CHUYÊN ĐỀ 8

1.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

The coronavirus pandemic could cut up (cat giam)to 50 million jobs worldwide in the travel and
tourism industry. This is according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). The
tourism industry could shrink by up to 25 per cent. Many people are staying at home and not
travelling. Many people cannot travel as more and more countries are taking action to fight
COVID-19. This action includes closing borders, requiring people self-quarantine for 14 days
after arriving in a country, and banning flights from other countries. The head of the WTTC said
the pandemic, "clearly presents a significant threat to the industry as a whole, to those employed
within it, and those wishing to continue travelling".

The tourism industry makes up 10 per cent of the world’s GDP and jobs. It is one of the
industries hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus. Airlines, cruise ships and hotels have suffered big
losses. Korean Air has warned that the coronavirus could threaten its survival. Australia’s Qantas
has reduced its international flights by nearly 25 per cent because of the outbreak. World-famous
sites are deserted. This could cause restaurants and cafes to go out of business as tourists stay
away from crowded places. Tourism is a key industry in Hawaii. Experts there predict that over
half of Hawaii’s hotel rooms will be empty over the next few months. The WTTC said that
tourism would take 10 months to recover after the virus.

Câu 1. What does the text mainly discuss?

A. The industries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic(ko cu the)

B. The global spread of the deadly coronavirus outbreak(chung chung)

C. Factors contributed to the decline in tourism (ko du y)

D. Coronavirus’s effect on the travel and tourism industry

Câu 2. What are countries banning from other countries?

A. flights

B. people

C. tourists

D. borders

Câu 3. The word "deserted" in the second paragraph means ________.

A. empty of people

B. left and no longer used

C. extremely dry and sunny

D. full of tourists

Câu 4. It can be inferred from the passage that the travel and tourism industry _______.

A. is severely damaged due to coronavirus outbreak

B. has been slightly affected by the spread of coronavirus

C. will be recovered in ten months’ time

D. is expected to emerge stronger in the future

Câu 5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. The WTTC said the tourism industry could become 25 per cent smaller.

B. Over 50 million jobs have been lost in the tourism industry.

C. Ten per cent of the world’s GDP and jobs comes from tourism.

D. Tourism could take 10 months to recover after the virus has gone

2.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

You can do a few things to make homework less stressful. First, be sure you understand
the assignment and its require. Write it down in your notebook or day planner if you need to. It
is much easier to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class than to struggle to
remember later that night!.
Second, use any extra time you have in school to work on your homework. Many
schools have libraries that are specifically designed to allow students to study or get homework
done.
Third, pace yourself. If you don't finish your homework during school, think about how
much you have left and what else going on that day, and then plan your time. Most middle
students should have between 1 and 3 hours of homework a night. If it is a heavy homework
day, you will need to devote more time to homework.
No one is expected to understand everything, and may be you need some help. The first
place to turn for help is your teacher. But if you don't feel comfortable with your teacher? there
may be other teachers who teach the same subject. Speak to other teachers directly and you may
be in luck. Sometimes it just helps to have someone explain something in a different way.
1.The most important thing that you should do when you get your assignment may be ____
A. to remember it in order to plan the time
B. to know how long it takes to complete it
C. to know when you hand it in
D. to understand it and its require
2. What should you do if you have any free time left at school?
A. use it to understand the assignment
B. spend time with your friends
C use it to do your homework in the library
D. use it to make your day planner
3. When students need some help, they should .
A. always turn to their own teachers for help
B. go to their teachers or other teachers teaching the same subject
C. ask any good students at the subject in your school
D. never ask other teachers because it will hurt their own teachers
4. According to the passage, all of the following are correct EXCEPT that .
A. it is very useful to take a minute to ask the teacher during or after class
B. it takes a student more than three hours a night if there is much homework
C. it is good to have the explanation in a different way
D. you only do your homework at home between 1 and 3 hours a night
5. The main idea of the first three paragraphs is .
A. to get help when you need it
B. to create a homework plan
C. to do homework immediately
D. to ask your teachers for more explanation

3.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

Spending your free time on the Internet can be fun. You can chat, share photos with friends,
and play online games. But some people are addicted to the Internet. They just can’t turn it off.

Being online for many hours at a time does not mean you have a problem. The Internet is
very useful. Online, you can pay your bills, buy clothes, and read the news. There are many good
reasons to spend time online. However, people with an Internet addiction are online too much.
They don’t spend time with their friends and family. Instead, they spend their time chatting with
their Internet friends, people they have never met in real life. Some also play online games all
day or night. Some people with Internet addictions even leave their jobs so they can spend even
more time online! People with Internet addictions don’t just go online to shop, have fun, or do
work. People who have this problem often go online because they want to escape the stress and
problems in their lives. Many internet addicts stop caring about their real lives, and focus only on
their online lives.

One-way Internet addicts can get help is by using special software. This software controls
how much time someone can spend online. It tells the computer to turn off the internet after a
certain amount time. This helps people focus on real life. The software’s goal is to teach people
to use the Internet for good reasons and not just as an escape.

1. What is the main idea of the article?

A. People should not spend time on the Internet.

B. Spending too much time online is not good.

C. The Internet is very good for people.

D. Families should use the Internet together.

2. According to the passage, which is NOT true?

A. Most Internet addicts play online games all day or night

B. Paying bills online is a useful way to use the Internet.

C. Internet addiction causes problems in one’s daily life.

D. Using special software is a way of helping people stop the Internet addiction.

3. The software’s goal is ________

A. to turn off the internet after a certain time.

B. to help people to focus on life

C. to escape from life

D. to teach people to use the Internet for good reasons

4. Which is NOT a problem for people with Internet addiction?

A. They stop spending time with their family.

B. They might lose their jobs.

C. They learn to type very fast.

D. They stop caring about their real lives.

5. According to the passage, a person is most likely to become an Internet addict if .

A. they enjoy online gaming

B. their job is boring

C. they have a lot of online friends

D. their life is stressful and has problems

4.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

It is often considered that the schoolyard is where bullies go to make other kids a miserable
school life, but a new study suggests that classrooms are another popular place. The study,
presented recently at the American Public Health Association's yearly meeting in Philadelphia, is
based on the results of the research from more than 10, 000 middle school students who answered
questions online.

Of those researched, 43% said they'd been physically bullied within the last month. A bit more
than half said they had been laughed at in an unfriendly way, and half reported being called
hurtful names. About one third said groups had excluded them to hurt their feelings.28% said
their belongings had been taken or broken; 21% said someone had threatened to hurt them.
According to the results, two-thirds of the students said they had been bullied in more than one
way over the previous month.

The study authors mentioned that 8% of the students who answered said they had missed school
at least once during the school year because of fear of being bullied.25% said they had taken
other actions, such as missing recess, not going to the bathroom or lunch, missing classes, or
staying away from some area of the school to escape from experiencing a bully. Bullies did too
much to the school life.

CAU HOI 1

Bullies can happen in the following places EXCEPT_______.

A. classrooms

B. bathrooms

C. teachers' offices

D. schoolyards

CAU HOI 2

The underlined phrase ‘‘laughed at” in the passage is closest in meaning to_______

A. smiled nicely

B. made fun of

C. shouted at

D. looked after well

CAU HOI 3

Which of the following might some students do to protect themselves from bullies?
A. They call their parents for help

B. They try to hurt others.

C. They miss school

D. They break others' belongings.

CAU HOI 4

How does the writer feel about bullies at school?

A. Worried

B. Disappointed

C. Excited

D. Puzzled

CAU HOI 5

Which of the following is probably the best title for the passage?

A. Bullies at School

B. Bad School Life

C. Fear at School

D. School Problems

5.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

Men have played a significant role in American society as the main breadwinner, and protector of
the family. But the traditional role of men has slowly been transferred to women. Society is
changing with women going to college, and gaining jobs. It may even happen in several years'
time when women are given sole earning responsibility in American society as the main
breadwinner of the family. That is due in part to women gained working privileges equal to men
in the 1970s.

Up until the 1970s, men were the traditional family breadwinners, while women stayed at
home, raised the kids, made dinner every night, cleaned the house, and ran all of the errands. Men
went to work every day, making enough money to buy a nice home, buy a new car every so
often.

Once women were afforded the opportunity to work in the same jobs men once held,
men's more traditional foothold in the workplace was loosened. Women were given bigger jobs
with more responsibility, but women take jobs with major responsibly with less pay than men.
 The role of men in American society is changing with more women going to college, and
obtaining careers; men are playing more untraditional roles at home.

Women are still giving birth to the kids, running errands, cleaning, making dinner. Young
children, boys as well as girls, are being raised with dad at home taking care of the kids.

Millions of families are also raising their young with mom and dad sharing all of the
responsibilities. Today's role of men in American society is more of a shared role, with a more
undefined role.

1: The traditional role of men was ______.

A. the supporter of women

B. the main breadwinner of the family

C. the foothold in the family

D. raising the children when they were at home

2: The word "foothold" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to______.

A. supporting when climbing

B. achievements at work

C. a hole in a rock to support your feet

D. a strong position at work

3: Women used to stay at home doing housework because ______.

A. men gained equal working privileges

B. men offered a good life to the whole family

C. men brought bread home every day

D. men went to work every day

4: At work, women take ______.

A. all the jobs once held by men

B. the job of delivering bread

C. the jobs for college graduates

D. the same job as men but with less pay

5: The best title of this passage would be ______.

A. Sharing Responsibilities with Women at Work

B. Changing Roles of Men and Women in American Society

C. The Shared Role of Men Nowadays

D. Role of Men in American Society

6.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

The price of holidays can fluctuate a great deal throughout the year, so you can save a lot if you
are flexible with your travel dates and avoid peak holiday times. It can be also cheaper if you
book well in advance. Before your departure, make sure you get as much information about your
destination as you can. Find out if you require any special visas or permits to travel there. Think
about spending money as well. Will you be able to access your own money easily enough or will
you need to take cash with you? Think about eating larger lunches and smaller evening meals to
help your money go further, as lunch is generally cheaper. Make sure that you keep sufficient
identification with you at all times. It may also help to email a copy of your passport details to
yourself, in case it is lost or stolen. Label your suitcases clearly so that they can be easily
identified as yours. It can be useful to store a copy of your itinerary(ke hoach du lich) in a
prominent place in your suitcase so that the airline will know where to find you if your luggage
gets lost. Be sure to pack any medication or other essential items in your hand luggage. If your
flight is delayed, or your luggage is lost, these can be difficult to obtain in an airport or foreign
country.

1. Which can be the best title for the passage?

A. How to adjust travel dates

B. Travel procedures

C. Travel advice

D. Protect your luggage

2. Which one of these is NOT advisable according to the passage?

A. Research your destination

B. Always bring identification

C. Apply for visas if necessary

D. Save money by cutting out dinner

3. According to the passage, your luggage should be ___________.

A. stored in a safe place

B. tagged in case of being lost

C. packed with your passport

D. painted a bright colour

4.The underlined word ‘it’ refers to your ___________.

