BÀI ĐỌC TIẾNG ANH 9 ĐỦ DẠNG TRONG BÀI THI TUYỂN SINH LỚP 10 KHU VỰC THÀNH PHỐ HỒ CHÍ MINH VỚI DẠNG BÀI ĐÚNG (TRUE) VÀ SAI (FALSE) CÙNG VỚI DẠNG ĐỌC BÀI VĂN VÀ CHỌN CÂU ĐÚNG TRONG 4 CÂU TRẮC NGHIỆM. BÀI ĐỌC CHUYÊN SÂU VỀ CÁI ĐỀ BÀI LÊN QUAN NHƯ CÁC ĐƠN VỊ BÀI HỌC TRONG SÁCH GIÁO KHOA. BÀI ĐỌC ĐƯỢC TỔNG HỢP TỪ NHIỀU NGUỒN KHÁC NHAU CÓ CÁC CẤP ĐỘ DỄ VỪA VÀ KHÓ PHÙ HỢP TỪNG ĐỐI TƯỢNG HỌC SINH HAY PHÙ HỢP CHO CÁC BẠN TỪ CƠ BAN ĐẾN NÂNG CAO
TỔNG HỢP 78 BÀI ĐỌC MÔN TIẾNG ANH THI TUYỂN SINH 10 Reading Learning English Every year students in many (1) learn English (2) _of these students are young children Others are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, others study (3) themselves A few learn English just by (4) the language in films, (5) television, in the office, or among their friends But not many are lucky to that Most people must work (6) _ to learn another language Learning another language! Learning English! Why all these people want to learn English? It is (7) to answer that question Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects Many adults learn English because it is (8) for their work Teenagers often learn English (9) their higher studies, because some of their book are in English at the college or University Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines (10) English a countries b homes c house d families a None b Some c Any d All a for b with c by d on a hear b heard c to hear d hearing a on b at c in d to a hardly b hard c easy d easily a horrible b cold c difficult d careful a use b used c useful d useless a for b with c to d of 10 a for b with c to d in Reading Learning a second language Some people learn a second language (1) _Other people have trouble learning a new language How can you help (2) learn a new language, such as English? There are several ways to make learning English a little (3) _and more interesting The first step is to feel positive about learning English If you believe that you can learn, you will learn (4) patient You not to have to understand (5) 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 a journal, or diary, everyday You will get used to (6) .in English, and you will feel comfortable expressing your ideas in English After several weeks, you will see that your writing is improving (7) _you must speak English every day You can practice with your classmates (8) class The third step is to keep a record of your language learning You can write this in your journal After (9) _class, think about what you can did Did you answer a question (10) ? 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 a ease b easy c easily d all a, b, c a itself b yourself c himself d herself a ease b easy c easily d easier a be b being c to be d been a anything b nothing c everything d something a write b writing c to write d written a In addition b Addition c Additional d By addition a of side b outside c beside d by side a some b each c all d few 10 a correct b correction c correctly d corrective Reading Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children (1) are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, and some learn in evening classes COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page A few learn English by (2) or just by (3) to the language on television or among their friends Most people must work hard to learn English (4) _do all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question Young children learn English at school to study better at their subject Many adults learn English because (5) _useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their (6) _studies, because some of their books are written (7) English at their college or university Other people learn English because they want to read English newspaper or magazine for (8) _.and entertainment A The other B Others C Another D Each other A them B their C themselves D theirs A listening B speaking C talking D hearing A What B How C Why D Where A they are B it is C there is D of being A taller B higher C better D fuller A in B at C by D with A equipment B example C transportation D information Reading The Internet has (1) _and become part of our life It’s very fast and convenient way to get information People use the Internet (2) many purposes: education, communication, (3) and commerce The Internet helps people communicate (4) _friends and relatives by (5) of email or chatting However, the Internet has limitations It is time-(6) _and costly It is also dangerous because of virus and bad programs (7) _the other hand, the Internet (8) sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking So, while enjoying surfing, be alert! 1.A-develop B-developed C-development D-developing 2.A-for B-in C-at D-to 3.A-entertainment B-entertaining C-entertained D-entertain 4.A-to B-among C-with D-between 5.A- mean B-meaning C- meant D-means 6.A-consume B-consumed C-consumer D-consuming 7.A-at B-on C-to D-in 8.A-use B-users C-using D-used *.True (T)or False (F)or Not Given (N.G): It’s inconvenient to get information from Internet Using the Internet may spend much time The Internet has no limitation Using the Internet is free in the USA ………… ………… ………… ………… Reading Television is one of man’s most (1) _means of communication It _(2) _events and sounds around the world into millions of homes A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the president making a (3) _or visit a foreign country , He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try (4) about peace Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things all over the world TV even takes its _(5) out of this world It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space In (6) to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are _(7) .to entertain In fact, TV provides (8) entertainment programs COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page than any other kind The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies , sporting events and motion pictures 1.A-importance B-important C-unimportance D-unimportant 2.A-from B-at C-in D-to 3.A-speak B-speaking C-Speech D-spoken 4.A-bring B-brought C-bringing D-to bring 5.A-viewers B-seers C-lookers D-watchers 6.A-add B-edit C-addition D-editor 7.A-made B-designed C-did D-built 8.A-many B-much C-more D-most *True(T) or False(F)or Not given (N.G): One of most important means of communication is TV Everything can be seen through TV There is no entertainment program on TV Everyone likes watching TV Reading I believe that it is (1) _.to wear uniforms when students are at school Firstly , (2) _.encourage the children to take pride in being students of the school they are going to (3) _they are wearing uniforms with labels bearing their school’s name Secondly, wearing uniforms helps students feel (4) _in many ways They all start (5) _the same place no matter they are rich or poor They are really friends to one another (6) one school roof Last but not least, it is (7) _to wear uniforms It doesn’t take you time to think of what to wear every day.In conclusion ,all students ,from primary to high schools should (8). _uniforms 1.A-importance B-unimportance C-important D-unimportant 2.A-uniforms B-clothes C-shirts D-blouses 3.A-so B-because C-and D-but 4.A-happy B-lucky C-equal D-interesting 5.A-in B-on C-at D-from 6.A-at B-in C-on D-under 7.A-exciting B-practical C-terrible D-fashionable 8.A-wear B-wearing C-to wear D-wore *True(T) or False (F)or Not given (N.G): Students should wear uniform at school ………… They will be proud of the labels bearing their school’s name ………… To think of what to wear every day takes you much time ………… Students in university should wear uniform ………… Reading When Malaysia became (1) , Malay language was chosen as the National Language The reason (2) _this choice is that it is the language of the Malays who are the natives of Malaysia The (3) _of Malaysia takes pride in promoting this language among all the races in Malaysia The Chinese, The Indians and other non-Malay communities have accepted the decision of the government It is the (4) language (5) the country In Malaysia, the national language is (6) _the Bahasa Malaysia It is the language of (7) _in schools Since the introduction of Malay in schools, it has become the most (8) .used language in Malaysia 1.A-independence B-independ C-dependent D-independent COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 