UNIT 1.

LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
G. READING
I. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
§
fluent abroad good difficulties at foreign came

As a child, Phong always dreamed of going (1) ______ to study. After he graduated from
high school, his parents sent him over to New Zealand to attend college. Phong was very
happy that his dream finally (2) ________true. When he first arrived in the country, Phong’s
English was not very good, and sometimes he did not understand what other people said. He
also had (3) ________ in class because he was not familiar with the new teaching and
learning method. He felt lonely in this new place, and missed all his friends in Vietnam.
After two years, Phong is now very (4) ________ in English and has achieved the top
academic award at his school. He has a lot of friends from different countries. He is even
good (5)_________ earning money for his daily needs from his part-time job at a restaurant.
Now he realizes that studying abroad is such a good experience.
II. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.
The ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang. It
was formerly a major trading center in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 17th centuries.
Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow streets.
All the houses were made of wood, and their pillars were carved with ornamental design.
All visitors to Hoi An are commended a visit to the Assembly Hall of Cantonese
Chinese Congregation. This house was built in 1855 and still keeps many precious objects
that belonged to the Chinese community of Hoi An. Another attractive address to tourists is
Tan Ky House, which was conducted nearly two centuries ago as the house of a Vietnamese
merchant. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19thcentury.
In recent years, Hoi An has become a popular tourist destination in Vietnam. In1999, it
was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
*Questions:
1. Where is the ancient town of Hoi An located?
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2. What is Hoi An famous for?
________________________________________________________________
3. How does Tan Ky House look now?
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4. When was Hoi An recognized as a world Heritage site?
________________________________________________________________
5. Is it one of famous tourist places in Vietnam?
________________________________________________________________

III. Read the following and choose the best answer.

There are many (1) villages in Viet Nam, but Quat Dong village in Ha Noi is
widely known (2) its products of high (3) .
Embroidery has been developing around here (4) the 17th century. In the past,
local skilled artisans were chosen to make sophisticated embroidered (5) for the
Vietnamese King, Queen and other Royal family members. The first man who taught the
local people how to embroider was Dr. Le Cong Hanh, who lived during the Le dynasty. He
learned how to embroider while on a trip to China (6) an envoy, and taught the
villagers of Quat Dong upon his (7) . Although these skills eventually spread
(8) the country, the Quat Dong’s artisans’ creations are still the most appreciated. In
(9) to create beautiful embroideries, an artisan must be patient, careful and have an
eye for design, along with clever hands. Nowadays, Quat Dong products may range from
clothes, bags, pillowcases, to paintings and decorations, which are (10) to many
countries.
1. A. number B. exist C. embroidery D. population
2. A. for B. border C. region D. place
3. A. includes B. insists C. quality D. consists
4. A. around B. over C. on D. since
5. A. costumes B. tell C. name D. separate
6. A. good B. as C. better D. well
7. A. another B. others C. return D. anothers
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 8. A. across B. hill C. village D. downtown
9. A. quarter B. effort C. order D. notice
10.A. wonder B. cause C. true D. exported

UNIT 2. CITY LIFE

G. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in the gap with one suitable word.
opportunity drawbacks well-lighted problems unlike

education advantages air-pollution harmful with

City life is full of advantages and disadvantages. There are a lot of(1) ______of living
in a city. The people who live in cities enjoy some special facilities and comforts (2) ____the
village people. Their houses are modern, streets are (3) ______ They can go shopping and
buy everything they need. In case of sickness, they can avail the treatment of best doctors.
Moreover, they can receive (4) _______in schools, colleges and universities of high
standard. They can also visit libraries, parks, museums and so on to stimulate their minds.
However, city life has some (5) _______ too. The city life is very fast. Everybody is rushing
for a better life, a better luck and a better (6) _______ In city area, people usually use
vehicles run by fossil fuels, which cause heavy smoke. Those smoke causes
(7)_______Thus, people living in urban areas take the soup of chemicals. We don’t see the
(8) ______gasses but we inhale it. The fast life, the foul and smoky weather and dirty
atmosphere cause health (9) _______ Last but not the least, city life is more or less artificial
and monotonous. It has no touch (10)_______nature whatsoever.

