CLOZE TEXT:

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Choose the word ( a, b, c or d ) that best fits each of the blank spaces. ( 1.5pts )
Every year, millions of tourists visit California in the USA. California is known ____(13)____ its beautiful
scenery, warm climate, and excellent food. There are twenty national parks in California. They are visited by over
thirty million ____(14)____ every year. Many world-famous museums are located there, including the San
Francisco Museum ____(15)____ Modern Art.
The state is divided into parts, called Northern California and Southern California. San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park ____(16)____ Yosemite National Park are located in Northern California. San Francisco is
surrounded by water on three sides and is a city with a ____(17)____ bay and several bridges. Its streets are always
filled with tourists. On the north end of the bay is Napa Valley, where many excellent wines are produced . In the
south of San Francisco, there is an area that is famous for its computer ____(18)____, it is known as Silicon Valley.
Many computer industries are founded there.
13. A. for B. from C. to D. at
14. A. people B. drivers C. farmers D. students
15. A. in B. at C. of D. on
16. A. but B. and C. because D. though
17. A. beautiful B. happy C. interesting D. thrilling
18. A. countries B. histories C. stories D. industries

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MAKING COMPOST
a) What type of garbage can you put in the compost?
Today I’m going to explain how to start a compost heap. First of all, you must use only vegetable matter
includes tealeaves, egg shells – but wash the shells first – and tissues. Don’t use any meat or grain products
because this ________(1) rats.
b) Where is the best place for a compost heap?
Find a place in your garden that gets a _____(2) hours of sunlight each day. Use pick or shovels to turn the
compost ________(3) so it gets plenty of air.
c) Should you water the compost?
The compost also needs moisture, but it will get this from condensation. Cover the heap with a sheet of
strong plastic ________(4) weather is very wet.
d) How long does it take before you can use the compost?
Keep ____(5)to the pile and after about six months, your compost will be ready to use ___(6)fertilizer.
1. a. attraction b. attractive c. attract d. attracts
2. a. less b. few c. some d. many
3. a. safely b. carelessly c. regularly d. rarely
4. a. if b. for c. as d.in
5. a. multiplying b. adding c. shoveling d. asking
6. a. in b. to c. as d. a & b

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Choose the word (A,B,C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts)
There are many simple things we can do to stop the (1) ………. of the environment. First of all, we should not
dump our rubbish without (2) ……………… which things, such as bottles and paper can (3) ……………. We
should put objects that we can recycle in (4)…………… bins. Secondly, instead of taking our car wherever we go,
we ought to leave it at home wherever possible, and go on foot or (5) ……………… public transport. When we
have to drive to the supermarket to do our shopping, we should always remember to take our own bags (6)……….
we don’t need to use the supermarket’s plastic bags.
1. A. destroy B. destroyed C. destructive D. destruction
2. A. think B. to think C. thinking D. thought
3. A. be recycled B. recycle C. be recycling D. being recycled
4. A. recycle B. recycling C. recycled D. to recycle
5. A. on B. in C. by D. to
6. in order to B. so as to C. so D. so that

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Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage: (1.5pts)
The Y&Y is planning ___________(13) the community by encouraging all members to participate
__________(14) a recycling program. All you have to do is to collect _________(15) glass, paper and
cans, and send them for recycling. By doing this, we can help save ___________(16) resources and
earn some money for the organization.
If possible, you can take part in other programs __________(17) raising funds for the poor, helping
street children and ____________(18) trees and flowers along the sidewalks or in the park.
13) A. help B. to help C. helping D. helped
14) A. in B. with C. about D. on
15) A. used B. using C. useful D. useless
16) A. nature B. naturally C. natural D. unnaturally
17) A. so as B. so that C. for example D. such as
18) A. cutting B. planting C. seeing D. collecting