2.A-for 3.A-govern 4.A-office 5.A-in 6.A-call 7.A-instruction 8.A-wide B-in B-government B-official B-to B-calling B-instruct B-widen C-since C-governor C-officer C-of C-to call C-instructive C-widely D-at D-governing D-officially D-for D-called D-instructively D-widening *.True(T) or False (F) or Not Given (N.G): Malay is the national language in Malaysia Many communities didn’t accept the government’s decision Malay had been chosen before Malaysia became independent Many languages are taught in schools in Malaysia ………… ………… ………… ………… Reading Television is an important (1) of the 20th century It has been so (2) _that now we can’t (3) _what life would be like if there were no television Television is a major mean (4) communication It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of home TV (5) can see and learn about people , places and things in faraway lands TV widens our (6) by introducing us to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations In addition to the news TV provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste Most people now like (7) _their evenings watching TV It is more (8) for them to sit at home watching TV than to go out for amusement elsewhere 1.A-invent 2.A-popularity 3.A-imagination 4.A-of 5.A-viewers 6.A-know 7.A-spend 8.Aconvenience B-inventive B-popular B-imaginative B-in B-lookers B-knowledge B-spent B-inconvenience C-invention C-popularly C-to imagine C-to C-seers C-knowing C-spending C-inconvenient D-inventor D-popularize D-imagine D-with D-watchers D-known D-to spend D-convenient *.True(T) or Flase(F) or Not Given(N.G): 1.Television is very popular now 2.We can see many thing from TV 3.We can play games from TV 4.TV can’t widen our knowledge ………… ………… ………… ………… Reading My village is about 50 kilometers (1) _.the city center It is a very beautiful and (2) _place where people (3) _flowers and vegetables only It’s very famous for its pretty roses and picturesque (4) The air is quite (5) _; however, the smell of the roses makes people (6) cool In spring, my village looks like a carpet with plenty of (7) _Tourists come to visit it so often Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the (8) much time to water the roses And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers A on B for C from D since A peace B peaceful C peacefully D quite A grow B buy C grew D bought A scenery B sneces C sceens D scenes COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 5 A dirty A felt A colors A village B fresh B to feel B colorful B towns C bad C feel C spots C villagers D hot D feeling D styles D city-dwellers * True (T) or False (F) or Not Given (N.G) The people in writer’s village plant flowers only The village is very beautiful in spring People feel cool because of the small of the roses Visitors can also see many kinds of animals in that village …………………………… …………………………… …………………………… …………………………… 10 Reading 10 At 6.30 in the morning, the bus (1) _Ba and his family from their home After picking (2) everyone, the bus continued North on the Highway Number It crossed the Dragon Bridge and stopped at the gas station to get some more fuel Then, it left the highway and turned onto a small road westward This road ran (3) _green paddy fields, (4) the people on the bus could see a lot of cows and buffaloes The road ended before a big store beside a pond Instead of (5) _left towards a small airport, the bus went on the opposite direction It didn’t stay on that road for very long, but turned left onto a road (6) _went across a small bamboo forest Finally, the bus dropped everyone at the (7) lot ten meters from a big old banyan tree It would park there and waited (8) people to come back in the evening A collect B collect C collecting D to collect A at B in C on D up A between B to C for D besides A so B and C but D because A to turn B turned C turning D turn A who B whom C whose D which A park B parking C parked D to park A in B at C for D to *.True(T) or False (F) or Not Given (N.G): They went to the country by train ……… They left towards a small airport ……… They lost their way ……… There is a big old banyan tree near the airport ……… 11 Reading 11 Millions of people (1) _the world want to learn English Many of them go to the US and other English (2) _countries to study at language schools, especially (3) Summer There are thousands of different schools They often course (4) _children, teenagers and adults If you go to a language school, you should try (5) English as much as possible Students can stay with a local family This is a good opportunity (6) your English and to learn a lot about everyday life You should try to talk to students from other countries This will help you to improve your English (7) it will also show how important English is for international (8) A at B around C on D to A speak B spoke C speaking D spoken A at B on C for D in A to B with C between D for A to speak B speak C spoke D speaking 6.A to improve B improved C improving D improve COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page A but Acommunicator B so B communication C and C communicative D therefore D communicate Many people want to learn English There are hundreds of different speaking English schools Students can stay in many dormitories Only adults can learn English 12 Reading 12 Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each space Choosing clothes can be difficult Some people want to be (1) , but they don't want to look exactly (2) everybody else Not all clothes are (3) for work or school, perhaps because they are not (4) enough, or simply not (5) _It is easy to buy the (6) _, and find that your trousers are too (7) _, especially if you are a little bit (8) _Very loose clothes make you feel slim, but when they have shrunk in the washing machine, then you have the same problem! If you buy light (9) _ clothes, then they might not be (10) enough for winter a of fashion b fashioned c fashionable d fashion a alike b like c similar d same a fitted b suitable c comfort d equal a formal b strict c uniform d suited a comforting b comfort c comforted d comfortable a false b mistake c wrong d error a straight b close c stiff d tight a slim b overweight c thin d enormous a of cotton b in cotton c cotton d cottoned 10 a warm b cold c hot d cool 13 Reading 13 Read the passage and answer the questions that follow The first stamp in the world was an English stamp It was made (1) _ 1840 Before that, people paid money to the postman for every letter (2) they receiced and the postman did not give the letters to anybody (3) did not pay him An English teacher, _(4) name was Rowland Hill, thought much about this One day, he said that the people who wrote the letter should pay for them, and not the people who got the letters He then spoke (5) it to the people in the Government Soon the post offices began to sell little pieces of paper with a stamp _(6) them A.in B on C from D by A who B whom C when D that A whom B who C which D where A that B who C whose D which A to B on C of D about A on B in C with D from 14 Reading 14 Read the passage below and choose the best answer for each space An icreasing number of people are now going on (1) to Egypt Last year, for example, about one and a half million (2) _visited Egypt The (3) is about fifty million and the (4) _is El Oahira (Cairo), a busy city of just under nine million people Although the (5) is hot and dry and most of the country is desert, the average (6) _ from October to March is not too high The most (7) sights are the pyramids at Giza However, it is also pleasant to (8) _Alexandria, Post Said and several other places and as much (9) as possible in the time available A (10) _to Luxor is an unforgettable experience, and there are frequent flights there from Cairo COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page a holiday a explorers a people a principle a temperature a weather a famous a search a viewing 10 a picnic b visit b voyagers b citizenship b head b climate b measurement b known b inspect b inspecting b trip c excursion c tourists c nation c state c condition c climate c visited c examine c sightseeing c entertainment d trip d passengers d population d capital d position d temperature d requested d visit d looking d guide 15 Reading 15 Read the following passage and answer the questions below Tropical rain forest are