II. Read the passage and answer the questions below.

Education has been the first priority of my life. And I think a city life can offer a great
support in terms of offering a vast choice of good institutions that one may like to choose for
the higher studies.
I like city life because of the diversity of things you can do. For example, job
opportunities are better in the cities. So, if you’re a city dweller, you don’t have to leave your

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home in the search of better work opportunities. You’ll be able to earn the livelihood and be
by the side of your family simultaneously. This was probably the biggest reason I never
could go against the city life.
The third reason I like city life because it offers hundreds of other recreational
opportunities. I’m especially a fun loving person and never like to sit at home in the
weekends. City life is always very happening and great fun. You can go to a water park,
enjoy fun rides with your family, have a great time with your friends in a restaurant.
Yes, sometimes the busy city life gets a bit strenuous. But when I need a change, I
take a short two day off for a nice refreshment. City life is much better because it’s free from
the conservative mentality of the villages. The busy city life doesn’t permit time for
unproductive things which can make the life of person complicated. As city dwellers get
exposure to tons of possible career opportunities, most people can plan their career wisely.
Fierce competition of city life makes people competitive and smart. This is what
actually the modern world needs. Our world doesn’t need orthodox rituals or superstitious
belief. The city life teaches us how to fight with the oddities and become a winner.
Questions:
1. What is the advantage of the city dwellers when choosing a job?
________________________________________________________________
2. What can you do in the city at weekends?
________________________________________________________________
3. What does the author often do when he/she gets strenuous?
________________________________________________________________
4. According to the author, what are the differences between the people in the city and
those in the village?
________________________________________________________________
5. Do you want to live in the city? Why?
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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.
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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.
True (T) False (F)
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.

UNIT 3. TEN STRESS AND PRESSURE

G. READING
I. Choose the correct answer for each gap to complete the following passage.

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 New Orleans is a city in the southern part of the US. It is (1) _______ for it sold-
fashioned streets and buildings and jazz music. It used to (2) ____________ millions of
tourists every year. But all of this have changed in August of 2005.
A nasty hurricane named Katrina hit the southern part of the US. New Orleans
suffered the most damage (3) __________ the storm. New Orleans is a city but built
(4)________sea level, so it has levees-walls built to keep sea from flowing into land.
However, Katrina destroyed these levees and the city eventually is flooded.
More than 100 people were dead and the city was totally destroyed. Houses were
gone, buildings were ruined, and cars were damaged. Experts (5) ________ that it will cost
more than 26 billion dollars to rebuild the city.
1. A. good B. famous C. lovely D. beautiful
2. A. absord B. keep C. attract D. call
3. A. with B. at C. of D. from
4. A. below B. under C. on D. at
5. A says B. sayed C. say D. said
II. Read the text and use the words in the box to fill in the blanks.
about can avoid have ways