A. passport

B. luggage

C. identification

D. flight

5. It can be inferred from the passage that ___________.

A. travelling may cost more in peak season

B. you must always take cash with you

C. larger lunches cost more than smaller ones

D. you can’t get back your lost luggage overseas

7.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

Life in the city is totally different from the rural life. The city- life has both sides good as well as
bad. First comes before the bad side. The evils of the city life begin from its vast population.
There is crowd everywhere. The growing industrial development attracts rural people. They flock
to the city to seek job and enjoy luxuries of city life. But does one really enjoy a city life as a
question. Lot of population creates problems of accommodation. People live in congested houses
in limited space. Colonies of buildings and skyscrapers are raised at random without any
systematic planning. The water- supply falls short. The smoke from the industry and innumerable
verities pollutes the air. People breath only smoke. They work round the clock. They always are
in a hurry and worry. No greenery, no nature, no open air, no tress, no birds, no time to stand and
stare. Can city- life be pleasant?

True, the city offers its citizens many up- to- date modern comforts and facilities. One can
get best education from primary to the university level. One gets verity of books from big
libraries. There are many good education aids like cultural centers, technical schools, museums,
art-galleries etc. For recreation there are parks with many toys. For amusement there are cinemas
and plays. One can get the best medical facilities in a city. There are good means of transports
and big markets.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. The life in the city is better than the rural life

B. The good and bad life in the city.

C. The good rural life

D. There are good means of transport and big markets.

2. What does “evils” in the first paragraph mean?

A. the development of industries in urban areas.

B. negative sides of a thing

C. many people living in the city.

D. a mysterious force that causes bad things to happen.

3. Why people flock(tu hop) to urban areas?

A. There are many kinds of accommodation available.

B. There are more job opportunities and modern facilities.

C. There is a lot of space for people to live and work.

D. There are many buildings and skyscrapers.

4. Education facilities do NOT include ______ .

A. libraries

B. schools

C. plays

D. museums

5. What can people in the city do to entertain?

A. go to the cinema.

B. stand and stare.

C. breathe the air.

D. go to the market.
8.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

Taking a Working Holiday

One of the more difficult things young people face when they want to travel is the lack of
funds. During summer holidays and possibly at weekends, they are able to take on part-time jobs,
but the money they make is just a drop in the bucket of what they need to travel far away. For
example, traveling to Australia from Viet Nam can be quite expensive just for an airline ticket,
and to a lot of students wanting to travel, it can seem out of reach.

For students wanting to travel to Australia and New Zealand in particular, however, they
are in luck. Although many countries offer working holidays, these two countries are well-
known for offering them. When a young person signs up to get a working holiday visa, he only
pays for the round-trip airfare(ve may bay khu hoi) to get to either place and only needs to carry
some extra cash for incidentals(chi phi phat sinh). Once he is there, a job awaits where he can
earn some money.

Many of the jobs require little or no experience, such as picking fruit or working in a busy
pub out in the countryside. Some of the jobs require more experience that most people are
unlikely to have, such as being a certified welder to work for eight weeks on a farm. That
shouldn't discourage you, though, because there is always something to be found if you search
hard enough.

There are many websites that advertise working holidays in Australia and New Zealand. If
you have the courage and are looking for a way to make a little money and see the world, it might
be just the ticket you were looking for.

1. What can seem out of reach for young people?

A. Being able to find a part-time job

B. Being able to travel

C. Being able to get time off from school

D. Being able to earn money

2. Which students are in luck according to the passage?

A. The ones who have airline tickets B. The ones who have part-time jobs

C. The ones who want to go to Australia and New Zealand

D. The ones who are on holiday

3. Where can people find working holidays advertised?

A. On the Internet

B. On the radio

B. In travel guidebooks

D. In magazines

4. According to the passage, which statement is true?

A. Picking fruit is the only job available for young people on working holidays.

B. People on working holidays must be from Australia or New Zealand

C.A young person needs a special visa to go on a working holiday.

D. Some working holidays are not paid.

5. Why would a student NOT want to take a working holiday?

A. To show how fearful he is

B. To see the world

C. To earn money

D. To visit a new place

9.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to
each of the questions that follow.

Do you ever think about what schools will be like in the future? Many people think that students
will study most regular classes such as math, science and history online.

Students will probably be able to learn these subjects anywhere using a computer. What will
happen if students have problems with a subject? They might connect with a teacher through live
video conferencing. Expert teachers from learning centers will give students help wherever they
live.

Students will still take classes in a school, too. Schools will become places for learning social
skills. Teachers will guide students in learning how to work together in getting along with each
other. They will help students with group projects both in and out of the classroom.

Volunteer work and working at local businesses will teach students important life skills about the
world they live in. This will help students become an important part of their communities.

Some experts say it will take five years for changes to begin in schools. Some say it will take
longer. Most people agree, though, that computers will change education the way TVs and
telephones changed life for people all over the world years before.
1. What will happen if students meet difficulties with a subject?

A. Teachers from learning centers will give them help through live videoconferencing.

B. They will meet their teachers in person for help with problems with the subject.

C. They will telephone the teachers who are staying at the school to seek their help.

D. Schools will organize a live videoconference for teachers to help students with problems.

2. Students will still go to school to ________.

A. play with their friends

B. learn social skills

C. use computers

D. learn all subjects

3. The main role of teachers in the future will be ________.

A. guiding students to learn computers

B. helping students with group projects

C. providing students with knowledge

D. organising live videoconferences

4. The word “Some” in the last paragraph refers to ________.

A. school

B. changes

C. experts

D. computers

5. What is the main idea of the passage?

A. Teachers will help students from home in the future.

B. Kids won’t have to go to school in the future.

C. All classes will be taught online in the future.

D. Computers will change education in the future.

10.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
After only 50-minute flying from Ho Chi Minh City, you will set foot on the tropical paradise of
Vietnam and the world: Phu Quoc Island.

The island has a roughly triangular shape with a north-south length of 50km and a west-east
width of 25km. A great part of the terrain(dia hinh) is filled with beautiful sandy beaches, but
there is a mountainous region with 99 peaks, among which the Peak of Chua Mountain is the
tallest one at 603 meters. Due to Phu Quoc’s location in the Gulf of Thailand, its climate is sub-
equatorial with a temperate weather all year round, making trips to Phu Quoc possible any time
in the year. However, the best time to travel to this island is during the dry season, from
November until March, when the sky is blue and clear and the rains are away.

Phu Quoc is most famous for its the cuisines and a natural wonderful coastline. The most famous
food of Phu Quoc is fish sauce, which has become quite popular all over Vietnam and the world.
Besides, another thing worth trying there is the spicy yet interesting black pepper. However, the
factor that will definitely intrigue you to visit Phu Quoc is its untouched coastline featuring
several heavenly beaches. They have yet to be explored to their full ability, but this fact might be
actually positive as it gives the shores a romantic beauty that you can find in nowhere else in the
world.

1. What can be the title of the passage?

A. The Pearl of Orient

B. Specialities of Phu Quoc

C. Phu Quoc island

D. Phu Quoc’s natural beauty

2. According to the passage, Phu Quoc Island _____.

A. doesn’t have much tourist attraction

B. has both beaches and mountains

C. has the tallest mountain in Vietnam

D. doesn’t have rains all the year round

3. What are Phu Quoc’s specialities?

A. red pepper and soya sauce

B. black pepper and dried fish

C. spicy black pepper and fish sauce

D. red pepper and fish sauce

4. The word “intrigue” in the last paragraph has the closest meaning to _____.

A. pay attention to

B. promote

C. inspire

D. attract - thu hut hap dan

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. The beaches in Phu Quoc Island have been explored to their full potentials.

B. Phu Quoc Island is located in the Gulf of Thailand.

C. Phu Quoc’s dry season begins from November and lasts through March.

D. The island is roughly triangular in shape.

11.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Over the past 600 years, English has grown from a language of few speakers to become
the dominant language of international communication. English as we know it today emerged
around 1350, after having incorporated(ket hop) many elements of French that were introduced
following the Norman invasion of 1030. Until the 1600s, English was, for the most part, spoken
only in England and had not extended even as far as Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. However,
during the course of the next two centuries, English began to spread around the globe as a result
of exploration, trade (including slave trade), colonization, and missionary work . Thus, small
enclaves of English speakers became established and grew in various parts of the world. As these
communities proliferated, English gradually became the primary language of international
business, banking, and diplomacy.

Currently, about 80 percent of the information stored on computer systems worldwide is

in English. Two-thirds of the world’s science writing is in English, and English is the main
language of technology, advertising, media, international airports, and air traffic controllers.
Today there are more than 700 million English users in the world, and over half of these are non
native speakers, constituting the largest number of non-native users than any other language in
the world.

1. What is the main topic of this passage?

A. The French influence on the English language

B. The expansion of English as an international language

C. The number of non-native users of English

D. The use of English for science and technology

2. Approximately when did English begin to be used beyond England?

A. Before 1600

B. Around 1350

C. After the 1600s

D. In 1066

3. According to the passage, all of the following contributed to the spread of English around the
world EXCEPT .

A. colonization

B. the slave trade

C. missionaries

D. the Norman invasion

4. The word “enclaves” in the passage could best be replaced by which of the following?

A. communities

B. organizations

C. regions

D. countries

5. The word “proliferated” in the passage is closest in meaning to which of the following?

A. expanded

B. organized

C. disbanded

D. prospered(sinh truong, manh)

12.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow.

Today, millions of people want to learn or improve their English but it is difficult to find the best
method. Is it better to study in Britain or America or to study in your own country?

The advantages of going to Britain seem obvious. Firstly, you will be able to listen to the
language all the time. You will be surrounded completely by the language wherever you go.
Another advantage is that you have to speak the language if you are with other people. At home,
it is always possible to speak Vietnamese if you want to and the learning is slower.

On the other hand, there are also advantages to staying at home to study. You don’t have to make
big changes to your life. As well as this, it is also a lot cheaper than going to Britain but it is
never possible to achieve the results of living in the UK. If you have a good teacher, I think you
can learn in a more concentrated way than being in Britain without going to a school.

So, in conclusion, I think that if you have enough time and enough money, the best choice is to
spend some time in the UK. This is simply not possible for most people, so being at home is the
only viable option. The most important thing to do in this situation is to maximise your
opportunities: to speak only English in class and to try to use English whenever possible outside
the class.

Câu 1. What is probably the topic of the passage?

A. The best way to learn English

B. How many people learn English

C. English schools in England and America

D. Learning English in Viet Nam

Câu 2. What is one of the advantages of going to the UK to learn English?

A. The language schools in the UK are always better.

B. There are very good teachers of English there.

C. There are no Vietnamese people in Britain.

D. You will have to speak English and not your language.

Câu 3. What is one of the advantages of staying at home to learn English?

A. Your life can continue more or less as it was before.

B. You have to work too hard to make money in Britain.

C. You can concentrate on learning English only.

D. The teachers aren’t very good in Britain.

Câu 4. The underlined word "viable" in the passage probably means __________.

A. possible

B. understandable

C. important
D. careful

Câu 5. People who don’t have a lot of time and money should __________.

