3.Read the passage and fill in the blanks (sentences 1-5)
We go to school (1)………..days a week and we have a lot of subjects at school such as math , Literature , English , Geography ,  and so on . I always try my best to study all , especially English because it’s my (2)……………. subject .Math is a little difficult but (3)………… However, I don’t like Literature very much (4)…... the teacher gives us so many exercises . I’m not very good at Computer Science , so I’m really afraid (5) …………………this subject . Physics , Geography and History are the most useful subjects to me . We learn about the world, about life and nature . I’m rather interested in these subjects .

(1). Choose the correct answer

seven

four

five

six

4.(2). Choose the correct answer

(2.5 Points)

lovely

likely

favorite

interesting

5.(3). Choose the correct answer

easy

good

lovely

interesting

6.(4). Choose the correct answer

because

but

then

and

7.(5). Choose the correct answer

for

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of

on

X.              Read the following passage and choose the best answers.

Alligators and crocodiles are both native to America, and they both belong to the group of animals called crocodilians. They also look similar, and many people might even think they are the same animal. There are several differences that can be used to tell them apart.

American alligators are much more common than American crocodiles. Because they hate the cold, alligators live in the southeastern part of the country usually in freshwater lakes and swamps. Their skin is dark with bright stripes and spots of yellow. They eat almost anything they can catch, including fish, birds, and, occasionally people! Until 1970, it was legal to hunt them, but too many were killed for their skins. Now there are strict controls on hunting, and alligators are again numerous in many areas. There are also strict controls on the hunting of deer and other animals.

American crocodiles are a bit different. They are even more sensitive to cold, so they live only in the tropical climate of southern Florida. Most crocodiles prefer the saltwater of coastal areas. They are very shy, so people do not often see them in the wild. Their skin is grayish-green or brown, and their heads are longer and more triangle-shaped than that of an alligator. They eat only fish and other water animals. Crocodiles are listed as an endangered species, so they are also protected by US law.

1.     What would be the best title for this passage?

A. Alligators and Crocodiles: American Brothers                    B. Crocodilians: Similarities and Differences

C. The Animals of the Swamp                                              D. Hunting Crocodiles: Terror in the Swamp

2.     What don’t alligators eat?

A. Water animals                 B. Fish                                      C. Garbage                         D. People

3.     The word ‘them’ refers to ______.

A. alligators                         B. people                                  C. birds                               D. crocodiles

4.     Which of the following is true?

A. Alligators and crocodiles look exactly the same.                B. Alligators and crocodiles both prefer warm places.

C. Alligators and crocodiles both often hurt people.               D. Alligators and crocodiles are both very numerous.

5.     Which sentence does NOT belong in the reading?

A. They look similar too, so many people might even think they are the same animal.

B. Their skin is dark, with bright stripes and spots of yellow.

C. There are also strict controls on the hunting of deer and other animals.

D. They eat only fish and other water animals.

6.     Which of the following words best describes how the passage is written?

A. Chronographie                B. Storytelling                            C. Comparative                   D. Argumentative

My father was the police (inspect)_____and my mother was a primary school(teach)___. They had both grown up in the city and lived there their entire lives. Their(decide)____to move to a small town when I was a child changed my life. It was a very(peace)____place and of course, living there meant that I had much more(free)___to go wherever I pleased. The people all knew each other and were(friend)____but I missed my close friends, my school, and the (noise)___city I had lived in. As I grew up, I realized that there wasn't much for a young person to do there, expect rush into(marry)_____. When I left, my parents were sad, but they realized that staying there would only make me(misery)____. The big city I live in now is not very far away, so I can visit my parents(frequent)___and have the best of both worlds.

My father was the police (inspect)_____and my mother was a primary school(teach)___. They had both grown up in the city and lived there their entire lives. Their(decide)____to move to a small town when I was a child changed my life. It was a very(peace)____place and of course, living there meant that I had much more(free)___to go wherever I pleased. The people all knew each other and were(friend)____but I missed my close friends, my school, and the (noise)___city I had lived in. As I grew up, I realised that there wasn't much for a young person to do there, expect rush into(marry)_____. When I left, my parents were sad, but they realised that staying there would only make me(misery)____. The big city I live in now is not very far away, so I can visit my parents(frequent)___and have the best of both worlds.

I.                Read the following passage and choose the best answer.

Before the invention of plastic: Before plastic, the only materials that could be molded into different shapes were clay and glass. However, both of these materials are heavy and break easily. This is why plastic was a big improvement.

Today, plastic is used in almost everything, from shopping bags and bottles to chairs and cars. Plastic has conquered the world. But do you know how it was first made?

1862 - Parkesine

The first man-made plastic was created by Alexander Parkes, who introduced it at the 1862 Great International Exhibition in London. It was called Parkesine, and it was made from plant materials. Once heated, it could be molded, and it held its shape when cooled. Also, it could be made colored or transparent. However, it was too expensive to produce for common use.