found in Amazon region of South America, central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia Rain forests are very important to the world's climate The Amazon rain forests alone receive about 30 to 40 percent (1) _ the total rainfall on the earth and produce about the same percentage of the world's oxygen Some scientists believe _(2) the decreasing size of rain forests will affect the climate on the earth, making it (3) or even dangerous (4) life Saving our rain forests is an (5) _problem One country or even a few countries can not solve the problem alone The nations of the world must work _(6) to find a solution before it is too late A on B of C for D with A that B which C who D whom A comfortable B comfortably C uncomfortable D uncomfortably A nation B nationality C international D national A with B of C on D for A each other B one another C together D others 16 Reading 16 Holiday of a Lifetime! Rio de Janeiro There is a lot to in this exiting city There is opera and ballet as well as museums, churches, parks and great beaches And just outside the city, you should visit Sugarloaf and the Corcovada Mountains Dining starts late in Rio, around pm And dancing in the clubs begins around 11 Buenos Aires In this unique city of art, culture and history, there are over 150 parks, 42 theaters and museums and shops everywhere You must visit Avenida de Julio, the widest avenue in the world The food is excellent and you simply have to try the steaks! The home of tango also offers great nightlife – all night long! Iguacu Falls Bigger than Niagara Falls, this is truly an unforgettable wonder For a real adventure, you ought to take a boat ride And you must explore the national parks near the falls T F People have dinner late in Rio de Janeiro Niagara Falls is bigger than Iguacu Falls Buenos Aires has the widest avenues in the world Both Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires have an exiting nightlife Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu Falls and Buenos Aires have unforgettable parks and beaches 17 Reading 17 Prague has the (1) _ of over one million people It is not _(2) _ city in Europe, but it is certainly one of the most beautiful People call Prague the ‘Golden City’ and the ‘ Mother of Cities’ because it has many beautiful buildings and statues Perhaps the most popular building is the Old COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page Town Hall with its (3) 15th century clock People also call Prague ‘Europe’s School of Music’ There are many concert halls, and every May there is a famous _(4) festival: ‘ Prague’s Spring’ There are also twenty theatres and many old pubs, wine bars, and restaurants There is now a (5) underground, but traffic is still a problem It is often (6) _ to walk and feel the atmosphere of the pretty little streets A population B pollution C popular D popularity A big B bigger C biggest than D the biggest A amaze B amazing C amazed D amazament A music B musical C musician D musicians A modern B modernize C modernization D modernizing A good B well C better D best 18 Reading 18 The computer is a wonderful machine It is the most important (1) Almost every profession now uses computers They are used in science, industry, business, medicine, and (2) _ The oldest kind of computer has been used in China (3) the sixth century In the 17th century an adding machine was invented The first large, _(4) _ computer was built in 1937 Computers improved quickly A few years later a computer could 5,000 additions per second Today all computers have a processing unit, an arithmetic and logic unit, and a memory Computers are getting smaller and smaller, and _(5) faster and faster Even in a very large computer, the part that does the actual computing is about the size of the end of a finger Computers can work together – they can network with (6) The worldwide computer network is called the Internet Using Internet, you can find all kinds of information and news from people and countries around the world A invent B invention C inventor D inventing A educate B education C educator D educational A for B in C on D since A modern B modernize C modernization D moderning A compute B computer C computing D computerize A each other B another C together D others 19 Reading 19 In the United States, people celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s day Mother’s day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May On this occasion, mother usually receives greeting cards and gifts from her husband and children The best gift of all for an American Mom is a day of leisure The majority of American mothers have outside jobs as well as housework, so their working days are often very hard The working mother enjoys the traditional Mother’s Day custom of breakfast (or brunch) cooked by her family and served to her on a tray in bed Later in the day, it’s also traditional for the extended family group to get together for dinner, either in a restaurant or in one of their homes Flowers are an important part of Mother’s Day Mothers are often given a corsage or a plant for the occasion, particularly if they are elderly Father’s Day is celebrated through out the United States and Canada on the third Sunday in June The holiday customs are similar to Mother’s day Dad also receives greeting cards and gifts from his family and enjoys a day of leisure People celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s Day at the same time. A free day is the best present for an American Mom. _ All of American Mom have outside jobs as well as housework. The extended family group to get together for dinner not only in a restaurant but also in one of their homes. _ A corsage or a plant are especially given to the old. _ Father’s day customs are the same as Mother’s day. _ COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 20 Reading 20 There are at least 2,000 different languages in the world Of all these languages English is the most _(1) _ used It is used by business people, airline pilots and sea captains all _(2) the world It is also the first language of sport and science So it is very important to learn English Chinese is also an important language because it has the greatest number of (3) _ There are not only over one billion people living in China today, _(4) _also many Chinese people living outside China Chinese is widely spoken in many parts (5) Asia and Africa Russian is spoken in both Europe _(6) Asia French is widely understood in Europe and in parts of Canada, Africa and Asia From more than 2,000 languages the United Nation has chosen six of them for business They are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish A wide A on A speakers A however A in A so B widely B in B listeners B so B of B but C widen C over C readers C therefore C with C and D wider D around D writers D but D for D or 21 Reading 21 Every year, millions of tourists visit California California is known for its beautiful scenery, warm climate and excellent food There are twenty national parks in California They are visited by over thirty million people every year Many world-famous museums are located there too The state is divided into two parts, called Northern California and Southern California San Francisco is located in Northern California It is surrounded by water on three sides and is a city with beautiful bay and several bridges Its streets are always filled with tourists There is an area in south of San Francisco that is famous for its computer industries; it is called Silicon Valley Los Angeles, Hollywood and Disneyland are found in Southern California Southern California is known for its desert areas, which are sometimes next to snowcapped mountains Southern California is one of the few places in the world where you can ski in the morning and surf in the afternoon California has cold weather and delicious food _ Exactly thirty million people visit national parks every year _ San Francisco is known as its beautiful bay and several bridges _ Silicon Valley is famous for it computer industries _ San Francisco and Disneyland are in Southern California _ 22 Reading 22 Wales has a population of about three million English is the main language and only twenty percent speak both Welsh and English Every year in August there is a Welsh-speaking Festival It takes place in a different town each year so everyone