A. learn English in Britain

B. try and speak English in class more often

C. go to America to learn English

D. speak English more outside the class

13.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow

Hanoi has long been home to hundreds of craft villages. Over the years, many of the crafts
have developed, while some have disappeared altogether. The heart and soul of Hanoi’s vibrant
old crafts are its craftsmen and women. One such couple are Nguyen Van Hoa and his wife Dang
Huong Lan of Ba Dinh District’s Hang Than Street. They are among the few artisans still making
elaborate cardboard masks in order to preserve the traditional culture. Although the work itself
requires many steps, the materials required are simple: newspapers, glue, paint and paintbrushes.
The first step entails tearing the newspapers to pieces and then using glue to combine them into a
mold. The masks are painted one color at a time and then laid out to dry. Cardboard mask making
is therefore dependent on dry weather and the couple can only make about 2,000 masks per
festival. These are priced from VND25.000 to VND35,000 a piece, bringing in VND50-60
million – a sum is not commensurate with the efforts that go into making these elaborate crafts.

Making swans out of cotton is also a traditional craft. Only artisan Vu Thi Thanh Tam of
79 Hang Luoc Street in the capital makes these swans. The swan frames are made of notebook
paper and are stuffed with cotton, then a skillful artisan puts each layer of cotton on the swan
frames and uses rice water to smooth them. The swan neck is made of steel wire and is covered
by cotton. The finished product is placed in a rattan basket with cotton around and glass-beads
and silk flowers are added for color. The continuity of traditional crafts adds to the capital’s
attractiveness in the eyes of citizens and international visitors.

1. Who plays role as the heart and soul of Hanoi’s crafts?

A. women do

B. craftsmen and women do

C. Nguyen Van Hoa does

D. the craftsman’s wife does

2. Which kind of weather does the craft making process depend on?

A. wet weather
B. cloudy

C. dry weather

D. fine weather

3. Which traditional craft do Mr. Hoa and his wife preserve?

A. notebook paper masks

B. cardboard masks

C. swans

D. elaborate crafts

4. How many materials are there to make that craft?

A. 4

B. 3

C. 1

D. 5

5. The word “dependent on” is closest in meaning to____.

A. independent

B. reliant on

C. individual

D. responsible for

14.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

We need to eat to meet our nutritional needs, but people often make their food choices for
reasons other than nutrition. The availability of foods and their cost, the taste and appearance of
foods, personal food likes and dislikes, convenience, religious and cultural practices and
traditions, health and medical conditions, etc. are reasons why people eat the foods that they eat.

The foods in people’s diets around the world are very different from each other, but all good diets
must be composed of a variety of different foods that provide all of the food energy and other
nutrients in the amounts needed. For most people, a good meal will be based on a starchy food,
sometimes referred to as a “staple” food, as it forms the basis or main portion of the meal, and a
variety of other foods (side dishes) that provide the additional protein, vitamins and minerals
needed for a good, healthy diet.

Staple foods are usually starchy carbohydrates such as rice, pasta, bread, couscous, maize (corn),
potatoes, and foods made from wheat, rice, rye, barley or oats. The other foods eaten with the
meal should include generous amounts of vegetables and fruits; good amounts of legumes(dau);
smaller amounts of meat, poultry, eggs or fish and milk and milk products, such as cheese and
yoghurt. The greater the variety of side dishes served with the staple food, the greater the chance
that all the needed nutrients are included in the meal.

Question 1: The text is mainly about ______.

A. what we should eat to be healthy

B. the different reasons we eat what we eat and a healthy diet

C. the careful food choices we need to make

D. eating habits and dining customs

Question 2: According to the first paragraph, people tend to eat ______.

A. more food than their body needs

B. foods that are rich in nutrients

C. the foods they like

D. the foods that are unhealthy

Question 3: What is a staple food?

A. food that provides a large amount of starch.

B. food that plays an important role in a healthy diet.

C. food that is high in nutrients but low in calories.

D. food that makes up a significant portion of a person’s diet

Question 4: Which is not considered as a starchy carbohydrate?

A. spaghetti

B. fruit salad

C. breakfast cereals

D. toast

Question 5: Which is not true about a healthy diet?

A. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.

B. Eat a variety of foods in proper amounts.

C. Make starchy foods the basic of most meals.

D. Limit consumption of milk and dairy products.

15.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Some people learn a second language easily. Other people have trouble learning a new language.
How can you help yourself learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to
make learning English a little easy and more interesting.

The first step is to feel positive about learning English. If you believe that you can learn, you will
learn. Be patient. You don’t to have to understand everything all at once. It’s natural to make
mistakes when you learn something new. We can learn from our mistakes.

The second step is to practice your English. For example, write in the journal, or diary, every day.
You will get used to writing in English and you will feel more comfortable expressing your ideas
in English. After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving. In addition, you
must speak English every day. You can practice with your classmates outside class.

The third step is to keep a record of your language learning. You can write this in your journal.
After each class, think about what you did. Did you answer a question correctly? Did you
understand something the teacher explained? Perhaps the lesson was difficult, but you tried to
understand it.

It is important to practice every day and make a record of your achievements.

1. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

A. Learning from mistakes.

B. Learning a second language.

C. Learning something new.

D. Learning new words.

2. Which is NOT true about learning English?

A. Keeping a record of it.

B. Feeling positive about learning it.

C. Practicing it every day.

D. Writing it in other language.

3. How many steps are there to make learning English a little easy and more interesting?

A. Five

B. Four

C. Three

D. Six

4. What does the word positive in the second paragraph refer to?

A. confident

B. difficult

C. shy

D. important

5. What is the most important to learn a second language?

A. Practicing every day and making a record of your achievements.

B. Feeling positive about learning it.

C. Practicing it every day.

D. Keeping a record of it.

16.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

A MISSION TO MARS

Have you ever had a dream about traveling to another planet in our solar system? If you
have, there is an actual programme that is happening right now, and it hopes to send people to
Mars in 2023. Known as the Mars One Mission, it will send a crew of four people on a one-way
mission to colonize Mars. Those chosen people will have to be ready to say good-bye to the earth
forever, as there will not be a return trip.

For the people chosen, they will have to learn to do many different things. First of all, they
will be living the rest of their lives with just a handful of other people, so they all must have
personalities that allow them to get along. Second, the living quarters that they will have won’t be
very spacious, so they will have to deal with that condition as well. If they feel homesick, they
will only be able to communicate with people back on the earth via e-mail and videos and audio
sent back and forth. However, there won’t be any real-time communication. Even at the speed of
light, communication between the earth and Mars takes about 20 minutes.

Whether the Mars One Mission will actually happen is the big question that a lot of people
are asking. There is an enormous skepticism in the science community, and Wired magazine gave
the mission a miserable score of two out of ten on its probability scale. However, for those who
dream to go to Mars, at least they can say there is a possibility that it could happen.

1. Who might like to go on this mission?

A. People who don't like to communicate

B. People who get homesick easily

C. People with angry personalities

D. People who get along with others

2. What will NOT happen to the people who go on the Mars One Mission?

A. They will return to do the earth.

B. They will have to live with other people.

C. They will live in quarters that don’t have a lot of space inside.

D. They will communicate with people on the earth.

3. What will NOT be spacious?

A. The magazines

B. The living quarters

C. The mission

D. The spaceship

4. Which of the following is considered miserable?

A. A mission of astronauts to the ISS.

B. A crew on board of the Mars One Mission.

C. A personality of people taking part in the programme.

D. A score of the programme on the probability scale.

5. How long will it take for a message to come back from Mars?

A. Around 20 minutes B. Only a few seconds

 C. Almost immediately D. About an hour

17.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Life in the big city is face-paced, fun and exciting. There are countless job opportunities and
activities to occupy your time. However, with the good, there also comes the bad. Although the
big city has more job opportunities; there are also more people competing for a single job. This
can make your job search frustrating. Oddly enough, you will see hundreds, if not thousands of
jobs available each week, but you still might remain unemployed, especially when the economy
is down. In addition, the cost of living is typically higher in big cities, and it can cost you an arm
and a leg for a small apartment in a decent area of the city, not to mention other costs to fulfill
your basic demands. Diversity is a good thing, but the amount of people can be a bit
overwhelming if you are not accustomed to it. There will always be crowds and always be people
around. Moreover, traffic can be a nightmare in the big city. It can get so bad that it can turn you
into an evil person. If you hate driving in traffic, then the big city life is not for you. Heavy traffic
also contributes to the pollution, which is one of the biggest disadvantages of living in the city.
Obviously, our health is affected most with certain diseases relating to respiratory system and
other body parts. A lot of premature deaths are supposed to be the result of long-term exposure to
small particles. Most importantly, there is always more crime in a big city, causing you second
case your decision for living in a big city. You are much more likely to be a victim of a crime
living in a big city than in a small town.

Câu 1. According to the passage, some good things of living in the city are __________.

A. excellent educational system and countless job opportunities

B. countless job opportunities and activities to occupy your time

C. excellent educational system and recreational activities

D. a lot of kinds of entertainment and shopping centers

Câu 2. While big cities have more job opportunities, it also gives __________.

A. more competition for a single job

B. higher salary

C. growing economic crisis

D. greater chances of being unemployed

Câu 3. What does the phrase “cost an arm and a leg” mean?

A. you must work hard to earn money

B. cost a small amount of money

C. cost a lot of money

D. your legs and arms have good value

Câu 4. According to the paragraph, city is not a perfect place for __________.

A. introverted people

B. people who hate driving in traffic

C. extroverted people

D. people who prefer a busy life

Câu 5. Which of the following sentences is NOT TRUE?

A. Crime is not a serious problem in big cities.

B. Cities are always crowded.

C. It costs a lot of money to live in a big city.

D. Pollution causes health problems.

18.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

In the last few weeks, I have spent every Saturday in my flat and have done nothing more
exciting than work at home, read the newspapers, and watch television. I had begun feeling bored
with this and so, last weekend I thought I would do something different. I phoned several of my
friends and we decided to go to London for the day. I was really excited as I hadn’t been to
London since I was ten. We decided to go by coach as this was the cheapest means of transport.
In London we decided to take a sightseeing tour as we wanted to see some of the famous
buildings. After the tour, we bought some sandwiches and ate them in a small park. In the
afternoon some of us went shopping and the others went to the theater. We met up again at 6.30
p.m. and went to a small restaurant in Sotho. The meal was really good, but, unfortunately, it
took much longer than we had expected. We had to get a taxi back to the coach station. Luckily,
we got there just two minutes before our coach left.

1. According to the passage, the writer __________.

A. has lived in London for ten years

B. went to London with some of his friends

C. usually spends his weekend in London

D. feels bored with his tour

2. He felt so excited about going to London because __________.

A. he hadn’t been there for a long time

B. he went there ten years ago

C. he hadn’t been there for ten years

D. he hadn’t been there before

3. Why did they decide to go by coach?

A. Because they were excited about taking it to London.

B. Because they wanted to start early.

C. Because it was expensive.

D. Because other means of transport were more expensive.

4. Which of the following is TRUE?

A. They made a sightseeing tour of London and then had lunch.

B. They all went shopping before going to the theater.

C. They had lunch in a small restaurant.

D. They left the city at 6.30.

5. Why did they have to catch a taxi?

A. Because they didn’t have enough time to walk to the coach station.

B. Because they were too tired to walk there.

C. Because the coach station was very far from the restaurant.

D. Because it was raining heavily then.

19.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
Free and Easy

Cooking blogs are a great source of information because they are free and there are so many of
them. They are also nice because they give all different kinds of ideas. The problems with blogs
is that because we don’t know who is writing them, we need to use with caution. When you are
looking at a new blog, you don’t know if the writer knows what he or she is talking about.

