there is cinema, theatre, sports, games, social dance which cater to different groups of people.

These may also be grouped on the age of person’s interest, such as child entertainment or (8)________entertainment. For example, puppets, clowns, pantomimes and (9)_______tent to appeal to children, though adults may also find them (10)_________.

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A recent survey shows that Britons hate their neighbors. The results are alarming. 80% of the people who took part in the L1rvey feel that their neighbors are inconsiderate. 25C/c don’t talk to the people who live next door and 10% don’t even know their names. In fact, one million householders in Britain would like to move because of the people that live next door.

The biggest cause of friction is noise. Many of the complaints about noise came from people who live in flats and divided houses. The other major problems are arguments about car parking spaces, and old people complaining about the young

 How many householders in Britain would like to move because of their neighbors?

Read the following passage and decide which options A, B, C, or D best fits each space

WHAT IS THE BEAUTY IN A PERSON?

   It is said that what one (1)_____ considers beautiful may not be beautiful to another.

(2) _____ beauty is something that (3) _____ not only to the eyes but also to the other senses. I think true beauty makes you see beyond the lovely sight. It will give you insight or realization of something (4) _____ beyond the appearance.

   When we talk about beauty in people, we often refer to their (5) _____ attractiveness. Of course, a beautiful or handsome face is pleasant to (6) _____. But I find that the most memorable

 “ beautiful people”  are those who have good personalities behind their pretty faces.

   (7) _____ kind of beauty in people that attracts us greatly is what is known as the inside beauty. People with this kind of beauty have attained inner peace. They usually care about their fellow man and try to right justice in this world. As you know, Nelson Mandela, Princess Diana, and Mother Teresa are well-known for these personalities.

   In fact, around us, we know many people who are always ready to lend (8) _____ to people in trouble. Many people in our city provide (9) _____ of floods in Mekong Delta, the disabled or poor… with clothes, money, and food. Many young go to rural, mountainous, or island areas to help people there… We greatly admire the beauty of these people because they make the world better. This inner beauty gives a certain radiance to their looks.

   In short, everyone has (10) _____ idea of beauty, and we need to have things, people, and places of beauty in our everyday life. Do you think so?

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Read the passage and choose the best answer:

Let me introduce you to Steven. He is a newcomer. He lives next-door to me in the same apartment building. He wants me to show him around the neighborhood. “There is everything in our area. Over there is a supermarket and a restaurant to the left of the building. There is a post office opposite the restaurant and there is a park between the supermarket and the parking lot. The supermarket sells a lot of things. If you want to look for a place of recreation, let’s go to the pub next to the park. Don’t worry about the price. It’s as comfortable as your home but only as cheap as a convenient store. There is a hospital only 3 kilometers from here.”

There is a post office between the restaurant and the park.

Read the following passage and choose the item (A, B, C, or D) that best answers each of the questions about it. 

An entertainment is any (1)_________which provides a diversion or permits people to amuse themselves in their (2)_________time. 

Entertainment is typically passive- as in watching opera or a (3)_________. Activities that involve participating in (4)_________or sports are more often considered to be recreation. Activities such as personal reading or practicing a musical (5)___________are considered hobbies.

The industry that provides entertainment is (6)_________the entertainment industry. There are many (7)________of entertainment, which cater to particular tastes. For example, there is cinema, theatre, sports, games, social dance which cater to different groups of people.

These may also be grouped on the age of person’s interest, such as child entertainment or (8)________entertainment. For example, puppets, clowns, pantomimes and (9)_______tent to appeal to children, though adults may also find them (10)_________.

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Read the passage and choose A, B, C or D to complete each blank.

Hue Festival

Hue Festival is a big cultural event of Hue City that is held every two years. It is the (27) _______ to honor cultural and historical values of that Vietnam’s former capital city. The first Hue Festival (28) _______place in 2000.

At the beginning of Hue Festival, visitors can enjoy (29) _______ colorful and grand opening ceremony with unique (30) _______ of several art groups from Vietnam and other countries. During the festival, there is a variety (31) _______ cultural events such as Hue Poetry Festival, Massive Street Arts Performances, Art Exhibitions, the Week of Vietnam’s historical films. (32) _______, visitors can come and explore some traditional values of Vietnam at Gastronomy Quarters, Traditional  Kite Flying Festival (33) _______ watch “Ao dai” Grand Show, “Oriental night” Show, and sporting activities (34) _______ boat race, human chess, etc. Especially, many ancient scenery of Nguyen Dynasty are also reproduced (35) _______ provide tourists an insight into Vietnam’s feudal era.

Hue Festival is well-known as an (36) _______ festival where cultures of many countries converge together as well as where Vietnamese traditional and cultural values are widely presented to the world.

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Read the text and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D for each of the gaps.

A collection has to be cared for and stored, and those tasks train a child to be (23) _______ and orderly. The entertainment value of a growing collection (24) _______immeasurable because sorting and admiring a collection is a source (25) _______ great pleasure for a child. One day he arranges them (26) _______ color; another day he sorts them by type.

Labeling or arranging the items in a collection requires research and critical thinking. Once a collection reaches (27) _______ certain size, jumbling all of the items in a shoe box is not practical. A true collection should be showcased in some way – album, display boxes, or card files. Choosing (28) _______to arrange a collection is good for a child’s (29) _______skills.

Collections (30) _______ actually foster healthy relationships. When your child knows how (31) _______ collect a certain object, family and friends help the collection along by bringing back small gifts (32) _______ their own travels. The new item in his collection them becomes a reminder of that special friend or family member who was so thoughtful towards him.

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

Living in the country is something (1)………….  people from the city often dream about. However, in reality, it has both advantages and (2)……………..  .

There are certainly many advantages to living in the country. First of all, you can enjoy (3)…………. and quiet. Moreover, people tend to be friendlier. A further advantage is that there is less (4)…………., so it is safer for young children.

However, there are certain drawbacks to life outside the city. Firstly, because there are (5)……… people, you are (6)…………… to have few friends. In addition, entertainment is difficult to find, (7)…………….. in the evening. Furthermore, the fact that there are fewer shops and services means that it is hard to find (8)……………… .

In conclusion, it can be seen that the country is (9)…………… suitable for some people than others. On the whole, it is often the best place for those who are retired or who have young children. In (10)……………., young people who have a career are better provided for in the city.

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