has a chance to go for it Local people spend years making plans for the festival when it is organized in their town Each Festival is attended by about 160,000 people They travel not only from nearby town and villages but also from the rest of the British Isles and even from abroad There are concerts, plays and competitions to find the best singers, poets, writers, and so on Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures and clothes as well as food and drink The Festival provides the chance for Welsh-speaking people to be together for a whole week, with the Welsh language all around them English is the only language that is spoken in Wales _ A Walse-speaking Festival occurs in the same town each year _ The Festival is attanded by over 160,000 people _ COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 10 A People who live in the city C People who live with non-smokers B People who live with smokers D People who live in the country 42 READING 42 Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can (1) almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and (2) ! Solar cells can easily be installed on house (3) , so we don’t need any new space Compared to other renewable sources, they also possess many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which (4) noisy, expensive and which take up large space Solar cells are totally silent and (5) As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime A be used B is used C be using D to be used A the earth B the planet C the sun D the moon A yards B roofs C gardens D doors A is B be C are D was A polluted B polluting C non-polluted D non-polluting 43 READING 43 Devastating floods along the coast have left many people homeless People are asked to help by donating food, clothes, furniture, and other supplies to the Assistance Fund Donations of bottled water are especially needed, since the floods have disrupted the local water supply In addition, volunteers are needed to travel to the flooded area to help distribute the donations What does this notice concern? A Help for flood victims B Safety precaution C Dangerous roads D Warning about weather What kind of supplies is NOT mentioned? A Furniture B Clothing C Food D Medicine In addition to supplies, what is needed? A Volunteers B New bridges C Places to stay D Teacher “devastating floods” in line refer to those that _ A happen suddenly B are very short C last for a long time D cause a lot of damage The word “donating” in line is closest in meaning to _ A selling B buying C giving D Taking 44 READING 44 Today, computer companies sell many different programs for computers First, there are programs for doing math problems (1) _, there are programs for scientific studies Third, some programs are like fancy typewriters They are often used by writers and business people Other (2) _are made for courses in schools and universities And finally, there are programs for fun They include word games and puzzles for children and adults There are many wonderful new computer programs, but there are other reasons to like (3) _ Some people like the way computers hum and sing when they (4) _ It is a happy sound, like the sounds of toy and childhood Computers also have lights and pretty pictures And computers even seem to have personalities That may sound strange, but computers seem to have feelings Sometimes they seem happy, sometimes they seem angry It is easy (5) _they are like people A Two B Second C Twice D Double A programs B people C students D typewriters A programs B reasons C games D computers A work B have worked C are working D worked A to think B thinking C for thinking D that thought COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 18 45 READING 45 Even before it is born, a baby has small teeth under its gums At about the age of six months, its first tooth starts to grow Before the young child is three years old, it has twenty small teeth Between the ages of six and twelve a second set of teeth form in the gum below the first teeth and push them out T T T T T F F F F F A baby has teeth under its gums even before its birth A baby’s first tooth appears as soon as it is born A three-year-old child has twenty tiny teeth A child’s second set of teeth appear before it is six years old A child’s second teeth begin to grow while the child still has first teeth 46 READING 46 These days it is important to open a newspaper (1) _reading about the damage we are doing to the environment The earth is being Threatened (2) _the future looks bad (3) _ can each of us do? We can not clean (4) _our polluted rivers and seas overnight Nor can we stop the (5) of plan and animals But we can stop adding to the problem (6) _scientists look for answers It may not be easy to change your lifestyle (7) _ but some steps are easy to take: cut down the amount of driving you do, or use a little plastic as possible It is also easy to save (8) _ , which also (9) _household bills We must all make a personal decision to work for the future of our planet if we want to ensure a better world (10) our grandchildren 1/ A with B without C and D but 2/ A and B however C so D moreover 3/ A Where B When C Why D What 4/ A up B to C on D in 5/ A appear B appearance C disappear D disappearance 6/ A when B during C while D within 7/ A complete B completeness C completely D to complete 8/ A water B energy C money D health 9/ A adds B decreases C reduces D supplies 10/ A from B for C to D in 47 READING 47 Solar energy is a long lasting source of energy, and it can be used almost anywhere To generate solar energy, we only need solar cells and the sun! Solar cells can easily be installed on house roofs, so we not need any new space Compared to other renewable sources, they also posses many advantages: wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and which take up large space Solar cells are totally silent and non-polluting As they have no moving parts, they require little maintenance and have a long lifetime What is the passage mainly about? A solar energy B the advantages of solar cells C the disadvantages of solar cells D renewable energies Why don’t we need new space in order to use solar energy? A Because solar energy can be used anywhere B Because solar cells are small C Because solar cells can be installed on house roofs D Because solar energy is long lasting COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 19 What does the word “they” in line refer to? A solar cells B advantages C renewable energies D turbines What are the disadvantages of other renewable sources ? A Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive and which take up large space B Wind and water power rely on turbines which are noisy, expensive C Wind and water power rely on turbines which take up large space D They are noisy, expensive and which take up large space What is NOT listed in the passage as an advantage of solar cells? A They are non-polluting B They are quiet C They have a long lifetime D They are cheap 48 READING 48 Television is one of man’s most important means of communication It brings events and sounds from around the world into millions of homes A personwith a television set can sit in his house and watch the president making a speech or visit a foreign country He can see a war being fought and watch statement try to bring about peace Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things in faraway lands TV even takes its viewers out of this world It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space In addition to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are designed to entertain In fact, TV provides many more entertainment programs than any other kind The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies,sporting events and motion pictures What does television bring us? A- noise from around the earth B- man’s most important mean pof talking C- events and sound around our globe D- president making a speech 2, What can’t viewers with a television at home? A- watch a president giving a talk B- see a war being fought C- watch statement making attempt to bring about peace D- see heavens and hells 3, Which of the folloing is not true? A- Television can bring us entertainment B- By watching TV, people can widen their knowledge C- People know events and sounds from a different world D- People can watch TV without going out 4, According