We’d like to introduce two popular cooking blogs. The first is called Smitten Kitchen. This
website is run by a family living in New York City. It focuses on food that doesn’t require many
ingredients. If you want to make food that is simple but wonderful, then this is the site for you. It
offers hundreds and hundreds of recipes, divided into categories. You will be amazed at how
many there are.

Wednesday Chef is another great cooking blog. It is run by a writer who lives in Berlin. This blog
also offers many recipes, along with recommendations for great restaurants in Berlin, and advice
for people who want to start their own blogs. Wednesday Chef has great pictures of its food, as
well as interesting pictures of Berlin. The blog got its name because in the past, newspapers
published their food articles on Wednesday.

There are a lot of cooking blogs on the Internet, and most of them are pretty good. Go online and
check some of them out. You might be surprised at how much they can help you improve your
cooking.

Question 1: How did Wednesday Chef get its name?

A. Newspapers used to publish food articles on Wednesdays.

B. the writer only cooks on Wednesdays.

C. The writer was born on a Wednesday.

D. the writer only posts recipes on Wednesdays.

Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cooking blogs?

A. They are free.

B. There are many of them.

C. Everyone who writes them is an expert.

D. They give a lot of different ideas.

Question 3: Who runs the blog Smitten Kitchen?

A. A family in New York.

B. A family in Berlin

C. A woman in New York.

D. A woman in Berlin

Question 4: What does the passage say about Smitten Kitchen?

A. Most of the food on that blog is hard to make.

B. It only gives recipes on Italian food.

C. It only offers a few recipes.

D. It focuses on simple recipes.

Question 5: Why should we be careful when we are looking at new blogs?

A. Most new blogs are terrible.

B. We don’t know who the writers are.

C. The recipes on new blogs are usually hard to make.

D. They charge you some fees to get the recipes.

20.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

In the past, traveling was nothing less than a daring adventure. There were no roads. There was
none of the mechanical transport we have now. People traveled on foot. They had faced all sorts
of dangers from the weather, wild beasts and robbers. Most people therefore did not like to go
away from their villages. Only those who were adventurous set out on a long journey. They
traveled in groups.

When man succeeded in training the four-foot animals like the horse and the camel, traveling
became slightly comfortable. Still it was a dangerous undertaking. Only a few ventured out of
their homes. In those days, it was also very difficult to transport goods from one place to another.
In the earliest days, man carried his load on his head or back. Later, horses and other such
animals were used for this purpose. But the man and the animals could not carry very heavy loads
from one place to another.

Now people living in any part of a country can travel to any other part in comfort. Every country
has a network to railways. A small sum of money is required to go from one corner of the country
to another. If your business is more urgent, you can travel by an aero plane. A plane will need
only a couple of days to fly round the whole world. The travel by sea also has become more
comfortable, swift and secure than before. Giant steamers have replaced the ancient boat and
sailing ships.

1. In the past, who set out on a long journey?

A. Those who were adventurous B. Most people in the village

C. Those who traveled on foot D. Robbers on the roads

2. With the help of horses and camels as means of transport, _____.

A. man traveled with great comfort

B. animals carried everything for man

C. man never ventured out of their homes

D. man and animals were still not able to carry very heavy loads from one place to another

3. According to the passage, what is TRUE about travelling now?

A. Travelling by train is possible only in certain countries.

B. You can fly around the world in a couple of days

C. Travelling by sea is more comfortable but still unsafe.

D. You have to pay a large sum of money to go by train from one part of the country to another.

4. The word “swift” in the passage is closest meaning to _____.

A. quick B. comfortable C. cheap D. exciting

5. What is the best title for this passage?

A. Travelling in the past and now B. Travelling in the past

C. Travelling now D. Travelling by aeroplane

21.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

“Women hold up half the sky”. This is a Chinese saying. However, research shows that perhaps
women do more than the share of “holing up the sky”.

Fifty percent of the world’s population is women, but in nearly two-thirds of all working hours,
the work is done by women. They do most of the domestic work, for example, cooking and
washing clothes.

Millions also work outside the home. Women hold forty percent of the world’s jobs. For this
work, they earn only 40 to 60 percent as much as men, and of course they earn nothing

In developing countries, where three-fourths of the world’s population lives, women produce
more than half of the food. In Africa, 80 percent of all agricultural work is done by women.

In parts of Africa, this is a typical day for a village woman. At 4.45 a.m. she gets up, washes and
eats. It takes her half an hour to walk to the fields, and she works there until 3.00 p.m. She
collects firewood until 4.00 pm then comes back home. She spends the next hour and a half
preparing food to cook. After dinner, she spends an hour washing the dishes. She goes to bed at
9.30 p.m.

1. What is the main topic of the passage?

A. The role of women

B. The work of women

C. Women work in the field

D. Women work outside the home

2. In Africa, women do _____ of all agricultural work.

A. three-fourths

B. four-fifths

C. two-thirds

D. one-fifths

3. What is not mentioned as the work of a village woman in Africa?

A. bringing water home

B. preparing food for children going to school

C. collecting firewood

D. working in the fields

4. What is “domestic work”?

A. gardening

B. Firework

C. housework

D. homework

5. The average woman earns _____ the average man.

A. less than

B. more than

C. the most
D. the same as

22.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

In the early 17th century, most of the southern region of Vietnam was nearly uninhabited and
in the position of Ho Chi Minh City, there was a small village formed with a few residents.
However, thanks to its advantage in location, the town grew both economically and politically.
By the 19th century, this had become a cultural hub of the South as well as an important trading
center of the country.

You might not know that there was a time Saigon was referred to as the Pearl of the Far East.
Sadly, having been through various occurrences and two disastrous wars has stunted the city’s
development. Only after the political instabilities had settled, Saigon recovered miraculously and
maintained its leading position in terms of both the economics and culture. Officially named as
Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon today has 22 districts in total and attracts hundreds of thousands of
tourists annually.

Câu 1. What is the best title of the passage?

A. Saigon: Hub of the South East Vietnam

B. Saigon: Then and Now

C. Saigon: Lost and Found

D. Saigon: Now and Then

Câu 2. According to the passage, Saigon was __________ in the early 17thcentury.

A. a financial center

B. an uninhabited region

C. a small village

D. an important city

Câu 3. What happened with Saigon in the 19th century?

A. It became a cultural hub of the South and an important trading center of Vienam.

B. It became popular all over Asia.

C. It became the most important trading center in the world.

D. It was no longer visited by international tourists.

Câu 4. The word “occurrences” is closest in meaning to __________.

A. adventures
B. incidents (su co)

C. situations

D. affairs

Câu 5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. Saigon had recovered and held its leading position before the political instabilities settled.

B. The location of Saigon helped the town develop its economy and politics.

C. Saigon was once referred as the Pearl of the Far East.

D. In the early 17th century, there were only a few residents living on the position of Saigon.

23.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow. (2.0pts)

Each nation has many people who voluntarily take care of others. For example, many high school
and college students in the United States often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals,
orphanages, or home for the aged. They read books to the people in these places. Sometimes they
just visit them, play games with them or listen to their problems.

Other young volunteers go and work in the homes of people who are sick or old. They clean up
or repair their houses, do their shopping or mow their lawns(cat co). For boys who no longer
have fathers there is a voluntary organization called Big Brothers. College students take these
boys to baseball games or on fishing trips and help them to get to know things that boys usually
learn from their fathers.

Some high school students take part in helping the disadvantaged or handicapped children. They
give care and comfort to them and help them to overcome their difficulties. Young college and
university students participate in helping the people who have suffered badly in wars or natural
disasters such as floods or droughts. During summer vacations, they volunteer to work in remote
or mountainous areas to provide education for children or medical services for local people.

Each city has a number of clubs where boys and girls can go to play games or learn crafts. Some
of these clubs show movies or organise short trips to the mountains, the beaches, museums or
other places of interest. Most of these clubs use a lot of high school and college students as
volunteers because they are young enough to understand the problems of younger boys and girls.
Volunteers believe that some of the happiest people in the world are those who help to bring
happiness to others.

1. What is the best title for the passage? \

A. Volunteers: the happiest people in the world.
B. Taking care of others.

C. Voluntary work in the United States.

D. Helping old and sick people in the United States.

2. How do volunteers usually help those who are sick or old in their homes?
A. They cook, sew or wash their clothes.
B. They mow lawns, do shopping and clean up their houses.

C. They take them to baseball games.

D. They tell them stories and sing and dance for them.

3. Big Brothers is _____

A. The name of a film.

B. A home for children.

C. The name of a club.

D. An organization for boys who no longer have fathers.

4. Most of the boys and girls' clubs use many high school and college students as volunteers
because _____
A. They can understand the problems of younger boys and girls.

B. They have a lot of free time.

C. They know how to do the work.

D. They are good at playing games and learning crafts.

5. What do volunteers believe?

A. In order to make others happy, they have to be unhappy.
B. Bringing happiness to others makes them the happiest people.
C. The happiest people are those who make themselves happy.

D. The happiest people are those who are young and healthy.

24.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

One of the World's Best Cities

With a population of about 2.6 million people, Vancouver is the largest city in Western Canada.
Vancouver is in the southwest of Canada, and it is only a few hours of driving away from the
American border.
Vancouver is popular because it combines so many things. It is a huge, modern city. On the other
hand, it is also one of North America's most beautiful areas. The natural beauty around
Vancouver is famous all around the world.

Vancouver is right next to the Rocky Mountains, so it is wonderful for skiing and snowboarding.
There aren't the only winter sports you can do there. If you can name a winter sport, then you
probably do that sport in Vancouver. After all, the 2010 Winter Olympic were there. Vancouver
is also great for hiking, jogging, and skateboarding. It even has beaches. The beaches aren’t the
best and in the world, but they are clean and pretty.

Another place that you have to visit in Vancouver is Stanley Park. This is a public park that is a
stone's throw from downtown. However, the park is completely surrounded by the Pacific
Ocean. The nature in Stanley Park is beautiful. It is close to downtown; it feels like it is 100
kilometres away. The park also has playgrounds, gardens, beaches, tennis courts, and even an
aquarium.

Vancouver is something for everybody. It is no wonder that people think it is one of the world's
best cities.

Question 1: What does the passage say about Vancouver's beaches?

A. Nobody goes to those beaches.

B. They are terrible beaches.

C. They are the world's best beaches.

D. They are pretty good beaches.

Question 2: Which of the following is not near Vancouver?

A. The Pacific Ocean

B. The Atlantic Ocean

C. The Rocky Mountains

D. The American border

Question 3: What does the sentence "It is close to downtown, but it feels like it is 100 kilometres
away" in paragraph 4 mean?

A. Stanley Park is close to downtown, but it feels like a very different place.

B. Stanley Park is 100 kilometres long.

C. Stanley Park is far from downtown, but it feels like it is very close.

D. Stanley Park is more than 100 years old.

Question 4: Which of the following is NOT popular in Vancouver?

