IV. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the passage. (1pt)              SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) is a deadly disease. Scientists  haven't found the

(25) ___________ of this disease. SARS is dangerous because it develops quickly. Patients normally

(26) ___________ a high fever, a sore throat, and cough. Their body temperature is above 38°C. Antibiotics cannot cure SARS, and scientists are looking for a (27) ___________to prevent the disease. Before they can find one, it is important to have a (28) ___________ lifestyle. You should keep fit, have plenty of fresh air, and eat lot foods with vitamin C.

25. A. reason                           B. cause                       C. source                                 D. ground

26. A. make                             B. take                         C. have                                    D. receive

27. A. treatment                      B. cure                         C. tablet                                   D. vaccine

28. A. healthy                         B. rich                         C. wealthy                               D. strong

V. Read the text carefully, then choose the most suitable answers (A, B, C or D) (1pt)

The elephant is the largest animal to walk on Earth. An elephant can carry a load of 1,200 pounds. They eat 300 pounds of food a day. An elephant baby can weigh 200 pounds at birth. Elephants can live up to 70 years. Elephants can be trained to carry logs with their trunks. They also use their trunks for drinking water, bathing, eating and communicating. There are two kinds of elephants: the African elephant and the Indian elephant. African elephant can be characterized as larger ears. The African elephant grows up to 10 feet and weighs as much as 12,000 pounds. The Indian elephant grows up to 9 feet tall, and weighs up to 800 pounds. This elephant is characterized as smaller ears. Another name for the Indian elephant is the Asian elephant.

29. How much does an elephant baby weigh at birth?

A. 70 pounds                B. 200 pounds              C. 300 pounds                D. 1,200 pounds

30. According to the passage, elephants can use their trunks for the following activities EXCEPT?

A. Sleeping                   B. communicating         C. Bathing                      D. Drinking

31. Which kind of elephant is the largest?

A. The Indian elephant                                       B. the African elephant

C. the Asian elephant                                         D. the Indian and Asian elephant

32. An Indian elephant has __________________ than an African elephant.

A. a longer tail              B. a shorter tail             C. bigger ears                  D. smaller ears

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

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.

An American, Charles D. Seeberger, produced the first commercial moving staircase to transport people in the 1890s. He called this (25)__________ an “escalator”, taking the name from the Latin word “scala”, which means “ladder”. Escalators move people up and down short distances Lifts do the same, but only move a small number of people. Escalators have the capacity to move a lot of people (26) __________ the same time, and they can be placed in the same space as one  might install a staircase.

A non-functioning escalator can be used as a normal staircase, whereas many other conveyances become useful when they (27) __________ down.

Towards the end of the nineteenth century, cities were becoming more crowded (28) __________ the first escalators were built at railway stations and in big department stores so that people could move about more quickly. Today we see escalators everywhere.

25. A. inventor                        B. invention                C. inventing                            D. inventions

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

27. A. break                            B. broke                      C. breaking                              D. have broken

28. A. and                               B. but                          C. therefore                             D. so

IV. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C, D to complete the passage. (1pt)

     There are many ways of spending free time in Australia. Some people are fond of skiing in Snowy Mountain or riding a surfboard in Queensland. (1) _________ love watching kangaroos and koalas in wild forests. My sister says she only enjoys watching Sydney (2) _________ the skywalk. But I myself like going to the Sydney Opera House (3) _________ the great opera singers of the world can be heard. If you are bored with listening to the opera singing, there will always be at least two or three other shows to (4) _________ your taste.

1.                A. Many          B. Others         C. Another       D. Other

2.                A. near             B. out              C. from            D. to

3.                A. which          B. that             C. at where      D. where

4.                A. suit              B. make           C. provide       D. give

V.Read the following passage and answer the following questions. (1,5pt)

Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy which can be used almost anywhere. To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so no new space is needed and each user can quietly generate their own energy. Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages. Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and easy to break down. Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting. As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime.

However, solar energy also has some disadvantages. We can only generate solar energy during daytime because the system depends on sunlight. Besides, solar cells require large area to work effectively. The main disadvantage of solar energy is that it costs about twice as much as traditional sources such as coal, oil, and gas. This is because solar cells are expensive. Scientists are hoping that the costs of solar cells will reduce as more and more people see the advantages of this environmentally friendly source of energy.

