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READING:
Esperanto is what is called a planned, or artificial, language. It was created more than a century ago by Polish eye doctor Ludwik Lazar Zamenhof. Zamenhof
believed that a common language would help to alleviate some of the misunderstandings among cultures.
In Zamenhof’s first attempt at a universal language, he tried to create a language that was as uncomplicated as possible. This first language included words such
as ab, ac, ba, eb, be, and ce. This did not result in a workable language in that these monosyllabic words, though short, were not easy to understand or to retain.
Next, Zamenhof tried a different way of constructing a simplified language. He made the words in his language sound like words that people already knew, but he
simplified the grammar tremendously. One example of how he simplified the language can be seen in the suffixes: all nouns in this language end in o, as in the
noun amiko, which means “friend”, and all adjectives end in -a, as in the adjective bela, which means “pretty”. Another example of the simplified language can be
seen in the prefix mal-, which makes a word opposite in meaning; the word malamiko therefore means “enemy”, and the word malbela therefore means “ugly” in
Zamenhof’s language.
In 1887, Zamenhof wrote a description of this language and published it. He used a pen name, Dr. Esperanto, when signing the book. He selected the name
Esperanto because this word means “a person who hopes” in his language. Esperanto clubs began popping up throughout Europe, and by 1950, Esperanto had
spread from Europe toAmerica andAsia.
In 1907, the third World Congress of Esperanto took place inFrance, with approximately700 attendees from 20 different countries. Congresses were held annually
for nine years, and 4,000 attendees were registered for the Tenth World Esperanto Congress scheduled for 1914, when World War I erupted and forced its
cancellation.
Esperanto has had its ups and downs in the period since World War I. Today, years after it was introduced, it is estimated that perhaps a quarter of a million people
are fluent in it. This may seem like a large number, but it is really quite small when compared with the billion English speakers and billion Mandarin Chinese
speakers in today’s world. Current advocates would like to see its use grow considerably and are taking steps to try to make this happen.
Question 1: The topic of this passage is
A. one man’s efforts to create a universal language B. how language can be improve
C. using language to communicate internationally D. a language developed in the last few years
Question 2: According to the passage, Zamenhof wanted to create a universal language
A. to build a name for himself B. to provide a more complex language
C. to resolve cultural differences D. to create one world culture
Question 3: It can be inferred from the passage that the Esperanto word malespera means
A. hopeless B. hope C. hopelessness D. hopeful
Question 4: The expression “popping up” in line 17 could best be replaced by
A. shouting B. opening C. hiding D. leaping
Question 5: It can be inferred from the passage that the Third World Congress of Esperanto took place
A. in 1905 B. in 1909 C. in 1907 D. in 1913
Question 6: According to the passage, what happened to the Tenth World Esperanto Congress?
A. It had attendees from20 countries B. It never took place
C. It had 4,000 attendees D. It was scheduled for 1915
Question 7: The expression “ups and downs” in line 23 is closest in meaning to
A. tops and bottoms B. floors and ceilings
C. takeoffs and landings D. highs and lows
Question 8: Which paragraph describes the predecessor to Esperanto?
A. The first paragraph B. The second paragraph
C. The third paragraph D. The fourth paragraph
Question 9: The passage would most likely be assigned reading in a course on
A. European history B. English grammar C. world government D. applied linguistics
Question 10: The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses
A. how current supporters of Esperanto are encouraging its growth B. another of Zamenhof’s accomplishments
C. the disadvantages of using an artificial language D. attempts to reconvene the World Congress of Esperanto in the 1920s

PASSAGE 2
Many folk cures which have been around for centuries may be more therapeutic than previously suspected. A case in point is that of penicillin Alexander
Fleming did not just randomly choose cheese molds to study when he discovered this very important bacteria-killing substance. Moldy cheese was frequently given
to patients as a remedy for illness at one time Fleming just isolated what it was about the cheese which cured the patients.
In parts of South America, a powder obtained from grinding sugar cane is used for healing infections in wounds and ulcers. This usage may date back to pre-
Colombian times. Experiments carried out on several hundred patients indicate that ordinary sugar in high concentrations is lethal to bacteria. Its suction effect
eliminates dead cells and it generates a glasslike layer which protects the wound and ensures healing.
Another example of folk medicine which scientists are investigating is that of Arab fishermen who rub their wounds with a venomous catfish to quicken
healing. This catfish excretes a gel like slime which scientist found to contain antibiotics coagulant that helps close injured blood vessels, anti-inflammatory agents,
and a chemical that directs production of a glue-like material that aids healing.
It is hoped that by documenting these folk remedies and experimenting to see if results are indeed beneficial, an analysis of the substance be made, and
synthetic substances be developed for human consumption.
Câu 1: This passage is mainly about ________.
A. isolating antibiotics in cheese, sugar, and slime B. antibiotics in the field of medicine
C. using folk medicines in place of modern medicines D. the validity of folk remedies and their use for advances in modem medicine
Câu 2: The word "therapeutic" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _____.
A. medicinal B. traditional C. psychological D. physiological
Câu 3: It can be inferred from the Message that Alexander Fleming ________.
A. suspected medicinal properties of mold B. discovered moldy cheese
C. enjoyed eating cheese D. isolated infectious patients
Câu 4: The word "eliminates" in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to ______.
A. kills off B. disposes of C. excretes D. cleanses
Câu 5: To the passage, ________.
A. bacteria feed on sugar B. sugar kills unhealthy cells
C. lass is formed from sugar D. sugar promotes healing
Câu 6: The gellike substance which promotes healing comes from ________.