A. jogging

B. winter sports

C. skateboarding

D. football

Question 5: What could replace the phrase "a stone's throw" in paragraph 4?

A. moving very quickly

B. a little bit long distance

C. a short distance

D. an act of throwing a stone

25.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

There are as many kinds of careers as there are people. They vary greatly in the type of
work involved and in the ways they influence a person’s life. The kind of career you have can
affect your life in many ways. For example, it can determine where you live and the friends you
make. It can reflect how much education you have and can determine the amount of money you
earn. Your career can also affect the way you feel about yourself and the way other people act
toward you. By making wise decisions concerning your career, you can help yourself build the
life you want. To make wise decisions and plans, you need as much information as possible. The
more you know about yourself and career opportunities, the better able you will be to choose a
satisfying career. People differ in what they want from a career. Many people desire a high
income. Some hope for fame. Others want adventure. Still others want to serve people and make
the world a better place. Before you begin to explore career fields, you should determine your
values, your interests, and your aptitudes (abilities). Most people are happiest in jobs that fit their
values, interests and aptitudes. Each person has many values, which vary in strength. For
example, money is the strongest value for some people – that is, wealth is more important to
them than anything else. As a result, they focus their thoughts, behavior, and emotions on the
goal of earning a high income. Other values include devotion to religion, taking risks, spending
time with family, and helping others. People should understand their values prior to making a
career decision. You can develop an understanding of your values by asking yourself what is
most important to you and by examining your beliefs. For example, is it important to you to work
as a member of a team? Or would you rather be in charge or work alone? If working alone or
being in charge is important to you, independence is probably one of your primary values.
1. The kind of career you have can .

A. influence your interests

B. change your life completely

C. affect your life in many ways

D. influence your aptitudes

2. To make wise career decisions and plans you need .

A. a lot of friends

B. a wise advice

C. a lot of money

D. as much information as possible

3. The money you know about yourself and career opportunities .

A. the better choice you will do

B. the better able you will be to choose a satisfying career

C. the better friend you make

D. the better education you get

4. You can develop an understanding of your values by .

A. examining your parents and friends

B. examining your beliefs

C. examining your interests

D. examining your abilities

5. The kind of career can reflect .

A. how much education you have

B. how much information you have

C. how much money

D. how much time you have

26.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
Modern life is impossible without travelling. The fastest way of travelling is by air. With a
modern airliner you can travel in one day to places which it took a month or more to get to a
hundred years ago.

Travelling by train is slower than by air, but it has its advantages. You can see the country you
are travelling through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining cars. They make even
the longest journey enjoyable.

Some people prefer to travel by sea when it is possible. There are large liners and river boats.
You can visit many other countries and different places. Travelling by sea is a very pleasant way
to spend a holiday.

Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or
four hundred miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like. You can stop
wherever you wish - where there is something interesting to see, at a good restaurant where you
can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to spend the night. That is why travelling by car is popular
for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they are travelling on
business.

Câu 1. From the passage we know the fastest way of travelling is __________.

A. by train

B. by air

C. by car

D. by sea

Câu 2. If we travel by car, we can __________.

A. make the longest journey enjoyable

B. make our own timetable

C. travel to a very far place in several minutes

D. travel only fifty or one hundred miles a day

Câu 3. The underlined word "They" in the passage refers to __________.

A. comfortable seats and dining cars(toa an)

B. the travellers on the modern trains

C. the slower ways of travelling

D. modern trains in the country

Câu 4. When people travel on business, they usually take __________.

A. a plane or a car

B. a boat or a train

C. a train or a plane

D. a car or a boat

Câu 5. How many ways of travelling are mentioned in the passage?

A. three

B. four

C. five

D. six

27.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

My name is Mai. I’m back home now. Hoi An was great! My neighbourhood’s very different.
It’s in the suburbs of Da Nang City.

There are many things I like about it. It’s great for outdoor activities because it has beautiful
parks, sandy beaches, and fine weather. There’s almost everything I need here: shops, restaurants,
and markets. Every house has a backyard and a frontyard. The people here are incredibly
friendly. They’re friendlier than those in many other places! And the food’s very good.

However, there is one thing I dislike about it. Now, there are many modern buildings and offices
so the streets are busy and crowded during the day. Can anyone write about what you like and
don’t like about your neighbourhood?

1. Where is Mai’s neighbourhood?

A. in Hoi An

B. in the suburbs of Da Nang City

C. in the centre of Da Nang City

D. Near Da Nang City

2. Why is her neigbourhood great for outdoor activities?

A. Because there are many things she likes about it

B. Because there’s almost everything she needs here

C. Because there are beautiful parks, sandy beaches, and fine weather

D. Because Mai likes it

3. What is the main content of the passage?

A. The neighborhood

B. The advantages of the neighborhood

C. The disadvantages of the neighborhood

D. The place of the neighborhood

4. What does the sentence “The people here are incredibly friendly” mean?

A. The people are extremely friendly

B. The people are not very friendly

C. The people are very good

D. The people are extremely helpful

5. What does Mai think about her neighborhood?

A. It is

B. It is inconvenient

C. It is bad

D. It is convenient

28.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

As a result of years of research, we know that too much animal fat is bad for our health. For
example, Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small amount of grains, fruit and vegetables.
Because of their diet, they have high rates of cancer and heart disease; In Japan, in contrast,
people eat large amounts of grains and very little meat. The Japanese also have very low rates of
cancer and heart disease. In fact, the Japanese live longer than anyone else in the world.
Unfortunately, when Japanese people move to the United States, the rates of heart disease and
cancer increase as their diet changes. Moreover, as hamburgers, ice-cream, and other high-fat
foods become popular in Japan, the rates of heart disease and cancer are increasing there as well.
People are also eating more meat and dairy products in other countries such as Cuba, Mauritius
and Hungary. Not surprisingly, the disease rates in these countries are increasing along with the
change in diet. Consequently, doctors everywhere advise people to eat more grains, fruit and
vegetables and to eat less meat and fewer dairy products.

Question 1: What is the main idea of this passage?

A. The kind of diet we have can cause or prevent diseases.

B. Doctors advise people to eat more grains, fruit and vegetables.

C. Eating meat causes cancer and heart disease.

D. Children eat the same way as their parents eat.

Question 2: Why do the Japanese have low rates of cancer and heart disease?

A. Because they live longer than anyone else in the world.bbb

B. Because they do eat animal fat.

C. Because their diet changes.

D. Because they eat a lot of grains and very little meat.

Question 3: “… the Japanese live longer than anyone else …” What does anyone else mean?
A. some other people
B. all other people
C. most other people
D. nobody
Question 4: Where does the word ‘there’ in line 8 refer to?

A. In Japan

B. In Cuba

C. In the United States

D. In Cuba, Mauritius and Hungary

Question 5: Which of the following is NOT true?

A. The rates of heart disease and cancer in Japan become lower than it used to be.

B. Eating a lot of meat can cause cancer and heart disease.

C. Hamburgers, ice-cream and high-fat foods are not good for our health.

D. It is important to limit the amount of fat in your diet.

29.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh province, in the northeast of Viet
Nam. It has got over 1,600 islands and islets. Among the many ancient fishing villages in Ha
Long Bay, only Cua Van floating village remains. All the houses and buildings in the village
float on huge wooden rafts.
The villagers spend their days fishing and looking after the sea life. Then they sail to the
mainland to trade their fish for things like food, drinking water or clothes. Most children go to
floating schools and then spend the rest of then time learning important skills like swimming and
fishing. They also help out their parents as much as they can.

Then lifestyle may seem strange to many people, but it’s so wonderful to live among such natural
beauty and know you are protecting it. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay
because they live directly on the water.

1. The passage is mainly about:

A. The life of people in Cua Van ancient village.

B. The beauty of nature in Ha Long bay.

C. How Ha Long bay became a UNESCO World Heritage.

D. The geographical features of Ha Long bay.

2. The word “they” in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to.

A. the schools

B. the houses

C. the builders

D. the villagers

3. The villagers not only fish but also_________the sea life.

A. pollute

B. look after

C. look at

D. damage

4. The villagers are able to help preserve their beautiful bay because__________

A. they live directly on the water

B. they live far from the sea

C. they don’t live directly on the water

D. they live on the land

5. According to the passage, which statements is NOT true?

A. Because of floating life, children in Cua Van floating village don’t go to school.
B. Ha Long bay has above 1,600 islands and islets.

C. The children try to help their parents.

D. The villagers have preserved their beautiful bay.

30.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the
city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Viet Nam capital city by Gia Long, the
first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for thirteen Nguyen kings until
1945

The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden
Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War,
the Imperial City, royal tombs, the flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum.

Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (also known as the Perfume River) is about a
hundred kilometres north of Da Nang. Among the most impressive monuments in this former
grand imperial capital are the Ngo Mon Gate of the Imperial City which once was exclusively
used by the royal family and their servants and soldiers, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang as well
as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. In fact, many of the monuments surrounding the royal buildings
were constructed in the early 19th century and were modeled after Beijing's Forbidden City. The
wall that surrounds the citadel is six metres high and two and a half kilometres long.

The historical complex is known not only for its rich architecture but also for its beautiful
landscape setting. Overall, the site is quite spectacular. Avoid Hue between October and
December as it gets most of its rain from the northeast monsoon during that period. This small
city is also famous for its Imperial-style cuisine.

Câu 1. What can be the title of the passage?

A. UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hue

B. Beautiful landscape setting of Hue

C. Beijing's Forbidden City

D. The Nguyen Dynasty

Câu 2. The Complex of Hue Monuments __________

A. is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

B. has its buildings built during the reign of King Gia Long

C.was built by thirteen Nguyen kings from 1802 to 1945

D. is located on the left bank of the Perfume River

Câu 3. The word “spectacular” has the closest meaning to _________

A. simple

B. astounding

C. quiet

D. peaceful

Câu 4. We can infer from the passage that __________

A. the Forbidden Purple City might be considered a smaller model of Beijing’s Forbidden City

B. the Imperial City is located in the Forbidden Purple City

C. the wall that surrounds the citadel is as big as the Great Wall in China

D. the royal tombs were built for each emperor in the Imperial City

Câu 5. All of the following are advantages of Hue EXCEPT ________

A. the waterway of the Perfume River

B. the art of cooking

C. the last three months of the year

D. its beauty of natural setting

31.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Traditionally, women were considered to be full-time homemakers. Their responsibilities

were to take care of their children and family. They didn’t have any role in the household
earning. Over the years, the roles of women have changed. Women now have a voice, unlike
before. Families are no more male-dominated. Like men, women also make major life decisions.
Women have stood against dowry and domestic violence. Even in the workplace, they fight
against sexual abuse and inequality. Child marriage is being stopped in many communities. Men
now play a role in child raising and household activities just like women. Both men and women
now share their responsibilities both home and outside. Women now stand against any
discrimination and torture. There have been lots of gender-issue related movements and many
social organizations now fight for women’s rights. Women are now getting power even in rural
areas. In many countries now women are the head of the state. Education has made women
independent and they are no longer dependent on men to lead their lives.
Business laws have changed to allow more women in the workplace and giving them a
comfortable environment to work in. Women can now stand tall like men and get equal
opportunities in everything.