1. What does the passage primarily discuss?

A. Advantages and disadvantages of solar energy.B. Solar energy’s advantages over other sources of energy.

C. The cost of solar energy.                                    D. Solar energy as an alternative for fossil fuels.

2. What does the word they in line 4 refer to?

A. solar energy users.        B. other renewable resources.     C. advantages.   D. solar cells.

3. What is NOT mentioned as an advantage of solar cells?

A. They require little maintenance.         B. They are non-polluting.

C. They cost little to produce.                 D. They operate quietly.

4. Which of the following is NOT a traditional source of energy?

A. solar energy        B. oil                       C. coal                    D. gas

5. Which of the following is the main disadvantage of solar energy mentioned in the passage?

A. It is expensive.                                  B. Solar cells require large areas to operate.

C. It is unfriendly to the environment.     D. It depends on sunlight.

6.What does the word  advantages  in line 12 mean ?

A. very bad.                B. resources                     C. benefits                  D. friendly

Read the passage below and circle the best answer (A, or B, C, D) for each question. (10 pts)  

         Tamara Adams is fifteen years old. She normally catches the bus to school at 8.30. She meets her best friend, Stacey Thomas, at the bus-stop. Like all the other girls at Westin High School, Tamara wears the school uniform – a green shirt and a white blouse, with green shocks, a green tie, and a blue jacket. When she comes home in the evening, she does her homework and watches TV.

           But this week Tamara isn’t going to school. She isn’t living at home. She’s staying at an expensive London hotel. And she  isn’t definitely wearing her school uniform. She’s wearing the latest fashions.

          Six months ago Tamara won a competition in Flair magazine. The prize was to be a model in a top fashion show this week. So now it’s 11 o’clock on Wednesday morning. At this time tamara usually walks across the school playground to her next lesson. Nobody looks at her. She’s just another girl with her friends. But this week things are different. She isn’t walking across the playground. She’s walking along the catwalk at the London Clothes Show. Hundreds of people are watching and cameras are flashing.

1. How does Tamara usually go to school?

    A. on foot                      B. by bike                     C. by bus                D. by car

2.  What does Tamara often do in the evening?

    A. only does her homework                                

    B. watches TV and goes to bed

    C. does her homework and listens to the radio   

    D. does her homework and watches TV

3.  What does the word ‘definitely’ in line 6 mean?

    A. luckily                       B. certainly                 C. immediately       D. presently

4.  What does Tamara often do at 11 a.m on Wednesday?

    A. walks across the school playground to her next lesson.

    B. walk across the catwalk at the London Clothes Show.

    C. takes a lot of pictures.

    D. stay at an expensive hotel in London.

5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

    A. Tamara often wears green shocks to school.

    B. Tamara never wears tie to school.

    C. Tamara won a big competition six months ago.

    D. Tamara usually meets a friend at the bus-stop on the way to school.

V. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. (1pt)

Computer plays the significant role in our society. Computer (1) ___________ our lives completely different. Our current significant development is due to computer (2) __________ many areas. Examples of these areas are business, medicine, (3) ___________, technology, education and also our daily lives. It can be said that our modern lives cannot exist without computer even though participates actively and plays more and more important roles in our world, it is still one of the useful tools for human being so far. (4) ___________, computer is developing right now and in the future, to be sure, it will be difficult to imagine the performance of computer in the future.

1. A. creates         B. makes             C. forms       D. leads

2. A. on          B. for         C. of           D. in

3. A. environment B. environmental C. environmentally D. environmentalist 

4. A. Despite        B. Because       C. However      D. Even though

Read the passage below and circle the best answer from the four options marked A, B, C or D

The loss of the jobs and persistent unemployment in the industrial countries is due mainly to changes in technology. It is thought to be misleading to blame job losses on the shift of corporations from the industrial countries to the Third World.

The present technological developments have been compared to a Third Industrial Revolution. The first coming in the 19th century, was characterized by the steam engine and the use of coal. In the 1920s the second emerged with the use of oil and the electrodynamo. The third, the present one, is driven by computers, biotechnology and information technology.

However, there can be seen weaknesses in the newest of industrial revolutions. The technology is advancing so fast and productivity is rising so fast that we are left with a big problem. Because of the loss in jobs, caused largely by this new, technology, there will not be enough people with money to buy all these products.

Technology as definitely enhanced our standard of living, even our quality of life. But as the capacity to produce expands and the lack of purchasing power and consequent demand diminish, there can be overproduction and recession, and what happens to our standard of living?

