Choose the best answer to complete the passage. 

A WELSH FESTIVAL

Wales has a population of about three million. English is the main language and only twenty percent speak both Welsh and English. Every year _______(1) August there is a Welsh-speaking festival. It _______ (2) place in a different town each year so everyone has the chance for it to be near them. Local people ________(3) years making plans for when the festival will be in _______ (4) town. Each festival is ______ (5) by about 160,000 people. They travel not only from nearby towns and villages______(6) also from the rest of the British Isles and _______ (7) from abroad. There are concerts, plays, and _______(8) to find the best singers, poets, writers, and so on. Shops sell Welsh music, books, pictures, and clothes as ______(9) as food and drink. The festival provides a chance for Welsh-speaking people to be together for a whole week, with _______ (10) Welsh language all around them.

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Read the passage and choose the best option to complete the passage. Write your answers in the space provided. 

Have you ever been to Britain? I’ve dreamed of going there (1) ______ I was a little girl and finally, (2) ______ the spring of 2012, it happened. I was there three weeks and (3) ______ much of that time soaking up the culture, history, and scenery of this incredible island. I visited several districts in England, Wales, and Scotland and even (4) ______ a side trip to Ireland. Every place I went to seemed to be more interesting and more beautiful (5) ______ the last.

The tour I was with began in London. Of all the sights I saw there, the Tower of London was the most (6) ______. The Tower is a building complex of incredibly rich history.

Also on the Thames are the Houses of Parliament and, of course, the clock tower housing “Big Ben”. I saw so many landmarks I can hardly remember them all. Although it was just a glimpse of London I did, (7) ______, get a chance to see all the (8)______  famous places.

After (9) ______ of days in London, we traveled to the south of England stopping to visit Stonehenge. If you don’t know about Stonehenge there are a couple of links on my links page that will (10) ______ you to sites that can fill you in.

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Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each numbered blank.

     In Viet Nam, a death anniversary is called giỗ. It is a festive occasion, at which(1)___ of an extended family gather together. Female family members traditionally (2)___ the entire day cooking an elaborate banquet in honor of the deceased individual, which will then (3)  enjoyed by all the family members. In addition, sticks of incense are burned in (4)  _______     and commemoration of the deceased person. It is not unusual for a family to celebrate several giỗ per year, so the ceremony serves as a time for families to (5)____, much like the Vietnamese new year, Tết. 

        In Vietnamese culture, certain special, traditional dishes (particularly desserts) are only prepared (6) ______ death anniversary banquets. In addition, the favorite foods of the deceased person being honored are also prepared. Chicken, a particularly prized  (7)__ in Viet Nam, is often cooked as well. In Central Viet Nam, small stuffed glutinous rice flour balls (8) _____  in leaves called bánh ít are such a dish. Because the preparation of (9) ________  many complex dishes is time-consuming, some families purchase or (10)______ caterers to prepare certain dishes. It is also common that a soft-boiled egg is prepared and then given to the oldest grandson.

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Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D into complete the passage below.

"Once upon a time, there was sweet little girl. Everyone called her Little Red Riding Hood, _________ (1) she always wore a red riding hood which her grandmother made for her.

One day Little Red Riding Hood’s mother said, “Here, child, take this basket to your grandmother. It’s got bread, butter, cake and berries in it. Your grandma’s feeling sick and I hope this _________ (2) her feel better. Don’t talk to strangers, don’t leave the path and walk straight to your grandma’s house.”

Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother lived half _________ (3) hour away in the woods outside the village. So Little Red Riding Hood set off. The girl had just entered the woods, when a wolf _________ (4) out of the trees. She wasn’t scared because she didn’t know wolves are dangerous.

They walked together for a while. Then the wolf said: “What lovely flowers there are here! Why don’t you _________ (5) some for your grandma?” The girl looked around and saw all those beautiful flowers. She thought that her grandmother would be delighted to have some fresh flowers and, despite her mother’s advice, she left the path."

2. Your grandma’s feeling sick and I hope this _________ (2) her feel better.

Read and choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to answer these following question.

"“The Beauty and the Beast” is a heartfelt story about true love which transforms the Beast into a prince. The fairytale starts with a young girl who lived with her father and two sisters. They lived a good life in a big house but due to some unfortunate turn of events her father lost all his money. They were forced to move into a smaller house. The two sisters kept on grieving for their former life and Beauty kept her sadness for herself and tried her best to help her family.