1. What is the most likely to be the title of the passage?

A. Women’s roles at home and outside

B. Fighting for women’s rights.

C. Women and housework

D. New laws supporting women in workplace.

2. According to paragraph 2, what do women NOT do to gain their rights?

A. Launching movements for women’s rights

B. Preventing domestic violence.

C. Standing against dowry. (cua hoi mon)

D. Fighting against sexual abuse

3. What is the author’s purpose when mentioning men’s role in child raising in paragraph
3?

A. to give a proof of gender equality in the family.

B. to state that men can do raise a child without help.

C. to show that men can do it better than women.

D. emphasize men’s role in the family.

4. What does the word “lead” in paragraph 3 mostly mean?

A. direct the independent movement

B. have full power in business

C. have a particular type of life.

D. be a female leader in life.

5. Which of the following is one of the impacts of business law changes?

A. making a comfortable environment for women.

B. encourage women to create more job opportunities.

C. allowing equal number of men and women in the workplace.

D. attracting women of the same height as men.

32.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow.

Today, thousands of these how-to books are useful. In fact, there are about four thousand
books with titles that begin with the words “How to”. One book may tell you how to earn more
money. Another may tell you how to save or spend it and another may explain how to give your
money away.

Many How-to books give advice on careers. They tell you how to choose a career and how to
succeed in it. If you fail, however, you can buy the book “How to Turn Failure into Success”. If
you would like to become very rich, you can buy the book “How to Make a Millionaire”. If you
never make any money at all, you may need a book called “How to Live on Nothing”.

One of the most popular types of books is one that helps you with personal problems. If you
want to have a better love of life, you can read “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your
Life”. If you are tired of books on happiness, you may prefer books which give step-by-step
instructions on how to redecorate or enlarge a house.

Why have How-to books become so popular? Probably because life has become so complex.
Today people have far more free time to use, more choices to make, and more problems to solve.
How-to books help people deal with modern life.

Câu 1. What is the passage mainly about?

A. How-to books

B. How to turn failure into success

C. How to make a millionaire

D. How to succeed in love every minute of your life

Câu 2. The word “it” in paragraph 2 refers to

A. career

B. instruction

C. how-to books

D. advice

Câu 3. Which of the following is NOT the type of books giving information on careers?

A. “How to Succeed in Love every Minute of Your Life”.

B. “How to Live on Nothing”

C. “How to Make a Millionaire”.

D. “How to Turn Failure into Success”

Câu 4. The word “step-by-step” in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to_____.

A. one by one

B. little and little

C. slower and slower

D. gradually

Câu 5. It can be inferred from the passage that

A. Today people are more bored with the modern life.

B. Modern life is more difficult to deal with.

C. Modern life is less difficult to deal with.

D. Today people have fewer choices to make.

33.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
In the early years of television, educational specialists believed that it would be very useful in
teaching and learning. Many schools have brought television sets, intending to use them
effectively to improve the quality of education; but actually they are rarely used properly in
classrooms. Meanwhile, children spend the majority of their out-of-school hours watching TV
and their typical school days proceed as if television did not exist.
There are some explanations for the failure of television to get the interest of the teachers.
Firstly, the schools that purchased television sets have not set aside money for equipment repairs
and maintenance, so these television sets are sooner and later out of order. Secondly these
schools have not found an effective way to train teachers to integrate television into their on
going instructional programs. Lastly, most teachers do not regard the quality of television and its
usefulness in the classroom.
Teachers at the schools work hard for at least twelve years to train their students to become
good readers. However, according to recent statistics, teenagers seldom spend their free time
reading books and newspapers but watching television instead.
1. The text is about _______________.
A. watching TV outside school
B. teaching and learning television
C. educational specialists
D. the use of television at schools
2. When TV first appeared, educational specialists _______________.
A. believed it would be useful for schooling
B. somewhat appreciate it
C. did not appreciate it
D. banned children from watching TV
3. According to the text, TV ___________________.
A. has been used effectively in classrooms
B. has not existed in classrooms
C. has not been used properly in classrooms
D. has not attracted students’ interest
4. Children spend their free time _________________.
A. watching TV
B. reading newspapers
C. learning foreign languages
D. reading books
5. The word "it" in the first sentence is closest in meaning with _____________.
A. television
B. educational specialists
C. early years
D. quality of education

34.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Perfume Pagoda is a religious site as well as being a great sight-seeing spot in Viet Nam. It is
situated in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Ha Noi. It is a vast complex of Buddhist
temples and shrines, including Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine) and Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen)
Pagoda, in the limestone Huong Tich mountains. The centre of this complex is the Perfume
Temple, also called Chua Trong (Inner Temple), located in Huong Tich Cavern. It is thought that
the first temple was built on the current site of Thien Tru in the 15th century during the reign of
Le Thanh Tong. Over the years some of its structures which were in ruins have been restored or
replaced.

Many Vietnamese works of literature, both old and modern, have made Perfume Pagoda their
focus. It has also provided backdrops for many famous paintings. Its beauty has been used as a
theme of many famous songs and a topic of lyric poetry. Nowadays during its festival (from the
middle of January to the middle of March on the lunar calendar), Perfume Pagoda attracts large
numbers of pilgrims from all over Viet Nam.

1. Perfume Pagoda is ________

A. One of the religious site in Viet Nam.

B. One of the greatest sight-seeing spots in Viet Nam.

C. in the North of Viet Nam.

D. All are correct

2. Pilgrims visiting Perfume Pagoda belong to _________

A. Catholicism

B. Hinduism

C. Islam

D. Buddhism

3. The word “It” refers to ___________

A. Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen) Pagoda

B. Perfume Pagoda

C. Chua Trong (Inner Temple)

D. Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine)

4. Which statement is NOT true about Perfume Pagoda?

A. The best time to visit Perfume Pagoda is from the beginning of January to the end of March on
the Lunar calendar.

B. Perfume Pagoda includes Den Trinh (Presentation Shrine), Thien Tru (Heaven Kitchen)
Pagoda, and the Perfume Temple.

C. The centre of this complex, the Perfume Temple, also known as Chua Trong (Inner Temple),
is located in Huong Tich mountains.

D. Perfume Pagoda is located in Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, Ha Noi.

5. Which of the following people have NOT been likely to use Perfume Pagoda’s backdrops for
their famous works.?

A singers

B. poets

C. writers

D. musicians

35.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
 The Temple of Literature was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong‟s dynasty to honor
Confucius(khong tu) at first and celebrate the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In
1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of
Vietnam.

The temple is divided into five court yards, each with its own significance and history. The
first courtyard stretches from the main gate to Dai Trung gate. The second stands out with Khue
Van Cac pavilion(dinh). The third courtyard is where doctors’ names were engraved on stelae
above tortoise backs. There are a total of 82 stelae, with names and origins of 1307 doctors,
corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to 1779. The fourth courtyard is dedicated
for Confucius and his 72 honored students, as well as Chu Van An - a famous teacher known for
his devotion to teaching. This is also where local authorities choose to honor outstanding students
in Hanoi nowadays, like those with top entrance results to university or top graduation outcomes.
The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be Quoc Tu Giam - the first
university of Vietnam.

After more than 900 years of existence, the Temple of Literature is an example of well-
preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. Along the pass are 100-year-old trees that have
witnessed the ups and downs of history.

Câu 1. What does the text mainly discuss?

A. The location of the Temple of Literature.

B. The origin of the Temple of Literature.

C. The structure of the Temple of Literature.

D. The first university of Vietnam.

Câu 2 The word “stelae” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

A. tombstones

B. trophies

C. records

D. pillars(cot)

Câu 3. It can be inferred from the passage that ________

A. Confucius was the first teacher of Quoc Tu Giam.

B. the Temple of Literature is an important historic site in Vietnam.

C. Quoc Tu Giam is located far away from the Temple of Literature.

D. Vietnamese people highly appreciate the talent of scholars

Câu 4. All of the following are true EXCEPT that _________ .

A. The Temple of Literature has now lost most of its traditional Vietnamese architecture

B. Quoc Tu Giam is considered to be the first university of Vietnam.

C. Chu Van An used to be a teacher at Quoc Tu Giam.

D. The construction of the Temple of Literature took place in 1070.

Câu 5. What is the fourth courtyard dedicated for?

A. Confucius, his 72 honored students and Chu Van An

B. Confucius and Chu Van An

C. Names and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442 to
1779

D. 72 Confucius’ honored students

36.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow.

Learning a new language is always an excellent idea. It provides you incredible benefits that
come with the backing of science! One of the most useful languages to learn is English.

Learning a second language is one of the best ways to keep your brain active and challenged.
Studies have shown that the brain undergoes changes in electrical activity and even structure and
size while learning a foreign language that do not occur when learning any other type of task or
skill. Learning another language offers important cognitive benefits at any age, helping to keep
the mind active and even reducing the risk of mental disease and slowing mental decline later in
life.

When learning English as a second language, you approach new ways to think and express
yourself through written and spoken words. Learning multiple languages can help you
communicate more clearly in any language as you learn more about how language itself works
and how to use it to promote ideas and reach out to others in a variety of social and work
situations.

The world may not have a global language, but English is the default option for countless forms
of communication across the globe. That’s why one of the benefits of learning English is that it
significantly boosts your hiring potential. In addition, it can offer you educational opportunities.
If you desire access to some of the best schools like Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge or
MIT, then knowing English provides you an incredible edge. It’s expected that around 2 billion
people around the world will learn English over the next decade.

Câu 1. The passage mainly discusses __________.

A. the benefits of learning English

B. how to keep your mind active

C. the advantages and disadvantages of language learning

D. ways to improve your English level

Câu 2. According to the text, learning English as a second language can __________.

A. slow the mental decline due to aging

B. have a negative effect on the brain

C. reduce brain function

D. lower the risk of heart disease

Câu 3. Learning multiple languages makes you a better communicator because __________.

A. you learn more about how to promote your ideas and make contact with others

B. you know how to get the attention of someone

C. you can improve your writing and speaking skills

D. you can communicate more effectively in your mother tongue

Câu 4. The word “cognitive” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to __________.

A. intellectual

B. mental

C. emotional

D. subjective

Câu 5. All the following sentences are the benefits of learning English EXCEPT:

A. it’s easy to use in communication.

B. it provides better employment opportunities.

C. it helps prevent dementia(mat tri) and Alzheimer’s.

D. it gives you access to the world’s best universities.

37.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

The thing I liked most when I was small was the change of seasons. Spring, summer, autumn and
winter - I could see them all come and go and each one was completely different. Now in the
city, you can buy summer flowers in winter and eat the same vegetables all the year round.
Whereas, in the country, I could only eat things at certain times of the year, for example,
strawberries in June and turnips in winter. I lived my childhood with the seasons.

We also made most of our food and would never eat frozen or tinned food. Everything was fresh,
so it must be better than the type of food I am taking now in the city. City people may think
people in the country miss a lot of things about modern life. In fact, in my opinion they miss a lot
more than people in the country, they miss real life.

