<#g0>SECTION 1: LISTENING (3 points)
<#g0>I. Listen to a conversation about the musician Ali Farka Touré. Are the
sentences true (T) or false (F). You can listen TWO times (1 point)
Question 1: Ali Farka Touré was born in France.
A. True B. False
Question 2: He played many musical instruments.
A. True B. False
Question 3: He was a good guitar player.
A. True B. False
Question 4: He was a farmer
A. True B. False
Question 5: His album Talking Timbuktu sold 150,000 copies in the U.S.
A. True B. False
<#g2>II. Listen to a talk about famous people from the past then choose the correct
answers A, B, C or D. You can listen TWO times (2 points)
Question 6. What was Leonardo da Vinci famous for?
A. Writing novels B. Painting and inventing
C. Discovering radioactivity D. Composing music
Question 7. Where was Marie Curie born?
A. France B. Germany C. Poland D. Italy
Question 8. Abraham Lincoln was the President during which event?
A. World War I B. The American Civil War
C. The Great Depression D. The Revolutionary War
Question 9. What problem did Beethoven face later in his life?
A. Blindness B. Hearing loss C. Memory loss D. Speech problems
Question 10. Jesse Owens is remembered for winning gold medals at which
Olympics?
A. 1948 London B. 1936 Berlin C. 1924 Paris D. 1960 Rome
Question 11. Florence Nightingale is most famous for her work in which field?
A. Law B. Medicine and nursing
C. Engineering D. Literature
Question 12. What method did Mahatma Gandhi use to fight for India's
independence?
A. Violent rebellion B. Military campaigns
C. Peaceful protests D. Writing books
Question 13. William Shakespeare is mainly known for his work in:
A. Science B. Literature C. Sports D. Politics
Question 14. What achievement is Amelia Earhart known for?
A. Winning a Nobel Prize
B. Flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean
C. Discovering a continent
D. Inventing the telephone
Question 15. Albert Einstein is most famous for developing which theory?
A. Theory of Evolution B. Theory of Gravity
C. Theory of Relativity D. Theory of Democracy
<#g0>SECTION 2: VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR (3 points)
<#g3>IV. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct
word. (1 point)
Question 16. I often ___________ a bike to school because it’s good exercise.
A. drive B. ride C. sail D. fly
Question 17. It’s raining outside, so don’t forget to bring your ___________.
A. hat B. umbrella C. jacket D. flip flops
Question 18. She hurt her ___________ while playing football yesterday.
A. arm B. nose C. ear D. mouth
Question 19. My grandfather was born in ___________ century.
A. the 19th B. last night C. the year 2000 D. yesterday
Question 20. To stay healthy, you should ___________ every day.
A. prepare B. learn C. exercise D. practice
<#g3>V. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most
suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges. (2 points)
Question 21. ___________ is your favorite mode of transportation?
A. What B. Where C. Who D. Why
Question 22. There ___________ many cars on the road today.
A. is B. are C. isn’t D. aren’t
Question 23. A: Is Sarah riding her bike now?
B: No, she ___________ a bus to school today.
A. takes B. is taking C. took D. was taking
Question 24. Last year, my family ___________ to another country.
A. moves B. move C. moved D. moving
Question 25. A: Are there any jackets in the closet?
B: No, there ___________ any jackets there.
A. is B. are C. isn’t D. aren’t
Question 26. My brother loves sports. I often watch ___________ play football.
A. him B. her C. them D. us
Question 27. A: ___________ you at the gym yesterday?
B: Yes, I was practicing with my team.
A. Are B. Were C. Was D. Is
Question 28. My parents ___________ married in 1995.
A. get B. got C. gets D. getting
Question 29. It ___________ a lot last winter, so we wore warm clothes.
A. snows B. snowed C. is snowing D. was snowing
Question 30. We ___________ in Hanoi now, but last year we ___________ in Da
Nang.
A. live/lived B. live/live C. lived/lived D. is living/lived
<#g0>SECTION 3: READING (2 points)
TRAVELING BY TRAIN
Trains are a popular way to travel in many countries. They are fast, comfortable, and
good for the environment. In Japan, the Shinkansen, or bullet train, can travel at speeds
of up to 320 kilometers per hour. People take trains to go to work, visit family, or
explore new places.
Anna is from London. Last summer, she took a train from London to Paris. The trip
took about two hours. She loved looking out the window at the beautiful countryside.
In Paris, she visited museums and tried French food. Anna says traveling by train is her
favorite way to travel because it’s relaxing and she can meet new people.
<#g1>VI. Read the article and mark the following statements as true or false. (1
point)
Question 31. Trains are fast and comfortable.
A. True B. False
Question 32. The Shinkansen is a train in London.
A. True B. False
Question 33. Anna traveled from London to Paris by train.
A. True B. False
Question 34. The train trip to Paris took about five hours.
A. True B. False
Question 35. Anna enjoys traveling by train.
A. True B. False
STAYING HEALTHY
Sarah is a student who loves sports. She rides a bike to school every day, which helps
her stay fit and strong. On weekends, she plays tennis with her friends or goes
swimming at the local pool. She believes that staying active keeps her body and mind
healthy. Sarah also pays attention to her diet. She eats a lot of fruits and vegetables, like
apples, bananas, and broccoli, and avoids eating too much fast food.
Last year, Sarah caught a cold because it was raining, and she forgot her umbrella while
walking home from school. She felt sick for a few days and had to miss her tennis
practice. Since then, she always checks the weather before going out. If it’s rainy, she
brings an umbrella or wears a jacket. If it’s snowy, she puts on warm clothes to protect
herself from the cold.
Sarah’s family supports her healthy lifestyle. Her parents often join her for evening
walks, and her younger brother sometimes rides his bike with her. Last summer, they
went hiking in the mountains, where they enjoyed the sunny weather and fresh air.
<#g3>VII. Read the article and choose the correct answer. (1 point)
Question 36. What does Sarah do to stay healthy?
A. She drives a car. B. She rides a bike and plays tennis.
C. She sails a boat. D. She takes a taxi.
Question 37. Why did Sarah catch a cold last year?
A. She forgot her umbrella. B. She ate too many fruits.
C. She slept too much. D. She didn’t exercise.
Question 38. What does Sarah eat to stay healthy?
A. Fast food B. Fruits and vegetables C. Ice cream D. Candy
Question 39. How does Sarah feel when she takes care of her body?
A. Tired B. Sad C. Strong and happy D. Bored
Question 40. What does Sarah check before going out now?
A. Her homework B. The weather C. Her phone D. Her
bike