1. What is the main point the author is making? *

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A. That the industrial countries have more unemployment than the Third World.

B. That technology is the main cause of unemployment.

C. That corporations have shifted to the Third World.

D. That the present situation is like in the Industrial Revolution.

2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of one of the industrial revolutions? *

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A. The use of oil

B. The use of computer

C. The use of electricity

D. The use of coal

3. What is stated as being the main weakness of the Third Industrial Revolution? *

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A. There will be too few people who can afford to buy things.

B. There won't be enough products for everyone to buy.

C. There will not be enough money around.

D. There will be too many machines in the factories.

4. Why does the author think that there won't be enough people to' buy the products? *

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A. People will not be able to keep up with technology.

B. Productivity will not be high enough.

C. There will be too many products.

D. Many people will be unemployed

5. What do we infer is the author's attitude to the technology? *

1 điểm

A. It has improved our purchasing power

B. It has improved our quality of life

C. It has created more jobs

D. It is not responsible for the recession

Exercise 4. Read the passage and circle the best answer A, B, C or D. ​Ha Long Bay has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1994 and in 2000, and also that Ha Long Bay is in the second place in the worldwide competition of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. It is as attractive and beautiful throughout the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Traveling on small sailboats among hundreds of limestone islands, one may visit the amazing Surprise Cave, the floating fishing village, and see how the locals live, which are top of the list of things to do here. The experience of visiting Ha Long Bay is unforgettable, where you will see something that will stay in your mind and eyes for years. You will enjoy meeting Vietnamese people and tasting their delicious food. You will have fresh air all day and night, especially if you wake up early in the morning and watch the sun rise on the deck coming slowly through the islands. Be sure not to miss visiting Ha Long Bay in your lifetime. 1. What is the best title of the passage? ​A. Vietnam, an attrative tourist destination​B. Ha Long Bay, a world heritage in Vietnam ​C. Unforgettable experience in Ha Long Bay​D. Amazing Surprise Cave in Ha Long Bay 2. The word “unforgettable” in line 6 is CLOSEST in meaning to ______. ​A. important ​B. memorable​C. famous​D. beautiful 3. How many times has Ha Long Bay recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO? ​A. 2​B. 3​C. 4​D. 5 4. According to the passage, tourists can enjoy all of the following EXCEPT_____. ​A. Exploring the amazing Surprise Cave​B. Traveling on small sailboats ​C. Visiting the floating market​D. Seeing how the local people live

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Part 2.  Read the passage below and circle the best answer (A, or B, C, D) for each question.(10 pts)  

         Tamara Adams is fifteen years old. She normally catches the bus to school at 8.30. She meets her best friend, Stacey Thomas, at the bus-stop. Like all the other girls at Westin High School, Tamara wears the school uniform – a green shirt and a white blouse, with green shocks, a green tie, and a blue jacket. When she comes home in the evening, she does her homework and watches TV.

           But this week Tamara isn’t going to school. She isn’t living at home. She’s staying at an expensive London hotel. And she definitely isn’t wearing her school uniform. She’s wearing the latest fashions.

          Six months ago Tamara won a competition in Flair magazine. The prize was to be a model in a top fashion show this week. So now it’s 11 o’clock on Wednesday morning. At this time Tamara usually walks across the school playground to her next lesson. Nobody looks at her. She’s just another girl with her friends. But this week things are different. She isn’t walking across the playground. She’s walking along the catwalk at the London Clothes Show. Hundreds of people are watching and cameras are flashing.

1. How does Tamara usually go to school?

    A. on foot                      B. by bike                      C. by bus                D. by car

2.  What does Tamara often do in the evening?

    A. only does her homework                                 

    B. watches TV and goes to bed

    C. does her homework and listens to the radio    

    D. does her homework and watches TV

3.  What does the word ‘definitely’ in line 6 mean?

    A. luckily                       B. certainly                  C. immediately        D. presently

4.  What does Tamara often do at 11 a.m on Wednesday?

    A. walks across the school playground to her next lesson.

    B. walk across the catwalk at the London Clothes Show.

    C. takes a lot of pictures.

    D. stay at an expensive hotel in London.

5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

    A. Tamara often wears green shocks to school.

    B. Tamara never wears tie to school.

    C. Tamara won a big competition six months ago.

    D. Tamara usually meets a friend at the bus-stop on the way to school.

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