1. What did the writer like most about living in the country?

A. The change of seasons.

B. Leaves in autumn.

C. The wild animals and plants.

D. Flowers in spring.

2. What does the word "them" refer to?

A. Four seasons.

B. Winter and autumn

C. Countryside people.

D. Plants.

3. In the countryside which season can we buy strawberries?

A. Spring

B. Summer

C. Autumn

D. Winter.

4. Why did the writer never eat tinned food when living in the country?

A. Because it was frozen.

B. Because it was contaminated.

C. Because it wasn't very fresh.

D. Because it was very fat.

5. Which of the following sentences is NOT true?

A. Many city people think they live better than those in the country.
B. In the countryside turnips are grown in winter.

C. The writer often eat frozen and tinned food now.

D. People in the city can grow vegetables all year round.

38.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the questions that follow.

Every nation and every country has its own customs and traditions. In Britain
traditions play a more important part in the life of the people than in other countries.
Englishmen are proud of their traditions and carefully keep them up.

It has been the law for about 300 years that all theaters are closed on Sundays. No
letters are delivered, only a few Sunday papers are published.

To this day an English family prefers a house with a garden to a flat in a modern
house with central heating. English people like gardens. Sometimes the garden in front
of the house is a little square covered with cement painted green in imitation of grass and
a box of flowers.

Holidays are especially rich in old traditions and are different in Scotland, Ireland,
Wales and England. Christmas is a great English national holiday, and in Scotland it is
not kept, except by clerks in banks, all shops and factories are working.

1. What is the best tittle for the passage?

A. Englishmen’s Hobbies

B. The importance of Traditions and Customs

C. Traditional life versus Modern Life

D. Traditions and Customs in Great Britain

2. How important are traditions in Britain?
A. slightly important
B. more important than in other countries

C. rather important
D. somewhat important
3. In Great Britain, ___.
A. a garden in front of the house is a little square covered with cement painted garden in
imitation of grass and a box of flowers.
B. only a few papers are published

C. all shops and factories are working at Christmas

D. traditions are preserved
4. The word “it” in the last paragraph refers to ___.
A. a national holiday

B. Christmas
C. old traditions

D. England

5. Which of the following is not true?

A. In Scotland, Christmas is a great national holiday.

B. In Great Britan, a postman doesn’t work on Sundays.

C. English families like a house with a garden better than a modern flat.

D. In Great Britain, all theatres are closed on Sundays.

39.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

The education system of the 21 st century has changed radically with the integration of the
technology in every sector. At the same time, the students are more matured than the previous
time. Now, in the twenty-first century education depends on Thinking Skills, Interpersonal Skills,
Information Media, Technological Skills as well as Life Skills. Especially, the education of the
present time emphasizes on life and career skills. Now there has no value for rote learning. In
general, it needs to meet the industry need. To clarify, the teaching will be effective when a
student can use the lesson outside of the classroom.

For changing the globalizing world, the role of the teachers is essential to improve the sustainable
education. At the same time, inspiring and guiding the students in increasing employability skills
with the digital tools is the prerequisite for a teacher. Thus a teacher in the twenty-first century
will be a digital teacher. Teachers are not the facilitator for learning of the students only, and now
they are responsible for training the students for increasing employability skills, expanding the
mind, growing digital citizenship, critical thinking, and creativity as well as sustainable
learning. Thus, the winning of the students is the win of the teachers.

With the passage of time and integration of technology in every sector, the teacher’s role has
changed a lot. They need to enrich some skills to develop their students. Otherwise, the students
will not get the lesson, and it will increase the rate of educated unemployed in the digital era.

Câu 1. What is the topic of the passage?

A. The changing role of teachers in 21st century schooling

B. The role of education in the 21st century

 C. The impact of teachers on student achievement

D. The decline of traditional educational system

Câu 2. According to the passage, the teachers of the 21st century ____________.

A. must help their students develop employability skills.

B. can take their lessons outside of the classroom.

C. need to find ways to improve digital citizenship skills.

D. should pay more attention to new digital tools.

Câu 3. The phrase “critical thinking” in the second paragraph means __________.

A. the analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment

B. a method of solving problems by using your imagination

C. a thought without actual study of the fact

D. the ability to think about things that are not actually present

Câu 4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. If the students aren’t educated, they will be unemployed in the digital era.

B. Teachers no longer function as lecturers but as facilitators of learning.

C. A 21st century education gives students the skills they need to succeed in their careers.

D. The roles of teachers are evolving due to changes in technology.

Câu 5. All of the following statements can be inferred from the passage EXCEPT __________.

A. vocational education will be more focused

B. teachers are now faced with a lot of challenges

C. students will be better equiped for their future

D. teaching is getting more and more complex and challenging

40.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Do you want to be slim? Do you worry about your family's health? Then you should try Fruitibix,
the new healthy fruit and nut biscuit. Fruitibix tastes wonderful, but it contains less sugar than
most other biscuits. Each biscuit contains dried fruit and nuts, including apples, coconut and
banana. Sometimes you feel like eating something between meals. Now, instead of having a
chocolate bar, bite into a Fruitibix. It won't make you fat and it will keep you healthy.
At lunch time, instead of chips and hamburgers, have a Frultibix. It contains all the essential
foods for a balanced meal. And if you are in a hurry, and you don't have time for a proper meal,
Fruitibix will give you the energy to keep on going. So whenever your children ask for something
sweet, give them Fruitibix instead of cakes or chocolate. They will love the taste and it won't
harm their teeth. Discover Fruitibix. It's on our supermarket shelves now!

1. This is from _____.

A. a letter

B. a magazine

C. a student's notebook

D. an advertisement

2. The writer wants to _____.

A. explain why people use this product

B. persuade people to buy a product

C. give advice about healthy living

D. compare this with other sorts of food

3. Why, according to the writer, should people eat Fruitibix instead of chocolate?

A. Fruitibix contains more fat than chocolate.

B. Fruitibix is cheaper and easier to eat than chocolate.

C. Frultibix is healthier and less fattening than chocolate.

D. Fruitibix tastes better than chocolate.

4. Why does the writer say that Frultibix is useful when you are in a hurry?

A. You can buy Fruitibix everywhere.

B. It's as good as a proper meal.

C. You don't need to cook it.

D. It won't be harmful to your teeth.

5. Which of these people ought to buy Fruitibix?

A. Mrs Booth's baby daughter was ill yesterday. She is getting better now, but her doctor has
advised Mrs Booth to give her liquid food without any sugar or salt in it.
B. Mrs Brown is looking for something special to serve for dessert at a dinner party she is giving
for her boss and his wife.

C. Mr Taylor is going on a fishing trip and he wants to take something to eat with him. Some
kinds of fruit, like bananas, make him feel sick, but he enjoys salty food.

D. Mr Green wants something to take with him to the office. He is going to be very busy
tomorrow, and he thinks he might not have time for lunch.

41.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Traditionally, women were considered to be full-time homemakers. Their responsibilities were to

take care of their children and family. They didn’t have any role in the household earning. Over
the years, the roles of women have changed.

Women now have a voice, unlike before. Families are no more male-dominated. Like men,
women also make major life decisions. Women have stood against dowry and domestic violence.
Even in the workplace, they fight against sexual abuse and inequality. Child marriage is being
stopped in many communities.

Men now play a role in child raising and household activities just like women. Both men and
women now share their responsibilities both home and outside. Women now stand against any
discrimination and torture. There have been lots of gender-issue related movements and many
social organizations now fight for women’s rights. Women are now getting power even in rural
areas. In many countries now women are the head of the state. Education has made women
independent and they are no longer dependent on men to lead their lives.

Business laws have changed to allow more women in the workplace and giving them a
comfortable environment to work in. Women can now stand tall like men and get equal
opportunities in everything.

Question 1: What is the most likely to be the title of the passage?

A. Fighting for women’s rights.

B. Women and housework

C. Women’s roles at home and outside

D. New laws supporting women in workplace.

Question 2: According to paragraph 2, what do women NOT do to gain their rights?

A. Launching movements for women’s rights

B. Standing against dowry.

C. Preventing domestic violence.

D. Fighting against sexual abuse

Question 3: What is the author’s purpose when mentioning men’s role in child raising in
paragraph 3?

A. to give a proof of gender equality in the family.

B. to show that men can do it better than women.

C. to state that men can do raise a child without help.

D. emphasize men’s role in the family.

Question 4: What does the word “lead” in paragraph 3 mostly mean?

A. have a particular type of life.

B. be a female leader in life.

C. have full power in business

D. direct the independent movement

Question 5: Which of the following is one of the impacts of business law changes?

A. making a comfortable environment for women.

B. encourage women to create more job opportunities.

C. allowing equal number of men and women in the workplace.

D. attracting women of the same height as men.

42.Read the following passage then mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.

Not so many years ago, the word vitamin was known only to a few scientists. Today it is very
widely used, and the importance of vitamins in our foods is common knowledge.
Vitamins are life - giving substances found in foods and are needed for the proper growth and
general health of the body. The different kinds of vitamins are indicated by letters of the
alphabet. At the present time, vitamins A, Bl, B2, c, D, E and G are known. A proper diet should
contain a collection of foods in which all of these vitamins are present. Vitamins are also
prepared and sold in tablet and capsule form.
Each vitamin has its particular work to do in the life - giving process. Vitamin B1, for example,
benefits appetite(them an) and digestion. It also helps the body grow. Another vitamin helps the
blood to clot, so that danger of bleeding to death in case of injury is lessened. Still another
makes the eyes stronger of seeing at night. Airplane pilots need plenty of this vitamin. Scientists
 think vitamins may have some effect on keeping the hair from turning gray.
Câu 1. Which of the following is NOT directly stated in the article but is a reasonable
conclusion from the reading? -> infer
A. To get all the vitamins a person must eat a variety of foods.
B. Vitamins are medicines given to cure diseases.
C. Scientists have known about vitamins for centuries.
D. A few people know the value of vitamins.
Câu 2. This article as a whole is about __________.
A. what vitamins are and what they do
B. prevention of diseases
C. diet in relation to health
D. how scientists discovered vitamins
Câu 3. We know the name of vitamins through __________.
A. the letters of the alphabet
B. the food
C. the pictures
D. the different tastes
Câu 4. The word “another” in the last paragraph refers to which of the following?
A. vitamin
B. food
C. diet
D. medicine
Câu 5. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. Vitamins can be taken only by eating the foods in which they are found.
B. Vitamins can be prepared in tablet and capsule form.
C. Vitamins have an important effect on health.
D. Each vitamin has its particular work to do.
43.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that below.
English is one of the most popular languages in the world. It comes second in the number of
speakers after Chinese. In Vietnam, more and more people are studying English and they
consider it a key to success. However, not everyone knows how to learn English effectively.
The best way to improve the four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing is to practice
regularly. You should make use of every opportunity to speak English with friends in class or at
English speaking clubs or yourselves in front of the mirror. Learning by heart all the words does
not help much if you do not read a lot because you will easily forget what you have learnt.
Reading books, listening to radio and watching films are better ways to memorize words.
Besides, English learners should not be so shy because making mistakes is unavoidable in
learning foreign languages. Practicing speaking a lot is a good way to correct your mistakes.