form more many suffer because

Teenagers today live in a very competitive world. It is (1) important than ever to
succeed at school if you hope to (2) a chance in the job market afterwards. It’s no
wonder that many young people worry (3) letting down their parents, their peers and
themselves. To try to please everyone, they take on too (4) tasks until it becomes
harder and harder to balance homework assignments, parties, sports activities and
friends. The result is that young people (5) from stress.
There are different ways of dealing with stress. Everyone knows that caffeine, in the (6)
of coffee or soft drinks, keeps you awake and alert. But caffeine is a drug which (7)
become addictive. In the end, like other drugs, caffeine only leads to more stress.
There are better (8) to deal with stress: physical exercise is a good release for
stress, (9) it increases certain chemicals in the brain which calm you down. You
have to get enough sleep to (10) stress and to stay healthy and full of energy.
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III. Read the passage and answer the questions below.
I was born in Hanoi, the capital of Viet Nam. Hanoi is famous for its natural beauty,
with lots of rivers and lakes. There are many historical places to visit in Hanoi. The
Literature Temple (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam) is the country’s first ever historical
university. Teenagers often come here to pray for high results in their upcoming
examinations.
As Viet Nam is a Buddhism-oriented nation, its capital has also been the centre of
Buddhism for centuries. In Hanoi alone, there are about 600 temples and pagodas. It also has
a big church in the city centre, a popular place for the few Christians living here. With a
population of nearly eight million, the city is quite crowded. However, the public
transportation is not adequate, so visitors find it hard to safely cross the roads. The city is
packed with universities and enterprises, making it the top destination for higher education
students and labour workers. Many people from rural areas reside in Hanoi so that they can
get well-paid jobs. This makes the city become more crowded than ever before.
1. What is the passage about?
_____________________________________________________________
2. What does ‘pray for’ means?
_____________________________________________________________
3. What is the most popular religion in Hanoi?
_____________________________________________________________
4. What does ‘adequate’ mean?
_____________________________________________________________
5. What is the city packed with?
____________________________________________________________
UNIT 4. LIFE IN THE PAST
G. READING
I. Read the passage. Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank.
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site (1) _______ 2003, the remarkable Phong
Nha-Ke Bang National Park contains the oldest mountains in Asia, formed approximately
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400 (2) ________ years ago. Riddled with hundreds of cave systems - many of extraordinary
scale and length - and spectacular (3) _______ rivers, Phong Nha is a speleologists’ heaven
on the Earth.
The Phong Nha region is changing fast. Son Trach village (population 3000) is the
main centre, with an ATM, a growing range (4) _______ accommodation and eating options,
and improving transport links with other parts of central Vietnam.
The caves are the region’s absolute highlights, but the above-ground (5) ______ of
forest trekking, the area’s war history, and rural mountain biking mean it deserves astay of
around three days.
1. A. by B. on C. in D. from
2. A. millions B. million C. milions D. milion
3. A. underground B. under C. submarine D. underwater
4. A. of B. in C. on D. under
5. A. attraction B. attractions C. seeing D. seeings
II. Read the passage and answer the questions.
My grandmother is more than ninety years old, which makes her the oldest person in
the whole family. Despite her old age, her memory is still fresh. She always tells us that
many things were different when she was young.
My grandma used to begin her day very early. She used to start a day at 4 . o’clock
while everybody was still in beds. She used to do all the housework by herself. She used to
make clothes for her children and as for her outdoor work, she used to raise chickens and
sheep. She also used to help the males to grow vegetables.
There didn’t use to be many pastime activities. Her hobby used to be listening to the
radio. In the evening all the family used to sit by the fire in the sitting room where all the
family gathered at night to tell tales or discuss family matters as weddings, harvest time or to
assign the next day’s work.
When a member of the family was ill, she used to show him which herbs to use. She
collected them from the near forest or from the mountain. My grandma used to , know so
many effective methods to cure illnesses.
* Questions:
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 1. How is the memory of the writer’s grandmother?
_____________________________________________________________
2. What time did she use to start her day?
_____________________________________________________________
3. What did she use to do in her pastimes?
_____________________________________________________________
4. Where did her family use to sit in the evening?
_____________________________________________________________
5. What did she usually do when a member of the family was ill?
_____________________________________________________________
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
Either boys or girls, usually aged from seven to ten, play the two-person game of
“Mandarin’s Box”. They draw a rectangle on the ground and (1) it into ten small
squares called “rice fields” or “fish ponds”.
They also draw two additional semi-circular boxes at the two (2) of
therectangle, which are called “mandarin’s boxes” – the game’s name, each person has 25
small pebbles and a bigger stone.
Each player places the stone in one of the mandarin’s boxes and five small pebbles in
each of the other squares. Then the game begins. The first player takes up the contents of one
square onhis or her side of the board, but not a mandarin’s box and distributes the pebbles
one by one, (3) with the text square in (4) direction. Since each square contains
five pebbles at the beginning, the first move will distribute five pebbles to the left or right.
After the last pebble is distributed, the player takes the contents of the following square
and repeats the distribution (5) . But if the following square is one of the
mandarin’s boxes, the turn ends and passes to the other player.
If the last pebble falls into a square that precedes one empty square, the player wins all
the contents of the square following the empty square and (6) these pebbles from
the board. However, if there are two or more empty squares in a row, the player (7) his or
her turn.