One day the father found out there is a slight chance he could get back a part of his fortune when one of the ships got back. The two sisters demanded all sorts of thing but Beauty just wanted a single rose. On his way home, the father got lost and wandered into the Beast’s castle. The Beast let him go under the condition of him sending one of his daughters to the castle.

Beauty’s life in the castle was pleasant. She had her room and she was served. Unhappy about his appearance, the Beast never appeared. Beauty only heard his voice. As time passed by they started to love each other. One day, the Beast let her go home to look after her sick father. While she was taking care of her father, she had a dream about Beast dying. When she came back to the palace she found the Beast ill in his bed. She didn’t want him to die and she told him she’ll marry him.

Beast disappeared all of the sudden and its place was taken by a beautiful prince. He told her all about a fairy enchanting him and how the spell could have only been broken by a girl falling in love with him. After her father got better, they threw a wedding and then they all lived happily ever after."

3. How was Beauty’s life in the castle?

Read and complete the sentence in the passage.

When Lien (1) ________ a child she used to go to see her grandmother. She thought her house was as beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. When she grew (2) __________ the house and garden seemed smaller but she still loved visiting the old lady. There (3) _________ so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, she played (4) _________ the doll's house which was older than grandmother herself. At that times, I (5) ___________ books which were more interesting than her children's book at home.

 When Lien (1) ________ a child she used to go to see her grandmother.

Read and complete the sentence in the passage.

When Lien (1) ________ a child she used to go to see her grandmother. She thought her house was as beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. When she grew (2) __________ the house and garden seemed smaller but she still loved visiting the old lady. There (3) _________ so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, she played (4) _________ the doll's house which was older than grandmother herself. At that times, I (5) ___________ books which were more interesting than her children's book at home.

When she grew (2) __________ the house and garden seemed smaller but she still loved visiting the old lady. 

Read the text and the statement is true (T), false (F), or not given (NG).

"On September 2, 1945, Viet Nam gained independence from France. President Ho Chi Minh decided that the three key priorities of the new, independent government would be: fighting against poverty, illiteracy, and invaders. His new driving philosophy for education was “an illiterate nation is a powerless one”, and in October 1945 he issued a “Call for anti-illiteracy”. The President’s call was a success. Within one year, 75 thousand literacy classes were established with about 96 thousand teachers to help 2.5 million people learn to read and write.

During the years of French resistance (1946 -1954), schools operated in demilitarized areas. They stopped teaching in French and created curriculum in Vietnamese. The government passed an education reform in 1950 with the goal of reducing the years of general education and concentrating on reading, writing, and calculating skills."

2: President Ho Chi Minh thought that an illiterate nation did not have power to gain independence.

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each numbered blank.

     In Viet Nam, a death anniversary is called giỗ. It is a festive occasion, at which(1)___ of an extended family gather together. Female family members traditionally (2)___ the entire day cooking an elaborate banquet in honor of the deceased individual, which will then (3)  enjoyed by all the family members. In addition, sticks of incense are burned in (4)  _______     and commemoration of the deceased person. It is not unusual for a family to celebrate several giỗ per year, so the ceremony serves as a time for families to (5)____, much like the Vietnamese new year, Tết. 

        In Vietnamese culture, certain special, traditional dishes (particularly desserts) are only prepared (6) ______ death anniversary banquets. In addition, the favorite foods of the deceased person being honored are also prepared. Chicken, a particularly prized  (7)__ in Viet Nam, is often cooked as well. In Central Viet Nam, small stuffed glutinous rice flour balls (8) _____  in leaves called bánh ít are such a dish. Because the preparation of (9) ________  many complex dishes is time-consuming, some families purchase or (10)______ caterers to prepare certain dishes. It is also common that a soft-boiled egg is prepared and then given to the oldest grandson.

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Read and complete the sentence in the passage.

When I (1) ________ a child I used to go to see my grandmother. I thought her house was as beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. When I grew (2) __________ the house and garden seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady. There (3) _________ so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (4) _________ the doll's house which was older than grandmother herself. At that times, I (5) ___________ books which were more interesting than my children's book at home.