CÂU 1. According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. English is the most popular language in the world.
B. English is spoken by more people than Chinese.
C. You should never speak English with yourselves.
D. Practicing regularly is the best way to improve English skills.
CÂU 2. What does the word "it" in paragraph 1 refer to?
A. success
B. reading books
C. Chinese
D. English
CÂU 3. How many skills are mentioned in paragraph 2?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 2
D. 5
CÂU 4. The passage is mainly about_______.
A. people who study English in Vietnam

B. how to learn English effectively

C. how to read books, listen to radio and watch films

D. making mistakes in learning English

CÂU 5. According to the passage, a good way to correct your mistakes is______.
A. avoiding speaking English
B. reading English books a lot
C. practicing speaking English a lot
D. stopping learning English
44.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
Large cities often have problems that small towns and rural areas do not have. Two of the biggest
problems are heavy traffic and the pollution that cars create. Of course. Traffic problems and
pollution are not only found in big cities. However, the higher populations and larger number of
cars on the roads in cities can make the problems happen more often and with more noticeable
effects.

One of the most common traffic problems the large cities have is congestion. As the population
of a city increases, so does the number of cars on the road. Cities cannot always improve the
number and size of their roads and highways to keep up with the number of cars . The result is
traffic congestion, or traffic jams.

When traffic jams happen, cars that are stuck in the congestion continue to run their engines. This
creates pollution and is a big problems. Pollution causes health problems for the people in cities
and also hurts the environment.

CÂU 1. Where do traffic problems and pollution frequently happen?

A. big cities

B. rural areas

C. small towns

D. remote villages

CÂU 2. According to the passage, what causes traffic congestion in big cities?

A. Too many cars on the roads

B. A lot of city dwellers

C. Careless drivers

D. Less traffic signs on the streets

CÂU 3. The high number of cars is caused by_________

A. the population

B. traffic congestion

C. environmental pollution

D. urban planning

CÂU 4. The highway and road network is________of meeting the requirement of increasing
number of vehicles.

A. uncertain

B. aware

C. full
D. incapable

CÂU 5. Which of the followings is NOT true?

A. Only big cities have the problem of pollution.

B. Traffic jams cause pollution

C. Pollution is a major problem in big cities.

D. Pollution causes health and environmental problems.

45.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
The bee, like the ant. is a social insect. Bees live in groups in a hive, and every bee does certain
work that helps the other members of the group. In a beehive there are three kinds of bees: the
queen bee, the drones, and the workers. The worker bees go from flower to flower collecting
nectar(mat hoa), or juice, which is composed mostly of sugar mixed with water. Bees draw this
nectar into the honey sacks of their bodies, and enzymes in their bodies turn the nectar into
honey. This newly made honey flows slowly from the underside of the bees and is stored in cells
in the hive to be used as food during the winter months. Some people are in the honey business
and keep hundreds of hives. Beekeepers remove honey from the hives and pack it in bottles or
jars. Honey usually appears as a clear golden-colored liquid, but this depends on the kind of
flower from which the bees have taken the nectar.

CÂU 1. Bees are called social insects because they_______.

A. live near people

B. need beekeepers

C. live in groups

D. work hard

CÂU 2. What do bees do with nectar?

A. Convert it into honey

B. Change it into sugar

C. Give it to the queen bee.

D. Use it to build their hives.

CÂU 3. From the passage, we know that honey is sold in_______.

A. bottles or jars
B. golden-colored packs

C. honey sacks

D. beehives

CÂU 4. The underlined word “which" in the last sentence refers to_______

A. golden-colored liquid

B. kind of flower

C. honey

D. nectar

CÂU 5. The color of honey in its final stage depends on the _______.

A. season in which the nectar was collected

B. amount of sugar the beekeepers give the bees

C. quantity of water available to the bees

D. type of flower from which the nectar was taken

46.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
To preserve and develop traditional craft villages, in recent years, the local authorities have
conducted preservation of four traditional crafts: brocade weaving, silver carving, black smithing,
and carpentry to bring about(tao ra) economic and social efficiency for the development of
provincial tourism…

Currently, the province of Lao Cai has formed the clear models of traditional villages. Cat Cat
village has gradually built its brand with the forging and casting products, textiles of linens of
Hmong people. The famous alcohol villages have found their footholds in the market such as Pho
village corn wine (Bac Ha), Xeo village wine (in Bat Xat commune)

The villages in the province have been associated with tourism spots and promote tourism
development in the community, improve living standards of many families through their home
business, selling handicrafts, brocade products.

In the past, in the villages in Sa Pa, people mostly make their living in agriculture, forestry, but
now there have been many households getting involved in tourism activities of the village.With
the aim of preserving and developing traditional village linked to tourism development, most of
the villages have created its own definition for tourists to learn and explore. In particular,
brocade weaving is dominant, serving the needs of families and tourists. Only in Sa Pa district
has 11 embroidery and weaving villages, in Ta Phin village, and San Sa Ho village with about
1000 households participating and a number of groups from the district women society, put on
the market each year more than 30,000 metres of fabric. Other districts like Van Ban, Bac Ha
have also formed several embroidery villages, attracting thousands of workers.

CÂU 1. Cat Cat village is famous for_____.

A. its textiles of linens

B. blacksmithing

C. corn wine

D. silver carving

CÂU 2. The purpose of preservation of traditional craft villages is bringing about_____.

A. the start of tourism

B. the clear models of traditional villages

C. economic and social development

D. weaving 30,000 metres of fabric

CÂU 3. We can infer from the passage that tourism has_____.

A. found its footholds in the market

B. raised labour income in rural areas

C. prevented forests from being cut down

D. made all farmers quit farming

CÂU 4. All of the following are true EXCEPT that:

A. preservation of traditional crafts can be associated with tourism

B. brocade weaving has become the most important craft in Sa Pa and nearby districts

C. local people can sell brocade handicrafts, products to tourists

D. other districts should start preserving their crafts like Sa Pa

5. The word "definition" in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to .

A. descriptions of features

B. quality of being clear

C. explanation of the meaning

D. what tourism means

47.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
British teenagers spend most of their time at school. Students in Britain can leave school at
sixteen (grade 11). This is also the age when most students take their first important exams, the
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education). Most teens take between 5-10 subjects,
which means a lot of studying. They are spending more time on homework than teenagers ever
before. Forget watching TV, teenagers in Britain now spend 2-3 hours on homework after school.
School uniform

Visit almost any school in Britain and the first thing you’ll notice is the school uniform. Although
school uniform has its advantages, when they are 15 or 16, most teenagers are tired of wearing it.
When there is more than one school in a town, school uniforms can highlight differences
between schools. In London there are many cases of bullying and fighting between pupils from
different schools.

Clothes and looks

In Britain, some teens judge you by the shirt or trainers you are wearing. 40% of British
teenagers believe it’s important to wear designer labels. If you want to follow the crowd, you
need to wear trendy labels. Teenage feet in Britain wear fashionable trainers and the more
expensive, the better.

CÂU 1. What do most teenagers in Britain prefer to wear?

A. trendy labels

B. expensive uniforms

C. economical trainers

D. fashionable hats

CÂU 2. The word ‘highlight’ in paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to .

A. decrease

B. emphasize

C. confuse

D. remark

CÂU 3. Most students in Britain take the GCSE when_____.

A. they are 11 years old

B. they begin grade 12

C. they are 16 years old

D. they finish grade 10

CÂU 4. According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true?

A. Students in Britain can take 8 subjects at the GCSE.

B. Most British teenagers spend 2-3 hours watching TV after school.

C. Most 16-year-old students in Britain don’t like school uniform.

D. Many British teenagers judge their friends by their shirts or trainers.(giay the thao)

CÂU 5. What is the first thing you’ll notice when you visit almost any school in Britain?

A. the school playground

B. the school gate

C. the school logo

D. the school uniform

48.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
The invention of the phonograph(may hat dia) happened quite by accident. Thomas Edison
moved to Menlo Park, New Jersy in 1876, where he established an industrial research laboratory.
There, Edison was working on a carbon telephone transmitter to improve the existing Bell
telephone system.

In that laboratory a year later, Edison invented the phonograph while he was trying to improve a
telegraph repeater. He attached a telephone diaphragm(mang chan dien thoai) to the needle in the
telegraph repeater(bo khuyech dai); in this way, he was able to reproduce a recording that could
be played back. After he made some improvements to the machine, he tested it. He recited “Mary
Had a Little Lamb” into the machine and played his voice back to a very surprised audience.

CÂU 1. What is the best title for the passage?

A. An accidental invention

B. Improvements in telephone and telegraph

C. The History of Menlo Park

D. Thomas Edison’s many inventions

CÂU 2. In what year did the invention of phonograph occur?

A. 1877

B. 1876

C. 1878

D. the article does not say

CÂU 3. What was Edison working on when he created the phonograph

A. A telegraph repeater

B. A telegraph diaphragm

C. A telephone repeater

D. A telephone diaphragm

CÂU 4. According to the passage, how was the phonograph made?

A. From a combination of telephone & telegraph part

B. From a recording of a telegraph

C. With only a telegraph repeater

D. With a telephone needle and a recorder

CÂU 5. According to the passage, how did Edison test his new invention?

A. He used a carbon transmitter.

B. He read a children’s rhyme.

C. He made improvements to the machine.

D. He produced the audience voice.

49.Read the following passage and mark letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer
to each of the questions that follow.
Unlike life in the countryside which is often considered to be simple and traditional, life in the
city is modern and complicated. People, from different regions, move to the cities in the hope of
having a better life for them and their children. The inhabitants in city work as secretaries,
businessmen, teachers, government workers, factory workers and even street vendors or
construction workers.
The high cost of living requires city dwellers, especially someone with low income, to work
harder or to take a part-time job. For many people, an ordinary day starts as usual by getting up in
the early morning to do exercise in public parks, preparing for a full day of working and
studying, then travelling along crowded boulevards or narrow streets filled with motor scooters
and returning home after a busy day. They usually live in large houses, or high-rise apartment
blocks or even in a small rental room equipped with modern facilities, like the Internet,
telephone, television, and so on. Industrialization and modernization as well as global integration
have big impact on lifestyle in the cities. The most noticeable impact is the Western style of
clothes. The “ao dai” – Vietnamese traditional clothes are no longer regularly worn in
Vietnamese women’s daily life. Instead, jeans, T-shirts and fashionable clothes are widely
preferred.

CÂU 1. The word “impact” in paragraph 2 is closet in meaning to_____.

A. action

B. effect

C. situation

D. force

CÂU 2. The most important reason why people move to the city is that_____.

A. to look for a complicate life

B. to take part-time jobs

C. to have busy days

D. to look for a better life

CÂU 3. According to the passage, the city life can offer city dwellers all of the following things
EXCEPT______.

A. the Internet

B. friendly communication with neighbors

C. a variety of jobs in different fields

D. modern facilities

CÂU 4. Industrialization and modernization may lead to_______.

A. some changes in lifestyles.

B. the disappearance of Western-styled clothes.

C. the fact that women no longer wear ao dai.

D. global integration.

CÂU 5. What is the main idea of the text?

A. Drawbacks of living in the city / Life in thee city

B. Advantages of living in the city

C. Differences between country life and city life.

D. A typical life of a city dweller.