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 Once a player has taken pebbles from the board, the turn is (8) to the other player. If
all five squares on one player’s side of the board are emptied at any time, that player must
place one pebble he or she has aside back in each of the five squares so that the game can
resume.
The game (9) until the two mandarin’s boxes both been (10) . At the end of the
game, the player with more pebbles wins, with each of the large stones counting as ten
points.
1. A. divide B. share C. separate D. leave
2. A. aims B. ends C. small points D. stops
3. A. start B. starting C. start D. having started
4. A. no B. all C. either D. both
5. A. action B. method C. change D. process
6. A. ends B. disappears C. leaves D. removes
7. A. loses B. succeeds C. fails D. wins
8. A. gone B. made C. handed D. rewarded
9. A. starts B. pauses C. stops D. continues
10.A. held B. taken C. moved D. accepted

UNIT 5. WONDERS OF VIETNAM

G. READING
I. Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list.
from covered culture conical in high

When you come to the countryside of Vietnam, especially Hue, you can see a lot of
beautiful girls with a palm leaf (1) _________hat on. The conical leaf hat is said the symbol
of the Vietnamese (2) ___________ The hat is made (3) ____________ a special kind of

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 bamboo and young and soft palm leaves. The ribs are shaped into a conical form. The
diametre of the hat is usually about between forty and fifty-five centimetres; and it is about
twenty-five or thirty centimetres (4) ________________.The ribs are covered with palm
leaves which are tightly stitched onto the bamboo frame. Finally, the hat is usually (5)
____________with a coat of furniture - polish oil.
II. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).
Being over-shadowed by Ha Long Bay to the North, Cat Ba Island is often left out of
the itineraries of the majority of travelers coming to Viet Nam. Nevertheless, Cat Ba Island
is one of the most underrated destinations in Viet Nam. The park possesses seven different
ecosystems, both underwater and inland. It is home to thirty-two types of mammals, along
with seventy bird species, and more than a thousand species of plants, hundreds of which
can be used as medicines.
There are several different hiking and trekking routes through rugged and forested
mountain within Cat Ba National Park. These routes are also divided by different levels of
difficulty, so travelers don’t have to be worried if their fitness is not very good. In addition,
travellers can take a side visit to explore the exquisite Trung Trang cave, or discover the
traditional village of Viet Hai.
1. Many travellers choose not to visit Cat Ba Island because _______________
A. they think Ha Long Bay is much better
B. it is not a good destination for tourism
C. there is too much rain there
D. it is too far from Ha Long Bay
2. Cat Ba Island is suitable for ________________
A. scientific research and exploration
B. ecotourism and adventure activities in Northern Viet Nam
C. experiencing urban life
D. many indoor activities
3. Which of the following is NOT true about Cat Ba National Park according to the
passage?
A. Hiking and trekking in Cat Ba National Park requires a high level of fitness.
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 B. It is one of the most diverse national parks in Viet Nam.
C. There are seven different ecosystems in Cat Ba National Park.
D. It was established in 1986.
4. The word ‘rugged’ in the passage is closest in meaning to ________________
A. even B. smooth C. smooth D. uneven
5. The word ‘exquisite’ in the passage is closest in meaning to ______________.
A. quiet B. ugly C. plain D. beautiful

III. Read the text, then decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
Located in DuyXuyen district, Quang Nam province, about 69km from Da Nang City and
20km from TraKieu ancient capital, My Son Sanctuary is the complex of numerous Champa
tower-temples in a valley roughly two kilometers wide, surrounded by two mountain ranges.
This used to be a site of religious ceremony for kings of the ruling dynasties of Champa, as
well as a burial place for Cham royalty and national heroes.
My Son Sanctuary is regarded as one of the main religious centers of Hinduism in
Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. Notably, among
225 Cham vestiges that are founded in Vietnam, My Son possesses 71 monuments and 32
epitaphs, the content of which is still being studied. My Son Sanctuary is often compared
with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Borobudur of Java in
Indonesia, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Bagan of Myanmar or Ayutthaya in Thailand.
My Son Sanctuary was honored as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites at the
23rdsession of the World Heritage Committee in 1999. Based on architectural remains, My
Son perhaps began construction in 4th century. It is perhaps the longest inhabited
archaeological site in Indochina. Although time and wars have turned numerous tower-
temples into ruins, sculptural artifacts and architectural remains still reflected golden age of
Cham fine arts history. These masterpieces have marked flourishing periods of Champa
culture and architecture as well as in Southeast Asia.
1. My Son Sanctuary dates from the 4th century.
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3. It can be seen that My Son Sanctuary is a centre of culture and politics of Champa
Kingdom at the present time.
4. My Son Sanctuary can’t be compared to Angkor Wat, Bagan, and Borobudur.
5. Some tower-temples of the My Son Sanctuary were destroyed by wars and time.
6. My Son sanctuary is still considered as one of the most excellent achievement of the art
of sculptures and architecture in Champa Kingdom.