A. Arab fishermen B. catfish bodies C. catfish venom D. coagulants

Câu 7: Which one of the following is NOT an important quality of the catfish slime?
A. It prohibits inflammation B. It stops bleeding C. It produces mold D. It fights bacteria
Câu 8: The word "consumption" in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to________.
A. utilization B. destruction C. experimentation D. manipulation
Câu 9: In what way are cheese molds, sugar, and catfish slime similar?
A. They eliminate dead cells B. They heal wounds C. They fight bacteria D. They cause blood clots
Câu 10: According to the passage, why is it important to study folk medicine?
A. To perpetuate superstitions B. To advance modern medical practices
C. To experiment with synthetic substances D. To document cultural heritages.

Passage 3

Before the mid-nineteenth century, people in the United States ate most foods only in season. Drying, smoking and salting could preserve meat for
a short time, but the availability of fresh meat, like that of fresh milk, was very limited; there was no way to prevent spoilage. But in 1810, a French inventor named
Nicolas Appert developed the cooking-and-sealing process of canning. And in the 1850’s an American named Gail Borden developed a means of condensing and
preserving milk. Canned goods and condensed milk became more common during the 1860’s, but supplies remained low because cans had to be made by hand. By
1880, however, inventors had fashioned stamping and soldering machines that mass-produced cans from tinplate. Suddenly all kinds of food could be preserved
and bought at all times of the year.
Other trends and inventions had also helped make it possible for Americans to vary their daily diets. Growing urban population created demand
that encouraged fruit and vegetable farmers to raise more produce. Railroad refrigerator cars enabled growers and meat packers to ship perishables great
distances and to preserve them for longer periods. Thus, by the 1890’s, northern city dwellers could enjoy southern and western strawberries, grapes, and
tomatoes, previously available for a month at most, for up to six months of the year. In addition, increased use of iceboxes enabled families to store
perishables. As easy means of producing ice commercially had been invented in the 1870’s, and by 1900 the nation had more than two thousand commercial ice
plants, most of which made home deliveries. The icebox became a fixture in most homes and remained so until the mechanized refrigerator replaced it in the
1920’s and 1930’s.
Almost everyone now had a more diversified diet. Some people continued to eat mainly foods that were heavily in starches or carbohydrates, and not
everyone could afford meat. Nevertheless, many families could take advantage of previously unavailable fruits, vegetables, and dairy products to achieve more
varied fare.
Question 1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. Causes of food spoilage B. Commercial production of ice
C. Population movements in the nineteenth century
D. Inventions that led to changes in the American diet
Question 2. The phrase “in season” in line 1 refers to________ .
A. a particular time of year B. a kind of weather C. an official schedule D. a method of flavoring
Question 3. During the 1860’s, canned food products were_________ .
A. unavailable in rural areas B. available in limited quantities C. shipped in refrigerator cars D. a staple part of the American diet.
Question 4. It can be inferred that railroad refrigerator cars came into use_________ .
A. before 1860 B. before 1890 C. after 1900 D. after 1920
Question 5. The word” them” in line 12 refers to_________ .
A. refrigerator cars B.growers C. perishables D. distances.
Question 6. The word” fixture”in line 16 is closest in meaning to_________ .
A. commonplace object B. substance C. luxury item D. mechanical device
Question 7.The author implies that in the 1920’s and 1930’s home deliveries of ice_________ .
A. increased in cost B. occurred only in the summer C. decreased in number D. were on an irregular schedule
Question 8. The word “ Nevertheless” in line 19 is closest meaning to_________ .
A. occasionally B. however C. therefore D. because
Question 9. Which of the following types of food preservation was NOT mentioned in the passage?
A. Drying B. Chemical additives C. Canning D. Cold storage
Question 10. Which of the following statements is supported by the passage?
A. Most farmers in the United States raised only fruits and vegetables.
B. People who lived in cities demanded home delivery of foods.
C. Tin cans and iceboxes helped to make many foods more widely available.
D. Commercial ice factories were developed by railroad owner
Passage 4:
It is estimated that over 99 percent of all species that ever existed have become extinct. What causes extinction? When a species is no longer adapted to a changed
environment, it may perish. The exact causes of a species' death vary from situation to situation. Rapid ecological change may render an environment hostile to a
species. For example, temperatures may change and a species may not be adapted. Food resources may be affected by environmental changes, which will then
cause problems for a species requiring these resources. Other species may become better adapted to an environment, resulting in competition and, ultimately, in
the death of a species.