to the passage, what don’t entertainment programs include? A- dramas B- strategies C- musicals D- motion pictures 49 READING 49 Today, supermarkets are found in almost every large city in the world But the first supermarket (1) _opened only fifty years ago It was opened in New York by a man named Michael Cullen A supermarket is different (2) _other types of stores in several ways In supermarkets, goods are placed on open shelves The (3) choose what they want and take them to the checkout counter This means that fewer shop assistants are needed than in other stores The way products are displayed is another difference between supermarkets and many other types of stores; COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 20 (4) example, in supermarkets, there is usually a display of small inexpensive items just in front of the checkout counter: candies, chocolates, magazines, cheap foods and so on Most customers (5) go to a supermarket buy goods from a shopping list They know exactly what they need to buy They the shopping according to a plan A is B has been C was D were A in B from C of D with A customers B managers C assistants D sellers A in B for C of D by A who B what C which D whom 50 READING 50 No matter where you (1) in the world, there is one language that everyone understand: laughter Scientists (2) us that laughter is good for us They (3) that laughter can actually help us to (4) rid of pain and make us (5) good Some scientists also say that laughter can (6) kill viruses and even help the (7) against cancer You may have heard (8) the author who says he fought and (9) a battle with cancer by (10) himself in a room for hours to watch funny videos A visit B travel C turn D come A tell B say C report D explain A tell B say C research D convince A take B make C get D go A felt B feel C feeling D feels A try B begin C help D never A cure B treat C research D fight A about B for C to D from A beat B took C defeated D won 10 A locking B putting C endangering D limiting 51 READING 51 The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many communities are burning garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an effective way to dispose of wastes Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale, and coal tars But to date, that process has proven expensive Other experiments are underway to harness power with giant windmills Geothermal power, heat from the Earth, is also being tested Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydro-electric power provided one-third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean currents, tides, and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences in ocean water to produce energy Which is the best title for the passage? A The use of Water products for energy B The search for Alternative sources of Energy C Efficient ways of disposing of waste D New discoveries in Geothermal power Fifty years ago one-third of the electricity in the United States was provided by A wind B water products C water D oil In the second paragraph, the phrase “Synthetic fuels” could best be replaced by which of the following A biological fuels B low burning fuels C fast burning fuels D artificial made fuels Which of the following is not mentioned in the passage as an alternative source of energy? A Burning of garbage B Geothermal power C Synthetic fuels D Electricity According to the author, the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tars as source of energy is due to A their being time consuming B their being money consuming COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 21 C the scarcity of sources D the lack of technology 52 READING 52 Television is (01) form of entertainment in the American household People of (02) ages use this medium to entertain themselves for an average of four hours a day Thus, television has had a tremendous influence (03) its viewers, especially children Scientists now say that children can be negatively affected by constantly (04) television This is due to the fact that they participate less in physical activities, spend (05) time reading and studying, and see a world of violence that can affect their own feelings of security 01.A the more popular B most popular C more popular D the most popular 02.A all B no C every D each 03.A in B of C from D on 04.A being watched B to watch C watching D watch 05.A less B few C more D much 53 READING 53 I was born in Newcastle, a city in the North East of England Newcastle is on the bank of the River Tyne It is a quite big city of about 200,000 inhabitants There is a cathedral and a university There are five bridges over the River Tyne, which link Newcastle to the next town, Gateshead, where there is one of the biggest shopping centres in the world, the Metro Centre A few years ago, the main industries were shipbuilding and coalmining, but now the chemical and soap industries are important I moved from Newcastle ten years ago but I often return I miss the people, who are so warm and friendly, and I miss the wild, beautiful countryside near the city, where there are so many hills and streams 01 Newcastle has A one of the biggest shopping centres B a wild, beautiful countryside C only one bridge that links it to the next town D a population of about 200,000 people 02 According to the passage, the writer A has never returned to Newcastle B has come back to live in Newcastle C is still living in Newcastle D doesn't live in Newcastle any more 03 Which of the following is NOT true about Newcastle? A It is next to Gateshead B It has a cathedral and a university C Its main industry now is shipbuilding D Its people are friendly 04 Newcastle is A a small town in England B a city in the North of England C a city in the North East of England D a city near the North East of England 05 Gateshead has one of in the world A the most beautiful countrysides B the largest rivers C the most important shipbuilding industries D the biggest shopping centres 54 READING 54 POSTCARDS Today, people like to send postcards(1) their friends and family These postcards often have pictures of beaches, mountains or castles on them and you (2) write a message on the (3) Many people send postcards(4) they are on holiday because postcards are cheap and the pictures on them are often (5) than people’s own photos COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 22 Somebody sent the first postcard (6) the end of the nineteenth (7) It had a picture of a town by the sea on it Later on, postcards had pictures showing something in the news that week, perhaps an accident (8) an important person’s visit People liked to (9) them because they did (10) have pictures in their newspapers then A to B by C from D about A can B shall C D have A front B middle C top D back A until B when C during D before A best B good C better D well A at B in C on D from A month B year C decade D century A also B too C or D but A see B meet C observe D look 10 A never B not C no D unlikely 55 READING 55 Saint David’s Day Saint David is the patron saint of Wales St David was a Christan holy man and teacher Saint David’s Day is celebrated on the first day of March every year, in rememberance of the anniversary of his death in the year 589 In 2014, Saint David’s Day falls on a Saturday Wales is part of the United Kingdom It is a country with a long and interesting history Welsh people have their own language (Cymraeg), customs and traditions Saint David’s Day is an important festival for Welsh people Saint David’s Day has been an important national day in Wales for many centuries Leeks and daffodils are Welsh national symbols On Saint David’s Day, it is traditional for Welsh people to pin a leek or a daffodil to their coasts or jackets Many girls in Wales dress up in traditional Welsh national costumes on the day Concerts and parades to celebrate Saint David’s Day are held in Cardiff (the Welsh capital city) and also lots of other towns and cities The flag of St David is flown throughout Wales Many people in Wales go to poetry readings or attend special church services Which country is Saint David the patron saint of? A Ireland B Scotland C Wales D England What religion was Saint David? A Jewish B Muslim C Buddish D Christian What date is Saint David’s Day celebrated? A May 1st B March 1st C March 3rd D the date changes yearly What is special about the date