1866 - Celluloid

In the 19th century, billiards was so popular that a lot of elephants were being killed for their ivory, which was used to make billiard balls. So, people tried to find a substitute. A U.S. billiard ball company offered a prize of $10,000 to the person who could design the best substitute for natural ivory. In 1866, John Wesley Hyatt created Celluloid while trying to win the prize. Although he failed to win, Celluloid was later used to make many products, including false teeth, piano keys, and ping pong balls.

1909 - Bakelite

Leo Baekeland created Bakelite in 1909. Made entirely of artificial materials, it was the first true plastic. It was inexpensive, and it kept its shape when heated. Soon, it was being used in many things, including electrical products and jewelry. Since then, many other plastics have been developed.

Today - Petroleum

Today, most plastics are produced from non-natural materials made from petroleum. They are light, flexible, strong, and cheap. Despite all these advantages, there is one problem: plastic waste breaks down slowly and toxic chemicals can leak from it. Therefore, people are trying to develop less harmful plastics.

1.     What is the main idea of this passage?

A. Plastic is harmful to many plants and crops.

B. New materials are currently being created to replace plastic.

C. Plastic was originally invented as a substitute for petroleum.

D. Plastic has been developed and improved over a long period of time.

2.     Which item was NOT made with Celluloid?

A. ping pong balls                B. billiard balls                           C. false teeth                      D. piano keys

3.     Which was an advantage of Bakelite?

A. It broke down very slowly.                                                B. It didn’t contain any chemicals.

C. It could be used to store petroleum.                                 D. It could be heated without changing shape.

4.     What can be inferred about Parkesine?

A. It wasn’t as strong as ivory.                                             B. It could not be seen through.

C. It cost more to make than Bakelite.                                  D. It was named after a billiard ball company.

5.     Which can replace the word “produce” in line 8?

A. discover                          B. analyze                                 B. introduce                        D. manufacture

Read the passage and choose the best answer.

                             JAPANESE WEDDING CUSTOMS

The Japanese (31) ____ of “san-san-kudo”, the three-by-three exchange is rich with (32) ____. It is performed by the bride and groom and both sets of cups. The first 3 represent three couples, the bride and (33) ____, and their parents. The second 3 represent three human weaknesses: hatred, passion, and ignorance. “Ku” or 9 is a lucky number in Japanese cultural, and “do” means escape from the three weaknesses.

Another highlight of this ceremony is a rosary with 21 beads that represent the couple, their families and the Buddha all joined on one string to symbolize the (34) ____ of the families. Part of the ceremony involves honoring the parents with (35) ____ of flowers, a toast, or a letter expressing their love and gratitude.

31. A. bride        B. ritual            C. law              D. difference

32. A. meaning     B. regulation        C. multiple                  D. note

33. A. condition          B. culture         C. relation                   D. groom

34. A. location            B. shell           C. union                      D. gratitude

35. A. wraps         B. proves          C. offers                      D. improves

1.     Read and choose the best option to complete the passage.

 One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe was born 1……… London in the family of a rich man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he began to write stories. After 2…………. school, he worked in his father’s shop and wrote articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in his writings. In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the novel Robinson Crusoe which 3…………. him famous. Defoe used in his book a true story about a sailor who lived on an island for four years. Robinson Crusoe in Defoe’s novel lived on an island for twenty- eight years. People liked 4…………. novel in England and in many other countries, Daniel Defoe wrote other books. However; his novel Robinson Crusoe was the 5……….. famous. Defoe was not a rich man when he died in 1731.

1.     In              at                    from               on

2.     Going                   leaving           coming                      staying

3.     Brought               let                   did                  made

4.     A               X                      the                  an

5.     Best                      very                most              much

1.     Read and choose the best option to complete the passage.

 One of the first novels in the history of literature was written in England in 1719. It was Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe was born 1……… London in the family of a rich man. When Daniel was a schoolboy, he began to write stories. After 2…………. school, he worked in his father’s shop and wrote articles for newspapers. Defoe visited many countries and met many people. That helped him much in his writings. In 1719, when Defoe was sixty years old, he wrote the novel Robinson Crusoe which 3…………. him famous. Defoe used in his book a true story about a sailor who lived on an island for four years. Robinson Crusoe in Defoe’s novel lived on an island for twenty- eight years. People liked 4…………. novel in England and in many other countries, Daniel Defoe wrote other books. However; his novel Robinson Crusoe was the 5……….. famous. Defoe was not a rich man when he died in 1731.

1.     In              at                    from               on

2.     Going                   leaving           coming                      staying

3.     Brought               let                   did                  made

4.     A               X                      the                  an

5.     Best                      very                most              much

V. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B or C.

10. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B or C.