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Viet Nam is my homeland. Have you ever come to this (1)? It’s in the south east Asia. There are a
lot of sights that attract millions of tourists every year. The most beautiful place that I think you should come first is
Ha Long Bay. It is recognized by UNESCO (2) one of seven new natural wonders. Tourists can go there by
buses or trains from Hai Phong and Hanoi. When you come there, you may enjoy the beauty of magnificent caves,
as well as the limestone islands. You can also enjoy swimming and sunbathing (3) quiet sand beaches. You
can stays in hotels, mini-hotels or on various island. If you are interested in mountain- (4), you should go to
Sapa where there are very beautiful mountains (5) and jungle streams. A visit to some
tribal villages (6) _________us feel comfortable.
1. A. hometown B. countryside C. country D. homeland
2. A. so B. as C. at D. for
3. A. in B. at C. for D. on
4. A. picking B. climbing C. seeing D. talking
5. A. caves B. slopes C. stops D. ports
6. A. sends B. gives C. tells D. makes

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One of the most ___(1)___ statues in the world stands on an island ___(2)___ New York Harbor. This
statue is, of course, the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is a woman ___(3)___ the torch of liberty, and its
official name is the “ Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World”. The statue was a gift to American people from the
French to show the friendship __(4)____ the two nations. It __(5)____ by Frederic Auguste Bartoldie and
completed in 1884 in France, then was transported to America and put up in 1886.
In the years after the statue was put up, many immigrants came to the United States through New York.
While they entered New York Harbor, they saw The Statue of Liberty holding up her torch. She symbolized a
welcome to a land of __(6)____ .
1. A. nice B. famous C. giant D. interesting
2. A. in B. about C. on D. of
3. A. to hold B. holding C. held D. holds
4. A. among B. with C. and D. between
5. A. was designed B. is designed C. designed D. designing
6. A. free B. freedom C. freely D. freeness
 READING

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Read the passage carefully, and then choose True or False. ( 1.5pts )
In the second century BC, the Greek historian Antipater wrote a list of the seven greatest Wonders of the
ancient world; of these, only the Great Pyramid has survived. Sometimes however, civilizations can be rediscovered
– and this is what happened when Borobudur, often called the eighth wonder of the world, was found again in the
jungles of Java, south-east Asia.
1. There are seventeen greatest Wonders of the ancient world. __________
2. Antipater wrote a list of the seventeen Wonders. __________
3. Only the Pyramid has survived in the world. __________
4. The eighth wonder of the world was found in Malaysia. __________
5. What is the main idea of this passage?
A. There are seven greatest wonders of the ancient world
B. The wonders of the ancient world.
C. Great Pyramid is the best wonder in the world
D. There are many wonders in the jungles of Java
24. According to the passage, which of the followings is NOT true?
A. Antipater wrote a list of the seven greatest wonders the ancient world
B. The wonders are the best in the world
C. In south-east Asia, there are jungles of Java
D. The Great Pyramids have been built in Indonesia

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I. Read the passage and do the tasks below: (1.5ms)
Viet Nam is a country in the South – East Asia. It has an area of 329,566 sq.km. Hanoi is the capital
and Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city. The population of Viet Nam is about 80 million. It has age-old
culture and long tradition of fighting against foreign invaders.
Viet Nam is now a member country of ASEAN and many other international originations such as
APEC, WTO… Viet Nam exports rice, coffee and many other farm products. Viet Nam has lots of tourist
attractions and World Heritage Sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave, Hoi An Ancient Town, My
Son Sanctuary, etc. Vietnamese people are proud of their country. They have been trying hard to build into
a power and prosperous one.
True or False
1. Hanoi is the capital and the largest city in Vietnam ____________
2. Vietnam imports rice, coffee and many other farm products ____________
3. Ha Long Bay isn’t a tourist attraction in Vietnam ____________
4. Vietnamese people are proud of their country ____________
Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentences
5. Which of the following is NOT in the text.
A. Ha Long Bay B. Phong Nha Cave C. My Son Sanctuary D. Da Nang
6. Vietnam has a tradition of……
A. celebrating victory all night B. fighting against invaders
C. going to the countryside . D. taking pride in their country.