When I grew (2) __________ the house and garden seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady

Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

Bowing is nothing less than an art form in Japan, respect pounded into children’s heads from the moment they enter school. For tourists, a simple inclination of the head or an attempt at a bow at the waist will usually suffice. The duration and inclination of the bow is proportionate to the elevation of the person you’re addressing. For example, a friend might get a lightning-fast 30-degree bow; an office superior might get a slow, extended, 70-degree bow. It’s all about position and circumstance.

There is no tipping in any situation in Japan — cabs, restaurants, personal care. To tip someone is actually a little insulting; the services you’ve asked for are covered by the price given, so why pay more? If you are in a large area like Tokyo and can’t speak any Japanese, a waiter or waitress might take the extra money you happen to leave rather than force themselves to deal with the awkward situation of explaining the concept of no tipping in broken English.

 A lightning-fast 30-degree bow is used for friends.

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to complete the passage below

When I (1) ________ a child I used to go to see my grandmother. I thought her house was as beautiful as a palace and the garden seemed bigger than a park. When I grew (2) __________ the house and garden seemed smaller but I still loved visiting the old lady. There (3) _________ so many beautiful things in the house. Sometimes, I played (4) _________ the doll's house which was older than grandmother herself. At that times, I (5) ___________ books which were more interesting than my children's book at home.

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Choose the correct answer to complete the passage below.

"Either boys or girls, usually aged from seven to ten, play the two-person game of"Mandarin's Box". They draw a rectangle on the ground and (1)……….. it into ten smallsquares called "rice fields" or "fish ponds”.

They also draw two additional semi-circular boxesat the two (2)………. of the rectangle, which are called"mandarin's boxes" - the game's name. Each person has 25 small pebbles and a bigger stone.

Each player places the stone in one of the mandarin's boxes and five small pebbles in each of the other squares. Then the game begins. The first player takes up the contents of one square on his or her side ofthe board, but not a mandarin's box and distributes the pebbles one by one, (3)……….. with the next square in (4)………. direction. Since each square contains five pebbles at the beginning, the first move will distribute five pebbles to the left or right.

After the last pebble is distributed, the player takes the contents of the following squareand repeats the distribution (5)………... But if the following square is one of the mandarin's boxes, the turn ends and passes to the other player.

If the last pebble falls into a square that precedes one empty square, the player wins all the contents of the square following the empty square and (6)……….these pebbles from the board. However, if there are two or more empty squares in a row, the player (7)…….. his or her turn.

Once a player has taken pebbles from the board, the turn is (8)……….to the other player. If all five squares on one player's side of the board are emptied at any time, that player must place one pebble he or she has aside back in each of the five squares so that the game can resume.

The game (9)………until the two mandarins' boxes have both been (10)……….. At the end of the game, the player with more pebbles wins, with each of the large stones counting as ten points." 

10. ........the two mandarins' boxes have both been (10)___________

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each numbered blank.

     In Viet Nam, a death anniversary is called giỗ. It is a festive occasion, at which(1)___ of an extended family gather together. Female family members traditionally (2)___ the entire day cooking an elaborate banquet in honor of the deceased individual, which will then (3)  enjoyed by all the family members. In addition, sticks of incense are burned in (4)  _______     and commemoration of the deceased person. It is not unusual for a family to celebrate several giỗ per year, so the ceremony serves as a time for families to (5)____, much like the Vietnamese new year, Tết. 

        In Vietnamese culture, certain special, traditional dishes (particularly desserts) are only prepared (6) ______ death anniversary banquets. In addition, the favorite foods of the deceased person being honored are also prepared. Chicken, a particularly prized  (7)__ in Viet Nam, is often cooked as well. In Central Viet Nam, small stuffed glutinous rice flour balls (8) _____  in leaves called bánh ít are such a dish. Because the preparation of (9) ________  many complex dishes is time-consuming, some families purchase or (10)______ caterers to prepare certain dishes. It is also common that a soft-boiled egg is prepared and then given to the oldest grandson.

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

       Many people continue to skip breakfast despite its being the most important meal of the day.

       Busy people often rush out the door in the mornings without giving their bodies the fuel they need to handle a long day at work. They end up feeling tired by the afternoon and resort to the office snack machine or biscuit tin.