UNIT 6. VIETNAM: THEN AND NOW

G. READING
I. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage.
Living in a city has a (1) __________ of drawbacks. Firstly, there are many problems
of traffic jams and traffic accidents. The increase (2) _________population and the
increasing number of vehicles have caused many accidents to happen every day. Secondly,
air pollution negatively affects people’s health, and it also has a bad influence on the
environment. More and more city dwellers (3) ____________ from coughing or breathing
problems. Thirdly, the city is noisy, even at night. Noise (4) ___________ comes from the

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 traffic and from construction sites. Buildings are always being knocked (5) ________ and
rebuilt. These factors contribute to making city life more difficult for its residents.
1. A. lots B. great deal C. number D. numerous
2. A. at B. in C. on D. of
3. A. suffer B. differ C. recover D. different
4. A. polluting B. polluted C. pollution D. pollute
5. A. up B. down C. on D. at
II. Read the passage and answer the questions below.
Hoi An ancient town (World cultural heritage)
Hoi An is an old town down the Thu Bon River, on the coastal plain of Quang Nam
Province, about 30 km south of Da Nang City. Hoi An used to be known the international
market with many different names such as Lam Ap, Faifo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An.
What is so special about Hoi An is that this little port town is in an incredible state of
preservation. It offers some of the most densely-concentrated sights in Viet Nam with its
old streets bordered with ancient houses and assembly halls, its pagodas, temples, ancient
wells and tombs. In total, more than a thousand places of interest. The architecture of Hoi
An is characterised by a harmonious blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese
influences. After many centuries, Hoi An is still respectful of its traditions, folk festivals,
beliefs and of its sophisticated culinary art. Set in a quiet environment, Hoi An is
surrounded by peaceful villages that have crafts such as carpentry, bronze making,
ceramic...
Researchers said most of the buildings in Hoi An underwent restoration at the
beginning of the 19th century even if they might be constructed long time ago. The ancient
architecture is shown most clearly in the Ancient Town that is located in Minh An Ward. It
covers about 2 square kilometres and almost of all famous relics in Hoi An are gathered
here. The streets are very short and narrow, having a winding, crossing as the chessboard
style. The topography of the ancient town tilt gradually from north to south. The buildings
in the old town is built mostly with traditional materials such as: brick, wood and no more
than two floors. The traces of time is able to find not only on the architectural design of
each building but also everywhere like: on the yin- yang roof tiles covered with moss and
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 plants; the old gray mold walls; the pictures carved on a strange animal, or describing a old
story. Having inherited a multi-cultural architecture so varied and sophisticated, Hoi An
must have attracted numerous and talented workers in carpentry, ceramics, and
woodcarving from China, Japan and other regions of Viet Nam.
For centuries, Hoi An had developed into a melting pot of various nationalities who
came to the area, bringing along their own cultures. Accordingly, Hoi An features the co-
existence of indigenous customs and habits and those imported by foreign settlers.
• Questions:
1. What is Hoi An famous for?
________________________________________________________________
2. What is so special about Hoi An?
________________________________________________________________
3. How many places of interest are there in Hoi An?
________________________________________________________________
4. Where is the ancient architecture shown most clearly?
________________________________________________________________
5. What are the buildings in the old town mostly built with?
________________________________________________________________
III. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
Being the first and also the oldest high school in Hue, originally Quoc Hoc (National
High School) was the school for children from royal and noble families. French colonialists
opened this school in 1896 to train those (1) would serve the government.
Therefore, at that time, French was the main subject for students. Now it is (2)
Hue National High School and is a high-profile school that all students must pass a
competitive (3) exam to get the admission.
Established in 1896, after more than 100-year history, the school today is considered the
largest and also the most beautiful high school (4) in Viet Nam. This
surrounding makes a great picture of red French designed buildings in Harmony with green
(5) of a large shady trees and stone benches.