The fossil record reveals that extinction has occurred throughout the history of Earth. Recent analyses have also revealed that on some occasions many species
became extinct at the same time - a mass extinction. One of the best-known examples of mass extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the demise of
dinosaurs and many other forms of life. Perhaps the largest mass extinction was the one that occurred 225 million years ago, when approximately 95 percent of all
species died. Mass extinctions can be caused by a relatively rapid change in the environment and can be worsened by the close interrelationship of many species. If,
for example, something were to happen to destroy much of the plankton in the oceans, then the oxygen content of Earth would drop, even affect organisms not
living in the oceans. Such a change would probably lead to a mass extinction.

One interesting, and controversial, finding is that extinctions during the past 250 million years have tended to be more intense every 26 million years. The periodic
extinction might be due to intersection of the earth's orbit with a cloud of comets, but this theory is purely speculative. Some researchers have also speculated that
extinction may often be random. That is, certain species may be eliminated and others may survive for no particular reason. A species' survival may have nothing to
do with its ability or inability to adapt. If so, some of revolutionary history may reflect a sequence of essentially random events.
Question 1: The word "it" refers to _______.
A. species B. 99 percent C. extinction D. environment
Question 2: The word "ultimately" is closest meaning to _______.
A. exceptionally B. eventually C. unfortunately D. dramatically
Question 3: What does the author say in paragraph 1 regarding most species in Earth's history?
A. They have remained basically unchanged from their original forms.
B. They have caused rapid change in the environment.
C. They are no longer in existence.
D. They have been able to adapt to ecological changes.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as resulting from rapid ecological change?
A. Temperature changes B. Introduction of new species
C. Competition among species D. Availability of food resources
Question 5: The word "demise" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. recovery B. change C. death D. help
Question 6: Why is "plankton" mentioned?
A. To illustrate a comparison between organisms that live on the land and those that live in the ocean
B. To point out that certain species could never become extinct.
C. To emphasize the importance of food resources in preventing mass extinction.
D. To demonstrate the interdependence of different species
Question 7: According to paragraph 2, evidence from fossils suggests that ____.
A. extinction of species has occurred from time to time throughout Earth's history
B. there has been only one mass extinction in Earth's history
C. extinctions on Earth have generally been massive
D. dinosaurs became extinct much earlier than scientists originally believed
Question 8: The word "finding" is closest in meaning to _______.
A. research method B. ongoing experiment C. scientific discovery D. published information
Question 9: Which of the following can be inferred from the theory of periodic extinction mentioned in paragraph 3?
A. The theory is no longer seriously considered. B. evidence to support the theory has recently been found.
C. Most scientists believe the theory to be accurate. D. Many scientists could be expected to disagree with it.
Question 10: In paragraph 3, the author makes which of the following statements about a species' survival?
A. It may depend on chance events. B. It reflects the interrelationship of many species.
C. It does not vary greatly from species to species D. It is associated with astronomical conditions.

WRITING:
TASK 1 - You have just made a new friend, Peter, and he is going to visit
your school next month because he wants to know about your school
including the educational programs as well as sports activities in the
summer. This is also the reason why he would like to meet you and
understand more about your school.
Write a letter to introduce your school to your friend.
(You should write at least 120 words)
TASK 2 - Now, the content of the textbooks is decided by Ministry of Education and
Training, so there is an idea that teachers who teach students, decide any contents
which are suitable to teach students.
Write an essay to discuss this problem and give your opinion, who is a person to
determine this vital problem and show some reasons to support your opinion.
SPEAKING
PART 1:
Let’s talk about the library.
1. Do you often go to the library? On which occasion?
2. What activities do people often do in the library?
3. How do you introduce a book to others?
Let’s talk about your favorite childhood game
1. What game did you enjoy playing when you were a child?
2. Who did you play with?
3. Did you need any skills to play the game?

PART 2:
Situation: Your child is going to choose an application to use for his/ her studying to obtain a
good result. There are three choices: Facebook, Zalo, and Instagram. Which one do you think
is the best choice?

PART 3:
Topic: There are several benefits of teamwork.