       Loya Hourigan, from Nutrition Australia, said that catching up on food at lunchtime did not provide the body with enough sustenance to keep it going for the rest of the day. “Even if you have had lunch, you won’t have as much food as you need. Your brain gets depleted of glucose and you feel tired.” Ms. Hourigan said. According to Ms. Hourigan, wholegrain bread and cereals provide endurance. Milk, eggs, and baked beans provide protein, which helps people to be alert. Rolled oats are also an excellent endurance food.

The word “fuel” in line 2 means ……………

Choose the word (a, b, c, or d) that best fits each of the blank spaces.

(21)____ the United States and Canada, (22)_____ a popular legend about a monster. People say that it is very big and that it has a lot of hair. (23) _____ name is Bigfoot, (24) _____ there are big footprints in the snow. The footprints are 60 cms (25) _____ and 20 cms wide. But (26)______Bigfoot really exist? We don't know!

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Read the passage below and decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE?

In Vietnam, a market is a trading place, but many markets are not only about buying and selling things. They reflect the life of the community. A traditional market is a social gathering point for people of all ages it is a new and exciting experience for children, a trading place for local craftsmen, and a chance for young people to meet. People go to the traditional market not only to buy and sell things but also to eat, drink, play games and socialize. For example, if you go to Sa Pa market, it is the highlands in the north of Viet Nam, you can see people wear then nicest clothes and spend all day long at the market. They buy things, play the flute, dance and sing. This is also a time to meet friends and look for lovers. That is why this kind of gathering is also called "love market". Some other countryside markets in the Mekong Delta are held on boats. Most of the goods are sold at a floating market. The most exciting time is in the early morning, when boats arrive loaded up with agricultural products

 Markets reflect the life of the community.

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

While radio broadcasting was still in its infancy the marvel of television was already being developed. The first step towards its invention was taken in 1873 but the person responsible for developing it was John Logie Baird. In 1926 he gave the first demonstration of a television picture. As home entertainment, television rapidly became more popular than any other form. A news broadcast became more immediate when people could see the scene in question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the comfort of the home and variety shows were also available. One of the advantages of travel programmers was the glimpse of far-away places which many viewers would not otherwise have seen. Though much of the entertainment was of a popular kind like quiz competitions, some remarkable cultural programmers were also broadcast. Just as with radio in earlier days, the publicity given to actors and actresses on the screen meant that a group of personalities became familiar in every household. One of the most popular programmers was the televised coverage of sport and an interesting result of the television broadcast was the increased attendance at the actual events. How far this was due to a growth in interest in the game and how far out of the spectators ‘desire to appear on the screen is not clear.

Why were travel programmers popular?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

            HOW TO USE NAPKINS IN AN AMERICAN RESTAURANT?

As soon as you are seated, remove the napkin from your place setting, unfold it, and put it in your lap. Do not shake it open. At some very formal restaurants, the waiter may do this for the diners, but it is not inappropriate to place your own napkin in your lap, even when this is the case. The napkin rests on the lap till the end of the meal. Do not clean the cutlery or wipe your face with the napkin. NEVER use it to wipe your nose!

If you excuse yourself from the table, loosely fold the napkin and place it to the left or right of your plate. Do not refold your napkin or wad it up on the table either. Never place your napkin on your chair. At the end of the meal, leave the napkin semi-folded at the left side of the place setting. It should not be crumpled or twisted; nor should it be folded. The napkin must also not be left on the chair.

What shouldn’t we do with the napkin?

In Scotland, there is a popular legend about a monster. The monster lives in a lake called Loch Ness, near the town of Inverness. Loch Ness is 32 km long, 5 km wide, and very, very deep. The monster’s name is Nessie. People say that she is very big, and that she has got a long neck, like a snake.

The legend of the monster is very famous, and millions of tourists from all over the world come to Loch Ness. Everybody wants to be the first person to see Nessie. Come to Scotland and Loch Ness _ that person may be you!

Which of the following does the word ‘she’ in line 2 refer to?

Choose the letter A, B, C or D to answer these following questions

Nga lives in the city. Every morning she gets up at 6. 30. She brushes her teeth. She washes her face. She has a big breakfast. Then she gets dressed. She goes to school at 6:30. She is in grade 6. Her classroom is on the second floor. It is very big. There are 42 students in her class. She loves her friends and teachers very much.

Where does Nga live?