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 (6) in spring, when “diep anh dao” (a kind of cherry blossoms)is in bloom,
the whole picture is filled with pinky dots above red thatched tile. Students often call that (7)
of time “Pinky cloud season” and regard it as the most special moments of a year.
These are the reasons why Quoc Hoc is also (8) “Pinky school beside Perfume
River Bank” in the song with the same name.
Moreover, several Vietnamese (9) leaders have been learning here,
including: Nguyen Tat Thanh (President Ho Chi Minh), General Vo Nguyen Giap, Prime
Minister Pham Van Dong, etc. In addition, the school is famed for its students who are well-
known poets (Xuan Dieu, Huy Can, To Huu, Luu Trong Le etc.), scientists (Ta Quang Buu,
Ton That Tung, Dang Van Ngu, etc.), musicians (Tran Hoan, Nguyen Van Thuong, etc.).
The school also has students getting high prizes in many international (10) .

ANSWER KEYS
UNIT 1. LOCAL ENVIRONMENT
G. READING
I. Fill in the blank with ONE suitable word from the box to complete the passage.
1.abroad 2. came 3. difficulties 4.fluent 5. at
II. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.
1. Ancient town of Hoi An lies on the Thu Bon River, 30 km south of Da Nang.
2. Hoi An is famous for its old temples, pagodas, small tile-roofed houses and narrow
streets.
3. The house now looks almost exactly as it did in the early 19th century.
4. In 1999, Hoi An was certified by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
5. Yes, it is
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III. Read the following and choose the best answer.
1. C 2. A 3.C 4. D 5. A
6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. D

UNIT 2. CITY LIFE

G. READING
I. Read the following passage and fill in the gap with one suitable word.
1. advantages 3. well-lighted 5. drawbacks 7. air-pollution 9. problems
2. unlike 4. education 6. opportunity 8. harmful 10. with
II. Read the passage and answer the questions below.
1. If you’re a city dweller, you don’t have to leave your home in the search of better work
opportunities.
2. You can go to a water park, enjoy fun rides with your family, have a great time with your
friends in a restaurant.
3. When he/she needs a change, he/she takes a short two day off for a nice refreshment.
4. Fierce competition of city life makes people competitive and smart.
5. (up to you).
III. Read the following passage and write T (True) or F (False) for each statement.
l. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. F
UNIT 3. TEN STRESS AND PRESSURE
G. READING
I. Choose the correct answer for each gap to complete the following passage.
1. B 2. C 3. D 4. A 5. C
II. Read the text and use the words in the box to fill in the blanks.
1. more 2. have 3. about 4. many 5. suffer
6. form 7. can 8. ways 9. because 10. avoid
III. Read the passage and answer the questions below.
1. The passage is about the capital of Viet Nam, Hanoi.
2. It means “wish”.
3. The most popular religion in Hanoi is Buddhism.
4. It means “enough”.
5. The city is packed with universities and enterprises.

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 UNIT 4. LIFE IN THE PAST
G. READING
I. Read the passage. Choose the most suitable word to fill in the blank.
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B
II. Read the passage and answer the questions.
1. Despite her old age, her memory is still fresh.
2. She used to start her day at 4 o’clock while everybody else was still in beds.
3. There didn’t use to be many pastime activities, so her hobby used to be listening to the
radio.
4. In the evening, all the family used to sit by the fire in the sitting room where all the
family gathered at night.
5. When a member of the family was ill, she used to show him which herbs to use.
III. Choose the word or phrase that best fits the blank space in the following passage.
1.A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D
6. D 7.A 8. C 9. D 10. B

UNIT 5. WONDERS OF VIETNAM

G. READING
I. Fill in the blank with ONE correct word from the list.
1.conical 2.culture 3. from 4.high 5.covered
II. Read the text and choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D).
1. A 2. A 3. A 4. D 5. D
III. Read the text, then decide whether the following sentences are true (T) or false (F).
1.T 2.T 3. F 4.F 5.F 6.T

UNIT 6. VIETNAM: THEN AND NOW

I. Choose the correct option A, B, C or D for each gap in the passage.
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. B
II. Read the passage and answer the questions below.

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1. Hoi An used to be known the international market with many different names such as
Lam Ap, Faifo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An.
2. What is so special about Hoi An is that this little port town is in an incredible state of
preservation.
3. In total, there are more than a thousand places of interest.
4. The ancient architecture is shown most clearly in the Ancient Town that is located in
Minh An Ward.
5. The buildings in the old town are built mostly with traditional materials such as: brick,
wood and no more than two floors.
III. Read the passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words.
1.who 2. named 3. entrance 4. campus 5. background
6. Especially 7. period 8. called 9. political 10. competitions

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