chosen to mark Saint David’s Day? A It marks the anniversary of Saint David becoming a saint B It was Saint David’s birthday C It marks the anniversary of Saint David’s death D It marks the anniversary of Saint David becoming a teacher What day does Saint David’s Day fall on, in 2014? A Wednesday B Thursday C Friday D Saturday How long has Saint David’s Day been celebrated as an important national day in Wales? A for tens of years C for a hundred year B for hundreds of years D for thousands of years Which city is the capital of Wales? A London B Cardiff C Belfast D Edinburgh What are the Welsh national symbols? A the leek and the potato C the daffodil and the thistle B the leek and the thistle D the daffodil and the leek How people celebrate Saint David’s Day in towns and cities? A with concerts and parades C with fireworks displays and parties COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 23 B with carnivals and fiestas D with readings and services 10 What flies throughout Wales on the day? A hotair balloons C the Welsh flag B kites D flowers 56 READING 56 Environmental (1)……………is one of the most serious problems (2)……………mankind today Air, water and soil are necessary to the survival of all (3)………………things Badly polluted air can (4)………………illness and even death Polluted water (5)…………… many kinds of wild animals and other marine life Pollution of soil reduces the amount of land (6) ……………growing food 1.A pollute 2.A face 3.A lived 4.A cause 5.A kills 6.A of B polluted B faces B living B give B kill B to C pollution C to face C live C make C are killing C from D polluting D facing D lives D catch D doesn’t kill D for 57 READING 57 Among the festivals (1)………… by some of Asian people is the Moon Cake Festival, also known (2) ………… the Mid August Festival Large numbers of small round moon cakes are eaten (3)……… this day, and children enjoy carrying colorful (4)………… lanterns come in all shapes; the most popular ones are shaped like fish, rabbits and butterflies According to (5)…………, the moon shines the brightest on the night of the Moon Cake Festival As the moon rises, tables are placed (6)……… the house and women make offerings of fruit and moon cakes to the Moon Goddess A celebrated B made C held D set A like B as C such as D Þ A in B for C at D on A wood B metal C paper D gold A they B them C it D their A under B near C outside D around 58 READING 58 Nowadays, people are destroying rain forests of the earth seriously It is (1)……………… that every year 100,000 (2)……………… kilometers of rain forests are destroyed for (3)……………… of wood paper and fuel as well as for the residence and (4)……………… land Rain forests are very important for the world’s climate They receive the rainfall on the earth and produce a large amount of the world’s oxygen Destroying rain forests,(5)……………… , is destroying our environment Saving rain forests is a(n) (6)……………… problem Nations need cooperation to save rain forests, if not, it will be late A exhausted B pleasure C interesting D estimated A square B cross C round D heart A bring B supply C support D suggest A planting B field C farming D rice A moreover B however C so D therefore A national B international C world wide D world 59 READING 59 Halloween is a holiday It is on the night of October 31 It is (1)………………in many English speaking countries Children (2)………………costumes They go to people’s homes The people give COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 24 them candy Children say “trick or treat!” to ask (3)…………candy This comes from a threat It means, “Give me a treat (4)…………I will play a tricks o you “Children today usually (5)……………not the tricks (6)……………they not get treats But some students still (7)…………(playful pranks or things to make fun of people like putting toilet paper in trees or writing with soap on windows) In these countries Halloween is about ghosts, witches, goblins, and (8)……………acray things A presented B proposed C celebrated D played A wear B hold C take D up A with B for C after D movies A otherwise B when C but D fire A B goes C will D little A if B unless C before D Therefore A problem B mischief C incident D little A other B another’s C other D Therefore 60 READING 60 Garbage is what someone leaves behind that they not want to use anymore It can also be called (1) …………… or rubbish A definition of garbage is anything left behind at a place (2)………….you used to be, but are not anymore In modern home and businesses, (3)…………… , garbage is normally separated and put where it can be (4)………….and taken to a place designed to hold, burn, or (5) …………….garbage Smoke is a cloud of very small, solid parts It is made when (6)…….something Smoke is can be bad because if it goes into the lungs of a person, it can kill them Most people think that they are always (7) …… to see smoke, but it can also can (8)…………(a thing that a person is not able to see) A waste B save C safe D stone A it B that C which D where A but B however C therefore D moreover A wrapped B organized C collected D picked A recycle B rebuild C reuse D rearrange A firing B fighting C burning D chopping A could B possible C capable D able A invisible B unmovable C unspeakable D insensible 61 READING 61 Television is one of man's most (1) ………… means of communication It brings events and sounds (2) ……… around the world into millions of homes A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the president making a (3)……… or visit a foreign country He can see a war being (4) ………… and watch statesmen try (5) ………… about peace Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people places and things all over the world TV even takes its viewers out of the world It brings them coverage of American's astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space 1.A importance B important C unimportance D unimportant 2.A from B at C in D to 3.A speak B speaking C speech D spoken 4.A fight B find C found D fought 5.A bring B brought C bringing D to bring 62 READING 62 I keep a vocabulary notebook It’s organized ( 1) Whenever I hear or read a new word, I write it (2) Then (3) _ I have time, I look it up in my dictionary Then I put down some key (4) _ about the word- you know, (5) _ it’s a noun or a verb, and some (6) of how it’s used I (7) the notebook and study the words as often as I can I really (8) that the only way to learn new words- (9) _in your own language- is by (10) them COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 25 a.alphabet a in a when a examples a what a meanings a go after a believe a whether 10 a.forgetting b alphabetical b on b if b information b where b things b go through b mean b ever b memorizing c alphabetic c down c while c meaning c whether c examples c go on c guess c even c improving d alphabetically d beside d unless d usage d when d words d go up d learn d though d learning 63 READING 63 Are there intelligent (1) _ on the other planets in our solar system? Maybe there are In our (2) _ galaxy there are milions of stars Some must have plannets with (3) like those on the earth (4) in space there could be other thinking beings They would probaly look (5) _ different that we might not (6) _ them as people However, (7) _ their plannet is older than our plannet, they may know more than (8) They may have more progress ( 9) _ some aspects They may be traveling in space and be (10 ) human beings a things b humans c beings d animals a own b distant c nearby d faraway a air b conditions c climate d gemstones a nowhere b Anywhere c Somewhere d Where a much b many c such d so a recognise b look c approve d consider a when b if c in case d unless a our b us c we d we are a on b for c with d in 10 a examining b looking c discovering d in 64 READING 64 Every year many people in the world learn English Some of them are young children (1)………… are teenagers Many are adults Some learn at school, and some learn in evening classes A few learn English by (2)………….or just by (3) ………… to the language on television or among their friends Most people must work hard to learn English (4) ……… all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer that question Young children learn English at school to study better at their subject Many adults learn English because (5) ………… useful for their work Teenagers often learn English for their (6) ………… studies, because some of their books are written (7) …………….English at their college or university Other people learn English because they want to read English newspaper or magazine for (8) ……….and entertainment A The other A them A listening A What A they are A taller A in A equipment 65 READING 65 B Others B their B speaking B How B it is B higher B at B example C Another C themselves C talking C Why C there is C better C by C transportation D Each other D theirs D hearing D Where D of being D fuller D with D information The Internet has (1) .and become part of our life It’s very fast and convenient way to get information People use the Internet (2) .many purposes: education, communication, COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 26 (3) and commerce The Internet helps people communicate (4) friends and relatives by (5) of email or chatting However, the Internet has limitations It is time-(6) and costly It is also dangerous because of virus and bad programs (7) the other hand, the Internet (8) .sometimes have to suffer various risks such as spam or electronic junk mail and personal information leaking So, while enjoying surfing, be alert! 