I. Complete the passage by filling a suitable word into each gap

                                                                             MUSIC IN OUR LIFE

                      Music plays an important ___ (1)___  in our daily lives. It would be impossible for a day to go by without music. Music serves ___ (2)___  functions within our society: it is used to entertain, relax, motivate, persuade, teach, treat diseases, unite, promote patriotism, and so  on.

                      Advertisers are fully aware ___ (3)___  the role music can play in entering the mind of the consumer. For example, the ___ (4)___  effective way to aid the memory of the consumer is to accompany an advertisement with ___ (5)___  interesting song. Once the customer likes that song, he might remember the brand name of the advertised product as well and he will choose that product while standing in front of a shell full of goods of different brand names.

              Music ___ (6)___  special occasions is essential. At the Olympic sports events, it is interesting to observe how music is played. Entertainment is an obvious function, but further, music at such events helps create an exciting atmosphere. The use of national anthems is ___ (7)___   promote the fellings of patriotism, thus encouraging athletes to ___ (8)___   great efforts.

           Music can also be used ___ (9)___  a means of treating patients. It soothes the nerves of patients with mental disorder. For those with visual impairment, playing music is one ___ (10)___  to help them open their hearts to the outside world. Obviously, music has a profound and powerful impact on our lives.

V. Complete the passage by filling in each blank with the correct form of the word in brackets. (10 points)

          If you want a truly (1) (memory) _____________ holiday , book with us now! We can offer you a (2) (person)_____________  service that no other company can. Our expert staff will provide you with useful (3) (inform)_____________  about all of the historic (4) (build)_____________  and areas that you can visit. On some excursions, for a small (5) (add)_____________ change, we can even provide you with your own individual guide. A trip with us will give you an insight into the (6) (cultural)_____________ of the region. We try to make sure that nothing is (7) (miss)_____________ in order to make your trip a marvelous one that you will talk about for ages. We have something to offer both those (8) (look)_____________ for a (9) (peace) _____________ time taking it easy, and more (10) (energy)_____________ people looking for the adventure of a lifetime.                      

Complete the following passage by filling in each gap with a suitable word.

When you hear the woek '' bank'' what do you think ? A (1) ........... to put money? The land on the edge of a river? to depend on something or someone? If you choose any of (2) ........ things you're right. Why? Because words often have (3) .............. than one meaning. The tricky part is fiuring out (4) .......... meaning is appropriate.

Choosing the correct meaning of a word depends on (5) .......... things. First, it depends on the words and (6) ............ sorrounding your particular word. The other words and sentences give you context clues. (7) ................., the meaning depends on how the word is (8) ................. in the sentence. Is it a noun, a verb, (9) .............. adjective or a part of a phrase? Knowing the word's part of speech will (10) ............. you discover the word's precise meaning.

Complete using the correct form of the words in bold type.

The economic crisis facing many countries today has created (1)____ problems. (2) ___ young people, willing to work, are confronted by many (3) ____ when trying to find a job. Filling in countless (4) ____ forms can be time-consuming and hearing that they are (5) ____ for the job because they don't have the right (6) ____ can be very disheartening. For some, finding a job can seem (7) ___. However, they shouldn't give up and should try to deal with the (8) ____ in a constructive way. There is no straightforward (9) ____ other than to be persistent and have a lot of (10) _____.

1. EMPLOY

2. ENERGY

3. DIFFICULT

4. APPLY

5. SUIT

6. QUALIFY

7. POSSIBLE

8. DISAPPOINT

9. SOLVE

10. PATIENT

II. Complete the following sentence by filling the missing words in the gap:

1. The price of this book is not different from the price of the book we bought last week.

à The price of this book _________________ the price of the book we bought last week.

2. Dung started learning Italian two months ago.

à Dung has _________________ for two months.

3. They began learning Chinese five months ago.

à They have _________________ for five months.

4. This show is not different from the show we saw last week.

à This show _________________ the show we saw last week.

5. The last time I spoke to David was at Christmas.

à I haven’t _________________ David since Christmas.

6. Oil painting is not different from pencil painting.

à Oil painting _________________ pencil painting.

II. Complete the tips about Vietnamese table manners by filling in each blank with “should” or “shouldn’t”.

 1. When having a meal, you ________ pass all dishes using both hands. 

2. You ____________ place your chopsticks on the designated chopsticks holder when taking a break to drink or speak.

 3. You ____________ stick your chopsticks vertically in the middle of the rice bowl. 

4. You ____________ eat directly from the serving dish.

 5. You ____________ try every dish that is served before obtaining more of your favourite ones

. 6. You ____________ consume only meat, as it is the most expensive ingredient of the meal.

 7. You ____________ finish the food put on your plate because this shows respect for the cook and is not wasteful.

 8. You ____________ refuse any food offerings despite being full.

 9. You ____________ inform the host that you are full prior to being offered another dish.

 10. When you finish a meal, you __________ place your chopsticks on top of your rice bowl.

V. (Questions 74-80): Choose the words given in the box to complete the passage (1,4 pts).

Many parents are worried (74) _______________ the bad effects of television on their children. Firstly, there are a lot of violent (75) _______________which may lead to crimes. Secondly, advertising is not always good (76) _______________ children. They see such many advertisements for sweets, ice creams and toys that these make them want to (77)_______________ somewhere and buy unnecessary things at once. Thirdly, sitting in front of a television set for a long time is bad for your (78) _______________. About one third of children wear glasses. Finally, watching television is not creative. It is very (79) _______________ for children to do something creative and athletic like playing some musical (80) _______________, painting pictures, or playing football.