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Read the passage
When people talk about Nha Trang, the biggest city in Khanh Hoa province, they often think of a tropical
paradise. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort. It has a long coastline white sandy beach. In the morning and
afternoon, tourists can take part in various fascinating outdoor activities such as mud bathing, swimming, snorkeling
or scuba diving are both interesting sports, as swimmers may swim underwater and admire the lives at the bottom of
the sea. Besides, tourists can also take boats trips to the islands. One of the most enjoyable trips to Mieu Island,
where Tri Nguyen aquarium was built in 1999. This aquarium is now home to different kinds of colorful fish and
even a few sharks.
A/ Decide if the statements that follow it are True or False. (1.0 pt)
1) Nha Trang is the biggest city in Vietnam. ……….
2) Talking about Nha Trang, people often think of a tropical paradise. ……….
3) It is impossible for tourists to join in various outdoor activities in the morning. ……….
4) Tri Nguyen aquarium was built in Hon Chong island in 1999. ……….
B/ Choose the best answer (A-D) to the questions. (0.5 pt)
1) Which of the following sentences is NOT true?
A. It has a long coastline white sandy beach.
B. Nha Trang is a famous seaside resort.
C. Snorkeling or scuba diving isn’t serviced in Nha Trang.
D. Tourists can also take boats trips to the islands of Nha Trang.
2) What is special about Nha Trang?
A. The biggest city in Nha Trang with long coastline white sandy beaches and wild animals.
B. Tourists can enjoy diversified services in Nha Trang as mud bathing, swimming, snorkeling or scuba diving,
taking boats to the islands.
C. This city is famous for the activity of waterskiing.
D. There are a lot of kinds of fish, birds and insects here.

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Dear Mom and Dad,
Well, here I am in Peru on our South American tour. We went to Lima five days ago. We had a good journey. It
took three days by bus, but we saw a lot of things on the way. We didn’t do much for the first two days, as some of
the girls were sick. We spent most of the time on the beach, on Wednesday we came up to the mountains and while
we were doing some sight seeing, it rained heavily, so we couldn’t take a lot of photos. Yesterday we went to the
Inca city of Machu Picchu. It was wonderful.
Hope you’re well. Did you get my card from Colombia?
Love,
John.
1. The writer comes from Peru.
2. On the first two days some of the girls were sick.
3. They could take a lot of photos because it rained heavily.
4. They spent most of the time on the mountain.
5. What is the passage mainly about?
a. The wonderful trip to Peru.
b. They came up to the mountains and while we were doing some sight seeing
c. They went to the Inca city of Machu Picchu.
d. They had a good journey
6. What does not mention on the text?
A. Peru is on South American B. The writer came to Colombia
C. They saw a lot of things on the way D. They went to Lima five days ago

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Hue is the ancient imperial capital of Vietnam during the time of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). It is
comfortably reached by plane or train from Hanoi. But it takes up to 14 hours to get to Hue from Hanoi if you travel
by bus.
On the South bank of the famous Huong River, opposite the Ancient Citadel and around the Le Loi and Hung
Vuong Streets is where the majority of Hue’s hotels, restaurants and tourist services are located and this makes it
easy for you to find everything you will need to maximize the enjoyment of your stay in the Imperial City.
Many people hire motorcycles or bicycles to visit the historical sights and monuments there but it is possible to
walk, or to take a taxi or cyclo, too.
1. Hue used to be the imperial capital of Vietnam. ____________
2. We can travel to Hue by train or by plane. ____________
3. It’s comfortable to travel to Hue by bus. ____________
4. Most of Hue’s hotels and restaurants are on the South bank of the Huong river. ____________
5. What does the word ‘ancient’ in line 1 mean?
a. of the present time b. very old c. liked by a lot of people d. not special or unusual
6. Hue can be reached by______ .
a. plane b. train c. bus d. all are correct