1.A-develop 2.A-for 3.A-entertainment 4.A-to 5.A- mean 6.A-consume 7.A-at 8.A-use B-developed B-in B-entertaining B-among B-meaning B-consumed B-on B-users C-development C-at C-entertained C-with C- meant C-consumer C-to C-using D-developing D-to D-entertain D-between D-means D-consuming D-in D-used 66 READING 66 Television is one of man’s most (1) means of communication It brings events and sounds (2) .around the world into millions of homes A person with a television set can sit in his house and watch the president making a (3) or visit a foreign country , He can see a war being fought and watch statesmen try (5) .about peace Through television, home viewers can see and learn about people, places, and things all over the world TV even takes its (6) out of this world It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space In (7) to all these things, television brings its viewers a steady stream of programs that are (8) to entertain In fact, TV provides (9) .entertainment programs than any other kind The programs include action-packed dramas, light comedies , sporting events and motion pictures 1.A-importance B-important C-unimportance D-unimportant 2.A-from B-at C-in D-to 3.A-speak B-speaking C-Speech D-spoken 4.A-bring B-brought C-bringing D-to bring 5.A-viewers B-seers C-lookers D-watchers 6.A-add B-edit C-addition D-editor 7.A-made B-designed C-did D-built 8.A-many B-much C-more D-most 67 READING 67 I believe that it is (1) to wear uniforms when students are at school Firstly , (2) encourage the children to take pride in being students of the school they are going to (3) they are wearing uniforms with labels bearing their school’s name Secondly, wearing uniforms helps students feel (4) in many ways They all start (5) the same place no matter they are rich or poor They are really friends to one another (6) one school roof Last but not least, it is (7) to wear uniforms It doesn’t take you time to think of what to wear every day In conclusion ,all students ,from primary to high schools should (8) uniforms 1.A-importance 2.A-uniforms 3.A-so 4.A-happy 5.A-in B-unimportance B-clothes B-because B-lucky B-on C-important C-shirts C-and C-equal C-at COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH D-unimportant D-blouses D-but D-interesting D-from Page 27 6.A-at 7.A-exciting 8.A-wear B-in B-practical B-wearing C-on C-terrible C-to wear D-under D-fashionable D-wore 68 READING 68 When Malaysia became (1) , Malay language was chosen as the National Language The reason (2) .this choice is that it is the language of the Malays who are the natives of Malaysia The (3) of Malaysia takes pride in promoting this language among all the races in Malaysia The Chinese, The Indians and other non-Malay communities have accepted the decision of the government It is the (4) language (5) the country In Malaysia, the national language is (6) the Bahasa Malaysia It is the language of (7) .in schools Since the introduction of Malay in schools, it has become the most (8) used language in Malaysia 1.A-independence 2.A-for 3.A-govern 4.A-office 5.A-in 6.A-call 7.A-instruction 8.A-wide B-independ B-in B-government B-official B-to B-calling B-instruct B-widen C-dependent C-since C-governor C-officer C-of C-to call C-instructive C-widely D-independent D-at D-governing D-officially D-for D-called D-instructively D-widening 69 READING 69 Television is an important (1) of the 20th century It has been so (2) that now we can’t (3) what life would be like if there were no television Television is a major mean (4) ………………… communication It brings pictures and sound from around the world into millions of home TV (5) can see and learn about people , places and things in faraway lands TV widens our (6) by introducing us to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations In addition to the news TV provides us with a variety of programs that can satisfy every taste Most people now like (7) their evenings watching TV It is more (8) for them to sit at home watching TV than to go out for amusement elsewhere 1.A-invent 2.A-popularity 3.A-imagination 4.A-of 5.A-viewers 6.A-know 7.A-spend 8.Aconvenience B-inventive B-popular B-imaginative B-in B-lookers B-knowledge B-spent B-inconvenience C-invention C-popularly C-to imagine C-to C-seers C-knowing C-spending C-inconvenient D-inventor D-popularize D-imagine D-with D-watchers D-known D-to spend D-convenient 70 TEST 15 My village is about 50 kilometers (1)…….the city center It is a very beautiful and (2) ……… place where people (3)…………… flowers and vegetables only It’s very famous for its pretty roses and picturesque (4) …….The air is quite (5) …….; however, the smell of the roses makes people (6) ……… cool In spring, my village looks like a carpet with plenty of (7) ….Tourists come to visit it so often Nowadays, with electricity, it doesn’t take the (8) ……… much time to water the roses And even at night, people can walk along the path and enjoy the fresh smell of the flowers A on A peace B for B peaceful COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH C from C peacefully D since D quite Page 28 A grow A scenery A dirty A felt A colors A village B buy B sneces B fresh B to feel B colorful B towns C grew C sceens C bad C feel C spots C villagers D bought D scenes D hot D feeling D styles D city-dwellers 71 READING 71 At 6.30 in the morning, the bus (1) …….Ba and his family from their home After picking (2) …….everyone, the bus continued North on the Highway Number It crossed the Dragon Bridge and stopped at the gas station to get some more fuel Then, it left the highway and turned onto a small road westward This road ran (3) …… green paddy fields, (4) …… the people on the bus could see a lot of cows and buffaloes The road ended before a big store beside a pond Instead of (5) ……….left towards a small airport, the bus went on the opposite direction It didn’t stay on that road for very long, but turned left onto a road (6) … ….… went across a small bamboo forest Finally, the bus dropped everyone at the (7) …… lot ten meters from a big old banyan tree It would park there and waited (8) ……….people to come back in the evening A collect A at A between A so A to turn A who A park A in B collect B in B to B and B turned B whom B parking B at C collecting C on C for C but C turning C whose C parked C for D to collect D up D besides D because D turn D which D to park D to 72 READING 72 Millions of people (1) …………the world want to learn English Many of them go to the US and other English (2) ………… countries to study at language schools, especially (3) …………Summer There are thousands of different schools They often course (4) ……children, teenagers and adults If you go to a language school, you should try (5) ………… English as much as possible Students can stay with a local family This is a good opportunity (6) …………your English and to learn a lot about everyday life You should try to talk to students from other countries This will help you to improve your English (7) ……it will also show how important English is for international (8) ………… A at A speak A at A to A to speak 6.A to improve A but 8.A.communicator B around B spoke B on B with B speak B improved B so B.communication C on C speaking C for C between C spoke C improving C and C.communicative D to D spoken D in D for D speaking D improve D therefore D communicate 73 READING 73 Television is an important invention of the 20th century It has been (1) popular that now we can't imagine what life would be like if (2) were no television Television is a major means of communication, It (3) pictures and sounds from around the world into millions of home Though television (4) can see and learn about people, places and things in far away lands, television widens our knowledge by introducing us to new ideas which may lead us to new hobbies and recreations In addition (5) the news, television provides us with a variety of program that can satisfy (6) taste Most people now seem to like spending their evenings (7) television It COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 29 is more convenient for them to sit at (8) watching television than to go out for amusements elsewhere a very b too c enough d so a there b those c these d they a gets b brings c gives d shows a audience b spectators c viewers d people a of b spectators c for d at a each b many c all d every a watching b looking c seeing d cleaning a house b home c building d office 74 READING 74 Air pollution is a ( ) _ of ill health in human beings In a lot of countries there are laws limiting the amount of smoke which factories can ( ) Although there isn’t enough ( ) _ on the effects of smoke in the atmosphere, doctors have ( ) _ that air pollution cause lung diseases The gases from the exhausts of cars have also ( 5) air pollution in most cities The lead in petrol produces a ( ) _ gas which often collects in busy streets surrounded by high buildings Children who ( ) _ in areas where there is a lot of lead in the atmosphere can not think as ( ) _ as other children and are clumsy when they use their hands A reason A reduce A information A said A increased A poison A stay A quick B cause B send B news B told B decreased B poisonous B live B slow C effect C produce C data C proclaimed C minimized C poisoned C come C quickly D effort D give D figures D proved D sent D poisoning D work D slowly 75 READING 75 New Year is one of the most important (1) in the United States On New Year's Eve, most people go to the parties At twelve o'clock (2) night, everyone says "Happy New Year" and they (3) _ their friends and relatives good luck New Year's Eve is usally a long night to this holiday children (4) as witches, ghosts or orthers Most children go from house to house asking for candy or fruit (5) _ the people at the house not give (6) _ candy, the children will (7) _ a trick on them But this (8) ever happens Many people give them candy or fruit A festivals A on A dream A wear A Whether A they A say 8.A hardly B meetings B at B greet B dress B So B them B tell B hard C contests C in C wish C put on C Although C their C play C soon D courses D for D congratulate D take off D If D theirs D speak D always 76 READING 76 Mr Brown and some (1) conservationists are on a very dirty beach now Today they are ready to make the beach a clean and beautiful place again After listening to Mr Browns instructions, they are divided (2) three groups Group I needs to walk along the shore Group should check the sand, (3) _ group has to check among the rocks Garbage must be COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 30 put into plastic bags, and the bags will be (4) by Mr Jones He will take the bags to the garbage (5) _ Each member will be given a map to find the right place They won’t eat the picnic lunch (6) by Mrs Smith until the whole area is clean (7) _ are eager to work hard so as to refresh this (8) area A voluntary A in A or A selected A dump A happened A Them all A spoiling B volunteers B to B and B chosen B yard B provided B They all B spoil C volunteering C into C because C collected C area C achieved C All them C spoiled D volunteer D onto D though D elected D place D shown D All they D spoils 77 READING 77 A great number of people from many countries have joined in trips to space up to now A trip to space is very ( ) Do you want to join in a trip in the future? If you decide to take a trip, you will have to get ready a few months before the ( ) You must be in excellent physical condition You should run a lot, swim everyday, and aerobics and pushups You must get a letter from the doctor that shows you are in perfect ( ) _ Once you get on the trip, you will be in a(n) _( ) _ world You will see pictures of the Earth You may also find your country and other interesting places You will be able to see the oceans, the big rivers, the tall mountains You will be able to see them many times because you will ( ) _ the Earth 16 times a day! You will also be able to see stars that you couldn’t see ( ) the Earth When you are in orbit, you will be able to get out of your seat and walk in the cabin You will be able to walk on the walls or on the ceiling like in a circus You will not _( ) anything! You will feel totally free and enjoy the wonderful feeling you have never had before If you ( ) on board now, you would experience those marvelous things.\ A marvelous A walk A knowledge A ancient A fly A by A eat A were B harmful B course B health B imaginary B orbit B in B see B sit C dangerous C voyage C intelligence C different C travel C around C weigh C are D terrible D flight D wisdom D mysterious D go D from D know D come 78 READING 78 One of the main sources for the spreading of news and events throughout the world is the newspaper The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of political, social economic and entertainment happenings, among other things Generally, there are three types of newspapers: daily newspapers, weekly newspapers, and special-interest newspapers Daily newspapers publish at least one edition every weekday Most dailies also have a weekend edition Daily newspapers often have sections for news, sports, arts and entertainment, business and classified advertising Weekly newspapers print once a week and cover news of interest to readers in a smaller area than that of a daily paper They focus on local happenings rather than national or international events Special-interest newspapers may publish daily, weekly, monthly, or even less frequently They generally disseminate news of interest to a particular group of readers or feature news about a specific topic Thanks to the development of the Internet, we can now get access to electronic newspapers To some extent, e-newspapers are cheap, up-to-date, and convenient for most readers in the world COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 31 1.The purpose of newspapers is to inform the public of… A political and social happenings B economic and entertainment happenings C other different events D all A, B and C Three types of newspapers are… A daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and special-interest newspapers B weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers , yearly newspapers C daily newspapers, weekly newspapers and monthly newspapers D weekly newspapers, monthly newspapers and special-interest newspapers Most daily newspapers publish… A only one edition every weekday B one edition every weekend C at least once every weekday and once at weekend D one different edition for one different section Weekly newspapers usually focus on… A local happenings B national happenings C international happenings D local and international happenings Social-interest newspapers cover news of interest to… A special people B particular group of readers C feature news about a specific topic D both B and C We can easily get access to electronic newspapers because they are… A modern, up-to-date but expensive B cheap, up-to-date and convenient worldwide C quick, cheap and convenient D modern, quick and up-to-date COLLECTED BY THẠCH SANH Page 32 ... class The third step is to keep a record of your language learning You can write this in your journal After (9) _class, think about what you can did Did you answer a question (10) ... himself d herself a ease b easy c easily d easier a be b being c to be d been a anything b nothing c everything d something a write b writing c to write d written a In addition b Addition c Additional... and things all over the world TV even takes its _(5) out of this world It brings them coverage of America’s astronauts as the astronauts explore outer space In (6) to all these things,